Summit Life with J.D. Greear

St. Augustine once said that our deepest emotions often function like smoke from a fire: They can indicate what is going wrong in our hearts before we can articulate it. In this series, Pastor J.D. shows us that the aim of the Bible’s teaching on emotions isn’t to suppress them or even to manage them, but to read them accurately, express them honestly, and allow the gospel to reshape them completely.

Death is never a comfortable subject, but in the back of our minds, we all know that death is eventually coming. So, what happens after? Pastor J.D. talks about the two eternal destinations as he concludes our overview of the Bible titled, The Whole Story.

Heaven and hell are redefined through biblical truths, challenging cultural misconceptions. Heaven is portrayed as a vibrant space of renewal and joyful reunion with loved ones. Painful memories transform into joy, emphasizing the growth through suffering. Listeners are inspired to embrace life's struggles, understanding their purpose in the divine plan. Lastly, the importance of eternal perspectives on life prompts reflection on spiritual growth and understanding God's promises.

If you were to flip through the book of Revelation with no previous Bible knowledge, it would probably sound like a piece of science fiction or someone’s crazy dream journal. All that talk of dragons and beasts can be pretty confusing! But Pastor J.D. is walking us through this book of prophecy and explaining how God pulled back the curtain to give us a glimpse of the spiritual reality. It’s part of our series called, The Whole Story.

In our series called, The Whole Story, we’ve been traveling from Genesis to Revelation, discovering how every page is pointing to Jesus and revealing the gospel.  In this message, we’re looking at the life of the Apostle Paul and the example he set for how the gospel transforms our priorities and our definition of success.

Explore the life of the Apostle Paul and his transformative approach to success. Discover the power of faithfulness in pursuing divine missions, especially through adversity. Learn how personal conviction in the resurrection can empower you during struggles. Embrace a mindset of generosity as you finish strong in your endeavors, both personally and professionally. Finally, navigate life's challenges with prayer and community support, using practical tools for emotional healing.

Everyone wants to feel like they’ve succeeded at life. But, what does “success” even mean? Our world often points to fame, wealth, or accolades from peers. But as believers, we should have a different metric. In this message, Pastor J.D. describes the biblical standard for a successful life and explains how we can make our days count. It’s a challenging message from our series called, The Whole Story. 

In this message, Pastor J.D. tackles a subject that can be a bit sensitive, but is vital to advancing the gospel. We’re talking about biblical generosity—in every area of life! Pastor J.D. is challenging us to surrender everything to God as he continues his series called, The Whole Story. We’re in Second Corinthians 9:7.

Tragically, it’s not uncommon to hear speakers and pastors who promise God’s blessing in order to manipulate their audience into giving them money. They claim that if you give a certain amount, God will bring you physical healing or financial success. But is that really what the Bible means when it talks about blessing? What should be the heart behind true, biblical generosity? That’s our subject as we continue the series called, The Whole Story.

When asked about their hopes for the future, 96% of teens in a recent survey said they want to make a difference in the world. Clearly, we all crave a greater purpose and for our lives to leave an impact. But, how do we make that happen? How do we find our calling? Pastor J.D. addresses those questions as he continues our survey of the Bible called, The Whole Story.