Hard Words for Hard Hearts | Toby Sumpter

Hard Words for Hard Hearts | Toby Sumpter

Author: King's Cross Church (Moscow, ID) May 13, 2026 Duration: 49:37
America is in the mess it is in because of our idols. The central shrine is the worship of the individual self. And like ancient Israel when the chickens come home to roost, we sometimes try to cry out to God for deliverance. But we have not yet actually turned away from our false gods, and so we are in a position where God has every right to say to us what He said to ancient Israel: “Ye have forsaken me, and served other gods: wherefore I will deliver you no more” (Judges 10:13). The Text: “...

At King's Cross Church in Moscow, Idaho, the weekly sermon is more than just a message; it's a cornerstone for the days that follow. This podcast offers a direct audio feed of those gatherings, led by Pastor Toby Sumpter. The focus here is on exploring the Christian faith with both intellectual depth and practical application, considering how ancient scriptures speak directly into modern life in the Inland Northwest and beyond. You'll find a consistent emphasis on the grace and truth found in the gospel, presented without pretense. The tone is thoughtful and expository, often working through books of the Bible passage by passage to build understanding over time. It’s a resource for members of the local congregation to revisit Sunday’s teaching, for those who were unable to attend, and for anyone curious about a theological perspective rooted in historic Christian orthodoxy. By subscribing, you bring the pulpit of King's Cross Church into your daily routine-whether during a commute, a workout, or a quiet moment at home. Each episode stands as a recorded part of the church's ongoing life and worship. The content naturally fits within broader conversations about religion, Christianity, and spirituality, providing substantive material for reflection and discussion. This podcast serves as an auditory extension of the church's ministry, aiming to equip and encourage listeners through straightforward biblical teaching.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

King's Cross Church (Moscow, ID)
Podcast Episodes
Learning War | Toby Sumpter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:21
Despite human rebellion, God is determined to raise up a warrior people – nations trained for battle against the world, the flesh, and the devil. In Christ, God has raised up the Great Judge of all the earth, who fights…
Worldly Sorrow vs. Godly Repentance | Toby Sumpter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:56
The people of Israel during the era of the judges largely failed, and they failed because they refused to seek God with their whole heart. They did not destroy their idols and the pagan nations around them, so they would…
The Lord of Judah | Toby Sumpter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:55
Judges opens with the death of Joshua, and Israel calling on the Lord. The book of Judges is all about the radical difference between the Lord being with you and the Lord not being with you: the difference between God be…
Naming & Conquest | Toby Sumpter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:49
In God’s world, words and names matter. Your words are either echoing God’s Word and naming in faith and taking dominion, or else they are defying God’s Word, naming in unbelief, fear, and setting up trouble for yourself…
State of the Church: Our Fourth Turning | Toby Sumpter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:09
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Out of Egypt I Called My Son | Toby Sumpter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:03
Matthew’s quotation of Hosea’s prophecy has often confused Christians. How is this faithful exegesis? But what we find in what might seem like almost a casual reference in passing is something that underlines even more o…
But Thou Bethlehem | Toby Sumpter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:52
When the wise men from the east asked where the King of the Jews was to be born, Herod gathered all the priests and scribes and ask them where the Messiah was supposed to be born. They cited Mi-cah’s prophecy that the Me…
Unto Us a Son is Born | Toby Sumpter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:33
This great Christmas verse should be understood as connected to the prophecy of the virgin birth and helps to confirm the New Testament’s insistence that Jesus is the child who was born of virgin to save us and our pitif…
The Virgin Birth | Toby Sumpter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:35
The doctrine of the virgin birth is one of the key doctrines of the Christian faith. Chesterton says that the Creed is like a key that unlocks the world, and as with any key, every ridge and angle matters. The virgin bir…
A Scepter Shall Rise | Toby Sumpter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:36
As we begin this Advent season preparing for Christmas, the plan is to look at five Old Testament prophecies that were fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ. This week we look at Jacob’s blessing of his son Judah (somet…