Sumiton Church of God

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  07.19.2026 | The All Came Back | Week 9 19.07.2026 40min

  SummaryThis 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 11:33Life ApplicationThis 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.
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  07.5.2026 | The All Came Back | Week 8 09.07.2026 35min

  SummaryThis 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 4:42-44Life ApplicationThis 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.
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  06.28.2026 | The All Came Back | Week 7 30.06.2026 37min

  SummaryThis 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 20:21Life ApplicationThis 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.
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  06.21.2026 | The All Came Back | Week 6 23.06.2026 37min

  SummaryThis 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 24:11Life ApplicationThis 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.
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  06.14.2026 | The All Came Back | Week 5 15.06.2026 51min

  SummaryThis 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 12:1-2Life ApplicationThis 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.
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  06.07.2026 | They All Came Back | Week 4 12.06.2026 33min

  SummaryThis 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 27:52Life ApplicationThis 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.
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  05.31.2026 | They All Came Back Week 3 04.06.2026 39min

  SummaryThis 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 7:37-39Life ApplicationThis 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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  05.24.2026 | They All Came Back Week 2 28.05.2026 35min

  SummaryThis 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.
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  05.18.2026 | Wisdom for Graduates 18.05.2026 28min

  SummaryThis 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.
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  05.09.2026 | A Woman and A Well | Mother's Day 12.05.2026 36min

  SummaryThis 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.
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  They All Came Back | Week 1 | 05.03.2026 06.05.2026 34min

  SummaryThis 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.
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  40 Days Before the Ascension of Jesus | Phillip Walker | 04.19.2026 20.04.2026 33min

  SummaryThis 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.
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  Why The Resurrection Matters | Phillip Walker | 04.12.2026 12.04.2026 31min

  SummaryThis 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.
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  Easter Service 2026 08.04.2026 59min

  Full Easter Service
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  Good Friday | 04.03.2026 08.04.2026 23min

  SummaryThis 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.
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  03.29.2026 | Deal with Me Now 29.03.2026 36min

  SummaryThis 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.
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  Blood Through Testing and Time | 03.22.2026 22.03.2026 35min

  SummaryThis 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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  03.15.2026 | Connections, Kings, & Casseroles 15.03.2026 39min

  SummaryThis sermon focuses on the story of Jairus, a synagogue ruler who fell at Jesus' feet to plead for his dying 12-year-old daughter's healing. The pastor contrasts three types of people present during this miracle: those seeking genuine connection with Jesus, those recognizing Jesus as King, and those merely bringing casseroles - representing people who show up without real spiritual investment or expectation. The message emphasizes that many believers get distracted by trivial matters (casseroles) when they should be focused on the miraculous power of Jesus. The pastor challenges the congregation to move beyond superficial church attendance and truly fall at Jesus' feet in humility and desperation, warning against listening to negative voices that say situations are hopeless when Jesus has the power to resurrect what appears dead.Key VersesMark 5:22-23Mark 5:35-36Psalm 107:20Exodus 15:26Psalm 103:3-5Matthew 8:16Matthew 14:36Life ApplicationThis week, identify one specific 'casserole' (distraction or trivial matter) that has been keeping you from fully focusing on Jesus and His work in your life. Make a conscious decision to set it aside and instead spend that time in prayer, asking God to show you what He wants to heal or resurrect in your situation. Practice 'falling at His feet' through humble prayer and surrender, trusting Him with the outcome.
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  A Mixed-Up Priority | 03.08.2026 08.03.2026 40min

  SummaryThis sermon from Nehemiah 10:28-39 focuses on the spiritual transformation of Israel after rebuilding Jerusalem's walls. The pastor emphasizes how the Israelites moved from urgent tasks to important spiritual priorities, making a covenant to follow God's law after generations of lukewarm faith. The message centers on four key areas where believers must establish proper priorities: spiritual authority through God's Word, relational purity in marriage and dating, spiritual regularity in worship attendance, and financial responsibility to God's house. The pastor challenges the congregation to move beyond casual Christianity to a committed covenant relationship with God, emphasizing that true commitment always leads to covenant.Key VersesNehemiah 10:28-29Romans 12:1-2Hebrews 4:12Psalm 119:112 Corinthians 6:14Acts 2:42Life ApplicationThis week, identify one area where you've been in 'float along mode' spiritually - whether it's Bible reading, prayer, worship attendance, or relationships. Make a specific commitment to God in that area and take one concrete step to demonstrate that commitment. Consider writing down your commitment as the Israelites did, making it a covenant moment in your own life.
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  Stolen Blessings | 03.01.2026 02.03.2026 40min

  SummaryThis sermon focuses on Jacob's encounter with God at Bethel, where he transforms from a deceiver running from his past into someone who experiences God's personal blessing. Pastor Sargent emphasizes how God meets us in our transitional, empty places and turns them into personal encounters with His presence. The message highlights how Jacob, despite his flawed character and deceptive past, receives God's unconditional promise and blessing. The sermon concludes with Jacob's response of worship and tithing, demonstrating how genuine encounters with God should move us from token gestures to wholehearted commitment and generosity.Key VersesGenesis 28:10-15Genesis 28:16-17Genesis 28:20-22Life ApplicationThis week, identify one area where you've been 'sleeping on your blessings' - perhaps a calling, a relationship, or an opportunity to serve God. Take one concrete step to turn that 'pillow' into a 'pillar' by actively responding to what God has placed in your life. Whether it's reaching out to someone, volunteering, or simply spending more intentional time in prayer, make a move from passive to active faith.