Summit Life with J.D. Greear

I bet we all have things we’re not willing to give up. And if we’re holding too tight to something, it might be an idol! So, Pastor J.D. is helping us to examine our hearts to identify any idols in our lives. J.D. is teaching from the book of Acts as we continue our series called SENT.

When we hear the word “idol,” we probably conjure up images of ancient statues and graven images. But idols are still with us today. They just come in different packages. That’s our subject as Pastor J.D. continues our SENT series, teaching from Acts, Chapter 19.

Bank tellers don’t waste their time looking at counterfeit bills. Instead, they learn to spot fakes by studying the genuine article! As we continue our series titled, SENT, Pastor J.D. explains that if we want to share God’s redemptive plan in a counterfeit culture, we’ve got to start by studying God’s Word.

When it comes to cross-cultural communication, there’s a lot that can get lost in translation. We’re learning that in order for others to understand the gospel, we first need to understand where they’re coming from! Pastor J.D. continues our study in the book of Acts, teaching us about effective communication. It’s part of our series titled, SENT.

In the midst of trials and tribulations, we may not be aware that we’re making an eternal impact on those around us. Our reactions can either draw people closer to God or push them further away. Pastor J.D. continues our study in the book of Acts, picking up in Chapter 16.

A businesswoman, a slave girl, and a jailer. What do all these people have in common? No, they’re not the punch line for a joke, but three biblical examples that remind us that the gospel message is for everyone! Pastor J.D. is continuing a study in the book of Acts, providing the foundational principles for faith. It’s part of our series called SENT, and today’s message is titled Three Gospel Conversations.

From the outside, it might seem like there are a lot of rules and regulations when it comes to being a Christian. But Pastor J.D. explains how to remove the barriers that may keep people from coming to Jesus. It’s more from our series in the book of Acts, and today’s message is called When Drinking, Politics, Cussing, and Circumcision Divide.

The early Church was anything but vanilla! It was full of people from all kinds of backgrounds and ethnicities! As we study the book of Acts, Pastor J.D. is explaining the power of diversity in the body of Christ! There’s more to learn from our series called SENT.

In the art of war, every strategy and every opportunity should be employed, and it’s no different for Christians in the battle to further God’s mission. As we continue our series titled SENT in the book of Acts, Pastor J.D. explains the importance of prayer in God’s battle plan!

It’s easy to tell someone that you will pray for them, or that you’ll be lifting up their needs to God. But is that all there is to a healthy prayer life? Pastor J.D. answers that question as we continue our series called SENT. We’re studying the book of Acts, Chapter 12, to learn God’s view on prayer.

I’m sure we’ve all wondered why God works the way that he does. And Pastor J.D. explains that God has a method to what might look like madness! We’re continuing to discover God’s ultimate plan in the book of Acts, and today we’re in Chapter 9 verses 19 through 31.

We’ve all experienced the hurts and sorrows of life, but what about the people who seem to have more than their fair share of struggles? Are they being punished for doing something really wrong? Pastor J.D. explains why some people suffer more than others as we continue our series titled SENT. He is teaching from Acts, Chapter 9.

Tapestries are formed by weaving together many different-colored threads to create a beautifully textured picture. And the church is like a tapestry: colorful and culturally integrated. We’re continuing our series titled SENT, and today Pastor J.D. is teaching from the book of Acts, Chapter 10.

When you think of racial diversity, what comes to mind? Well, today we’re learning that God’s plan is a true multi-cultural celebration! We’re continuing our study in the book of Acts, and Pastor J.D. is offering the biblical view of multiculturalism in a message titled "Standing in God’s Way" of Racial Integration.

We’re continuing our study in the book of Acts and discussing the difference between being religious and having a relationship with God. It’s part of our series titled, SENT, and we’re looking at the life of Paul—a “religious” enemy of the church, who after meeting Jesus, became one of the greatest champions of the faith.