Summit Life with J.D. Greear

The Gospel of Luke records several times when Jesus told people not to reveal who he is. If God wants everyone to know him, why did Jesus take such great pains to hide his accomplishments? In The Hiddenness of Jesus, Pastor J.D. shows us that Jesus only reveals himself to those who were interested in finding him, and this message is part of our Kingdom Come series.

When someone asks, what’s the point of prayer? There are probably a couple of ways we could answer. As we continue our series, titled Kingdom Come, Pastor J.D. turns to the Gospel of Luke to teach us how to pray boldly and with persistence. It’s a message titled Surprised by God’s Willingness to Listen.

Almost every religion teaches prayer, and even non-religious people pray. But what makes Christian prayer different? For starters, it’s not about twisting someone’s arm, or cajoling a distant god, but speaking with boldness to our loving, Heavenly Father. Pastor J.D. has titled this message, Surprised by God’s Willingness to Listen. And it’s a part of our Kingdom Come series in the Gospel of Luke.

We’ve all heard the saying, “Nothing in life is certain, except death and taxes.” But Pastor J.D. explains how Jesus removed the sting and power of death. We’re continuing our study in the series, Kingdom Come, turning to the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 8. Pastor J.D presents two unique stories that demonstrate Jesus’ tender compassion and his authority over death.

Wherever Jesus went, crowds followed. But no matter a person’s class or station, Jesus extends compassion and tenderness to anyone who comes to him in faith. As we continue our series titled, Kingdom Come, discover the tenderness of Jesus’ compassion for the elite insider, and the unclean outcast. Pastor J.D. is teaching from the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 8, in a message he’s titled, Amazing Tenderness.

Pastor J.D. reminds us that God’s kingdom is not reserved for any one group of people; it’s for everyone who puts their faith in Jesus Christ! As we continue our study in the book of Luke, we’re exploring what Jesus says about the kingdom! It’s part of our series titled Kingdom Come.

What comes to mind when you think about the kingdom of God? Jesus robed in white, walking with your loved ones on streets of gold? Well, it’s likely we all need to broaden our perspective. Teaching from Luke, Chapter 14, Pastor J.D. reveals that God’s Kingdom is more inclusive and diverse than we could ever imagine. We’re continuing the series titled, Kingdom Come.

The temptation of Jesus is recorded in Luke, Chapter 4, and it’s a passage of Scripture that raises a lot of questions. Maybe you’ve even wondered why our Savior seemed to be playing Satan’s game. Let Pastor J.D. Greear clear the confusion, while also giving you practical insights for overcoming your own moments of temptation! It’s part of our series called Kingdom Come.

Who doesn’t want the good life—a beautiful family, a nice home, and maybe a couple of cars and a boat? The question is what place do these things hold in our lives? Pastor J.D. explain that when those “good things” become our focus, we’ve landed in enemy territory. Learn how to avoid temptation as we continue our new series in Luke, titled Kingdom Come.

We’re kicking off a brand-new series titled Kingdom Come. As we open to the Gospel of Luke, Pastor J.D. is asking a pivotal question: “Can God’s plan triumph over all of life’s hurts and disappointments?” Pastor J.D. turns to Luke 1 for the answer.

Do you have pain, disappointment, or unanswered questions in your life? We’re kicking off a brand-new series called Kingdom Come, where Pastor J.D. teaches from the Gospel of Luke. This first message centers around understanding what real faith is—in spite of the challenges that life throws at you. This message is titled, Surprise.

Sometimes, the worst situations in life provide the best opportunities for God to use us. As we continue our study in the book of Acts, Pastor J.D. reminds us that it’s usually during the middle of life’s storms that God uses us to make the biggest impact on those around us. It’s part of our SENT series, and Pastor J.D. is teaching from Acts, Chapter 28.

Life doesn’t always go the way we want. But even in the midst of those difficult seasons, God calls us to make the most of our time. As we continue our series titled, SENT, we’re turning to the book of Acts, Chapter 28. Pastor J.D. shows us how Paul furthered his mission of getting the gospel to Rome—while sitting in jail.

Sometimes it can feel like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. But Pastor J.D. explains that there’s only one person who’s responsible for saving the world, and it’s not us! Pastor J.D. draws our attention to five things in the book of Acts we should be focused on instead. It’s part of our series called SENT.

Have you ever considered what you’d like to have written on your tombstone? Well, death isn’t something we like to think about very often. But Pastor J.D. encourages us to reflect on the summation of our lives. From Acts 20, this message is titled, Paul’s Tombstone, and it’s part of our series called SENT.