The Son
December 9, 2021
Around Christmas time, we hear and see the words—For to us a child is born everywhere. And we know the verse is talking about Jesus. But for most of us, that’s all we know about it. Join us as Pastor J.D. dives into the context behind this familiar Christmas passage. It’s a message from our series, Foretold.
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It’s not unusual to have questions about life. In fact, many of us have the same questions. How do I know if I’m going to Heaven? What’s my purpose? Why isn’t God answering my prayers? In this book, Pastor J.D. offers scriptural insights and practical advice to help readers navigate life’s toughest challenges. Unafraid to approach areas of doubt and uncertainty, he welcomes even the most challenging questions with curiosity, thoughtfulness, and scriptural application, leading readers into a more intimate relationship with Christ. 12 Truths & a Lie includes questions such as: How could a good God send people to Hell? How should Christians handle political differences? Why does God care so much about my sex life? Can I know that I’m going to Heaven? How do I know my purpose in life? Reserve your copy now along with a companion Family Discussion Guide.
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As a kid, you probably believed a lot of stories about the Christmas season that you later learned were a bit exaggerated or made up entirely. So, is the story of Jesus’ birth just another story? Pastor J.D. addresses that question on Summit Life as he continues our series called, Foretold.
December 8, 2021
We all know the Christmas story: the shepherds, the wise men—the baby in the manger. It’s familiar and beautiful. But have you ever thought that it sounded a little larger than life? Well, Pastor J.D. explains what sets this story apart from any of the others we tell at this time of year in a new series called, Foretold.
December 7, 2021
A lot of people become interested in church because they realize that something is missing from their life. They expect that being a Christian will give them a new sense of purpose, a better family, or comfort during a hard time. But Pastor J.D. is challenging us to rethink why we follow God. It’s the conclusion of our series called All-In.
December 6, 2021
Tragically, there are a lot of pastors out there who have used the Bible to manipulate their listeners into giving, promising financial blessing from God as a result. But that’s a far cry from the true heart behind biblical generosity! Pastor J.D. sets the record straight by describing what the Bible actually says about giving to God’s mission. It’s from our series titled, All-In.
December 3, 2021
Even more than politics, money is usually considered an impolite topic to bring up at parties. But as we continues our series called All-In, Pastor J.D. is diving into this sensitive subject. He’s describing the biblical principles for handling wealth, and you might be surprised by a few of them!
December 2, 2021
Whenever a pastor starts talking about money, people usually start squirming in their seats. It’s an extremely touchy subject, and it’s also an area where a lot of people have felt manipulated or taken advantage of in the past. But Jesus talked more about money than almost any other subject, so it’s not a topic we can avoid. Pastor J.D. dives into this tricky topic, describing what the Bible really says about our finances. It’s part of our series called, All-In.
December 1, 2021
There’s a cliché phrase we often use when someone gets saved. We say that they “gave their life to Jesus.” But what does that really mean? How will our day-to-day lives look different if we’re really surrendered to God? That’s our subject as Pastor J.D. continues our series called All-In. Pastor J.D. originally preached this sermon to his home church, The Summit in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, but the principles apply to believers everywhere.
November 30, 2021
Everyone wants to experience God’s blessing, but how do we really grab ahold of that? What does it take to get the abundant life it talks about in Scripture? Pastor J.D. describes the biblical answer to that question as he continues our series called, “All-In.”
November 29, 2021
In our series called All-In, Pastor J.D. is walking through the stories of five Old Testament characters who each give us a picture of what it means to be fully committed to God’s mission. This series was originally preached to Pastor J.D.’s home congregation, The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, but the principles apply to every believer and every local church.
November 26, 2021
If you ever flip through one of those picture book Bibles for kids, one of the first stories you’ll noticed is Noah and the Ark, usually accompanied by a cute illustration of little animals walking two-by-two into the ark. But this account isn’t just a nice story about God saving some animals from a flood; it’s a powerful foreshadowing of the gospel. That’s our subject as we begin our study called All-In.
November 25, 2021
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It’s not unusual to have questions about life. In fact, many of us have the same questions. How do I know if I’m going to Heaven? What’s my purpose? Why isn’t God answering my prayers? In this book, Pastor J.D. offers scriptural insights and practical advice to help readers navigate life’s toughest challenges. Unafraid to approach areas of doubt and uncertainty, he welcomes even the most challenging questions with curiosity, thoughtfulness, and scriptural application, leading readers into a more intimate relationship with Christ. 12 Truths & a Lie includes questions such as: How could a good God send people to Hell? How should Christians handle political differences? Why does God care so much about my sex life? Can I know that I’m going to Heaven? How do I know my purpose in life? Reserve your copy now along with a companion Family Discussion Guide.