Summit Life with J.D. Greear

Sometimes, the worst situations in life provide the best opportunities for God to use us. As we conclude our study in the book of Acts, Pastor J.D. reminds us that it’s usually during the middle of life’s storms that God uses us to make the biggest impact on those around us. It’s part of our SENT series, and Pastor J.D. is teaching from Acts, Chapter 28.

Life doesn’t always go the way we want. But even in the midst of those difficult seasons, God calls us to make the most of our time. As we continue our series titled, SENT, we’re turning to the book of Acts, Chapter 28. Pastor J.D. shows us how Paul furthered his mission of getting the gospel to Rome—while sitting in jail.

Sometimes it can feel like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. But Pastor J.D. explains that there’s only one person who is responsible for saving the world, and it’s not us! Pastor J.D. draws our attention to five things in the Book of Acts we should be focused on instead. It’s part of our series called SENT. 

Have you ever considered what you’d like to have written on your tombstone? Well, death isn’t something we like to think about very often. But Pastor J.D. encourages us to reflect on the summation of our lives. From Acts 20, this message is titled, Paul’s Tombstone, and it’s part of our series called SENT. 

I bet we all have things we’re not willing to give up. And if we’re holding too tight to something, it might be an idol! So, Pastor J.D. is helping us to examine our hearts to identify any idols in our lives. J.D. is teaching from the book of Acts as we continue our series called SENT.

When we hear the word “idol,” we probably conjure up images of ancient statues and graven images. But idols are still with us today. They just come in different packages. That’s our subject as Pastor J.D. continues our SENT series, teaching from Acts, Chapter 19.

Bank tellers don’t waste their time looking at counterfeit bills. Instead, they learn to spot fakes by studying the genuine article! As we continue our series titled, SENT, Pastor J.D. explains that if we want to share God’s redemptive plan in a counterfeit culture, we’ve got to start by studying God’s Word.

When it comes to cross-cultural communication, there’s a lot that can get lost in translation. We’re learning that in order for others to understand the gospel, we first need to understand where they’re coming from! Pastor J.D. continues our study in the book of Acts, teaching us about effective communication. It’s part of our series titled, SENT.

In the midst of trials and tribulations, we may not be aware that we’re making an eternal impact on those around us. Our reactions can either draw people closer to God or push them further away. Pastor J.D. continues our study in the book of Acts, picking up in Chapter 16.

A businesswoman, a slave girl, and a jailer. What do all these people have in common? No, they’re not the punch line for a joke, but three biblical examples that remind us that the gospel message is for everyone! Pastor J.D. is continuing a study in the book of Acts, providing the foundational principles for faith. It’s part of our series called SENT, and today’s message is titled Three Gospel Conversations.