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Pastor J.D. Greear

Submission: Training for Exiles, Part 2

November 26, 2020

We’re jumping into a sensitive and controversial subject: the biblical roles of husbands and wives. God has a reason for the way he set things up, and it reflects his enduring, beautiful purpose for marriage. We must allow the gospel to transform the way we think about marriage.

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Jesus changed the world by loving people one at a time. Influencing just one person at a time may seem insignificant at first glance. But as we better understand the surprising habits of Jesus, we unlock the power of small things done with great love. Learning to love people like Jesus did takes intentional practice and repetition. This devotional helps you build this vital habit into your daily life. Each devotion includes questions for reflection and a challenge to inspire you to make a difference in the world every day--one person at a time.

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Between COVID-19 and the recent election, the amount of stress that comes with following the authorities set before us is at an all time high. The Bible clearly calls believers to submit to authority, but what about when those in places of power - whether it’s a parent, a boss, or the government - are morally corrupt?
November 25, 2020
1 Peter says we’re supposed to be different than the world around us. What does that mean to leave as a citizen of heaven and not of earth? Pastor J.D. teaches the two crucial changes of perspective we must have to thrive in this world. Discover what they are when you listen.
November 24, 2020
Grow up. It’s a simple command God gives in 1 Peter. But what does that mean? In our spiritual lives, it can be hard to judge whether or not we’re really “growing up.” Pastor J.D. provides a very practical list of what it means to be a mature believer.
November 23, 2020
Throughout this coronavirus pandemic, we are living through a period of suffering and isolation unlike anything most of us have ever experienced. While we may not be literally exiled, many of us can relate to Christians in the first century who were scattered in exile. We may be physically separated from many of our brothers and sisters in Christ, but even under these conditions, 1 Peter speaks a message of unity, hope, and perseverance to our weary souls.
November 20, 2020
Throughout this coronavirus pandemic, we are living through a period of suffering and isolation unlike anything most of us have ever experienced. While we may not be literally exiled, many of us can relate to Christians in the first century who were scattered in exile. We may be physically separated from many of our brothers and sisters in Christ, but even under these conditions, 1 Peter speaks a message of unity, hope, and perseverance to our weary souls.
November 19, 2020
Our society tends to define success by how many things you accomplish. It starts when we’re just kids. We feel pressured to get involved in more sports, more clubs, and more activities. And as time goes on, our schedules just get more and more full! But that’s not how God defines success. As Pastor J.D. concludes our series called, God and the Rest of the Week, he challenges us to slow down and make room for rest.
November 18, 2020
Whether you’re juggling high school AP classes and friends, a young parent trying to keep up with all the household demands, or an employee trying to find a work-life balance, we all find ourselves overwhelmed and overworked sometimes. We often end up wishing there were more hours in the day. But as Pastor J.D. continues our series called, Rest and Distraction, he urges us to observe the principle of the Sabbath and explains why it’s so important to carve out time for rest and relationships.
November 17, 2020
Why do you get up and go to work every morning? Is it just to earn a paycheck or to get the next promotion? Or is there a higher purpose for your work? In this message, Pastor J.D. explains how God wants us to think about our careers and challenges us to view them through the lens of the gospel. It’s part of our series titled, God and the Rest of the Week.
November 16, 2020
When we think about serving God, we usually imagine ourselves joining a ministry team at church or volunteering at a nonprofit. Those are definitely great things to do, but they aren’t the only places where we can glorify God. Pastor J.D. explains how we can worship God and advance the gospel every day in our workplace, no matter our job title! Whether you’re working your dream job, or are dreaming of the day you can retire, your work is way more important than you think! This message is part of our series called, God and the Rest of the Week.
November 13, 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.
November 12, 2020
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Jesus changed the world by loving people one at a time. Influencing just one person at a time may seem insignificant at first glance. But as we better understand the surprising habits of Jesus, we unlock the power of small things done with great love. Learning to love people like Jesus did takes intentional practice and repetition. This devotional helps you build this vital habit into your daily life. Each devotion includes questions for reflection and a challenge to inspire you to make a difference in the world every day--one person at a time.

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.

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