The Summit Church

The podcast discusses the importance of the Great Commission and making disciples. It emphasizes that discipleship includes multiplication and is not limited to certain personality types. The concept of reaching all places simultaneously and caring for eternal suffering is explored, as well as the urgency of reaching unreached people groups in the 1040 window. The speaker also shares their personal journey of feeling called to missionary work in Africa. Lastly, planting churches in diverse cities and the challenges of understanding culture and context are discussed.

Whether you make New Year's resolutions or not, you probably have areas of your life that you would like to change. But the path to change, as we all know, isn't always an easy one. It can be difficult to break old habits, make new ones, and incorporate fresh rhythms into our lives. In this week's message from John 15, Pastor J.D. helps us to see that our growth as disciples isn’t a matter of steeling ourselves and willing new routines and habits into existence. Rather, this growth is a natural byproduct of abiding in Jesus as he abides in us. And it is this true connection to Jesus that will produce fruit that lasts into eternity.

Discover the difference between being a Christian and being a disciple of Jesus, and how this impacts our lives. Learn about the qualities and commitments of a true disciple, the importance of seeking and saving the lost, and the significance of complete submission to Jesus. Explore the commitment required to be a disciple, the role of baptism, and making the decision to follow Jesus.

In this podcast, Pastor J.D. unpacks foundational truths of the gospel, emphasizing the importance of the gospel and baptism. They discuss sin as rebellion and God's love-hatred towards sin. The significance of accepting God's pardon and the symbolism of baptism are highlighted. The speaker explains the meaning of baptism as immersion and encourages listeners to consider getting baptized. They end with an invitation to receive Jesus and be baptized.

Explore the power of bold prayer in this podcast episode. Discover the role of unseen volunteers and the significance of prayer in preaching. Dive into Elijah's battle with the prophets of Baal and learn about the power of persistent prayer. Join 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting to seek God's intervention. Finally, learn about accepting Jesus and get insights from Pastor J.D. Greer's new book.

In this short message from 1 Corinthians 16, Pastor Curtis provides valuable direction for us as we find ourselves on the cusp of a new year, giving us four practical steps to ensure we are making progress in our lives as Christians. While we don't know exactly what this new year will hold, we can be sure that there will be both highs and lows. But we can also know with certainty that even through these mountains and valleys, consistent steps of obedience to God will lead to our growth as disciples.  

This podcast explores the significance of Jesus as the light of the world, emphasizing hope and the power of light. It discusses the story of Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethlehem, the choice of shepherds, and the concept of Jesus as the guide that leads us home. It also shares a heartwarming Christmas surprise and invites listeners to personally receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

Christmas can stir up many different emotions. For some, it generates excitement and anticipation. But for others, particularly those who find themselves in the midst of a difficult season of life, it may feel more sorrowful than joyful. So what do we do when it simply doesn't "feel" like Christmas? This is precisely the question that Pastor Bryan considers in this week's message from Revelation 5. As we look at a second image that the Bible uses to describe Jesus and how he comes to us, we see that in beholding him as the Lamb of God, we gain a perhaps much-needed change of perspective during this Christmas season. 

While Christmas has inspired the writing of many songs throughout the centuries, one song that is often overlooked is a biblical one—namely, that of Zechariah, whose words were inspired by the birth of John the Baptist. Over the next few weeks, we will examine three ordinary objects and how they can help us better apprehend the meaning of Christmas. In this week's message from Luke 1, Pastor J.D. walks through Zechariah's song to explain the first of these objects, the horn. At first glance, it may seem a curious image to use—but its rich symbolism serves to point us to Jesus, the ultimate horn of salvation. 

While the Bible makes it clear that the demonic realm is real, it doesn't leave us in a place of despair, without instructions on how to do battle against such forces. In this week's message from Ephesians 6, Pastor J.D. returns to the issue of spiritual warfare in order to show us the importance of putting on the armor of God. The truth is that if we try to fight out of our own strength, we will likely fail. Only by properly dressing ourselves for battle, armed with the strength of God, can we overcome Satan.