Summit Life

Pastor J.D. Greear

I am Jonah

January 4, 2021

Have you ever tried to run and hide from God, only to discover that you should have run towards him? Pastor J.D. is beginning a new series titled Castaway. We’re studying the book of Jonah to discover the depths of God’s love for runaway prophets and rebellious people. Today’s message is titled I Am Jonah.

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In our workbook, this month, we’ll walk through Scripture from 1 Kings 17 through 2 Kings 6, through the ministries of Elijah and Elisha. Elijah confronted a religious environment very much like our own, one characterized by the attitude, “You have your god, and I have mine.” Elijah, one of the most fascinating characters in Scripture, shows us that knowing the one true God is better than every other rival. Then we’ll take some time to examine the life of one of the greatest miracle workers in all of Scripture: the prophet Elisha. The secret behind Elisha’s power here on earth was his fierce devotion to the God of heaven. Elisha left behind an amazing legacy in this life, not because he was thinking of this life but because he was focused on the greater things that were ahead. Reserve your copy now.

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Pastor J.D. brings our series titled “The World Upside Down” to an end by turning to the subject of prayer. He answers one more question you might be asking after the year you’ve had: How can I keep praying when God doesn’t seem to be answering?
January 1, 2021
Even though we may not know exactly what God is doing every second in every situation, we can still recognize that God is sovereign, and he is faithfully fulfilling his purposes.
December 31, 2020
In these upside-down times, we have a unique opportunity to share and show the love of God. Our message hasn’t changed this year. It’s still that Christ has risen from the dead!
December 30, 2020
Right now, it feels like the world is being turned upside down. Even for the most confident among us, the recent coronavirus crisis has challenged much of what we thought was certain.
December 29, 2020
The current pandemic raises the question: How should the church respond in such an unprecedented time? In the midst of uncertainty and fear, the gospel still shines as a message of hope, light, and life. In fact, the early church’s commitment to the gospel made them so distinct that others said of them, “These men and women have turned the world upside down” (cf. Acts 17:6).
December 28, 2020
Into the darkness, God shines a great light. Merry Christmas from Summit Life with Pastor J.D. Greear! The human heart has a God-sized hole that we’re waiting for something to fill, but Christ is the ultimate fulfillment of our waiting.
December 25, 2020
The story of the wise men is often treated like a “bonus feature” of the Christmas story, a nice but unnecessary piece of extra information. But as he concludes our series called Upside Down Christmas, Pastor J.D. reveals that the account of the wise men actually teaches powerful truths about the gospel.
December 24, 2020
The three wise men didn’t receive a birth announcement in the mail from Mary. They read it in the stars. God will move heaven and earth to accomplish his purposes, and the same is true in your life! Pastor J.D. continues our series called Upside Down Christmas with a message titled The Gospel According to the Wise Men.
December 23, 2020
Joseph tends to be a background character in the Christmas story. We focus more on Mary, the shepherds, and wise men. But as we continue our series called Upside Down Christmas, Pastor J.D. is unpacking Joseph’s side of the story. Through this ordinary carpenter, we see a clear picture of what it really means to follow Jesus.
December 22, 2020
The nativity scene is often painted as a picturesque moment: a beautiful newborn baby with his parents, surrounded by smiling shepherds, gentle sheep, and shining angels. But Pastor J.D. reminds us of the story behind that moment and all that Jesus’ birth really meant for Mary and Joseph. It’s part of our series called Upside Down Christmas.
December 21, 2020
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Request Elijah and Elisha: An 8-Day Scripture Guide now.
In our workbook, this month, we’ll walk through Scripture from 1 Kings 17 through 2 Kings 6, through the ministries of Elijah and Elisha. Elijah confronted a religious environment very much like our own, one characterized by the attitude, “You have your god, and I have mine.” Elijah, one of the most fascinating characters in Scripture, shows us that knowing the one true God is better than every other rival. Then we’ll take some time to examine the life of one of the greatest miracle workers in all of Scripture: the prophet Elisha. The secret behind Elisha’s power here on earth was his fierce devotion to the God of heaven. Elisha left behind an amazing legacy in this life, not because he was thinking of this life but because he was focused on the greater things that were ahead. 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