FBC Sumrall Sermons

May 24, 2026

Passage: John 17:20-23

Preacher: Phil Hanberry

Series: One Church: 1 Lord. 1 People. 1 Mission.

Detail:

The Most Important Thing You Can Do For the Kingdom

1.  Set the example and Find Faithful Christ Followers.

     Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. Philippians 4:9

2.  Encourage them To Grow.

     Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 1 Thess. 5:11

3.  Equip them for Ministry. 

     And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of         the body of Christ" Ephesians 4:11-12 NKJV

4.  Entrust them with the Gospel. 

     The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.  II Timothy 2:2

May 10, 2026

Passage: Psalms Psalm 145:4

Preacher: Dr. Scott Hanberry

Series: One Church: 1 Lord. 1 People. 1 Mission.

Detail:

There is something beautiful about watching generations together. A grandparent holding the hand of a child. Parents singing beside teenagers in worship. Older saints praying faithfully while young believers serve passionately. Wisdom and wonder standing side by side. That is the picture God gives us of His church. God's design is a multigenerational church where faith is passed down, lived out, and strengthened together.

And perhaps one of the clearest earthly pictures of that kind of church is found in the life of a godly mother. A faithful mother reflects many of the very qualities that make a healthy church strong.

1.  A godly mother passes faith forward.

     A healthy church does too.

2.  A godly mother creates strength and stability.

     A healthy church does too.

3.  A godly mother worships with joy.

     A healthy church does too.

4.  A godly mother builds a lasting legacy.

     A healthy church does too.

May 03, 2026

Passage: Colossians 3:12-15

Preacher: Dr. Scott Hanberry

Series: One Church: 1 Lord. 1 People. 1 Mission.

Detail:

Unity in the church is held together by the power of Christ-like love and costly forgiveness. Paul reminds us that as God's chosen people, we are called to put on compassion, humility, patience, and above all, love-the bond that holds everything together. When we choose to forgive as we've been forgiven and let the peace of Christ rule our hearts, unity isn't just possible-it becomes powerful, visible, and lasting. 

1.  Unity begins with identity & blossoms with vision.

     - You are chosen

     - You are holy

     - You are beloved

2.  Unity is based upon Christ-like character. 

     - Compassion - feeling with others

     - Kindness - acting toward others with grace

     - Humility - lowering yourself for the good of others

     - Meekness - strength under control

     - Patience - enduring without exploding

3.  Unity is built with forgiveness and bonded in love.

Apr 26, 2026

Passage: James 3:13-18

Preacher: Dr. Scott Hanberry

Series: One Church: 1 Lord. 1 People. 1 Mission.

Detail:

It is one of the oldest and most destructive sins known to man. It was the very thing that led to the fall of Satan, and it continues to strike at the human heart--silently destroying lives, damaging marriages, dividing families, and fracturing churches. It is the "enemy" of unity.

_____P_____ _____R_____ _____I_____ _____D_____ _____E_____

1.  The ROOT of the problem: PRIDEFUL AMBITION.

     It starts in the heart!

2.  The RESULT of pride: PAINFUL ANARCHY.

     It wrecks relationships!

3.  The REACH of pride: POISONOUS AGITATION.

     It weakens our witness!

4.  The REMEDY for Pride: PEACEMAKING ACTIONS.

     It is healed through humility!

CONFESS

              SURRENDER

                                 PURSUE PEACE

Apr 19, 2026

Passage: Philippians Phil. 2:1-11

Preacher: Dr. Scott Hanberry

Series: One Church: 1 Lord. 1 People. 1 Mission.

Detail:

Big Idea: Unity finds its essence in Christ, its expression in humility, and its example in Jesus.

1.  The essence of Unity - Our Shared Life in Christ

• The core reality of unity is what we possess in Christ
• Encouragement, comfort, fellowship, affection
• Same mind, same love, same purpose

2.  The expression of Unity - A Humble Posture Toward Others

• Reject selfish ambition and empty pride
• Embrace humility and others-centered living
• Look to the interests of others

     Unity is revealed in how we treat one another.

3.  The example of Unity - The Self-Emptying of Christ

• Christ's humility: surrender, servanthood, sacrifice
• Christ's exaltation: glory, honor, Lordship
• "Have this mind among yourselves..."

4.  The evidence of Unity 

Apr 12, 2026

Passage: The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians Ephesians 4:1-6

Preacher: Dr. Scott Hanberry

Series: One Church: 1 Lord. 1 People. 1 Mission.

Detail:

Big Idea: Unity begins with our shared identity in Christ and is maintained as we walk worthy of that calling together.

1. The Foundation of our unity: a shared calling.
2. The practice of unity: our shared walk.
3. The reality of unity: our shared confession.
4. The goal of unity: a visible witness to the world!
5. Practical application: How do we walk this out?

Apr 05, 2026

Passage: The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Preacher: Bro. John Reid

Detail:

1. What do you do with it?
2. What does it look like?
3. What does it do to you?

Mar 29, 2026

Passage: The Letter of Paul to the Romans Romans 5:8-11

Preacher: Bro. John Reid

Detail:

Five Observations about Reconciliation

1. Christ's Death Reconciles Us to God.
2. God Has Given Us a Ministry of Reconciliation.
3. God Has Committed to Us the Word of Reconciliation.
4. Christ's Death Reconciles All Things to God.
5. Christ's Death Reconciles Us to One Another.

Mar 22, 2026

Passage: The Gospel According to Matthew Matthew 23:16-19

Preacher: Bro. John Reid

Detail:

5 More Warnings/Questions for Today:

4b) Giving Spiritual Value to Material Things

5)   Measuring Faithfulness with the Wrong Scales

6)   Practicing Holiness in a Superficial Manner

7)   Acting Alive When You're Spiritually Dead

8)   Honoring Righteousness When You Really Hate It

Mar 15, 2026

Passage: ⁠Matt. 23:13-22⁠

Preacher: Bro. John Reid

Detail:

1. Keeping others from the Kingdom of God.
2. (Ab)using others for personal benefit.
3. Building a following or focusing on Jesus.
4. Making promises and unwilling to keep them.