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Pastor J.D. Greear

The Moment of Crisis, Part 2

January 4, 2024

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 teaching from the book of Jonah. We’re in Chapter 2 to learn what obedience really means.

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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.
January 3, 2024
Have you ever found yourself resisting God’s will? You hear him calling you in one direction, but you have another direction in mind?
January 2, 2024
We’re looking at the life of one of the most important figures in human history. Pastor J.D. investigates how God multiplied Abraham’s life for eternal significance. How can our lives matter in a significant way as well?
January 1, 2024
The biggest cause of atheism is people who claim to follow Jesus but are in no way distinct from the world. Jesus said this kind of complacency in the church makes him sick, and it tells the world a lie about him.
December 29, 2023
Jesus said that when the church becomes so complacent that it is neither hot with the passion that fuels sacrifice nor cold and refreshing, it makes him sick.
December 28, 2023
While Christmas may not be a season of hope for many people, there is a vision of Jesus beyond the cradle that will help us remember his love and power and worship him in the midst of trouble.
December 27, 2023
Christmas is not a season of hope for many people. Good cheer and glad tidings are a painful reminder of a broken relationship, a long sickness, or an empty place at the table.
December 26, 2023
In this teaching from one of Summit Church’s Christmas services, Pastor J.D. teaches us that there are only two responses to Jesus: worshipping or weeping.
December 25, 2023
It’s been said that there’s a “God-shaped hole” in every heart. We all have a sense that there’s something missing—something bigger than us that would give us purpose and meaning. And yet, we often look in all the wrong places.
December 22, 2023
Have you ever wondered about the meaning behind some of your favorite Christmas songs? Well, Pastor J.D. takes us behind the scenes of the holiday favorite, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing. You’ll never hear it the same way again! It’s part of our series called, Carols.
December 21, 2023
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This guide offers an in-depth look at the various phases of David's life, from his humble beginnings as a shepherd to his rise as a king, and his complex relationship with God. One of the best aspects of this study is how it uniquely asks questions related to identity, security, and happiness. You’ll be prompted to consider where you seek these things and how you can turn to God instead. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of Biblical history while enhancing your personal faith, and it’s just very practical. Reserve your copy now.

About Summit Life

Summit Life is a daily, 25-minute program, featuring the gospel-centered ministry of J.D. Greear. Summit Life with J.D. Greear is dedicated to calling people up to a joyous, reckless, generous, and audacious life of faith by learning more about God’s extravagant love found in Christ. In each engaging half-hour, J.D. Greear shares challenging biblical truths that inspire listeners to have daily encounters with Jesus Christ and his transformative grace.

About Pastor J.D. Greear

J.D. Greear is the pastor of The Summit Church, in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Under Pastor J.D.’s leadership, the Summit has grown from a plateaued church of 300 to one of over 10,000. Pastor J.D. has led the Summit in a bold vision to plant one thousand new churches by the year 2050.

Pastor J.D. Greear has authored several books, including Above All (2019), Not God Enough (2018), Gaining by Losing (2015), Gospel (2011), Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart (2013), and Jesus, Continued… (2014). Summit Life with J.D. Greear is a daily, half hour radio broadcast featuring the teaching of Pastor J.D.

Pastor J.D. completed his Ph.D. in Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He currently serves as the 62nd president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Pastor J.D. and his wife Veronica are raising four awesome kids: Kharis, Alethia, Ryah, and Adon.

Contact Summit Life with Pastor J.D. Greear

J.D. Greear Ministries
P.O. Box 12293
Durham, NC 27709
Phone Number
866.335.5220