The Summit Church

As we continue our “In Step” series through the book of Luke, Pastor J.D. preaches about a sickness that most of us have, but few of us realize—the sickness of greed. Part of what makes greed so deadly is our inherent blindness to it. Jesus simply assumes that greed is a problem for all of us! But he also offers us a radical, gospel-shaped antidote.

As we begin our “In Step” series through the book of Luke, Pastor J.D. dives into one of Jesus’ most recognized parables. It’s a story about two men who built identical houses—with tragically different results. The only difference? Their foundation. In these times of uncertainty, as our very lives seem shaken, it’s a perfect time to make sure our lives are built on a foundation that will endure.

In this final message in our “Flags” series, Pastor Bryan preaches about unity in the body of Christ. It’s a sad fact that for many followers of Jesus, we have allowed MSNBC, Fox News, and CNN to disciple us more than Jesus. As political division and polarization increase, God calls our church to a different reality. The way forward is to remember that however divided we may be politically, in Christ, we are all on the same team.

In this message on Matthew 11:28–30, Pastor Curtis offers a welcome word to a weary world: “Rest.” We live our lives at a frenzied pace—addicted to technology, disconnected from others, struggling with anxiety and depression. We’re soul tired. But ironically enough, admitting we’re tired is the first step on the road to recovery. Are you ready for an intervention?

In this second message of our “Flags” series, Pastor J.D. explores several myths that are common in our approach to politics, both outside and inside the church. By focusing instead on Jesus’ revolutionary claim to Pilate in John 18, we’ll see that Jesus’ kingdom puts every other earthly kingdom—and political party—into stark perspective. It is a perspective that can transform cynicism and despair into hope and urgency.

In this first message of our “Flags” series, Pastor J.D. shows us that the hope of the gospel unites the most unlikely of people from all tribes, tongues, nations ... and even political parties. As members of Christ's eternal kingdom, we can declare that even in moments of great division, Jesus retains the power to heal, restore, and offer an eternal hope.

In this message on 1 Samuel 14, Pastor Jason encourages us to take the posture of Jonathan. A prince in the nation of Israel, Jonathan didn’t lean on his power, position, or potential. He leaned on the promises of God, even when—especially when—the road ahead was unknown. Through Jonathan, we’ll learn that in the economy of the Kingdom of God, an investment in personal strength is an investment in a crashing market.

In this message on Acts 7–8, Pastor J.D. teaches on The Summit Church’s fourth core value: “We send every member.” Because Jesus sent his Spirit to us, the question is no longer if we are called to join in his mission. It’s only a matter of where and how. Living “sent” isn’t a special calling for our church planters and missionaries. It’s a calling for you.

In this message on Matthew 28, Pastor J.D. teaches on The Summit Church’s third core value: “We make disciples, not just converts.” Most churches celebrate how many people attend services or “make decisions” or get baptized. But our central commission, as a church, is much simpler—and much harder: We are called to make disciples.

In this message on Jeremiah 29, Pastor Bryan shows us a counter-cultural truth: When we live for our own agenda, we don’t find fulfillment, but emptiness. However, when we put our agenda aside and live for God’s agenda, we catch the side effect of fulfillment along the way. And what is that agenda? “Seek the welfare of the city.”