Summit Church Sermons

Why did Jesus come? In this sermon on 1 John 3:5 , Pastor Catlan shows that Christ “appeared to take away sins.” Exploring the Greek word airo —to lift up and remove forever—he explains that Jesus came not just to cover sin but to terminate it completely, revealing the sinless One whose mission glorifies God by destroying sin’s power.

What does it mean to “purify yourself as He is pure”? In this sermon on 1 John 3:3–4, Pastor Catlan shows that to “purify” means to make holy —to set every part of life apart for God’s purposes. Holiness isn’t just avoiding sin but aligning wholly with God’s order, living in hopeful anticipation of Christ’s return.

What will it be like to see Jesus as He truly is? In this sermon from 1 John 3:2, Pastor Catlan unpacks the promise that when Christ appears, believers “shall be like Him, because we shall see Him as He is.” The message explores the present blessings of being God’s children and the coming transformation that awaits when we behold His glory.

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this sermon from Mark 8:27–38, Pastor Spencer explores Jesus’ own definition of discipleship—denying oneself, taking up one’s cross, and following Him. He warns against following a “Christ of imagination” and calls believers to live as true disciples who come after Jesus, not ahead of Him, in wholehearted obedience and trust.

What does it mean to truly follow in Jesus’ steps? In this sermon on 1 Peter 2:18–25, Pastor Catlan shows how discipleship involves imitating Christ’s humility, endurance in suffering, and freedom from deceit. Though we cannot copy His miracles, we are called to embrace His example, returning as sheep to the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls.

In part 2 of Being a Disciple, Pastor Spencer unpacks Mark 8:34-38 and what it looks like to be a disciple of Christ.

In this sermon from Mark 8, Pastor Spencer unpacks what it means to be a Christian.

What makes Christian community powerful? In this sermon from Acts 19:18–20 and Acts 20:17–38, Pastor Catlan highlights the relational depth, mutual care, and spiritual accountability modeled by the Ephesian church. As Life Groups launch at Summit, we are invited to build relationships where we can confess sin, speak truth in love, and grow together into Christ.

What does it mean to be called a child of God? In this sermon on 1 John 3:1, Pastor Catlan explores the wonder of God’s love that gives us a new identity through faith in Christ. He shows how adoption into God’s family changes how we live, shapes how the world sees us, and calls us to enjoy our Father fully.

How can you know if you truly belong to God’s family? In this sermon on 1 John 2:29, Pastor Catlan shows that those who “practice righteousness” reveal they have been born of Him. By knowing Christ’s perfect righteousness, we can discern the fruit of new birth in our lives and live with assurance before God.

How do we prepare for Christ’s return? In this sermon on 1 John 2:28, Pastor Catlan calls us to “abide in Him” so that when Jesus appears, we will have confidence rather than shame. Listen and see how remaining in Christ brings boldness, removes guilt, and prepares us to meet Him face-to-face.

What does it mean that believers “have no need that anyone should teach” them? In this sermon on 1 John 2:26–27, Pastor Catlan unpacks how the Spirit’s anointing equips Christians to discern truth from deception, warns against false teachers, and calls believers to abide in Christ—the ultimate Teacher who anchors them in the Gospel.

How do we respond when a Christian sins? Drawing primarily from Galatians 5–6, Pastor Catlan lays out nine biblical principles for responding to sin among Christians. Whether you’re struggling with hidden sin or walking alongside someone who is, this message points to the path of confession, accountability, and grace-filled restoration.

In this message rooted in Romans 12:1–2, Chris Sanner shares his journey from brokenness to transformation through the gospel of Jesus Christ. With stories from Wisconsin, Alaska, and North Africa, he calls believers to respond to God’s mercy with wholehearted surrender, daily gratitude, and a renewed mind that resists the world’s patterns. A stirring call to live as living sacrifices for God’s gl...

Drawing from Daniel 4, Pastor Spencer walks through the powerful transformation of King Nebuchadnezzar—from proud ruler to humbled worshiper—highlighting God’s jealousy for His own glory. This message reminds us that all success comes from the Lord, and that to claim credit for ourselves is to rob God of what He alone deserves. Through vivid biblical narrative and direct application, we are called...

In a world overflowing with new teachings and spiritual distractions, 1 John 2:24–25 calls us back to what we heard at the start—the good news of Jesus the Christ. In this message, Pastor Catlan unpacks how remaining rooted in the original truth of Jesus guards us from false teaching, deepens our love for Him, and assures us of the promise He made: eternal life. This is not just a call to remember...

What does it mean to say “Jesus is the Christ”? In this message from 1 John 2:22–23, we explore why that title is not just a name, but the very heart of Christian faith. John warns that the one who denies Jesus as the Christ is a liar and the antichrist—not merely mistaken but cut off from the Father. This sermon traces the Old Testament foundation of the title “Messiah” (Christ) through passages...

Can you trust God even when life is hard? Drawing from Job, the Psalms, and other Scriptures, Pastor Spencer highlights three foundational truths—God is absolutely sovereign, infinitely wise, and completely loving. These truths invite us into more than obedience; they call us to a deep, personal trust in God. Rather than relying on feelings or circumstances, we are urged to trust the revealed char...

1 John 2:21 affirms that genuine believers already know the truth—not because of special insight, but because they abide in Christ, who is the revealed reality of God. This message explores the biblical meaning of truth ( alētheia ), showing that true worship must be grounded in God’s self-revelation. Pastor Catlan preaches from both 1 John and the Gospel of John to contrast truth with deception a...

1 John 2:20 describes the true believer as one who has been anointed by the Holy One and who knows the truth. In this sermon, Pastor Spencer addresses the widespread misuse of the term “anointed” in many charismatic circles, and clarifies what John meant by this Spirit-given anointing that belongs to all Christians. Rather than being reserved for a select few with supposed spiritual superiority, t...

1 John 2:19 is a critical text when encountering a person who has left the church. When John said, "They went out from us", who are "they" and who are "us"? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan unpacks the details of this critical text that helps us worship the Lord of eternal security.

1 John chapter 2 ends with a passage that contains a blend of three concepts: God’s people abide in Christ, the end is near, and beware false teachers. In this sermon, Pastor Catlan gives a thorough retelling of the first 27 verses of this letter then an introduction to the passage from 2:17-27.

Jesus told His disciples when He is coming back, when the Gospel of the Kingdom is proclaimed among all the nations of the world. In this sermon, Pastor Catlan unpacks Matthew 24:1-14 to explain Christ's return and the importance of missions in Christ's return.

Hebrews 10:19-25 says that Jesus is the Great High Priest and because of that our relationship with God, ourselves, and others are radically different. In this message on the first day of Summit Church, Pastor Catlan digs into how our relationships with one another are to be stirring to love and good works.

The description of “the world” given in 1 John 2:16 includes three specific temptations. Those temptations have shown up in that exact order several times throughout the Bible. In this sermon, Pastor Catlan tells the Bible’s story of failure, victory, and hope as it pertains to the temptations of the world.