Summit Life with J.D. Greear

Explore the poignant story of Ruth, whose loyalty to Naomi shines through life's hardships. Discover how Ruth's return to Bethlehem becomes a symbol of courage and divine providence. The intriguing connection between Ruth and Boaz unveils themes of redemption and hope, illustrating God's plan amidst adversity. Additionally, the importance of memorizing scripture for spiritual growth is emphasized, offering tools for deeper understanding. Overall, this journey highlights embracing hope during dark times.

How do you judge success in life? Is it tied to your bank account or the respect of your peers? We all have different things we look to for validation, but Pastor J.D. is reminding us that God has a different way of measuring success. We’re looking at the book of Joshua and learning how to find success in surrender. It’s part of our series called, The Whole Story.

In military terms, surrender is a bad thing. It means you’ve failed or given up. But in spiritual terms, surrender is the best decision you’ll ever make! As Pastor J.D. continues our series called, The Whole Story, he’s describing what it means to submit yourself completely to God’s will and direction. We’re looking at the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho and learning how to give up control to God’s leading.

At the center of any religion, you’ll find a list of rules and expectations. But the gospel is different, because it’s not about anything we’ve done! That’s our subject as Pastor J.D. continues our series called, The Whole Story. We’re looking at the final sermon Moses delivered to the Israelites before his death. And, we’re discovering that even in the Old Testament, Moses was already pointing to Jesus and the gospel of grace.

If you grew up in church, you probably heard a lot of talk about the “heroes of the faith.” You maybe have even had storybooks or movies featuring these larger-than-life figures like Joseph, Moses, or David. But when you read through their stories as an adult, you’ll start to notice these heroes were far from perfect. Instead of being role models, they were signposts pointing to a much greater hero! In this message, Pastor J.D. dives into the story of Moses to help us see what God was really trying to teach through this account. It’s part of our series called, “The Whole Story.”

As believers, we know we’re saved by God’s grace alone, not by any works that we do. But why does the Bible give us so many rules and regulations? Pastor J.D. answers that question as he describes the purpose of these Old Testament instructions. We’ll be learning more about the Ten Commandments as we continue our series called, The Whole Story.

The discussion dives into the true purpose behind the Ten Commandments, highlighting that they reveal the heart rather than enforce rigid rules. With humor and anecdotes, the speaker emphasizes the vital relationship with God over mere obedience. Fundamental questions about morality and the serious impact of disobedience are explored, encouraging self-reflection. The fifth commandment is examined in relation to authority, urging listeners to act from love. Ultimately, the transformative power of grace and personal integrity takes center stage.

Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is the holiest of all the biblical feasts. And traditionally, the activities of this solemn day centered around two goats. One was sacrificed, while the other was sent into the wilderness as a scapegoat, symbolically carrying away the sins of the people. As Pastor J.D. continues our series called, The Whole Story, he explains how this ancient practice points to Jesus!

As we continue our series called, The Whole Story, Pastor J.D. dives into a part of the Bible you don’t usually hear a lot about: the book of Leviticus.  We’re learning how the traditional celebration of Yom Kippur serves as a sign—pointing us to Jesus!

The story of Joseph and his many-colored coat is one of the more popular accounts in the Old Testament. But it’s more than just an interesting story. From being sold into slavery by his brothers, thrown into prison, and then rising to power and being reunited with his family, Joseph’s life is a beautiful picture of God’s sovereign plan. And that’s our subject as Pastor J.D. continues our series titled, The Whole Story.