Summit Life

Pastor J.D. Greear

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October 12, 2023

If you grew up in the church, you may have viewed the gospel as a starting point in Christianity, and then you had a bunch of new things you had to do.

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Does thinking about God’s mercy ever lead you to pour out your heart in worship? In today’s message, Pastor J.D. turns to Romans 11 and Paul’s exuberant response to the gospel.
October 11, 2023
Does thinking about God’s mercy ever lead you to pour out your heart in worship? In today’s message, Pastor J.D. turns to Romans 11 and Paul’s exuberant response to the gospel.
October 10, 2023
If you were put on trial for being a Christian, and the only evidence came from what your friends observed about you at work or at school, would you be convicted?
October 9, 2023
How do you think God feels about people who claim him as Lord but do not walk with him or submit to his lordship? In this message, Pastor J.D. looks at Romans 11 to show us how, while God has kept his promise to Israel, he will also remove anyone who does not demonstrate a staying faith, like he did with Israel.
October 6, 2023
Everyone wants to be happy, so why does happiness seem so elusive? Is there a secret to obtaining happiness that we’ve all been missing?
October 5, 2023
The Bible offers plenty of practical wisdom. For instance, Proverbs says that, “A generous person will prosper.” Or, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
October 4, 2023
The author of Ecclesiastes repeatedly states that life is meaningless, “a chasing after the wind.” But as Pastor J.D. continues our series called, Full of Nothing, we’re discovering what that phrase means, and we’re finding hope in this seemingly pessimistic passage!
October 3, 2023
Have you ever been in the middle of a crisis—maybe a spouse left you, a loved one passed away, or your business went under—and you started to question whether or not there’s any meaning to all the seemingly random tragedies of life?
October 2, 2023
Though it’s rarely pleasant, honest introspection is an important part of life. It’s essential to regularly search our own hearts, to see if there’s any secret sin we might be ignoring.
September 29, 2023
The Hoover Dam is one of the most impressive feats of modern engineering. And yet, all it would take is one little crack being overlooked, and the entire structure would come tumbling down.
September 28, 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