JICF Sunday Sermons

Jesus gives us a very clear and exciting job: to help others know and follow Him. But as we all know, life gets busy, and simple fears or distractions can easily get in the way. This Sunday, Mike Broomell helps us look at the common things that hold us back, and how we can overcome them with God's help. Questions for Reflection This Week What is stopping me? What is the biggest thing that keep...

Many Christians think discipleship requires a special program, formal training, or a perfect candidate. Yet throughout Scripture, discipleship often began with ordinary relationships. Jesus called fishermen. Paul invested in Timothy. Priscilla and Aquila mentored Apollos. Before asking, "Who should I disciple?" perhaps ask: "Who has God already placed in my life that is spiritually...

Sharing the good news of Jesus can sometimes feel scary or complicated, but it doesn't have to be. This Sunday, we explored how the Apostle Paul molded the Good News to people of different backgrounds. And we learned a simple and comfortable method of sharing with those around us. Please read Acts 17:16-34 to read how Paul as a Jew wisely shared his faith with the Greeks in Athens who worshipp...

What does it truly mean to be a follower of Jesus Christ? Is the Christian life primarily about attending church, growing in biblical knowledge, and pursuing personal holiness—or has God called us to something more? This Sunday, we will explore Jesus' Great Commission in  Matthew 28:19-20 , Paul's burden for the gospel in  1 Corinthians 9:16 , and God's heart for the lost in  1 Timothy...

Every follower of Jesus has experienced and expected kindness from God. It is an underserved kindness. We are to extend a kindness toward others as we have received kindness from God ( 2 Samuel 9:1-13 ). It may be an underserved kindness. Who do you and I need to extend a kindness to in our lives?

In a world obsessed with outward appearance, worldly achievement success, God reminds us that His eyes see deeper on the inside. When Samuel looked at Jesse’s sons, he was impressed by strength, stature, and appearance — but God declared,  “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” Hidden in a field on the quiet hills of Bethlehem was David, the forgotten and overlooke...

In  1 Samuel 15 , we see the tragic story of King Saul—a leader who slowly drifted from God through partial obedience, compromise, and fear of man. This sermon explores how spiritual drift rarely happens suddenly, but through small decisions made over time. Through the contrasts of Saul and David, we discover the difference between regret and true repentance, and how our identity in Jesus Christ c...

This sermon on  Romans 12:1–2  calls believers to understand that God does not merely want religious activity or partial obedience. God wants total surrender of our lives in response to His mercy. Drawing a strong contrast with King Saul in 1 Samuel 15, the message warns that outward worship without wholehearted obedience is ultimately rejected by God. Paul teaches that true worship is offering ou...

This Sunday, our sermon was taken from 1 Samuel 14:1-52⁠ . We looked at the epic story of Jonathan and his armor-bearer, exploring how one bold act of faith sparked a massive victory for Israel. Discover how God invites us to step out in courage, overcome our hesitations, and rely entirely on His strength in our daily lives.

What does it cost to lose a kingdom? This Sunday, we turn to  1 Samuel 13:1–23  in a message titled  “Divine Rejection and a Lost Kingdom: The Cost of Disobedience.” Through Saul’s story, we’ll see how pressure reveals the true condition of the heart, how small compromises can lead to disobedience, and why genuine repentance matters. This message invites us to examine ourselves in moments of press...

Key verse:  1 Samuel 12:22 Samuel, the prophet-judge of Israel, standing before the nation he had served since childhood, delivered his farewell address. Nevertheless, it was not truly a farewell speech but rather a transfer of authority and a solemn charge to the people he loved. He held up a mirror to the nation, inviting them to examine three interconnected realities of faithfulness - human fai...

In this week’s message from  1 Samuel 11 , we see how God rescues His people in their moment of desperate need. When the Ammonite king Nahash besieges Jabesh Gilead and threatens humiliation and destruction, the people realize they cannot save themselves. In response, God raises up Saul, empowering him by His Spirit to unite Israel and deliver the city from its enemy. Through this story we see tha...

We will be looking at the call and anointing of Saul as the first king ( 1 Samuel 10 ). Through the account, we can look at how God equips His servants. We can draw inspiration that when God calls us to serve, He will anoint us and equip us. He will take care of your needs as we involve ourselves in kingdom business. Hence we ought to see the privilege to serve God and go forth to do so.

“We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song,” wrote Augustine of Hippo. Resurrection of Jesus is the pinnacle of the gospel event. Without Resurrection our faith is futile. Resurrection is not only a past event, it is also a present reality. In  Philippians 3:10-11 , Paul invites us to continue to encounter Christ and the power of His resurrection -  a power that transforms lives, breaks the...

Even though Israel sinfully demanded a king so that they could be like the nations around them, God graciously granted their request. And even though Saul was not going to be a faithful king, the way God dealt with him was full of grace ( 1 Samuel 9:1-27 ). Come along and be amazed at the way God deals with disappointing people. What is your response to the grace God has poured out in your life?

In  1 Samuel 8 , we read about how Samuel appointed his two sons to succeed him as judges for Israel. But the Israelites demanded that Samuel instead appoint a king to be their judge as was the case with all the other nations. That demand displeased Samuel and the Lord who considered their request a rejection of his leadership of the country. But the Lord agreed to give the Israelites what they wa...

Israel longed for God—but longing alone was not enough. They had to remove their idols and return to the Lord completely. Today our idols may not be statues of Baal, but they still compete for our hearts—success, comfort, money, reputation, control, even our screens. This Sunday we learned (from  1 Samuel 7:2–17 ) how true repentance—turning away from modern idols and serving the Lord only—opens t...

1 Samuel 6:1-7:1  is not merely a historical documentation but a divinely crafted drama that prepares us to understand and receive the person and the work of Jesus Christ with the reverence, joy, and hope that He deserves. The Ark of the Covenant, that sacred symbol of God's dwelling among His people, foreshadows the ultimate incarnation of God in Christ, Immanuel, God with us. The plagues, th...

In  1 Samuel 5 , God refuses to be managed, positioned, or controlled. This message invites us to ask: Where have we placed God instead of bowing before Him? What discomfort might He be exposing rather than removing? And are we trying to move God… or meet Him in obedience?  Discover the freedom that comes when control ends and surrender begins.

The Apostle Paul reminds us in Galatians 6:7  "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows."  If not in this life, but certainly on the day of judgment we will all face the consequences of things we have done whether good or bad - or have left undone. This Sunday, as we learned from  1 Samuel 4:2-22 , we reviewed what Israel, Eli as its high priest and Eli's so...

When the world is unstable and chaotic, God remains a stable, solid rock. He is a fortress of protection and calls upon us to trust and rest in Him. Psalm 46  encourages us to look to our God when a crisis arises. In Him, we have peace despite turmoil.

This Sunday we explored 1 Samuel 3:1–21. We learned about how God called the boy Samuel in a time when the word of the Lord was rare. We saw the importance of learning to listen humbly to God’s voice, the serious consequences of Eli’s failure to restrain sin in his household, and the beginning of Samuel’s ministry as Israel’s final judge and first prophet.

Even in times of spiritual failure, God remains holy, watchful, and at work. As sin unfolds in the house of God, He does not look away—He lovingly warns, justly corrects, and quietly raises up faithful servants to carry out His purposes. This passage teaches us that in seasons of spiritual failure, God’s plans are not shaken. His holiness calls us back to reverence, and His providence assures us t...

What happens after God answers our prayers? Hannah’s song in 1 Samuel 2 reminds us that faith is more than testimony—it is a growing relationship. This message reflects on how faith matures from need into love, and from love into rest, learning to trust God’s sovereignty and finding contentment in His presence.

In our barrenness and brokenness, God can bring life.