Pastor David E. Sumrall Podcast

Today's Scripture: Luke 6:43-45 Your heart is like a treasury—what you fill it with will eventually flow out in your words and actions.  Luke 6:43-45  reminds us that a  good tree cannot produce bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot produce good fruit. In today’s  Daily Devotion , Pastor Sumrall teaches the importance of  guarding our hearts  (Proverbs 4:23). The things we watch, listen to, and allow i...

The  1 Timothy 4:13 Project  is a daily journey through Scripture, inspired by the biblical instruction:  "Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching"  (1 Timothy 4:13). Join Pastor David Sumrall as he reads through the entire New Testament in 2025, accompanied by his wife and co-pastor, Sister Beverley Sumrall, who will share the timeless beauty...

Today's Scripture: Luke 6:27-36 We often think the toughest battles in our Christian walk are overcoming sins like lust, addiction, and bad habits. But as we grow in faith, we realize the hardest challenge isn’t just moral sanctification—it’s learning to love like God. In today’s  Daily Devotion , Pastor Sumrall teaches from  Luke 6:27-36 , where Jesus calls us to  love our enemies, bless those wh...

The  1 Timothy 4:13 Project  is a daily journey through Scripture, inspired by the biblical instruction:  "Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching"  (1 Timothy 4:13). Join Pastor David Sumrall as he reads through the entire New Testament in 2025, accompanied by his wife and co-pastor, Sister Beverley Sumrall, who will share the timeless beauty...

Today's Scripture: Luke 6:6-11   As a leader, there will come a time when you must stand your ground and face down what is wrong. In today’s Daily Devotion, Pastor Sumrall shares from Luke 6:6-11, where Jesus boldly healed a man’s deformed hand—despite the religious leaders watching closely, waiting to accuse Him.   Jesus didn’t hide. He did what was right publicly, taught biblical truth, and face...

The  1 Timothy 4:13 Project  is a daily journey through Scripture, inspired by the biblical instruction:  "Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching"  (1 Timothy 4:13). Join Pastor David Sumrall as he reads through the entire New Testament in 2025, accompanied by his wife and co-pastor, Sister Beverley Sumrall, who will share the timeless beauty...

Today's Scripture: Luke 5:17-26 What kind of faith do you have—faith to see miracles or faith to bring others to Jesus for their miracle? In today’s  Daily Devotion , Pastor Sumrall shares from Luke 5:17-26, where four friends went the extra mile to bring a paralyzed man to Jesus. Their faith led to his healing and forgiveness! Every time we hold a healing crusade, our focus is clear: it’s not abo...

The  1 Timothy 4:13 Project  is a daily journey through Scripture, inspired by the biblical instruction:  "Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching"  (1 Timothy 4:13). Join Pastor David Sumrall as he reads through the entire New Testament in 2025, accompanied by his wife and co-pastor, Sister Beverley Sumrall, who will share the timeless beauty...

Today's Scripture: Luke 5:12-16 Have you ever justified disobedience by saying, “But I meant well”? In today’s  Daily Devotion , Pastor Sumrall unpacks the story of the healed leper in Luke 5:12-16—a man who disobeyed Jesus, even with good intentions. Jesus gave this man a new life and one simple instruction: go to the priest as a testimony. Instead, he spread the news his own way, missing the big...

The  1 Timothy 4:13 Project  is a daily journey through Scripture, inspired by the biblical instruction:  "Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching"  (1 Timothy 4:13). Join Pastor David Sumrall as he reads through the entire New Testament in 2025, accompanied by his wife and co-pastor, Sister Beverley Sumrall, who will share the timeless beauty...

Today's Scripture: Luke 4:31-37   Should we ignore demons or spend our time fighting them? In today’s Daily Devotion, Pastor Sumrall explores Luke 4:31-37, showing how Jesus handled the demonic—not with obsession or fear, but by simply preaching, teaching, and ministering to people.   Jesus didn’t go looking for demons, yet His ministry naturally disrupted their work. When we focus on sharing God’...

The  1 Timothy 4:13 Project  is a daily journey through Scripture, inspired by the biblical instruction:  "Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching"  (1 Timothy 4:13). Join Pastor David Sumrall as he reads through the entire New Testament in 2025, accompanied by his wife and co-pastor, Sister Beverley Sumrall, who will share the timeless beauty...

Today's Scripture: Luke 4:1-2 NLT & Luke 4:13 NLT   Temptation is a real and powerful pressure in our lives, coming from the outside and pressing inward. Even Jesus Himself faced temptation—directly from Satan—during His 40 days in the wilderness (Luke 4:1-2). But just as He overcame, we too can stand strong by God's grace.   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor Sumrall reminds us that t...

The  1 Timothy 4:13 Project  is a daily journey through Scripture, inspired by the biblical instruction:  "Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching"  (1 Timothy 4:13). Join Pastor David Sumrall as he reads through the entire New Testament in 2025, accompanied by his wife and co-pastor, Sister Beverley Sumrall, who will share the timeless beauty...

Today's Scripture: Luke 3:7-8   Many confuse remorse with true repentance. Remorse is feeling sorry for sin, but repentance leads to real change. Judas regretted betraying Jesus but never repented, while true repentance transforms lives. John the Baptist emphasized this in  Luke 3:8 (NLT) :  “Prove by the way that you live that you have repented.”  He urged people to demonstrate repentance through...

The  1 Timothy 4:13 Project  is a daily journey through Scripture, inspired by the biblical instruction:  "Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching"  (1 Timothy 4:13). Join Pastor David Sumrall as he reads through the entire New Testament in 2025, accompanied by his wife and co-pastor, Sister Beverley Sumrall, who will share the timeless beauty...

Today's Scripture: Luke 2   What do we really know about Jesus’ childhood? In today’s episode, Pastor Sumrall explores the significance of Jesus at age 12, when He was found in the temple, amazing the religious leaders with His wisdom. Despite His divine calling, Jesus remained obedient to His earthly parents, setting an example for young people today. Even when God’s hand is on your life, obedien...

The  1 Timothy 4:13 Project  is a daily journey through Scripture, inspired by the biblical instruction:  "Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching"  (1 Timothy 4:13). Join Pastor David Sumrall as he reads through the entire New Testament in 2025, accompanied by his wife and co-pastor, Sister Beverley Sumrall, who will share the timeless beauty...

Today's Scripture:   Luke 1:17, Luke 1:35, Luke 2:8-11, Luke 2:28-32, Luke 2:36-38 (NLT)   "Truth that is not used is lost." Throughout the Gospels, people constantly argued about who Jesus was, forgetting the truth that had already been declared. From the prophecies about John the Baptist to the angelic announcements of Jesus’ birth, the evidence was clear—but forgotten. In today’s episode, Pasto...

The  1 Timothy 4:13 Project  is a daily journey through Scripture, inspired by the biblical instruction:  "Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching"  (1 Timothy 4:13). Join Pastor David Sumrall as he reads through the entire New Testament in 2025, accompanied by his wife and co-pastor, Sister Beverley Sumrall, who will share the timeless beauty...

Today's Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9 NLT   In Numbers 21, the people of Israel grumbled yet again, and God sent venomous snakes as judgment. But in His mercy, He gave them a simple act of faith—look at the bronze serpent and be healed. In today’s episode, Pastor Sumrall teaches how faith is demonstrated through obedience. Sometimes, God asks us to do something incredibly simple, yet it requires trust...

The  1 Timothy 4:13 Project  is a daily journey through Scripture, inspired by the biblical instruction:  "Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching"  (1 Timothy 4:13). Join Pastor David Sumrall as he reads through the entire New Testament in 2025, accompanied by his wife and co-pastor, Sister Beverley Sumrall, who will share the timeless beauty...

Today's Scripture: Numbers 20:1-6 NLT   In Numbers 20, the Israelites once again rebelled—this time over a lack of water. But rebellion is often more than just frustration; it reveals the condition of the heart. In today’s episode, Pastor Sumrall shares three great truths about rebellion: (1) It is often triggered by need, but faith keeps the heart from turning against leadership. (2) Those in reb...

The  1 Timothy 4:13 Project  is a daily journey through Scripture, inspired by the biblical instruction:  "Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching"  (1 Timothy 4:13). Join Pastor David Sumrall as he reads through the entire New Testament in 2025, accompanied by his wife and co-pastor, Sister Beverley Sumrall, who will share the timeless beauty...

Today's Scripture: Luke 1:28-38 NLT   This devotional highlights the  Heart of Mary , the mother of our Savior. When the angel Gabriel appeared to her, he declared life-changing words—yet Mary remained humble, calling herself "the Lord’s servant." Her response is a powerful example for us today.   Instead of resisting God’s promises out of fear or unworthiness, she simply said:  “May everything yo...