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. Nov 3

    Missions Sunday 2026

    Summary In this World Missions message, Terrell Brinson shares his passion for the Great Commission and the global reach of the Church of God. Drawing from over 30 years of missions experience across 77 nations, he challenges the congregation to see themselves as personally commissioned to spread the gospel both locally and globally. He uses powerful stories, inspiring quotes, and compelling statistics to show how faithful giving and sending transforms lives around the world. The sermon centers on Romans 10:13-15, emphasizing that people cannot hear the gospel unless someone is sent to preach it. Through vivid accounts, including a miraculous healing of a blind Hindu priest during a dangerous crusade in northern India, Brinson illustrates that the name of Jesus carries power that transcends every barrier. He calls the church to embrace its identity as a sending community, reminding them that every act of giving and going is a reciprocal blessing that God honors. Key Verses - Romans 10:13 - Romans 10:14 - Romans 10:15 - Acts 1:8 Life Application This week, identify one person in your life who has not yet heard or responded to the gospel. Commit to praying for them every day, and look for one natural opportunity to share something about your faith with them. If you feel led, also consider how you might financially support global missions, whether through a one-time gift or a regular faith promise, as a tangible way of sending the gospel to places you cannot personally go.

  2. Oct 31

    10.25.2026 | Laodicea the Church Between Two Extremes

    Summary In this sermon, the pastor addresses the church of Laodicea from Revelation 3, the last of the seven churches Jesus speaks to in the book of Revelation. Laodicea was the wealthiest of the seven cities, sitting at the crossroads of major Roman trade routes, yet it was infamous for its terrible, lukewarm water. Jesus uses this well-known water problem as a direct metaphor to confront the church's spiritual condition: they were neither hot nor cold, but lukewarm, and their spiritual indifference made Jesus want to spit them out of His mouth. The pastor emphasizes that Laodicea's greatest problem was not their wealth but their self-sufficiency and spiritual blindness. They believed they had everything they needed, yet Jesus called them wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked. The sermon challenges believers to examine how close they are truly walking with God, to buy from Jesus the gold refined in fire (righteousness), white garments (forgiveness), and eye salve (spiritual clarity). Jesus stands at the door and knocks, not for unbelievers, but for the church itself, calling His people out of lukewarm indifference and back into passionate, transformative relationship with Him. Key Verses - Revelation 3:14-22 - Revelation 3:15-16 - Revelation 3:17 - Revelation 3:18 - Revelation 3:20 Life Application This week, set aside intentional time each day to honestly evaluate how close you are walking with Jesus, not just how long you have been a Christian. Ask God to reveal any area where you have grown lukewarm, self-sufficient, or spiritually blind. Then take one concrete step to draw closer to him, whether that means returning to a spiritual discipline you have neglected, having an honest conversation with a trusted believer in your community, or simply sitting quietly and inviting Jesus to speak into the areas of your life where you have kept Him on the outside.

  3. Oct 21

    10.18.2026 | Philadelphia an Open Door

    Summary In this sermon, the pastor draws from Revelation 3:7-12, focusing on Jesus's message to the church at Philadelphia. Jesus presents Himself as the one who holds the key of David, meaning He alone has the authority to open and close doors in our lives. Just as Warren Buffett's endorsement transformed Airbnb's reach in Omaha, Jesus's backing of the church at Philadelphia meant that no enemy, no opposition, and no circumstance could ultimately stop what God had set in motion for them. The pastor shares personal stories of hardship and missed opportunities to illustrate that God's timing is always perfect, and that His endorsement on our lives is more powerful than any opposition we face. The sermon also highlights the NASA rover named Opportunity, which far outlasted its expected 92-day mission, as a picture of how God extends and expands our opportunities for kingdom impact beyond what we think is possible. Jesus promises the church at Philadelphia, and by extension us today, that He will make them pillars in the temple of God, giving them security and stability even when everything around them is shaking. The call is clear: stop trying to control the narrative of your own life, yield to what God is speaking, and trust that the door He opens for you cannot be shut by any person or power. Key Verses - Revelation 3:7-8 - Revelation 3:11-12 - Romans 8:17 - Ephesians 1:7 - Romans 5:9 Life Application This week, identify one area of your life where you have been trying to control the outcome rather than yielding to what God is speaking. Write it down, pray over it each day, and take one concrete step of obedience or surrender in that area. If God has placed a calling, a gift, or an opportunity before you that you have been avoiding or delaying, commit to taking one step toward it before the week is over. Trust that the door he has opened for you cannot be shut by any person or circumstance.

  4. Oct 8

    10.04.2026 | Sardis the Dead Church

    Summary In this sermon, the pastor examines Jesus's message to the church at Sardis in Revelation 3, a church that had a strong reputation for being alive but was spiritually dead. Drawing on the historical context of Sardis, a powerful and well-fortified city that was twice conquered not by frontal assault but because its soldiers fell asleep at their posts, the pastor challenges the congregation to examine whether their spiritual lives match their outward appearance. Just as Sardis looked impressive from the outside, with its theater, stadium, and temple, the church there had programs and a good name but lacked genuine spiritual life and the presence of the Holy Spirit. The pastor calls the congregation to wake up, repent, and return to authentic relationship with God rather than relying on programs, talent, or reputation. Using examples from history, including Dietrich Bonhoeffer's courageous stand against compromise in Nazi Germany, and from Scripture, including Jesus cursing the fruitless fig tree, the sermon warns against the danger of spiritual complacency. The message is clear: a good reputation and busy religious activity are no substitute for the real, living presence of the Holy Spirit. The pastor urges every believer and ministry leader to stay watchful, pray faithfully, and allow the Holy Spirit room to move and breathe in their lives. Key Verses - Revelation 3:1-3 - Matthew 21:19 - Acts 2:2-4 Life Application This week, set aside at least 15 minutes each day for quiet, intentional prayer with no agenda other than listening to God. Ask Him honestly whether there are areas of your life where you have been spiritually asleep or going through the motions. Write down what He shows you, and take one concrete step toward repentance or renewal in that area. Share what you discover with a trusted friend or your small group next time you meet.

  5. Oct 7

    09.27.2026 | Thyatira You Can Stand

    Summary In this sermon, the pastor explores the message Jesus sent to the church at Thyatira in Revelation 2, a thriving commercial city where membership in trade guilds often required participation in pagan practices. Jesus affirms the church for its love, faith, service, and patient endurance, but issues a serious warning: they are tolerating a Spirit of false teaching and moral compromise, symbolized by the figure of Jezebel. This tolerance, even without direct participation, was undermining the integrity and spiritual health of the entire community. The pastor draws a contrast between two women connected to Thyatira: Lydia, the faithful businesswoman who refused to compromise her convictions and became instrumental in planting the first church in Europe, and Jezebel, who manipulated and seduced believers away from God's truth. The central challenge to the church, then and now, is to recognize what we are tolerating in our lives, our relationships, and our communities, and to stand firm on the Word of God without selling out to the pressures of culture, commerce, or false teaching. Key Verses - Revelation 2:18-20 - Revelation 2:26 - Acts 16:11-15 - Ephesians 4:11-13 Life Application This week, take an honest inventory of what you are tolerating in your life. This could be a conversation you keep allowing, a podcast or social media account that pulls you away from Scripture, a relationship dynamic where compromise has crept in, or a habit you have been excusing. Choose one specific thing to address. You do not have to make a dramatic scene. You may simply need to walk away, set a boundary, or have a quiet and honest conversation. Ask God each morning to give you the courage to hold fast to His Word in that area, and trust that He will order your steps as you remain faithful.

  6. Oct 7

    09.20.2026 | Pergamos Fighting Compromise

    Summary This sermon focuses on the danger of compromise within the church, using the biblical city of Pergamos as a lens to examine how false worship, cultural pressure, and subtle deception can erode a believer's faith. The pastor walks through the six temples of Pergamos, drawing striking parallels between the false gods of that ancient city and the cultural forces at work in the world today, from the normalization of sin through entertainment to the pressure to conform to cultural norms rather than biblical truth. The central call of the message is to repentance, not merely confession. The pastor draws a clear distinction between the two, emphasizing that true repentance means turning away from compromise and staying on the path with Jesus. Jesus is presented as the one who holds all authority, who knows exactly where his people live and what they are fighting against, and who calls His church to resist the subtle pull of culture and return fully to him. Key Verses - Revelation 2:12-16 - John 14:6 - John 1:14 - John 11:25 Life Application This week, take an honest inventory of one area in your life where you may be compromising your faith, whether it is what you watch, what you allow into your mind, a relationship, a habit, or a belief you have quietly adjusted to fit cultural expectations. Write it down, bring it before God in prayer, and take one concrete step toward genuine repentance. That might mean having a hard conversation, removing something from your life, or simply spending time in God's Word to realign your thinking with His truth. Do not just confess it. Turn from it.

  7. Sep 15

    09.13.2026 | In Between Faith & Sovereignty | Phillip Walker

    Summary This sermon explores the tension between active, expectant faith and trusting in God's sovereignty. The pastor draws from Hebrews 11 to challenge believers to ask God for the impossible while also surrendering the outcome to His will. He addresses two common reasons people fail to ask God for miracles: fear of the answer and feeling unworthy. The core message is that our requests to God are not based on our own goodness but on His goodness and faithfulness. To illustrate this balance, the pastor invites members of the congregation to share personal faith stories, including experiences with autoimmune disease, chronic pain, and deep discouragement. These testimonies reinforce the importance of Scripture, praise, and Christian community in sustaining faith through difficult seasons. The sermon closes with a call to look to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, and to run the race with endurance alongside a great cloud of witnesses. Key Verses - Hebrews 11:1-3 - Hebrews 11:6 - Hebrews 10:24-25 - Hebrews 12:1-2 - Luke 17:6 - Romans 10:17 - Psalm 91:1-2 - Mark 5:34 Life Application This week, identify one situation in your life where you have been holding back from asking God because you are afraid of the answer or feel unworthy to ask. Write it down, bring it to God in prayer, and then intentionally release the outcome to Him. As an added step, find one Scripture passage related to that situation and read it every day this week, allowing God's Word to build your faith and shape your perspective.

  8. Sep 10

    09.06.2026 | Smyrna The Persecuted Church

    Summary This sermon focuses on the church at Smyrna, one of the seven churches addressed in Revelation 2. The pastor draws a vivid picture of Smyrna as a prosperous yet hostile city where Christians faced intense persecution, social exclusion, and even death for their faith. Using the historical example of Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna who was martyred at 86 years old, the pastor challenges the congregation to consider how they would respond to Jesus if suffering were their permanent lot in life rather than a temporary inconvenience. The central message is that Jesus speaks directly into the pain of persecuted believers by reminding them that He Himself died and came back to life. He knows their tribulation, their poverty, and the slander they endure, yet He calls them rich. The pastor urges the congregation not to take their freedom to worship for granted, to guard against false teachers and spiritual pretenders, and to remain faithful even when circumstances do not improve. The promise given to the church at Smyrna is a crown of life for those who overcome through faithful endurance. Key Verses - Revelation 2:8-11 - Philippians 1:21 - Daniel 3:17-18 Life Application This week, identify one area of your life where you have been spiritually comfortable or complacent, perhaps taking your freedom to worship, your community of faith, or your relationship with Jesus for granted. Write it down and spend time each day this week in prayer, asking God to renew your commitment and deepen your faithfulness in that area. If you feel led, reach out to a ministry or organization that supports persecuted Christians around the world, and commit to praying specifically for them by name or by country at least once this week.

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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
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