Pastor David E. Sumrall Podcast

Galatians 1:10 (NLT)  – “Obviously, I am not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall uses the bold example of the Apostle Paul in Galatians to challenge the survey-driven, people-pleasing mentality that often dominates modern churches and leadership. He discusses...

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.”  Join Pastors David and Beverley Sumrall, undershepherds of the Cathedral of Praise, as they read through the entire Old Testament in 2025, accompanied by their daughter, Pastora Alisha Sumrall-Lozano...

Proverbs 14:9 (NLT)  – “Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall reflects on the contrasting ways that fools and godly people handle personal mistakes and guilt. He challenges the worldly mindset, often popularized in modern media, that apologizing is a sign of weakness, pointing out that a refusal to...

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.”  Join Pastors David and Beverley Sumrall, undershepherds of the Cathedral of Praise, as they read through the entire Old Testament in 2025, accompanied by their daughter, Pastora Alisha Sumrall-Lozano...

Proverbs 14:4 (NLT)  – “Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall shares highly practical wisdom from Proverbs for business owners, team leaders, and department heads who are in charge of others. Using his personal high school experience of cleaning a smelly barn, he addresses the challenges of leade...

Isaiah 5:20 (NLT)  – “What sorrow for those who say that evil is good and good is evil, that dark is light and light is dark, that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall addresses the moral decay of our modern world, where the definitions of right and wrong are constantly being altered. He points  the warnings in the book of Isaiah, and dis...

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.”  Join Pastors David and Beverley Sumrall, undershepherds of the Cathedral of Praise, as they read through the entire Old Testament in 2025, accompanied by their daughter, Pastora Alisha Sumrall-Lozano...

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)  – “Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall reflects on the life and unique ministry of the Apostle Paul, highlighting how he chose to boast in his weaknesses rather than his monu...

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.”  Join Pastors David and Beverley Sumrall, undershepherds of the Cathedral of Praise, as they read through the entire Old Testament in 2025, accompanied by their daughter, Pastora Alisha Sumrall-Lozano...

Isaiah 1:18 (NLT)  – ““Come now, let’s settle this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.””   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall tackles a difficult reality of the Christian life: recognizing that people can change not just from bad to good, but also from good...

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.”  Join Pastors David and Beverley Sumrall, undershepherds of the Cathedral of Praise, as they read through the entire Old Testament in 2025, accompanied by their daughter, Pastora Alisha Sumrall-Lozano...

2 Corinthians 11:2 (NLT)  – “For I am jealous for you with a jealousy of God himself. I promised you as a pure bride to one husband, Christ.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall explores the concept of godly jealousy and the protective heart a true pastor must have for the sheep. Pastor Sumrall uses the Apostle Paul’s letters to the Corinthians to show how a spiritual leader...

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.”  Join Pastors David and Beverley Sumrall, undershepherds of the Cathedral of Praise, as they read through the entire Old Testament in 2025, accompanied by their daughter, Pastora Alisha Sumrall-Lozano...

2 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT) – “We will not boast about things done outside our area of authority. We will only boast about what has happened within the boundaries of the work God has given us, which includes our working with you.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall discusses the importance of respecting and understanding boundaries in ministry and leadership. Using the Apostl...

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.”  Join Pastors David and Beverley Sumrall, undershepherds of the Cathedral of Praise, as they read through the entire Old Testament in 2025, accompanied by their daughter, Pastora Alisha Sumrall-Lozano...

Proverbs 13:1 (NLT) – “A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall explores the character of "mockers" or "scoffers" as described in the book of Proverbs. He highlights how mockers respond to correction with insults, hatred, and pride, refusing to listen to wise counsel and ultimately creating div...

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.”  Join Pastors David and Beverley Sumrall, undershepherds of the Cathedral of Praise, as they read through the entire Old Testament in 2025, accompanied by their daughter, Pastora Alisha Sumrall-Lozano...

Ecclesiastes 10:20 (NLT) – “Never make light of the king, even in your thoughts, and don’t make fun of the powerful, even in your bedroom. For a little bird might deliver your message and tell them what you said.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall addresses the spiritual and practical downsides of social media usage, using the book of Ecclesiastes to provide two vital less...

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.”  Join Pastors David and Beverley Sumrall, undershepherds of the Cathedral of Praise, as they read through the entire Old Testament in 2025, accompanied by their daughter, Pastora Alisha Sumrall-Lozano...

Ecclesiastes 7:26 (NLT) – “I discovered that a seductive woman is a trap more bitter than death. Her passion is a snare, and her soft hands all over you are chains. Those who are pleasing to God will escape her, but sinners will be caught in her snare.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall shares two powerful yet frequently forgotten biblical secrets that are easily overlooke...

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.”  Join Pastors David and Beverley Sumrall, undershepherds of the Cathedral of Praise, as they read through the entire Old Testament in 2025, accompanied by their daughter, Pastora Alisha Sumrall-Lozano...

2 Corinthians 7:13 (NLT) – “We have been greatly encouraged by this. In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was about the way all of you welcomed him and set his mind at ease.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall reflects on the Apostle Paul’s relationship with the Church of Corinth, noting that no church in Biblical history...

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.”  Join Pastors David and Beverley Sumrall, undershepherds of the Cathedral of Praise, as they read through the entire Old Testament in 2025, accompanied by their daughter, Pastora Alisha Sumrall-Lozano...

Ecclesiastes 1:9 (NLT) – “History merely repeats itself. It has all been done before. Nothing under the sun is truly new.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions , Pastor David Sumrall shares a humorous personal memory about his grandfather's massive drawer of neckties to illustrate that many things we consider "new" are actually old concepts coming back into style. Looking at the cycles of seasons,...

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.”  Join Pastors David and Beverley Sumrall, undershepherds of the Cathedral of Praise, as they read through the entire Old Testament in 2025, accompanied by their daughter, Pastora Alisha Sumrall-Lozano...