Summit Life with J.D. Greear

As we continue to study the life of Jonah, Pastor J.D. reminds us that people don’t come to Christ through our eloquent speeches or our persuasive arguments. People come to Christ through God’s relentless love. It’s a powerful message about God’s saving grace as we continue our Castaway series in Jonah, Chapter 3.

Haven’t we all gone through the motions to do something we really didn’t want to do? Like pulling weeds, or taking out the trash! Pastor J.D. is continuing our Castaway series with another message from the book of Jonah. We’re in Chapter 2 to learn what obedience really means.

In the middle of life’s storms, it’s easy to think God’s mad at us. Have we done something wrong? In our new series title Castaway, Pastor J.D. explains how God turns our tribulations into restoration. We’re in book of Jonah, Chapter 2, learning how God pursues runaway prophets and rebellious people.

Have you ever found yourself resisting God’s will? You hear him calling you in one direction, but you have another direction in mind! Pastor J.D. is opening to Jonah, Chapter 1, to reveal some relevant life lessons from a man on the run! It’s a cautionary tale that applies to us all.

Have you ever tried to run and hide from God, only to discover that you should have run towards him? Pastor J.D. is beginning a new series titled Castaway. We’re studying the book of Jonah to discover the depths of God’s love for runaway prophets and rebellious people. Today’s message is titled I Am Jonah.

As Pastor J.D. is concluding our series titled Kingdom Come. He is explaining how we can have joy today, knowing that what we do in this life will count for eternity! It’s a message titled The King’s Joy, and Pastor J.D. is teaching from the Gospel of Luke.

As Pastor J.D. winds up our series titled Kingdom Come, he reminds us that the Resurrection of Jesus isn’t folklore or myth, but a factual, historical account supported by hundreds of eyewitnesses. We’re studying the Gospel of Luke and looking at Jesus’ last visit with the disciples—and the joy that followed their encounter. It’s a message titled, The King’s Joy.

As he continues our series titled, Kingdom Come, Pastor J.D. asks, “Is the return of Jesus at the forefront of your mind or is this an event you hardly think about?” In a message titled The Imminence of the Kingdom, Pastor J.D. is teaching from the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 17, reminding us that more people will miss the Kingdom of God because they neglect it, rather than reject it.

You’ve probably noticed that Christian books and ministries offer endless speculation about the end times and the Kingdom of God. But Pastor J.D. explains that the Kingdom of God is already here, but also, not yet. It’s part of our series called Kingdom Come, surveying the Gospel of Luke.

Many people think they have to go overseas to fulfill the Great Commission. But Pastor J.D. reminds us that we have a mission field right here at home! Today’s message is part of our series called Kingdom Come. And Pastor J.D. is teaching from Luke, Chapter 14.

If you were going to throw the party of a lifetime, who would be on your VIP guest list? As Pastor J.D. teaches from the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 14, he explains who God puts on his A-list, and he notes that it’s probably much different than our own. This message is part of our series, Kingdom Come.

We’re learning a lesson in gospel irony as Pastor J.D. continues our study in the Gospel of Luke. In Luke, Chapter 14, he unpacks the meaning of two seemingly different parables. But when we see how they tie together and how much God truly loves and cares for us, we’ll never be the same. This message is part of the series titled, Kingdom Come.

Not all invitations are equal. A backyard BBQ invite might show up in an email or a text message, whereas a wedding invitation is probably going to make a splash. Pastor J.D. continues our study in the Gospel of Luke explaining that when God’s invitation shows up, it deserves our full attention! The message is titled The Weightiness of the Kingdom, and it’s part of our series, Kingdom Come.

Have you ever wondered why God doesn’t just show up and announce himself? Wouldn’t that quiet down all the skeptics? As we continue our series titled Kingdom Come, Pastor J.D. explains that God reveals himself to those who want to know him but hides from those who want to use him. This message is part of our study in the Gospel of Luke, and Pastor J.D. is teaching from Luke, Chapter 10.

Why is it that so many wise, powerful, and intelligent people fail to find God? In this passage of Luke 10, Pastor J.D. explains that Jesus conceals the truth from those who seek to use God as a means to an end. And he reveals himself to those who seek God with humility and love. It’s part of our continued series, titled Kingdom Come.