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Summit Life with J.D. Greear
The gospel of Jesus Christ is the source of our life, a deep well of grace that transforms us and propels us into the world. Join Pastor J.D. Greear each weekday to learn how the gospel can bring new life in you and through you.
Episodes
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The Unveiling
In our series called, The Whole Story, we’ve been traveling from Genesis to Revelation, discovering how every page is pointing to Jesus and revealing the…
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Six Defining Characteristics of the Successful Life, Part 2
In our series called, The Whole Story, we’ve been traveling from Genesis to Revelation, discovering how every page is pointing to Jesus and revealing the…
- Summit Life with J.D. Greear
Six Defining Characteristics of the Successful Life
Everyone wants to feel like they’ve succeeded at life. But, what does “success” even mean? Our world often points to fame, wealth, or accolades from peers. But…
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Multiplying in Every Way, Part 2
In this message, Pastor J.D. tackles a subject that can be a bit sensitive, but is vital to advancing the gospel. We’re talking about biblical generosity—in…
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Multiplying in Every Way
Tragically, it’s not uncommon to hear speakers and pastors who promise God’s blessing in order to manipulate their audience into giving them money. They claim…
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My Role in the Mission
When asked about their hopes for the future, 96% of teens in a recent survey said they want to make a difference in the world. Clearly, we all crave a greater…
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Three Crosses, Part 2
Have you ever come to a crucial moment where you realized that, one way or another, the decision you were about to make was gonna change your life forever?…
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Three Crosses
In our series called, The Whole Story, we’ve been going from Genesis to Revelation to see the unfolding story of God’s redemptive plan for mankind. In this…
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Jesus’ Final Wishes
As Christians, we all know that prayer is important. And yet, sometimes it feels like just another thing to check off on our to-do list. In this message…
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Going Public, Part 2
Have you ever noticed that people tend to be a lot more honest about their opinions when voicing them through an anonymous email or online profile? It’s easy…
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Going Public
According to tradition, there are two topics you should avoid in social conversations: politics and religion. It’s much easier and more comfortable to keep our…
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Eight Ways to Be Happy, According to Jesus, Part 2
Even with all the comfort and luxury of modern life, happiness is still hard to come by. And all the self-care and positivity in the world can never truly…
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Eight Ways to Be Happy, According to Jesus
We all crave happiness, and yet, it often seems elusive. We pin our hopes on something in the future, like marriage, kids, career success, or retirement, and…
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Why You Should Be Scared of Jesus, Part 2
When artists try to depict Jesus, they often paint him wearing a clean, white robe and holding a lamb in a quiet, green pasture. It’s a peaceful and comforting…
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Why You Should Be Scared of Jesus
Sometimes, a little scare can be fun, like when you’re watching a suspenseful movie or riding a roller coaster. But aside from that, we don’t typically think…
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Jesus, Interrupted, Part 2
Have you ever prayed for a miracle? At one point or another, almost everyone will end up on their knees begging for the impossible, even those who don’t…
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Jesus, Interrupted
As we continue our series called, The Whole Story, Pastor J.D. walks us through the story of two people who came to Jesus looking for physical healing. But as…
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Shortcut to Disaster, Part 2
Whether we’re aware of it or not, we all face temptations on a daily basis. Sometimes, we’re even tempted to be prideful about overcoming temptation! So, how…
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Shortcut to Disaster
When you hear the word, “sin,” what do you picture? For some of us, it’s something along the lines of a wild party or an adulterous affair. Impatience probably…
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Get Ready, Part 2
Baptism is one of those subjects that tends to stir up some lively debate among believers. Some people say you should be baptized as a baby; others say you…
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Get Ready
When you were a kid, did you ever get a really big homework assignment, but instead of chipping away at it over the semester, you put it off until the night…
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When the Expected Happens in an Unexpected Way, Part 2
If there’s one part of Scripture most of us skip over, it’s the genealogies. It’s hard to see how a list of “who-begat-who” is relevant to our own lives. But…
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When the Expected Happens in an Unexpected Way
Recently, there’s been a growing interest in studying family histories. In fact, multiple companies have popped up that will trace your family line through a…
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God’s Miraculous Love Letter, Part 2
If you asked an atheist why they don’t believe in God, they’ll often say that it’s due to a lack of evidence. But is that really the case? Is our faith just…
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God’s Miraculous Love Letter
There’s something special about receiving a thoughtful note, especially when it’s coming from someone you love. Maybe that’s why so many romantic movies center…
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A Proud Man and a Suffering Girl, Part 2
In this message, Pastor J.D. unpacks a lesser-known account from the Old Testament that gives us a powerful picture of God’s purpose in our suffering. It’s the…
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A Proud Man and a Suffering Girl
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Sometimes, things go wrong because of a reckless or unwise decision, but much of the time, it’s due to forces outside…
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A Place for His Name, Part 2
As we continue our series called, The Whole Story, we’re looking at a tragic moment in the history of Israel. The people had turned from following God and had…
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A Place for His Name
When life is going well, it’s easy to say that we trust God’s plan. But what about when everything seems to be falling apart? Does having faith mean we skip…
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The Confusing Experience of Faith, Part 2
What kind of memories do you have of your dad? Maybe he was a good father or, maybe your relationship has been strained. Pastor J.D. explains that no matter…
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The Confusing Experience of Faith
Whether we like to admit it or not, we all wrestle with doubts from time to time. So when those questions start creeping up in our minds and we just can’t make…
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The Fall of David, Part 2
The Bible describes King David as “a man after God’s own heart.” He was the one who fought Goliath and wrote many of our favorite psalms. And yet, even this…
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The Fall of David
In Christian circles, King David is often treated as a model of courage and faithfulness. And in many ways, he was that! But he was also a broken sinner. In…
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David, God’s Hero, Part 2
Are you up against a giant today? Maybe you’re facing a scary diagnosis or a financial crisis. Perhaps it’s a rebellious child, or someone you love has walked…
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David, God’s Hero
Everyone likes an underdog story: the protagonist who’s up against impossible odds, yet somehow manages to pull through. It’s no wonder Hollywood is always…
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Ruth: Hope in the Dark, Part 2
As Pastor J.D. continues our series called, The Whole Story, we’re looking at a short Old Testament book that paints a beautiful picture of God’s redeeming…
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Ruth: Hope in the Dark
Have you ever come to a point in your life where it seemed like everything had fallen apart? Maybe it was a cancer diagnosis or the death of a loved one. Maybe…
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Joshua: The God Who Fights for Us, Part 2
How do you judge success in life? Is it tied to your bank account or the respect of your peers? We all have different things we look to for validation, but…
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Joshua: The God Who Fights for Us
In military terms, surrender is a bad thing. It means you’ve failed or given up. But in spiritual terms, surrender is the best decision you’ll ever make! As…
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I Need a New Moses, Part 2
At the center of any religion, you’ll find a list of rules and expectations. But the gospel is different, because it’s not about anything we’ve done! That’s…
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I Need a New Moses
If you grew up in church, you probably heard a lot of talk about the “heroes of the faith.” You maybe have even had storybooks or movies featuring these…
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Great Failure, Greater Hope, Part 2
As believers, we know we’re saved by God’s grace alone, not by any works that we do. But why does the Bible give us so many rules and regulations? Pastor J.D…
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Great Failure, Greater Hope
Many people think of the Bible as just a book of rules and regulations. And, the Old Testament tends to be especially intimidating, because it appears to be…
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There Will Be Blood, Part 2
Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is the holiest of all the biblical feasts. And traditionally, the activities of this solemn day centered around two goats…
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There Will Be Blood
As we continue our series called, The Whole Story, Pastor J.D. dives into a part of the Bible you don’t usually hear a lot about: the book of Leviticus. We’re…
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God Is with Me, Part 2
The story of Joseph and his many-colored coat is one of the more popular accounts in the Old Testament. But it’s more than just an interesting story. From…
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God Is with Me
It’s easy to say you trust God. But when things go wrong, and your child gets a scary diagnosis or your business goes under, it’s hard to see how that fits…
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The Search for One True Love, Part 2
Our culture tells us that the key to happiness is finding your soul mate. But then, when marriage gets hard, we start looking for something else to fill us up…
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The Search for One True Love
The movies often make it seem like romance is the answer to all of our problems. Guy kisses girl, and they live happily ever after. But we all know that real…
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Towers of Disappointment, Part 2
When you picture “the good life,” what comes to mind? Financial security? A happy marriage? A successful career? None of those things are wrong on their own…
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Towers of Disappointment
Whenever you start something new, there tends to be a “honeymoon phase,” when it seems like all of your dreams are coming true. But eventually, that excitement…
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Failed Reboot, Part 2
Noah’s Ark is one of the most popular stories in the Bible. It’s an especially big hit with kids. In fact, you’ve probably seen picture books and nursery décor…
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Failed Reboot
If you asked a few people to name their favorite aspect of God’s character, you’d probably hear things like, “his love” or “his grace.” His wrath usually won’t…
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What Went Wrong, Part 2
It doesn’t take more than about ten minutes of listening to the news to know that our world is pretty messed up. Between wars, hate crimes, and mass shootings…
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What Went Wrong
Most people like to think of themselves as a “pretty good person.” But Pastor J.D. is challenging that notion as he continues our study in Genesis. He’s…
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In the Beginning, Part 2
If you grew up in the Western world, you’re probably familiar with the Genesis account of creation. But why did this story get included in the Bible? Is it…
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In the Beginning
Almost every culture and every religion has their own creation story—their idea of how everything started. And that story says a lot about how the people in…
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The World’s Greatest Love Letter (One Day)
When you pick up a Bible, you’re actually holding sixty-six books, written by more than thirty authors over a span of thousands of years. And yet, it all tells…
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The Son, Part 3
What kind of memories do you have of your dad? Maybe he was a good father or, maybe your relationship has been strained. Pastor J.D. explains that no matter…
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The Son, Part 2
As Pastor J.D. continues our series called, Foretold, we’re looking at some Old Testament prophesies in the book of Isaiah. As we study the reign of Ahaz, King…