Sumiton Church of God

FAVOR DEFINED The favor of God is the guarantee of His presence and the provision of His power to accomplish His special purpose in and through my life. The favor of God can be described as “tangible evidence that a person has the approval of the Lord.”  The favor of God is expressed by His approval, acceptance, support, provision, power, and joy. (Dr. Charles Stanley) The favor of God is wha...

Favor – Part 1 – 2020 •  11th letter  of the Hebrew alphabet is KAF. •  Numeric value of the letter KAF is 20. •  The word KAF means palm of a hand and also what might be contained within the palm of the hand. •  Numeric value of the word KAF is 100. FAVOR DEFINED The favor of God is the guarantee of His presence and the provision of His power to accomplish His special pur...

A FRESH ANOINTING Psalm 92:10, KJV I shall be anointed with fresh oil. Psalm 92 “A Psalm to be sung on the Sabbath” Psalm 92:10, KJV I shall be anointed with fresh oil. Psalm 23:5, NKJV You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. 1 Samuel 16:12-13, NKJV 12 He was ruddy and handsome, with pleasant eyes. And the LORD said, “This is the...

BE LIGHT! 2 Corinthians 4:4, NLT Acts 26:17-18, NIV TO SEE THOSE BLINDED BY SIN FIND LIFE, FREEDOM, AND PURPOSE IN JESUS CHRIST. 1. CONNECT THEM TO THE SOURCE OF LIFE John 1:1-5, NIV 2 Corinthians 4:4, NLT 2 Corinthians 4:5-7, NLT 2. EQUIP THEM TO SUCCEED IN LIFE John 11:43-44, NIV Hebrews 12:1-2, NIV Ephesians 4:11-13, NIV Ephesians 4:21-24, NIV Ephesians 4:31-32, NIV 3. EMPOWER THEM TO SHARE THE...

IN THE DARK STREETS SHINETH Isaiah 9:2, NKJV The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined. 1. THE WORD OF GOD HAD NOT BEEN HEARD FOR FOUR CENTURIES 2. THE PEOPLE OF GOD WERE UNDER THE OPPRESSIVE RULE OF ROME 3. THE NATION OF ISRAEL WAS FRACTURING Pharisees Sadducees Essenes Zealots 4. THE BIRTH OF JESUS...

GOD IS… Sovereign  Faithful  Omnipotent  Good  THE WONDER OF GOD’S PARTNERSHIP 1. GOD DOESN’T NEED ANYTHING GOD IS COMPLETELY… Self-existent Self-sufficient Self-sustaining Acts 17:24-25, NKJV 24 God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands.  Acts 17:24-25, NKJV 25 Nor is He worshiped with men...

Psalm 78:11, NLT They forgot what he had done—the great wonders he had shown them… THE WONDER OF GOD’S GRACE 1. GOD’S GRACE IS UNMERITED Justice is giving us what we deserve. Mercy is not giving us what we deserve. Grace is giving us what we don’t deserve. Ephesians 2:8-9, NKJV 2. GOD’S GRACE IS UNEARNED ROMANS 11:6, NKJV Charis – Har-rece 3. GOD’S GRACE IS UNLIMITED  John 1:16 NASB Romans 1:...

Did You Ever Wonder? How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered? What happens if you get scared half to death twice? What do people in China call their good plates? Why don't you ever see the headline "Psychic Wins Lottery"? Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?  If someone with multiple personalities thr...

Did You Ever Wonder? Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up like every two hours? Why do they call them "Free Gifts"?  Aren't all gifts free? What do you call a male ladybug? If they squeeze olives to get olive oil, how do they get baby oil? Why are they called "apartments" when they're stuck together? Psalm 78:11, NLT Psalm 119:18, NKJV 1. WHAT ARE ATTRIBUTES?...

TAKE TIME James 4:14, NIV “Time is a resource that is nonrenewable and nontransferable. You cannot store it, slow it up, hold it up, divide it up or give it up.  You can’t hoard it up or save it for a rainy day–when it’s lost it’s unrecoverable. When you kill time, remember that it has no resurrection.” (A.W. TOZER) TIME IS: To Be Treasured Worshipfully To Be Invested Wisely Psalm 90:12, NIV...

TWISTED 1 Corinthians 1:18-20, NIV 1 Corinthians 1:25, NIV Romans 1:22-32, NLT 1. We gave up on God’s wisdom and settled for the world’s ways.  Will we change the standard, or will we let God change us?  Romans 12:2, Message Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out....

FAMILY ESSENTIALS Proverbs 24:3, NIV Proverbs 2:6, NIV 1. AUTHENTIC FAITH Proverbs 14:26, TLB Joshua 24:15, NLT 2. INTENTIONAL SCHEDULES  CONVERSATION Talk between two or more people in which thoughts, feelings, and ideas are expressed, questions are asked and answered, or news and information is exchanged.  Psalm 39:6, NLT Ecclesiastes 4:6, GNT 3. DISCOVERING PURPOSE  Acts 20:24, N...

Family Circus - Week 1 WHO’S THE RINGMASTER OF YOUR THREE-RING CIRCUS? 2 Peter 3:18, NLT Romans 14:9, NLT Romans 10:9, NIV Luke 9:23, NIV Ephesians 5:15-24, NLT Matthew 20:25-28, NLT Philippians 2:5-8, NLT Ephesians 5:15-24, NLT 1. A WORD TO WIVES Ephesians 5:22, NLT Ephesians 5:24, NLT 2. A WORD TO HUSBANDS Ephesians 5:23, NLT Ephesians 5:25-30, NLT Ephesians 5:31-32, NLT 3. A WORD TO CHILDREN Ep...

2 Corinthians 10:3-5, NIV THE POWER OF LOVE 1 John 4:7-8, NKJV “Epithumia” - Desire, craving, longing, desire for what is forbidden, lust, passion.  Mark 4:19, NKJV “Eros” – Sexual Desire. The physical, sensual love between a husband and a wife.  “Philia” – Close friendship. Brotherly love.   Romans 12:10, NKJV “Storge” – Family love. The bond among mothers, fathers, sisters and bro...

2 Corinthians 10:3-5, NIV THE POWER OF UNITY Ecclesiastes 4:12, NLT John 17:9-11, NLT John 17:20-23, NLT 1. THE DEVIL IS A DEVIANT DIVIDER A. The devil hates the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and despises their unity. B. A house divided against itself cannot stand. Mark 3:24-25, NKJV Colossians 3:11, NLT 2. SATAN HATES HIS NOTES ON UNITY A. Unity Gets Answers Matthew 18:19-20, NLT B. Unity Is More...

2 Corinthians 10:3-5, NIV THE POWER OF PRAYING 
“IN THE SPIRIT” Ephesians 6:18, NLT Jude V. 20, NKJV 1 Corinthians 14:15, NLT WHAT IS “PRAYING IN THE SPIRIT?” IT IS PRAYER “BY MEANS OF” THE HOLY SPIRIT IT IS PRAYER “WITH THE HELP OF” THE HOLY SPIRIT IT IS PRAYER “IN THE SPHERE OF” THE HOLY SPIRIT IT IS PRAYER “IN CONNECTION TO” THE HOLY SPIRIT Praying in the Holy Spirit is  “praying out of he...

Weapons of our Warfare THE POWER OF TRUTH Ephesians 1:19-22, NLT Ephesians 6:10-14, NKJV 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, NIV Mark 4:2-9, NIV Mark 4:13-20, NIV John 8:31:32, KJV Ephesians 6:17, NKJV Matthew 4:4, NIV Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” (Deuteronomy 8:3) Matthew 4:7, NIV Jesus answered him, “It is also writte...

Not a Hostage to Addiction NOT A HOSTAGE TO ADDICTION            Genesis 4:6-7, NLT 1 Corinthians 6:12, NIV     Isaiah 44:14-15, 17, NIV “We’re seeking to find what only God can provide in something besides God Himself.” HOW TO BECOME AN ADDICT 1. DON’T ADMIT YOU HAVE A PROBLEM Jeremiah 3:13, NLT 2. GRATIFY YOUR FLESHLY DESIRES Galatians 5:16-17, NLT Galatia...

NOT A HOSTAGE TO ANGER Ephesians 4:26-27, NKJV 26 “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the devil. TWO KINDS OF ANGER Sanctified Sinful 1 Samuel 17:28, NLT 1. WRONG WAY TO DEAL WITH ANGER SPEWERS SPEWERS EXPRESS IT            Proverbs 29:11, NLT Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.   &nbsp...

NOT A HOSTAGE TO COMFORT 1. WE REMEMBER THAT FAITH THRIVES IN DISCOMFORT   Hebrews 11:7, NLT Hebrews 11:8, NLT Hebrews 11:11, NLT Hebrews 11:17, NLT Hebrews 11:23, NLT            Hebrews 11:35-37, NLT            2 Corinthians 12:10, NLT 2. WE REMEMBER THE POINT OF OUR LIVES IS THE FAME OF JESUS           &nbs...

NOT A HOSTAGE TO REJECTION “If we live for people’s APPROVAL, we will die by their REJECTION.”   1 Samuel 17:28, NIV   1 Samuel 17:33, NIV    1 Samuel 17:42-44, NIV 1. WE UNDERSTAND THE MIRACLE OF OUR CREATION.            Psalm 139:13-16, NIV 2. WE REVEL IN THE MYSTERY THAT JESUS CHOSE US.            Ephesians 1:4-6, N...

FEAR REJECTION COMFORT ANGER ADDICTION NOT A HOSTAGE TO FEAR 1. FEAR COMES FROM OUR CONDITIONING 2. FEAR COMES FROM OUR CONCEALING 3. FEAR COMES FROM OUR CONTROLLING   1 Samuel 17:4-11, NLT 1 Samuel 17:16, NLT 1 Samuel 17:20-24, NLT 1 Samuel 17:34-37, NLT 1 Samuel 17:50-51, NLT 1. WE REMIND OURSELVES THAT GOD IS ABLE 2. WE SET THE LORD ALWAYS BEFORE US Psalm 16:8, ESV I have set the LORD alwa...

THROUGH THE EYES OF A LION RUN TOWARD THE ROAR Luke 24:13-35, NKJV 1. REVERSE A FEAR 1 Samuel 1:48, NIV As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. 2. DO OLD THINGS IN A NEW WAY Luke 8:39, NKJV “Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you.” And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great t...

THROUGH THE EYES OF A LION HOPE HAS A ROPE Ne plus ultra = Nothing more beyond. Plus ultra = More beyond. Jeremiah 29:11, NIV “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Proverbs 23:18, NIV There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Hebrews 6:19-20, NIV 19 We have this hope...

THROUGH THE EYES OF A LION STANDING ON YOUR TIPTOES AT THE EDGE OF ETERNITY 2 Corinthians 4:18, NLT So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. Romans 8:18-27, NIV, NLT FOUR WAYS OF DEALING WITH SUFFERING 1. DENIAL 2. ANGER 3. BLAME 4. ACCEPT AND...