Podcast Episodes

Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged | Matthew 7:1–6 |

A lot of people use Matthew 7:1 to argue that we should never tell anyone that they’re sinning. In fact, if you’ve ever gotten into a debate about mo…

4 hours ago

I Came Not to Bring Peace, but Division | Luke 12:49–53 | Difficult Saying of Jesus

For the most part, everyone likes the Jesus of Christmas, who brings peace on earth and goodwill to men. And they usually like the Jesus of the Sermo…

2 days, 4 hours ago

Why Have You Forsaken Me? | Mark 14:22–32 | Difficult Sayings of Jesus

Have you ever felt abandoned? Maybe a spouse left you, a friend betrayed you, or a parent wasn’t there when you needed them most. Pastor J.D. reminds…

1 week ago

Not Dead, Sleeping | Mark 5:22-42 | Difficult Sayings of Jesus

There is no transcript for today’s sermon.

As Pastor J.D. begins a series called The Difficult Sayings of Jesus, we’re putting aside our assumptions …

1 week, 2 days ago

The Assurance of Salvation | John 5:10-13 | Gospel

One of the most painful things to hear from a loved one is the phrase, “I don’t trust you.” It’s especially painful when you didn’t do anything to br…

2 weeks ago

A Generous Spirit | John 15:1-17 | Gospel

Please note that for today’s podcast there is no transcript. 

Most people get uncomfortable when the pastor starts talking about money. Some of us co…

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mission | John 15:16 | Gospel

Many believers think ministry is a job for pastors and missionaries, not the work of “ordinary Christians.” But the truth is that there’s no such thi…

3 weeks ago

Community | John 15:12 | Gospel

If you only have one tomatillo plant in a garden, it’ll never produce any fruit because it needs other plants to cross-pollinate. And Christians are …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

The Word | John 14:23-24 | Gospel

We often refer to the first four books of the New Testament—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—as “the gospels.” But Pastor J.D. reveals that the entire B…

1 month ago

The Way We Change | John 15:1-17 | Gospel

On this edition of Summit Life, we’re beginning a new series that gets to the very heart of this ministry. It’s simply titled, Gospel. If you’ve been…

1 month ago