Summit Life

Pastor J.D. Greear

Gospel-Centered Change

September 1, 2022

If you’ve been a believer for a while, you might think you’ve moved beyond the gospel. But the truth is, we never outgrow the good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection.

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Every Christian knows that prayer is important, but if we’re honest, a lot of us wonder what the point is. If God is in control, and he already knows what we need, then why bother telling him? Pastor J.D. answers that question as he concludes our series called Press Through. 
August 31, 2022
How’s your prayer life been lately? For most Americans, it usually consists of just a stock prayer before meals and an S-O-S when you’re in the middle of a crisis. But as Pastor J.D. continues our series called Press Through, he reveals that prayer is meant for so much more. It’s way more powerful than you could ever dream!  
August 30, 2022
All families have some level of drama. But Isaac’s sons, Jacob and Esau, had more than most. Esau had sworn to kill Jacob after he swindled him out of his inheritance. But after hiding for 30 years, God was calling Jacob back home. Pastor J.D. picks up the story with Jacob pleading with God for protection from his brother. It’s part of our series on prayer called, Press Through.
August 29, 2022
We all know that prayer is an important part of being a Christian. But a lot of us struggle to pray consistently. We’re not sure what to talk about, and we end up only going to God when we’re facing a crisis. So how do we start treating prayer as more than just an emergency hotline? That’s our subject as Pastor J.D. kicks off our brand new series called Press Through. We’re looking at a fascinating Old Testament account of how Jacob got his other name, Israel.  
August 26, 2022
Today, we conclude our short series on prayer called, ASK.  Even after several days of Pastor J.D.’s teaching on prayer, we might still feel like our prayers aren’t heard by God. In today’s message, he gives one more attempt to meet us where we are.
August 25, 2022
Have you ever heard the saying, “Prayer doesn’t change God, prayer changes me”? Pastor J.D. is going to challenge that sentiment head-on as he continues the series, ASK. 
August 24, 2022
Pastor J.D. continues walking through the familiar passage of the Lord’s Prayer. He will specifically show us how we can cast our anxiety on God. 
August 23, 2022
Over the next two days, we’re walking through the Lord’s Prayer. Most of us can recite it, but do we really know what we’re praying and how to use it as a guide for all of our prayers? 
August 22, 2022
Have you ever knocked on the neighbor’s door for a cup of sugar or an egg? What about in the middle of the night? To knock on your neighbor’s door in the middle of the night, you’d have to be pretty desperate, right? Pastor J.D. is showing us that’s exactly how we should approach God in prayer -- desperately, boldly, and persistently.
August 19, 2022
All of Jesus’ teaching on prayer can be summarized in one little word: ask. We’re beginning a new series from Pastor J.D. that takes a look at the revolutionary teaching of Jesus regarding prayer. We’ll see that the gospel of Jesus not only teaches us how to pray with boldness, desperation, and trust; it also shows us a God who is eager to listen and ready to answer.
August 18, 2022
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Request the Life of David Bible study now.
This guide offers an in-depth look at the various phases of David's life, from his humble beginnings as a shepherd to his rise as a king, and his complex relationship with God. One of the best aspects of this study is how it uniquely asks questions related to identity, security, and happiness. You’ll be prompted to consider where you seek these things and how you can turn to God instead. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of Biblical history while enhancing your personal faith, and it’s just very practical. Reserve your copy now.

About Summit Life

Summit Life is a daily, 25-minute program, featuring the gospel-centered ministry of J.D. Greear. Summit Life with J.D. Greear is dedicated to calling people up to a joyous, reckless, generous, and audacious life of faith by learning more about God’s extravagant love found in Christ. In each engaging half-hour, J.D. Greear shares challenging biblical truths that inspire listeners to have daily encounters with Jesus Christ and his transformative grace.

About Pastor J.D. Greear

J.D. Greear is the pastor of The Summit Church, in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Under Pastor J.D.’s leadership, the Summit has grown from a plateaued church of 300 to one of over 10,000. Pastor J.D. has led the Summit in a bold vision to plant one thousand new churches by the year 2050.

Pastor J.D. Greear has authored several books, including Above All (2019), Not God Enough (2018), Gaining by Losing (2015), Gospel (2011), Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart (2013), and Jesus, Continued… (2014). Summit Life with J.D. Greear is a daily, half hour radio broadcast featuring the teaching of Pastor J.D.

Pastor J.D. completed his Ph.D. in Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He currently serves as the 62nd president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Pastor J.D. and his wife Veronica are raising four awesome kids: Kharis, Alethia, Ryah, and Adon.

Contact Summit Life with Pastor J.D. Greear

J.D. Greear Ministries
P.O. Box 12293
Durham, NC 27709
Phone Number
866.335.5220