Posts by Hannah Sparkman
The Authority of the Keys 5 Day-Devotional
Day 1: Created to Rule, Not Be Ruled Devotional From the moment God breathed life into humanity, His intention was clear: you were never meant to live under the heel of defeat. The very first conversation between God and mankind wasn’t about survival or endurance—it was about dominion and authority. You weren’t created to be pushed around by circumstances, relationships, or spiritual forces. Instead, you were designed to exercise God’s rule on earth. This divine blueprint hasn’t changed. Despite what…
Blessed to Fill: Commissioned to Rule
Day 1: Created to Rule, Not Just Survive Devotional Have you ever felt like life is just happening to you? Like you’re constantly reacting to circumstances beyond your control? Many of us have unknowingly adopted a victim mentality, believing we must simply endure whatever comes our way. But this isn’t God’s design for your life. From the very beginning, God created humanity with a specific purpose. When He formed Adam and Eve in His image, His first words to them…
One Who Sows Discord Among Brothers 7-Day Devotional
Day 1: Unity: God’s Powerful Design Devotional In our individualistic culture, unity can feel like weakness or compromise. Yet God designed unity as one of His most powerful tools. When people come together with one heart and purpose, extraordinary things happen. Even in Genesis, when humanity united for ungodly purposes, God acknowledged that “nothing would be impossible for them.” How much more can God accomplish through His people when we’re unified in His purposes? Unity isn’t just a nice idea…
7 Things God Hates: A False Witness Who Utters Lies
Day 1: Words That Wound Devotional Words carry incredible power – they can build up or tear down, heal or hurt, bless or curse. When we use our words to damage someone’s reputation or relationships, we’re engaging in something God specifically hates: false witness. This isn’t just about telling outright lies; it’s about sharing information with the intent to harm others, whether through half-truths, gossip, or even truth presented without proper context. Every time we participate in conversations that tear…
Holy Oil Holy People
sermon Summary This sermon concludes a 21-day fast with a focus on receiving a fresh anointing from God. Dr. John teaches from Exodus 30:22-29 about the holy anointing oil that God commanded Moses to make, explaining that this passage has eternal relevance for believers today. The message emphasizes that God wants to release a new anointing upon His people – not just for feeling good, but for empowerment to fulfill His purposes. The sermon covers five key lessons about the…
Filled to Know
Sermon Click here to watch sermon Summary Dr. John teaches from Colossians 1:9 about being filled with the knowledge of God’s will, contrasting Joshua’s failure when he made decisions without seeking God’s counsel. He emphasizes that God wants believers to have clear direction in 2026, not just bits of information but complete understanding. The message focuses on moving beyond natural reasoning to spiritual wisdom, trusting God’s goodness, and developing the ability to hear His voice through prayer, especially praying in…
Awaken to the Unseen
sermon Click here to watch the sermon. Summary This sermon focuses on awakening believers to the unseen spiritual realm that governs the natural world. Dr. John shares personal supernatural experiences and teaches that Christians must recognize the reality of the spirit world to live effectively. Using the story of Elisha and his servant from 2 Kings 6, he demonstrates how spiritual awareness transforms our understanding of prayer, Scripture, and the church’s role. The message emphasizes that the unseen realm is…
Zeal: Stir the Fire
Summary This sermon focuses on the biblical concept of zeal and fervency in the Christian life. Dr. John emphasizes that God is a God of zeal who desires His people to live with holy fire and passion, not lukewarmness or apathy. Drawing from Romans 12:11, he challenges the congregation to be ‘fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.’ The message explores five key points: God is a God of zeal, zeal has always marked God’s revival people, Jesus is the face…
Supernatural Peace – Governed by Heaven in a Troubled World
Sermon Click here to watch the sermon. Summary This sermon focuses on walking in supernatural peace during challenging times. Dr. John shares how God taught him to experience genuine peace during one of the most stressful periods of his ministry. He emphasizes that Christ’s peace is fundamentally different from worldly peace – it’s not circumstantial, temporary, or conditional, but rather an inheritance left by Jesus. The message explores four key principles: understanding that Christ’s peace differs from worldly peace, recognizing…
Let it Go – Freedom is Found in Release
sermon Summary This sermon focuses on the biblical principle of ‘letting go’ based on Hebrews 12:1, which calls believers to lay aside every encumbrance and sin that entangles us. Dr. John uses the analogy of a monkey trapped by its unwillingness to release a banana to illustrate how holding onto certain things keeps us captive. Drawing from the movie Frozen and Elsa’s song ‘Let It Go,’ the message emphasizes that God’s version of letting go leads to freedom, not isolation.…
Never Forsaken, Never Alone
Sermon Summary This sermon explores the profound meaning of Emmanuel – ‘God with us’ – from Matthew 1:23, focusing on the virgin birth of Jesus and God becoming man. Dr. John explains how these two controversial aspects of Christianity demonstrate that God chose to come near to humanity rather than save us from a distance. Using the movie ‘Home Alone’ as an illustration, the message addresses the deep loneliness many people feel and how God’s decision to take on flesh…
Rekindling the Joy in Believing
Summary This sermon focuses on the power of joy in the Christian life, using the movie ‘Elf’ as an illustration of how belief can restore joy and hope. Dr. John emphasizes that joy is not based on circumstances but comes from believing in God as the ‘God of hope.’ He teaches that joy is supernatural, not childish, and is released through faith rather than feelings. The message highlights that joy and peace come together as a package from God, and…