JICF Sunday Sermons

When we consider the fact that God has a plan for each of our lives, we shouldn't conclude that this is a guarantee that life will be smooth. Or worse, we can get the impression that if I'm obedient life will be easier...

We find ourselves in the tumultuous period of Israel's monarchy. Saul, the first king of Israel, sits on the throne, not by divine favor anymore (the Spirit of the Lord has departed from Saul and rests powerfully upon...

In 1 Samuel 21 , David is on the run. He makes choices – some of them showing his reliance on God, others showing reliance on himself. Ultimately, at the beginning of 1 Samuel 22 , David follows God’s instructions and...

Where do we turn when the walls of our life seem to be crashing down around us? What do we do when it seems like wicked men are seeking our demise? What happens when things don’t go as we planned? David knew God’s...

1 Samuel 18 Life is full of transitions. Sometimes the biggest challenge is not surviving difficult seasons—it is recognizing when God is leading us into a new one. After David defeated Goliath, Israel celebrated a...

In a world filled with uncertainty, fear, and constant change, there is no greater blessing than having the Lord with us. In 1 Samuel 16:14–23 , David's life reminds us that God's presence is the source of our strength...

David and Goliath. The shepherd and the warrior. The sling and the sword. Even those who have never opened a Bible know something of or about this story. It has become shorthand for improbable victory, for the little...

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...

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...

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...

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...

<p>Every follower of Jesus has experienced and expected kindness from God. It is an underserved kindness.</p><p>We are to extend a kindness toward others as we have received kindness from God (2 Samuel 9:1-13). It may...

<p>In a world obsessed with outward appearance, worldly achievement success, God reminds us that His eyes see deeper on the inside.</p><p>When Samuel looked at Jesse’s sons, he was impressed by strength, stature, and...

<p>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.</p><p>This sermon explores how spiritual drift rarely happens...

<p>This sermon on Romans 12:1–2 calls believers to understand that God does not merely want religious activity or partial obedience.</p><p>God wants total surrender of our lives in response to His mercy. Drawing a...