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A Church Without Ex's
29 mei 2022 · 43 min
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Suffering, Saving and Serving
22 mei 2022 · 50 min
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Surely Goodness and Mercy Will Follow Me
15 mei 2022 · 51 min
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God's Goodness to the Broken
8 mei 2022 · 45 min
In this Mother’s Day message, Pastor Bryan walks us through the story of one of the Bible’s lesser known characters—Hagar. “Hagar” may not be a household name, but her experience is common enough: Isolated, mistreated, abandoned, Hagar may have wondered what in the world God was up to. But in the end, she would not only learn about God’s goodness. She would experience God’s goodness by seeing him—and more importantly, him seeing her—face-to-face. Lees meer
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I Have No Needs
1 mei 2022 · 41 min
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It Seems Like Nonsense, But It's Not
17 april 2022 · 44 min
This Easter, Pastor J.D. uses the Gospel of Luke to walk us down the path to Jesus’ tomb. Throughout our lives, we’ve all walked that lonely path in one form or another, wondering where life is headed. The bad news? It’s headed to the grave. The good news? It doesn’t have to stay there. Because of the resurrection, the path to true life doesn’t end at the grave. It begins there. Lees meer
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The Tapas Chapter
10 april 2022 · 46 min
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Staying During the Storm
3 april 2022 · 42 min
There are moments in life when we feel like kids on a long road trip. Whether the destination is great or not, one question dominates our minds: “Are we there yet?” What should we do when our faith feels stuck in the marathon of the middle? When we’re not where we used to be … but we’re not where we’re supposed to be, either? In this miraculous story from the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Curtis gives us four reminders to sustain us during the meandering “meantimes” of life. Lees meer
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Endurance
2 april 2022 · 37 min
Capital Hills Campus Pastor John Muller preaches on Hebrews 12:1-2.
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Waiting on Deliverance
2 april 2022 · 45 min
Brier Creek Campus Pastor Warren Neverson preaches on Exodus 14.
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Doubling Down on Church
27 maart 2022 · 39 min
The local church gets a lot of bad press these days—and much of it for good reason. It’s enough to make people want to give up the church (and Christianity) altogether. But in this message from 1 Corinthians 1, Pastor Bryan encourages us to double down on God’s broken but beautiful body. God moves through circumstances. God uses various individuals. But when it comes to God’s work in the world, the local church is always “Plan A.” Lees meer
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Friendship on the Edge of Eternity
26 maart 2022 · 50 min
Pastor Dave Turner walks us through 1 Corinthians 1:1-9.
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Is Life Over for Me?
20 maart 2022 · 49 min
In this message from 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor J.D. takes a look at how Paul responds to some of the Corinthians who are saying there’s no resurrection of the dead. In his answer, Paul shows them that belief in our bodily resurrection is as core a Christian concept as you can get. It’s not a secondary or peripheral belief; it’s at the core of Christian hope. Lees meer
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The Rowdy Chapter
13 maart 2022 · 47 min
In this message from 1 Corinthians, Pastor J.D. walks through what some might call “the rowdy chapter” of Paul’s letter, the one about spiritual gifts of tongues and prophecy. As a church, we should be open to and desirous of these spectacular gifts, being careful to avoid fleshly limitation and pursuing them in the way the Bible instructs us to. Lees meer
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Love > Gifts
6 maart 2022 · 45 min
In this message from 1 Corinthians, Pastor J.D. talks about a topic as popular as it is misunderstood—love. Our society seems smitten with notions of love, but at the same time, we don’t seem to live in a fairy-tale land of love and grace. What does real love look like? And once we understand it, how can we, tangibly, become more loving? A dive into 1 Corinthians 13 shows us the most profound, powerful, and counter-cultural description of love ever written. Lees meer
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Now Concerning the Spirit Stuff...
27 februari 2022 · 44 min
In this message from 1 Corinthians, Pastor J.D. takes a look at the (surprisingly controversial) topic of spiritual gifts. According to the Apostle Paul, God didn’t establish his church as a collection of individuals, but as an interconnected body. I need you; you need me. Where do we see that interconnectedness most? In our spiritual gifts. None of us—and none of our brothers or sisters—can truly flourish until we know and exercise our gifts. In God’s community, everybody has a special role to play. Every. Body. Including you. Lees meer
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Life in the Spirit
20 februari 2022 · 44 min
In this message from Galatians, Pastor Bryan shows a connection between one of the most mysterious doctrines of the church and one of the most mundane. The mysterious one? The Holy Spirit. The mundane one? How we love one another. What we’ll see is that if we follow the lead of the Spirit, the same power that resurrected Jesus could begin to flow into every dimension of our lives. It all begins with a walk. Lees meer
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Bearing One Another's Burdens
19 februari 2022 · 45 min
Pastor Curtis teaches us that as part of the body of Christ we all share the responsibility of bearing one another’s burdens.
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Why People Sometimes Die After Communion
13 februari 2022 · 44 min
In this message from 1 Corinthians 11, Pastor J.D. picks up the most fundamental element of Christian worship—the bread and the cup of communion. When we share this meal together, we aren’t merely remembering Jesus’ last meal. We are entering into his presence. Come to this table. There is no place for religious pride here. No place for classism. No place for racial division. But there is a place for you. Lees meer
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What Has God Called Me To?
6 februari 2022 · 50 min
In this message from Romans 15, Pastor J.D. challenges us to lift our eyes to the ends of the earth. When Jesus left his disciples, he promised that his gospel would go to every nation, tribe, language, and tongue. That task isn’t finished. And God is calling many of us to follow him to the most unreached parts of the planet. Is it difficult? Yes. Is it dangerous? Yes. Is he worthy of it? Absolutely. Lees meer
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Jerusalem to RDU—and Beyond
30 januari 2022 · 38 min
As we celebrate the 20-year mark of The Summit Church, Pastor J.D. takes us on a march throughout history. Our journey doesn’t begin when we re-launched in 2002. It didn’t even begin when we were planted in 1962. It began 2,000 years ago, with 11 frightened disciples on a hillside outside of Jerusalem. In the last 20 years, countless saints from our church have gone to be with Jesus. What would they tell us if heaven were opened up, just for five minutes? What would they want us to do with what we have? Lees meer
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Demons, Doubts, and Dependence
23 januari 2022 · 48 min
In this message from Mark 9, Pastor Curtis walks us through a story of faith and doubt, desperate prayer and miraculous deliverance. If you’ve ever struggled in your walk with God, you’ll be encouraged to see that spiritual struggle is actually the portal to the power of God. So don’t shy away from your struggle. Lean into it. And watch as Jesus takes your puny, confused, flawed, mustard seed of faith—and does something you’d never expect. Lees meer
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The Fight for Faith
22 januari 2022 · 52 min
Pastor Chris walks us through Mark 9:14-18.
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He/Her/Xem and Head Coverings
16 januari 2022 · 36 min
In this message from our “Cutting Through the Noise” series, Pastor J.D. walks through one of the most confusing and misinterpreted passages in the entire New Testament. Along the way, we’ll learn just how relevant first-century head coverings are for the hot button questions about gender (and gender identity) in the twenty-first. And we’ll see that in Christ’s service, every brother and sister finds unimaginable grace, inestimable value, and eternal purpose. Lees meer
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Pursuing Dust
9 januari 2022 · 45 min
In this message from our “Cutting Through the Noise” series, Pastor J.D. echoes the warnings of Paul in 1 Corinthians 10, showing us the dangers of (and the deliverance from) idolatry. Much of what we seek in life—success, romance, family—is good. But when we make these good things into essential things, we find ourselves eaten up with anxiety, strife, suffering, and sin. Only one identity is strong enough to be our foundation—servant of God. Lees meer
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The Last Spike
2 januari 2022 · 44 min
Pastor Bryan continues in our series on 1 Corinthians.
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The King Has Come! What Now?
26 december 2021 · 15 min
In this short Christmas reflection, Pastor Curtis shows us that while Christmas may technically be over, the best part of the season lasts forever—Jesus is still with us. Even when it’s hard, even when we feel alone, even when it’s not Christmas, God is with us. And he will be forever. Lees meer
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Wise Men Still Seek Him
19 december 2021 · 36 min
In this message from Matthew 2, Pastor J.D. walks us through one of the most recognizable, iconic stories of Christmas: the coming of the Magi, or “Wise Men,” to see Jesus. Through the story of these mysterious men, we see several responses to Jesus—curiosity, hostility, indifference, and joy. In fact, these are the same four responses to Jesus we find today. Lees meer
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God’s Gift of Love
12 december 2021 · 36 min
In this Advent message from Isaiah 40, Pastor Bryan walks us through a simple statement given to ancient Judah: “Comfort, comfort my people.” In these four words we learn of the matchless love of God, which comes to us in our pain and overcomes every mess we’ve made. Like Judah, we may be so beaten up and miserable that we are heaving and sobbing, gasping for air. In the midst of this distress, God draws us near, puts his hand on our back, and says, “I’m here. Breathe, breathe, breathe.” Lees meer
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The God Who Restores
11 december 2021 · 40 min
In this Advent message from Isaiah 40, Pastor Curtis walks us through a simple statement given to ancient Judah: “Comfort, comfort my people.” Even amidst Israel's stubbornness, rebellion, and sin, God stands by his promises to send a Savior to rescue and restore them. No matter how ugly we make our lives because of sin, God stands ready to restore because of his great and powerful love. Lees meer
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That I Might Save Some
5 december 2021 · 49 min
In this message from our “Cutting Through the Noise” series, Pastor J.D. picks up the analogy Paul uses in chapter 9—of an athlete in training—and asks us, “How can we run like disciplined athletes in pursuit of the race God has set before us?” Athletes are ruthless, eliminating everything that stands in the way of winning. And we should be the same. Whether we’re looking at our personal preferences, our worship services, our political decisions, even our ethnic identity … we lay it all on the line for the sake of the gospel—that we might save some. Lees meer
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How to Grow in Gratitude
28 november 2021 · 38 min
In this Thanksgiving weekend message from 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Pastor Curtis presses into the heart behind the holiday. What does it mean to be grateful? Is “giving thanks” only something we can do when life is going our way? And what does Jesus have to do with any of this, anyway? In the end, we’ll learn that—because of God’s presence with us—both the high times and the hard times are transformed into moments to see God’s goodness. Because of that, we can always, always, always say, “Thanks.” Lees meer
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Difficult Marriages and Divorce
21 november 2021 · 53 min
In this message from 1 Corinthians 7, Pastor J.D. addresses an issue that is as relevant today as it was 2,000 years ago—divorce. Broken marriages affect so many of us in the church, and we often fail to apply gospel hope to this painful experience. But the Apostle Paul offers real-world wisdom and gospel hope to those who are divorced, those who have considered divorce, those who have been hurt by divorce. Essentially, to all of us. Lees meer
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First Things First
14 november 2021 · 57 min
In this final message from our “Begin Again” series, Pastor J.D. takes us to the tiny book of Haggai, showing what happens when God’s people put him first—and what happens when they don’t. Haggai teaches us something that’s easy to get, but far too easy to forget: Our hearts are continually drawn to invest in things that don’t matter, won’t satisfy, and can’t sustain us. Fortunately, there’s a better way. Lees meer
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Why Begin Again
31 oktober 2021 · 47 min
In this message from Exodus 13, Pastor J.D. invites us to learn from the Old Testament people of God, who—like us—were coming out of their own trauma into a new land of opportunity. Our last couple of years have been tragic and unpredictable. We don’t know what the future holds. But we do know that God is still at work, both in the church and in the world. Now is not a time to shrink back in fear. It’s a moment for us to renew our commitment. To step forward in faith. To begin again. Lees meer
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Why Singleness Matters
24 oktober 2021 · 54 min
In this message from 1 Corinthians 7, Pastor J.D. walks us through Paul’s teaching on sex, singleness, and spiritual gifts. When it comes to marriage and singleness, it’s easy for us to get disoriented. Outside the church, marriage seems less and less important. But inside the church, it can sometimes be elevated to the status of idol! So how do we understand God’s design for both marriage and singleness? Simple: We follow the example of the Apostle Paul. Lees meer
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Live No Lies
17 oktober 2021 · 51 min
In this message from Matthew 4, Pastor John Mark Comer carries us 6,000 miles away and 16 centuries into the past, into the ancient wilderness of North Africa. There, along with a desert monk named Evagrius, we learn about what it means to battle the devil. Yes, the devil. Hundreds of years later, the lessons Evagrius learned—about temptation, truth, liberation, and formation—remain as relevant as ever. Lees meer
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Why Sex Matters
10 oktober 2021 · 54 min
As we continue through the book of 1 Corinthians in our series, “Cutting Through the Noise,” Pastor J.D. explores a topic that is as contentious to us today as it was to the people in Corinth—sex. Our society has a lot of competing ideas about what sex is for and what makes sex good. God has ideas, too. And since sex was his idea, it’s well worth listening to the wisdom he has to share. Lees meer
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The Devil Didn't Make Me Do It
3 oktober 2021 · 47 min
In this message from Genesis 3, Pastor Curtis dives into a topic that all of us have felt but few of us enjoy discussing—sin. By going back to the very first human sin, we’ll see what sin is, how it operates, and, ultimately, how it can be overcome. Lees meer
Has your sin taken you farther than you wanted to go? Jesus has come to get you.
Has your sin kept you longer than you wanted to stay? Jesus has come to rescue you.
Has your sin cost you more than you wanted to pay? Jesus has paid your penalty.
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Church Gone Wild: The 4 Whys of Church Discipline
26 september 2021 · 50 min
In this message from 1 Corinthians 5, Pastor J.D. teaches about the messy but necessary process of church discipline. We may find it harsh to hear what the Apostle Paul says about those who persist in sin. But if we truly care about our people, if we truly care about the vulnerable, if we truly care about our neighbors, if we truly care about Jesus’ reputation ... we will be faithful to confront our brothers and sisters in love. Lees meer
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So You Want to Be a Leader...
19 september 2021 · 44 min
In this message from 1 Corinthians 4, Pastor J.D. teaches shows us what makes for a good (or a bad) leader. Whether you’re a pastor or a plumber, a stay-at-home mom or a shift leader at a small restaurant, at some point in your life you will lead others. The question, then, is not if you will lead others, but how you will lead. Our culture has a lot to say about leadership. But the gospel cuts through the noise of our culture, painting a picture of leadership that is known less for fame and pride and more for sacrifice and suffering. Lees meer
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Are You Part of God's Family?
12 september 2021 · 43 min
In this message from the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Curtis shows us four ways Jesus challenges our assumptions about what it means to be part of the family of God. Is the church full of sinners? Yes. Is the church full of people who will mess up and let you down? Yes. And yet, is the church the divine-albeit-dusty body of Christ, the family of God, the one place you can truly and finally belong? Yes. Lees meer
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Catfish, Gentiles, and the Gospel
5 september 2021 · 46 min
In this message, Pastor Bryan continues our series, “Cutting Through the Noise,” showing how the gospel overcomes not only division in the church, but hypocrisy in the church. Church conflict may be at a fever pitch. Cultural idols may have infected Jesus’ body. Still, hope remains. Because as long as we have the gospel, we have the cure in hand. Lees meer
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The Church Divided
29 augustus 2021 · 48 min
In this message, Pastor J.D. kicks off our series in the book of 1 Corinthians, showing how the gospel cuts through the noise and chaos of our lives. First up—the issue of divisions in the church. We may assume that church factions are a new phenomenon. But one glance at the church in Corinth reveals that dysfunction, division, and doctrinal chaos are as old as the church itself. And yet, in the midst of all this conflict, all this division, all this noise, the gospel provides a voice of clarity and a place of calm. Lees meer
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Why Won't God Answer My Prayer?
22 augustus 2021 · 50 min
In this message from Genesis 32, Pastor J.D. tells the story of Jacob, a man who began his life as a deceiver and ended his life with a limp—but who, right in the middle, wrestled with God and received an unimaginable blessing. Jacob provides a model for all of us who have ever waited on God to answer us, unsure if he hears, he cares, or he will ever act. Through Jacob, we learn that many of the blessings of God are released into our lives only through persistent, unrelenting prayer. Lees meer
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The Story of Lot: The Danger of Worldliness and the Duty of Prayer
15 augustus 2021 · 49 min
In this message from Genesis 19, Pastor J.D. tells the story of Lot, Abraham’s nephew. Like us, Lot was allured by the world and its fast-paced, attractive life—but it didn’t happen overnight. The constant battle of what the heart loves reveals to us our desperate need for prayer. In our own battle, will we be like Lot, captured by the wonders of the world? Or like Abraham, interceding on behalf of the Lots God has placed in our lives? Lees meer
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Becoming the GOAT
8 augustus 2021 · 39 min
In this message from Matthew 11, Pastor Bryan talks about true greatness. We all want to live satisfying lives. We all want to leave our marks for eternity. We all want to become, in a way, great. The problem isn’t in our desire for greatness, but in the path we choose to pursue it. Will we pursue greatness like the world—in status, acceptance, or circumstances? Or will we pursue true greatness—in the upside-down kingdom of heaven? Lees meer
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It's All Part of the Plan
1 augustus 2021 · 43 min
In this message from Daniel 10–12, Pastor J.D. walks through Daniel’s visions of receiving warnings and capturing hope. We see that hardship, persecution, and suffering have all been decreed, but they’re not the only decree: Jesus will reign forever and judge the living and the dead according to his righteousness. He will renew and restore all things, and his people will dwell with him forever. And as we live in the in-between, Daniel encourages us that though things are dark—and they are likely only to get darker—we don’t despair. It’s all part of the plan. Lees meer
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The V-Formation of Friendship
25 juli 2021 · 41 min
In this message from 1 Samuel, Pastor Bryan looks at one of the most iconic friendships in the entire Bible. King David and Prince Jonathan were two of the most accomplished people in their nation. What set them apart, though, was not their military achievement, but their committed, transparent, sacrificial friendship. Through these two men, we learn about true friendship, fake friendship, and the greatest friend God could ever give us. Lees meer
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Prayer and a Forgotten Pair of Air Jordans
18 juli 2021 · 48 min
As we continue our walk through the book of Daniel, Pastor J.D. highlights the most undervalued resource of the church—prayer. Discarded by many, prayer is the vehicle through which the blessings of God are released and the promises of God are enacted. In Daniel 9, we not only see five principles that make for effective prayer; we also get a one-of-a-kind glimpse into what happens in heaven as we pray. Lees meer