Pastor Sumrall of Lester Sumrall Ministries traveled and shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ in 119 countries of the world.
He was a genuine man of God. The messages he preached were the same as the life that he lived.
February 15, 1913 – April 28, 1996, he was an ordained minister.
Sumrall was born to Betty and George Sumrall in New Orleans on February 15, 1913.
In 1930, he was healed of tuberculosis; it was at this point he knew that he was called by God to become a preacher. He became an ordained minister in 1932.
On September 30, 1944, he married Louise Layman, and they had their first child, Frank Lester (named for his father's middle name) on December 31, 1946. On June 27, 1950 they had their second child, Phillip Stephen, and on October 17, 1953 they had a third, Peter Andrew.
Smith Wigglesworth was a mentor to Sumrall.
In 1957, he established the Lester Sumrall Evangelistic Association.
In 1968, LeSEA Broadcasting’s flagship station, WHME Harvest 103.1 FM. Dr. Sumrall is the "father" of Christian Television. He secured the first License for 24 hour Christian television from the FCC and launched WHMB Christian Television in Noblesville, Indiana in 1973.
On April 28, 1996 Mr. Sumrall died at age 83.
Rod Parsley, an American minister was an assistant to Mr. Sumrall.
His son, Steve Sumrall has also become a minister.
Sumrall believed in holy laughter.
(2003). The Life: The Man, the Ministry, the Vision. New Leaf Press (AR).
Dr. Lester Sumrall continually ministered in churches, on television and to the hungry of the world. During the last 3 1/2 years of his life he personally mentored his oldest grandson, Lester L. Sumrall.
Lester Sumrall Ministries has released several books by Dr. Sumrall.
Lester Sumrall Ministries offers a book, "60 Things God Said About Sex." In many TV shows, the characters move from partner to partner, making sex the be-all and end-all of the male-female relationship.
In many magazines, the advertised topics are centered on sex-good sex, better sex, more sex. The entertainment shows are focused on who's having sex with who. It's everwhere.
The only thing that seems to be a definite is that people are trying to find happiness through sexual relationships. God created sex for a specific purpose. The Bible candidly deals with sex.
Sumrall is forthright in presenting the biblical view of sex as a gift from God, its intended use, and the spiritual parallel of a husband and wife's sexual union as a symbol of the sacred consummation of Christ and his bride, the church.
From the Scriptures, Lester Sumrall (60 Things God Said about Sex) shows that we can wage war on the devil and that we can win through the power given to us by Jesus Christ! In this book, you will learn how to:
Obtain overcoming faith
Use the weapon of prayer
Access the Holy Spirit's power against Satan
Be set free of demonic oppression
Be in complete freedom from disease
Sumrall's encouragement for the church today is that the children of God have already won. Christ is on our side, and we have mighty weapons to use in the battle. With this knowledge, you will find that you are more than a conqueror.
In many TV shows, the characters move from partner to partner, making sex the be-all and end-all of the male-female relationship. In many magazines, the advertised topics are centered on sex-good sex, better sex, more sex. The entertainment shows are focused on who's having sex with who. It's everwhere.
The only thing that seems to be a definite is that people are trying to find happiness through sexual relationships. God created sex for a specific purpose. The Bible candidly deals with sex. Sumrall is forthright in presenting the biblical view of sex as a gift from God, its intended use, and the spiritual parallel of a husband and wife's sexual union as a symbol of the sacred consummation of Christ and his bride, the church.
Angels to Help You
By Lester Sumrall Ministries / Whitaker House Publishers
You might not realize it, but your life is strongly influenced by angels. Find out how in this helpful, easy-to-read guide. Lester Sumrall offers scriptural answers to many often-asked questions about angels.
God's names reveal His favor and immeasurable love for you. He is your Healer, Provider, Peacemaker, Conqueror, and much more. By knowing how God expresses His love for you through His names, you can:
deepen your fellowship with Him
discover your purpose in life
find security and peace in His presence
receive healing for your body
defeat Satan's influence in your life
By understanding the nature of God, you'll reap the blessings of His many promises, live out the great plan He has for your life, and have your deepest needs met.
The gifts of the Spirit can destroy any force the devil might use against Christians. You are a candidate for the gifts of revelation, power, and inspiration. They will function anywhere---right where you are now!
Who is God? Are angels and demons real? Are the Bible's promises true? Reach for The Believer's Handbook for answers to many of life's burning questions! Offering Spirit-filled guidance on some of the major issues Christians encounter, pastor and evangelist Lester Sumrall gives you helpful Bible-based teaching on such topics as God's nature, the spirit realm, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, sexual purity, and more.
Lester Sumrall worked to advance the gospel for a staggering 65 years. This giant of Pentecostal circles never saw himself that way, preferring to steamroll through projects God had for him. From his (hilarious) beginnings as a teenage preacher staring at a roomful of bemused farmers, to his final work as director of a global outreach, Sumrall lived with no regrets.
This look at his life is by turns funny, poignant, and inspiring. Christians of all backgrounds will enjoy the passion and power of this most remarkable life. He worked to the last to feed souls and bodies, and leaves the ministry and legacy to his three sons, Stephen, Frank and Peter Sumrall.
Known for raising the dead and healing the sick, Smith Wigglesworth was the bearer of a standard that would set him apart from other ministers of his day. For him it was very simple, as he declared that we need only to believe. See here the only existing film footage of Wigglesworth.
Also, listen to Dr. Lester Sumrall's account of his friendship with this great apostle of faith. This DVD is part of the God's Generals Collection which is about extraordinary men and women whom God used to change nations and affect the entire world.
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