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Pastor J.D. Greear

Ready to Launch, Part 2

November 12, 2020

There are many different parenting theories, and it seems like every year they come out with a new study that completely flips the accepted wisdom about raising kids. It can all be a little overwhelming. So Pastor J.D. is helping reign in our focus, reminding us of our most important task as parents that outweighs everything else. It’s part of our series called, God and the Rest of the Week.

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Every parent knows that the old saying is true: Parenting is the hardest job you’ll ever love. We all want to be good parents and do right by our kids, but they don’t exactly come with a manual! So how do we know what to do and what to prioritize? That’s our subject as Pastor J.D. kicks off a brand new series called, God and the Rest of the Week. We’re learning how to honor God in the little aspects of our everyday lives.
November 11, 2020
Many of us felt confident and invincible as young kids, but as we grew older, insecurities set in and we started questioning ourselves. Pastor J.D. explains that those insecurities aren’t really a reflection of ourselves. They’re a reflection of our view of God. It’s another message from his Not God Enough series.
November 10, 2020
Self-improvement is an American obsession, and the self-help industry churns out an endless supply of books, seminars and training programs, raking in about $10 billion each year! But Pastor J.D. reveals the real path to confidence and significance, as we continue our series, titled Not God Enough.
November 9, 2020
When God doesn’t show up when we want him to, we can get worried and anxious. And that can lead to disaster! Pastor J.D. challenges us to be patient when God doesn’t seem to be making good on his promises as he continues our series, titled Not God Enough.
November 6, 2020
Sometimes when we’re afraid or in a bind, we try to bargain with God. We’ve all been there, trying to get Jesus to line up with our needs or demands! Pastor J.D. helps us to get our theology right as he continues our series titled, Not God Enough.
November 5, 2020
Conflict isn’t anything new. It’s as much a part of life as breathing! And while most of us run from conflict, what if conflict is the very thing God wants to use to shape our lives? That’s our subject as Pastor J.D continues our brand-new series titled, Not God Enough.
November 4, 2020
Remember how frustrating it was when you were in school and the teacher was describing a big concept, but you couldn’t make heads or tails of it? Nobody likes when they can’t understand something. But as he kicks off our series called, Not God Enough, Pastor J.D. shows us there are some things about God that we, as humans, aren’t capable of wrapping our minds around. And that’s a good thing!
November 3, 2020
As Pastor J.D. is concluding our series titled Kingdom Come. He is explaining how we can have joy today, knowing that what we do in this life will count for eternity! It’s a message titled The King’s Joy, and Pastor J.D. is teaching from the Gospel of Luke.
November 2, 2020
As Pastor J.D. winds up our series titled Kingdom Come, he reminds us that the Resurrection of Jesus isn’t folklore or myth, but a factual, historical account supported by hundreds of eyewitnesses. We’re studying the Gospel of Luke and looking at Jesus’ last visit with the disciples—and the joy that followed their encounter. It’s a message titled, The King’s Joy.
October 30, 2020
As he continues our series titled, Kingdom Come, Pastor J.D. asks, “Is the return of Jesus at the forefront of your mind or is this an event you hardly think about?” In a message titled The Imminence of the Kingdom, Pastor J.D. is teaching from the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 17, reminding us that more people will miss the Kingdom of God because they neglect it, rather than reject it.
October 29, 2020
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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.

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