Wisdom from the Word with Dave Sommerdorf

What does it truly mean when God identifies Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? In this episode, we trace a powerful thread of divine favor and blessing that weaves its way from Genesis to Revelation, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. By examining the remarkable biblical stories of Israel, Ruth, and Mephibosheth, we discover how the favor of another can lift individual...

In this episode of Wisdom from the Word, David Sommerdorf teaches on the foundational calling of Moses in Exodus 3. The discussion centers on the profound depth of the Lord's declaration, "I AM THAT I AM," exploring the self-existence and eternal nature of God as revealed in this momentous encounter. Listeners are invited to contemplate how this ancient name sets the stage for understanding God's...

In this episode of Wisdom from the Word , David Sommerdorf explores the heart of God to uncover His specific desires for your life. Drawing from the scriptures, David breaks down the three-fold will of God: salvation, sanctification, and thankfulness. You’ll hear a compelling illustration of how believers are like ships meant to sail the world without letting the "water" of the world get inside th...

In this episode of Wisdom from the Word , David Sommerdorf explores what it means to truly understand and live out the will of God. Drawing from Colossians and 1 Thessalonians, he identifies three key desires God has for every individual: salvation, sanctification, and a heart defined by gratitude. Sommerdorf breaks down the two dimensions of thankfulness—the horizontal, which finds contentment in...

In this episode of Wisdom from the Word , David Sommerdorf explores the profound and often overlooked third aspect of God's will for every believer: the call to be a truly grateful and thankful person. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:18, David discusses how, beyond salvation and sanctification, God desires His people to offer a "sacrifice of praise" in every circumstance, resisting the entitlement...

In this episode of Wisdom of the Word , David Sommerdorf explores the transformative journey of understanding God’s will for our lives. While the first step is salvation, the path continues into sanctification—a commitment to clean, God-fearing living that reflects the one we now represent. We examine the powerful reality that believers are "living epistles," read by a world searching for somethin...

In this episode of Wisdom from the Word , David Sommerdorf continues his study on the will of God, moving from the foundational gift of salvation to the essential call of sanctification. While God desires for all to be saved, He also calls His children to be clean-living and God-fearing representatives of His Kingdom. Sommerdorf explores the powerful concept of being an ambassador for Christ, draw...

In this episode of Wisdom from the Word , David Sommerdorf explores the vital concept of sanctification, which he defines as God’s "second great desire" for every believer following salvation,. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 4 and 1 Corinthians 6, David explains that because we have been "bought with a price," we are no longer the owners of our own bodies but are instead "renters" belonging to a hol...

In this episode of Wisdom from the Word , David Sommerdorf explores the biblical foundations of understanding God's will. By examining Colossians 1:9 and Ephesians 5:17, the message teaches that God's Word is the divine revelation through which believers can understand His heart and thoughts. Sommerdorf explains that God's primary desire for all people is salvation, which is described as the great...

In this episode of Wisdom from the Word , David Sommerdorf examines Colossians 1:9 to explore how believers can be filled with the knowledge of God's will. The discussion emphasizes that God's first great desire for mankind is salvation from sin through Jesus Christ. Sommerdorf shares a vivid analogy from his service in the Marine Corps, comparing the state of a sinner to a sailor bobbing in the i...

In a world that pulls us in every direction, where can we find the clarity we truly need? Join host David Sommerdorf for Wisdom from the Word as he explores the profound "Will of God" for your life. Drawing from Colossians 1:9, this episode uncovers God’s first and greatest desire for every person: salvation. Discover why your most urgent need is spiritual rather than emotional or physical, and wh...

Join David Sommerdorf in this episode of Wisdom from the Word as he examines the profound truth found in Colossians 1:9. He explores why the knowledge of God’s will is a precious commodity that provides more value than financial prosperity or personal happiness. Sommerdorf explains that while many seek direction through nature, academic institutions, or their own consciences, the only reliable sou...

In this episode of Wisdom from the Word, David Sommerdorf discusses the spiritual importance of the heart, noting that it is central to sin, salvation, and service to God. Using 1 Samuel 16:7 as a foundation, Sommerdorf explains that God prioritizes internal character over outward appearance. He suggests that true service is not a matter of talent or financial resources but is instead a result of...

In this episode of Wisdom from the Word, David Sommerdorf explores the biblical concept of the heart, emphasizing that God looks at one's innermost being rather than outward appearance. Sommerdorf defines the heart as the source of all desires and the rudder of life, noting that it is the part of a person God prizes the most. He identifies three key reasons for this importance: sin originates in t...

In the podcast Wisdom from the Word, David Sommerdorf explores the biblical teaching from 1 Samuel 16:7 that God prizes the human heart above all else, seeing the innermost being while humans focus on outward appearance. Sommerdorf explains that sin is fundamentally a matter of the heart, which is described as deceitful and possessing a default setting bent away from God. This leads to the central...

In this podcast episode, David Sommerdorf discusses the spiritual significance of the human heart, emphasizing that God judges people by their internal state rather than their outward appearance. Using 1 Samuel 16:7 as a foundation, he argues that the heart is the seat of passions and the source of all desires, yet it is naturally deceitful and wicked according to scripture. Sommerdorf challenges...

In this episode of Wisdom from the Word, David Sommerdorf explores the biblical significance of the human heart, using the story of David’s anointing in 1 Samuel 16 to illustrate that God prioritizes inner character over outward appearance. Sommerdorf defines the heart as the seat of your passions and affections, serving as the internal rudder that directs a person's life and desires. Central to t...

In this message, David Sommerdorf explores the destructive nature of bitterness, characterizing it as a hidden, traveling root that eventually surface to poison relationships and communities. Drawing from Hebrews 12:15, he explains that harboring resentment leads to personal misery and the widespread defilement of those nearby. To illustrate the gravity of true forgiveness, the speaker shares a mo...

In this episode, David Sommerdorf explores the spiritual dangers of bitterness and the biblical mandate for resolving personal offenses. Drawing from the Gospel of Matthew, he emphasizes that both the offended party and the offender share an equal responsibility to initiate a private reconciliation. Through personal anecdotes and the parable of the unmerciful servant, Sommerdorf illustrates how un...

In this episode, David Sommerdorf addresses the "giant of bitterness" by emphasizing the biblical necessity of handling offenses properly to prevent them from becoming deep-seated roots. Building on the previous steps of expecting offenses and refusing to take them personally, Sommerdorf highlights the command in Matthew 18:15 to approach an offending party alone first rather than gossiping or bui...

In this message, David Somerdorf explores biblical strategies for preventing bitterness by correctly managing personal offenses. Drawing from Matthew 18, he argues that believers must first expect to be offended as an unavoidable part of human existence. The second step involves refusing to take offense, a feat achieved by immersing oneself in the Word of God. By reflecting on the law of God, indi...