The Summit Church

As we continue in the book of 2 Samuel, this week's message from Pastor J.D. walks us through both King David's desire to build the temple and God's response to him—one that serves as a good reminder for us even today. What David learned—and what we often forget—is that our relationship with God is not based on how much we do or give. Instead, it's based on what God has already done for us and given to us.

In this week's message from 2 Samuel, Pastor J.D. encourages us to honestly evaluate our worship of God. Though different cultures (and different personalities) often exhibit differing styles of worship, our intention should be the same—putting the worthiness of God on display. Though we might not always feel like worshiping, we can resolve to do so anyway, out of obedience to and love for our great God. 

In this message from the book of Philippians, Pastor Curtis unpacks a passage that speaks to a problem very prevalent today, namely that of anxiety. While society offers many different solutions to this problem, the type of peace that is the true antidote comes only through Christ. When we bring our cares before God and set our hearts and minds on him, we will begin to experience the peace that can never be taken away from us. 

Capital Hills Campus Pastor John Muller preaches on Philippians 4:4-9 during our Thursday night service.

In this message from 2 Samuel, Pastor J.D. walks us through a few ways in which David was "a man after God's own heart." And yet, what we ultimately see through the first several chapters of this book is that not even David was the king that Israel was looking for. The king that they needed—and that we need today—was one fully without sin, willing to lay down his life even for his enemies. With such a King on the throne, we can learn to accept with joy what God has for us this year and beyond.

Exploring the unlikely encounter of Jesus with a Samaritan woman, revealing himself as the Messiah. Emphasis on genuine worship, breaking religious barriers, and finding fulfillment in Jesus. Encouragement to spiritually surrender and acknowledge Jesus as the ultimate source of love and light.

In this message from John 2, Pastor Bryan sheds light on the first of Jesus’ signs in this Gospel: the turning of water into wine at a wedding in Cana. This sign is indeed miraculous, but we shouldn’t miss the greater reality that it points us to—the person of Jesus and the coming of his kingdom. Though the world may offer satisfaction through the "old wine" of money or status, it is only the "new wine" of a relationship with Jesus that brings true satisfaction and lasting joy. 

In this message that takes us through the remainder of John 1, Pastor J.D. explains how Jesus both asks and answers a vital question for all of us: “What are you seeking?” Though people everywhere naturally crave love and acceptance, they often search for it in all the wrong places. Through Jesus’ encounters with both Peter and Nathanael, we see the beauty of being fully known and loved by the One we should devote our lives to following. 

In this message from the Gospel of John, Pastor J.D. takes us through what we can think of as Jesus’ resume, to better understand who Jesus was and is. With so many misconceptions of Jesus prevalent in today’s world, this is a task that is immensely important. Perhaps you’ve encountered churches that have embodied grace, but not truth (or vice versa). If so, you can rest in the assurance that the Jesus who took on flesh and dwelt among us is full of both grace and truth.

Todd Unzicker, the Executive Director-Treasurer for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, preaches on the amazing power of amazing grace.