Sumiton Church of God

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Transforming our community by the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Our vision is to see those blinded by sin find LIFE, FREEDOM & PURPOSE in JESUS CHRIST. OUR STRATEGY: • CONNECT people to the source of life. • EQUIP people to succeed in life. • EMPOWER people to share their lives. GREATER IS COMING!

  1. 4d ago

    07.26.2026 | The All Came Back | Week 10

    Summary This sermon focuses on Judas Iscariot, the disciple most associated with betrayal, and draws out lessons about faith, loyalty, worship, and redemption. The pastor walks through key moments in Judas's life, from being chosen by Jesus to sitting beside Him at the Last Supper, highlighting that Judas was close to Jesus in proximity but never truly surrendered His heart. Despite witnessing miracles, being trusted with the money box, and being given every opportunity to turn back, Judas chose greed, deception, and ultimately regret without repentance. The sermon also brings in the encouraging contrast of the other Judas (Thaddaeus), who remained faithful and is believed to have written the book of Jude. The pastor challenges the congregation not to let hypocrites, past hurts, or betrayals become barriers between them and God. The central call is to love anyway, forgive anyway, and trust that the same grace available to Peter and the other disciples is available to everyone, no matter what they have done or been through. Key Verses - John 6:70 - John 12:3-6 - John 13:2 - John 13:18 - John 17:12 - Matthew 27:3 - Jude 1:24 Life Application This week, identify one relationship where hurt, betrayal, or disappointment has caused you to pull back from loving or trusting others. Make a deliberate choice to take one small step toward that person or toward a community you have been avoiding. It does not have to be a grand gesture. It might be a text, a prayer for them, or simply showing up. Ask God to give you the grace to love anyway, just as He has loved you anyway.

  2. Jul 19

    07.19.2026 | The All Came Back | Week 9

    Summary This sermon explores the lives of two disciples, Philip and James the Less, and what their stories reveal about following Jesus. Philip, whose name means 'lover of horses,' is described as a pragmatic, curious businessman who responded to Jesus without hesitation, loved people enough to share the gospel, but sometimes struggled to trust God beyond what he could calculate. Through Philip's interactions with Jesus, including the feeding of the 5,000 and the conversation in the upper room, the pastor challenges believers to stop defining their circumstances by human limitations and to add Jesus to every equation, trusting that He is able to do far more than we can think or ask. Key Verses - John 1:43-46 - John 6:5-13 - John 12:20-24 - John 14:1-6 - Hebrews 11:33 Life Application This week, identify one area of your life where you have been calculating the problem instead of trusting God with it. Write it down, and then intentionally bring Jesus into that equation through prayer each day. Ask Him to help you remember a specific moment when He came through for you in the past, and let that memory fuel your faith for what you are facing now. If you feel led, share that situation with one trusted person in this group and ask them to pray with you and check in with you by the end of the week.

  3. Jul 9

    07.5.2026 | The All Came Back | Week 8

    Summary This sermon explores the life of Andrew, the brother of Peter, as a model of faithful, steady discipleship. Unlike Peter, who was bold and outspoken, Andrew was calm, dependable, and consistent. The pastor walks through five key characteristics of Andrew's life: stability, walking in his potential, walking in his giftedness, connectivity, and faithfulness. Andrew's journey from disciple of John the Baptist to follower of Jesus illustrates what it looks like to commit fully to God's call, even when you are not in the spotlight. The sermon also highlights Andrew's gift for finding people and connecting them to Jesus, whether it was His brother Peter, a young boy with five loaves, or a group of Greeks seeking an audience with Christ. Andrew's story ends with his martyrdom on an X-shaped cross, where he preached the gospel until his final breath. The pastor challenges the congregation to stop seeking recognition and instead focus on finding, investing in, and affirming others for the glory of God. Key Verses - John 1:35-42 - John 6:1-13 - John 12:20-24 - 2 Kings 4:42-44 Life Application This week, identify one person in your life who seems to be on the fringe, someone who may not have much to offer by the world's standards, and intentionally invest in them. Send them a message of encouragement, spend time with them, or simply affirm something specific you see in their life. Ask God to show you who your 'Andrew moment' is this week, and take one concrete step toward connecting that person to Jesus or to your faith community.

  4. Jun 30

    06.28.2026 | The All Came Back | Week 7

    Summary This sermon focuses on Simon the Zealot, one of the twelve apostles, exploring what his life teaches us about fighting through personal, political, and spiritual battles to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. The pastor draws from Acts 1:12-14 to show how Simon, a man trained in militant opposition to Roman rule and likely capable of great violence, made a radical decision to follow a rabbi who never raised a sword. His transformation is presented as a miracle of grace, demonstrating that God can reach even the most hardened and hate-filled hearts. The sermon outlines four key fights that Simon engaged in: fighting against his own political and spiritual biases, fighting against self-destructive tendencies, fighting against personal compromise, and fighting against any casual approach to following Jesus. The pastor uses Simon's story to challenge the congregation to stop being casual Christians, to tear down walls between people, and to press into the power of the Holy Spirit with the same fervor and commitment that Simon ultimately demonstrated, even unto death. Key Verses - Acts 1:12-14 - John 20:21 Life Application This week, identify one personal war you are fighting inside, whether it is a bias toward someone, a wall you have built in a relationship, a pull toward an old habit, or a tendency toward casual faith. Take one concrete step to address it. That might mean reaching out to someone you have kept at a distance, spending intentional time in prayer pressing into God rather than going through the motions, or simply making a renewed commitment to show up fully and consistently for your church, your family, or your community. Ask God daily to do in you what He did in Simon: transform your deepest struggles into fuel for faithful, wholehearted devotion to Him.

  5. Jun 23

    06.21.2026 | The All Came Back | Week 6

    Summary This sermon explores the life of Thomas, one of Jesus' twelve disciples, and what the pastor calls the 'Thomas effect,' the spiritual duality of doubt and faith that every believer experiences. Using John 20 as the central text, the pastor walks through Thomas's journey from skepticism after the resurrection to his profound declaration of 'My Lord and my God,' showing that Jesus meets people at their point of greatest need without belittling or abandoning them. The sermon also draws on Thomas's later life, including his missionary work in India, his courage in the face of death, and his ultimate martyrdom, as evidence that a doubter can become one of the most committed followers of Christ. The pastor identifies four ways Thomas built his life: on his greatest moments of doubt, on courage, on honest inquiry, and on a patient Savior. He challenges the congregation to recognize the difference between doubt (which still seeks answers) and unbelief (which refuses them), and to stop isolating themselves in their struggles. Instead, he calls everyone to make themselves available for revelation, just as Thomas did when he showed up the second time Jesus appeared, and to build their lives on the truth that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Key Verses - John 20:24-29 - John 14:1-6 - Mark 9:24 - John 11:16 - Luke 24:11 Life Application This week, identify one area of your life where doubt has caused you to pull back or isolate, whether from God, from your church community, or from a relationship. Take one concrete step to make yourself available for revelation, just as Thomas showed up the second time Jesus appeared. That step might be returning to a small group, opening your Bible to a passage you have been avoiding, or having an honest conversation with God about your specific doubt. Write down what you discover and be ready to share it with someone you trust.

  6. Jun 15

    06.14.2026 | The All Came Back | Week 5

    Summary This sermon focuses on the life of James, the son of Zebedee, one of Jesus' twelve disciples and a member of the inner circle alongside His brother John and Peter. The pastor traces James's journey from an empty boat on the Sea of Galilee to his martyrdom in 44 AD, drawing out key lessons about surrender, purpose, and what it truly means to follow Jesus. James is introduced as a passionate, zealous 'son of thunder' who had to learn that following Christ is not about securing earthly thrones or personal prominence, but about offering your 'boat' (your life, your emptiness, your situation) fully to Jesus so He can fill it and use it for His purposes. Key Verses - Luke 5:9-11 - Luke 9:51-55 - Mark 10:35-38 - Acts 12:1-2 Life Application This week, identify one specific area of your life that you have been holding back from God, whether it is a relationship, a career decision, a habit, or a fear. Prayerfully place that area before Him and ask Him to have full access to your 'boat.' Then take one concrete step of obedience in that area, even if you cannot see exactly where it leads. Follow Him without calculation. Key Takeaways - Jesus meets us in our seasons of emptiness and can turn nothing into something, but He needs access to our 'boat' before He can fill it. - Following Jesus means surrendering the desire for earthly thrones and prominence, choosing instead to serve faithfully from whatever boat God has given you. - Jesus sees every individual personally, even when we feel overlooked or lumped in with the crowd, and He has a specific role and purpose for each person. - Genuine discipleship involves following Christ through joy, terror, and sorrow, not just in the seasons when everything goes our way. - The boldness of the early church, demonstrated through James's life and martyrdom, shows that a Spirit-filled message cannot be silenced, and the church advances even in the face of opposition.

  7. Jun 12

    06.07.2026 | They All Came Back | Week 4

    Summary This sermon centers on the life of Matthew the tax collector and what his story reveals about identity, worth, and the call to follow Jesus. The pastor draws from Matthew's unique perspective as a Jew working for the Romans, someone despised by both sides, to show that God sees people as more than their worst moments or their earthly roles. Just as Jesus called Matthew with two simple words, 'Follow me,' God still calls people out from behind the tables of comfort, sin, and worldly identity to something far greater. Key Verses - Matthew 9:9 - Matthew 13:44-46 - Matthew 14:28-31 - Matthew 27:19 - Matthew 27:52 Life Application This week, identify one 'table' in your life, whether it is a habit, a fear, a source of identity, or a comfort zone, that is keeping you from fully following Jesus. Take one concrete step to get out from behind it. This could mean signing up to serve at church, having an honest conversation you have been avoiding, or simply spending intentional time in prayer asking God what He is calling you to do next. Key Takeaways - You are more than what others think of you. Just as Matthew was more than a tax collector, your identity is not defined by your past, your failures, or other people's opinions. God sees you as a gift. - Your worth is not tied to your worst moment. The enemy wants to connect your value to your greatest mistake, but the cross and the empty tomb have already settled the question of your worth before God. - Jesus is the ultimate treasure. Matthew learned that no amount of money, success, or worldly approval could compare to the value of knowing and following Jesus Christ. - God calls you out from behind your table. Whatever is holding you back, whether comfort, fear, or identity, God is issuing a two-word invitation to step out and follow Him into something greater. - God is still speaking, even to the most unlikely people. Just as He spoke to Pilate's wife through a dream, God is still reaching the wayward, the lost, and those who seem far from Him. Do not stop praying for them.

  8. Jun 4

    05.31.2026 | They All Came Back Week 3

    Summary This sermon centers on the Apostle John and his unique calling to reveal Jesus Christ to the world. The pastor traces a remarkable thread through Scripture, from the tabernacle in Exodus to Ezekiel's vision to the book of Revelation, showing how the four faces (lion, ox, man, and eagle) correspond to the four Gospels and point to the fullness of who Jesus is. John's Gospel stands apart because it presents Jesus as the soaring eagle, the divine Son of God who became flesh and dwelt among us, combating early heresies like Gnosticism that denied the physical humanity of Christ. The sermon also highlights John's core message: believe. John mentions the word 'believe' 98 times and states plainly in John 20:31 that his entire Gospel was written so that readers would believe Jesus is the Christ and have life in His name. Through stories like Nicodemus, the woman at the well, and the healing at the Pool of Bethesda, the pastor calls the congregation to move beyond passive familiarity with Jesus and into genuine, active faith. The invitation is extended to anyone who feels spiritually dry or thirsty to come to Jesus, who promises that rivers of living water will flow from those who believe in Him. Key Verses - John 1:1 - John 1:14 - John 3:16 - John 20:31 - John 7:37-39 Life Application This week, set aside time to read through the Gospel of John, even if it is just a few chapters each day. As you read, pay attention to every time the word 'believe' appears and ask yourself honestly: Do I truly believe this about Jesus? If you are in a dry or thirsty season spiritually, take one concrete step toward Him, whether that is returning to prayer, reaching out to a trusted believer, or simply telling God out loud that you need a fresh touch of His presence. Key Takeaways - John's Gospel has a singular purpose: to reveal Jesus as the divine Son of God who became flesh and dwelt among us, and to call every reader to genuine belief in Him. - The fingerprints of God are woven consistently throughout all of Scripture, from the tabernacle in Exodus to Ezekiel's vision to the book of Revelation, all pointing to the same Jesus. - Believing in what Jesus can do is not the same as believing in who Jesus is. True saving faith goes beyond admiring miracles and involves a personal, spiritual new birth. - Jesus pursues people that others overlook, as seen in His deliberate journey through Samaria, and His love is not reserved for a select few but is offered to the entire world. - For anyone who feels spiritually thirsty or dry, Jesus extends an open invitation: come to Him and drink, and out of that belief will flow rivers of living water through the Holy Spirit.

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Transforming our community by the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Our vision is to see those blinded by sin find LIFE, FREEDOM & PURPOSE in JESUS CHRIST. OUR STRATEGY: • CONNECT people to the source of life. • EQUIP people to succeed in life. • EMPOWER people to share their lives. GREATER IS COMING!

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    Sumiton Church of God Media
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    365
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