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Pastor J.D. Greear

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November 13, 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.

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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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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
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
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Request 12 Truths & a Lie: Answers to Life’s Biggest Questions + Family Discussion Guide now.
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.

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