The Summit Church

In this message from 1 Corinthians 7, Pastor J.D. walks us through Paul’s teaching on sex, singleness, and spiritual gifts. When it comes to marriage and singleness, it’s easy for us to get disoriented. Outside the church, marriage seems less and less important. But inside the church, it can sometimes be elevated to the status of idol! So how do we understand God’s design for both marriage and singleness? Simple: We follow the example of the Apostle Paul.

In this message from Matthew 4, Pastor John Mark Comer carries us 6,000 miles away and 16 centuries into the past, into the ancient wilderness of North Africa. There, along with a desert monk named Evagrius, we learn about what it means to battle the devil. Yes, the devil. Hundreds of years later, the lessons Evagrius learned—about temptation, truth, liberation, and formation—remain as relevant as ever.

Exploring the connection between sex and spirituality, the podcast challenges cultural beliefs and highlights the significance of our bodies in God's plan. It also discusses the dangers of unfiltered internet and romance novels, emphasizes the power of Jesus' blood in overcoming sexual sin, and explores the importance of baptism in the Christian faith.

In this message from Genesis 3, Pastor Curtis dives into a topic that all of us have felt but few of us enjoy discussing—sin. By going back to the very first human sin, we’ll see what sin is, how it operates, and, ultimately, how it can be overcome. Has your sin taken you farther than you wanted to go? Jesus has come to get you. Has your sin kept you longer than you wanted to stay? Jesus has come to rescue you. Has your sin cost you more than you wanted to pay? Jesus has paid your penalty.

The podcast discusses the messy process of church discipline and the importance of confronting sin within the church community. It highlights the significance of presenting an accurate representation of Jesus to the outside world through church discipline. The podcast also emphasizes the seriousness of sin and the salvation of Jesus, as well as the role of the church in the community. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of recognizing sin in our lives and being representatives of Jesus' family.

Exploring the characteristics of good authority in the church, the importance of servant leadership, handling criticism as a preacher, the expectation of suffering in Christian leadership, and surrendering desires and ambitions for a powerful ministry.

In this message from the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Curtis shows us four ways Jesus challenges our assumptions about what it means to be part of the family of God. Is the church full of sinners? Yes. Is the church full of people who will mess up and let you down? Yes. And yet, is the church the divine-albeit-dusty body of Christ, the family of God, the one place you can truly and finally belong? Yes.

The podcast explores how the gospel overcomes division and hypocrisy in the church. It discusses the concept of being catfished within the church and the application of the gospel to mend brokenness. The healing power of the gospel is compared to reliance on cod liver oil. It emphasizes fostering reconciliation and the significance of unity within the church. Lastly, it explores God's emotional involvement with humanity and the impact of personal experiences with father figures on one's perception of God.

The podcast discusses the issue of divisions in the church, highlighting the presence of dysfunction and doctrinal chaos throughout history. It explores the challenges faced by the church, including conformity, sexual sin, confusion, division, gossip, and charismatic chaos. The importance of unity within the church and the dangers of division are emphasized, along with the concept of salvation through faith in Jesus alone. Embracing Christ is presented as the key to cutting off pride and fostering unity, while prioritizing Jesus over personal preferences, politics, and cultural perspectives.

In this message from Genesis 32, Pastor J.D. tells the story of Jacob, a man who began his life as a deceiver and ended his life with a limp—but who, right in the middle, wrestled with God and received an unimaginable blessing. Jacob provides a model for all of us who have ever waited on God to answer us, unsure if he hears, he cares, or he will ever act. Through Jacob, we learn that many of the blessings of God are released into our lives only through persistent, unrelenting prayer.