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Sumiton Church of God
Hosted by Sumiton Church of God Media · EN
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.
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05.24.2026 | They All Came Back Week 2
2w ago00:35:41Tap to summarizeSummaryThis sermon focuses on the transformation of Peter from a man who repeatedly failed Jesus to becoming the bold preacher on the day of Pentecost. The pastor emphasizes that biblical figures like Peter are not excuses for our failures but examples of God's transformative power. The message centers on the importance of the Holy Spirit's presence, power, and positioning in believers' lives, drawing from Acts 2 and the day of Pentecost when 3,000 souls were saved through Peter's Spirit-filled preaching.Key Verses- Acts 2:33- Acts 2:39- Acts 2:4- Joel 2:28- Acts 2:15-16Life ApplicationThis week, identify one area where you feel you've failed or fallen short in your walk with God. Instead of using it as an excuse, ask the Holy Spirit to transform that area into a testimony of His power. Spend time in prayer each day asking God to fill you with newfound boldness to share His love with others, and look for opportunities to step out in faith despite past failures.
Transcribe →05.18.2026 | Wisdom for Graduates
3w ago00:28:52Tap to summarizeSummaryThis graduation sermon focuses on providing wisdom to high school graduates and the entire congregation. The message emphasizes that true wisdom comes from fearing the Lord rather than fearing failure, and encourages graduates to step out boldly in faith knowing their church family will support them. The sermon also stresses the importance of choosing God's way over our own way, seeking His kingdom first, and living with the expectation of Christ's return. The speakers remind graduates that wisdom stays focused on forever and eternity, not just temporary earthly concerns.Key Verses- Proverbs 9:10- Matthew 6:33- Isaiah 53:6- 2 Peter 3:15Life ApplicationThis week, identify one major decision you're facing or one area where you've been operating in fear rather than faith. Commit to seeking God's wisdom through prayer and Scripture before taking action. Additionally, look for an opportunity to be 'hands ready to catch' someone in your community who may be struggling or taking a bold step of faith.
Transcribe →05.09.2026 | A Woman and A Well | Mother's Day
4w ago00:36:30Tap to summarizeSummaryThis sermon explores the story of the Samaritan woman at the well from John 4:1-42, emphasizing how Jesus intentionally sought out someone who was socially isolated and marginalized. The pastor highlights how this woman, despite having 'three strikes' against her (wrong gender, wrong race, wrong way of life), became the first evangelist to share the good news of Jesus. The message demonstrates God's sovereignty in divine appointments and how authentic encounters with Jesus transform lives, leading to powerful testimonies that can impact entire communities. The sermon concludes with a personal testimony about how God orders our steps even when we feel directionless or unwanted.Key Verses- John 4:1-42- 2 Corinthians 5:18- Exodus 1:15-22Life ApplicationThis week, identify one person in your life who might feel isolated, overlooked, or marginalized. Make an intentional effort to reach out to them with genuine care and interest. Look for opportunities to share your own story of how God has worked in your life, focusing on being authentic rather than trying to have all the theological answers. Ask God to show you where you might be lacking and surrender those areas to His lordship.
Transcribe →They All Came Back | Week 1 | 05.03.2026
May 600:34:57Tap to summarizeSummaryThis sermon focuses on the transformation of Peter from an impulsive, extreme disciple who denied Jesus to a bold confessor of faith after the resurrection. The pastor emphasizes how Jesus works with people of extremes, using Peter as an example of someone who was passionate but lacked wisdom, yet became a powerful witness for Christ. The message highlights Peter's journey from being called Simon (fluid like water) to being renamed Peter (the rock), demonstrating God's prophetic work in transforming lives. The sermon explores Peter's confession at Caesarea Philippi and his willingness to step out of the boat during a storm, showing how God can use our extremes for His glory when we have a genuine connection with Him.Key Verses- Matthew 16:16- Matthew 16:18- 1 Peter 1:18- 1 Peter 2:9- 1 Peter 5:7- Matthew 14Life ApplicationThis week, identify one area of your life where you've been 'fluid like water' - changing based on circumstances or peer pressure. Ask God to help you become more like a 'rock' in that area, standing firm in your faith regardless of the situation. Practice making bold confessions of who Jesus is, especially in challenging moments.
Transcribe →40 Days Before the Ascension of Jesus | Phillip Walker | 04.19.2026
Apr 2000:33:14Tap to summarizeSummaryThis sermon explores Jesus's four post-resurrection appearances, focusing on themes of restoration, proclamation, and fixation. The pastor examines Jesus's appearances to Mary Magdalene, the disciples in Jerusalem, Thomas, and Peter by the Sea of Galilee. Each appearance demonstrates how Jesus restores broken relationships, proclaims truth, and gives people a mission to focus on. The message emphasizes that Jesus sees and values everyone, even those who feel unseen or unworthy, and calls believers to follow Him without comparing themselves to others.Key Verses1 Corinthians 15:17John 20:11-18John 20:19-23John 20:24-29John 21:9-19Romans 15:13Life ApplicationThis week, identify one area where you've been comparing yourself to others (whether on social media, in ministry, at work, or in relationships). Each time you catch yourself making comparisons, remind yourself of Jesus's words to Peter: 'What is that to you? Follow me.' Focus on your own calling and relationship with God rather than looking at what others are doing or receiving.
Transcribe →Why The Resurrection Matters | Phillip Walker | 04.12.2026
Apr 1200:31:20Tap to summarizeSummaryThis sermon explores the significance of Christ's resurrection and why it matters for believers today. The pastor emphasizes that the resurrection is not just a historical event but the cornerstone of Christian faith - without it, everything else would be meaningless. The message focuses on three key reasons why the resurrection matters: it provides justification and right standing with God, it gives believers a new resurrected life in the present, and it guarantees a future glorious resurrection. The pastor encourages the congregation to live steadfastly in their faith, knowing their labor for the Lord is not in vain, and challenges them to stop pretending they don't need Jesus, embracing humility instead.Key Verses1 Corinthians 15:14 Acts 1:1-3 Romans 4:25 Romans 6:5-11 Philippians 3:20-21 1 Corinthians 15:58 Life ApplicationThis week, identify one area where you've been trying to earn God's approval through your own efforts rather than resting in the righteousness Christ provides. Practice daily reminding yourself that your standing with God is secure because of the resurrection, not because of your performance. Additionally, look for one practical way to serve others this week, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Transcribe →Easter Service 2026
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Transcribe →Good Friday | 04.03.2026
Apr 800:23:41Tap to summarizeSummaryThis sermon focuses on the competing voices that demand our attention and how we choose to respond to them, particularly in light of Jesus' crucifixion. The pastor examines the scene where Pilate finds no fault in Jesus yet delivers Him to the crowd's will, highlighting how voices calling for Jesus' crucifixion still exist today. The message emphasizes that Jesus has been delivered to our will - we must choose how to respond to Him amid all the competing voices in our culture and personal lives.Key VersesLuke 23:22-25Life ApplicationThis week, identify one specific area of your life where competing voices are pulling you away from following Jesus. Make a conscious effort to listen for God's voice in that situation through prayer, Scripture reading, or seeking godly counsel. Choose to respond to His voice rather than the other influences around you.
Transcribe →03.29.2026 | Deal with Me Now
Mar 2900:36:54Tap to summarizeSummaryThis sermon explores Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as recorded in Matthew 21, emphasizing that this was not merely a celebratory moment but a 'deal with me now' confrontation. The pastor explains how Jesus, for the first time, publicly accepted the messianic title 'Son of David,' forcing a crisis moment where people had to either crown Him as King or reject Him completely. The message highlights three key aspects of Jesus' character: He is confrontational (forcing the most important issue of life), paradoxical (a King riding on a donkey), and transformational (bringing life to dead things). The sermon challenges listeners to move beyond simply 'liking' Jesus to fully surrendering to Him as Lord and King of their lives.Pastor emphasizes that Jesus offers no middle ground - He demands to be either Lord of all or nothing at all. Using the imagery of palm branches that become disconnected and die, he illustrates how Jesus came to reconnect what was dead and make it alive again. The message concludes with a call for people to reconnect or surrender fully to Jesus as the ultimate authority in every area of their lives.Key VersesMatthew 21:1-9Genesis 49Zechariah 9Isaiah 55:12Life ApplicationThis week, identify one specific area of your life where you have been trying to maintain control rather than allowing Jesus to be Lord. It might be your finances, relationships, career, or personal habits. Take a concrete step to surrender that area to Him - whether through prayer, changing a behavior, or having a difficult conversation. Practice daily surrender by asking Jesus each morning, 'How can I serve You as King today?' rather than asking Him to serve your agenda.
Transcribe →Blood Through Testing and Time | 03.22.2026
Mar 2200:35:15Tap to summarizeSummaryThis sermon explores the central question of why we should stake our eternal destiny on Jesus Christ alone. The pastor traces God's redemptive plan throughout history, from Adam and Eve's fall in the Garden of Eden through the Old Testament sacrificial system, culminating in Jesus as the perfect and final sacrifice. The message emphasizes that sin separates us from God, but God chose to come down to us rather than demanding we reach up to Him. Through Jesus' blood, we receive complete forgiveness and freedom from sin - something the blood of goats and lambs could never accomplish. The sermon concludes with the story of the woman caught in adultery, illustrating how Jesus reaches down to the dirty, broken places of our lives while religious people throw stones of judgment.Key VersesRomans 1:1Genesis 3:15Hebrews 9:13-14John 8:1-11Life ApplicationThis week, identify one area where you've been trying to 'reach up' to God through your own efforts rather than allowing Him to reach down to you. Practice surrendering this area to God daily through prayer, acknowledging that His grace is sufficient and His strength is made perfect in your weakness. Additionally, examine your heart for any 'rocks' you might be holding against someone who has hurt you, and take one concrete step toward forgiveness.
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