Bryan Loritts Podcast

In celebration of Father's Day, Pastors J.D. and Bryan host their own fathers for a panel discussion. As men who have experienced the ups and downs of fatherhood, Lynn Greear and Crawford Loritts offer practical, biblical wisdom to encourage men—whether they are fathers or not. Originally recorded on Sunday, June 18th, 2023 at Summit Church in Raleigh, NC.

Our homes matter, even more than we may realize. In this message from  Deuteronomy 6 , Pastor Bryan walks us through some of Moses' final instructions for the Israelites. These words, intended to prepare the Israelites to enter the Promised Land, still carry important implications for us today as we consider how to engage in gospel-based parenting in our current culture. If we want to have a g...

Disappointment is a universal experience, and one that tends to reveal our underlying expectations. But what do we do when our disappointment is with God? In this week’s message from  Exodus 32 , Pastor Bryan contends that in moments like these, we have a clear choice—turn to idols to assuage our feelings, or take the opportunity to actively trust God. Are you ready to willfully submit to God’s so...

This week's message from Pastor J.D. and Pastor Bryan will help us cultivate a deeper understanding from  John 4  of the concept of reconciliation—something that our world desperately needs. As the body of Christ, what we have in common is profound and beautiful, and ought to propel us toward unity. When we recognize this and take time to honor the humanity of those around us, we will be in a...

While we live in a time of much racial division and strife, we shouldn’t forget that Jesus did too. In this week’s message, Pastor Bryan invites us to reflect on a well-known story in  John 4  where Jesus' encounter with a Samaritan woman left her forever changed—and was a powerful display of what it looks like to take the gospel across ethnic lines. Ultimately, only by aligning ourselves with...

The Road to Repentance- 2 Samuel Chapter 24 This sermon on the end of the life of David was recorded on 4/30/23 at Summit Church in Raleigh, NC.

In this message Pastor Bryan teaches from 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. Recorded on 4/2/23 at Hope Church in Las Vegas.

Perhaps you’re familiar with Paul’s powerful statement that “to live is Christ, and to die is gain” ( Philippians 1:21 ). In this week’s message from  Philippians 1 , Pastor Bryan explains how having Christ as his foundation led to Paul’s ability to live in a way that was worthy of the gospel, even in the midst of adverse circumstances. What might it look like for you to live in a manner worthy of...

In this week’s message from Psalm 101, Pastor Bryan helps us think through what integrity truly means for a follower of Christ. Is it moral perfection? Is it merely a result of our own effort and strivings? On the contrary—only by resting in the faithfulness and steadfast love of Jesus can we lead lives of integrity that will present a beautiful witness to a watching world. Originally preached Feb...

Executive Pastor of teaching and development at The Summit Church in Durham, North CA, Dr. Bryan Loritts will bring an encouraging word to Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer and First Lady Togetta Ulmer of Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood Ca.

In this message from John 2 , Pastor Bryan sheds light on the first of Jesus’ signs in this Gospel: the turning of water into wine at a wedding in Cana. This sign is indeed miraculous, but we shouldn’t miss the greater reality that it points us to—the person of Jesus and the coming of his kingdom. Though the world may offer satisfaction through the "old wine" of money or status, it is only the "ne...

THE KING HAS COME TO BRING GOOD NEWS! Luke 2:8-11 In this sermon, Pastor Bryan Loritts teaches that The King Has Come To Bring Good News! Jesus is human enough to relate to our struggles, yet God enough to overcome them! That is what we explore in this sermon. Originally preached at Hope Church in Las Vegas, NV on Dec 11, 2022

From Ephesians 5:15-21, Pastor Bryan preaches an encouraging message on making the most of your shot. You were created on purpose, for purpose.  Preached at November 13, 2022 at One Community Church in Plano, TX.

From Luke 6:20-38, Pastor Bryan preaches on defiant generosity as part of the series Whatever it Takes . Preached on November 6, 2022 at The Summit Church in North Carolina.

In this message from 1 John, Pastor Bryan teaches what authentic Christianity looks like, and not just commonly held religious beliefs. True Christianity--true relationships--confront our idols, old patterns of behavior, and change us.  Preached on October 9, 2022 at The Summit Church in North Carolina.

From 1 Samuel 25, Pastor Bryan continues the series through the Life of David, with a teaching on vengeance vs. forgiveness. Preached on October 2, 2022 at the Apex Campus of The Summit Church in North Carolina.

From 1 Samuel 24:1-7, Pastor Bryan preaches through the series on The Life of David, and how to trust God when things just don't seem to go our way. Preached on September 25, 2022 at the Blue Ridge Campus of The Summit Church in North Carolina.

From Mark 1, Pastor Bryan gives a teaching on pastoral ministry on ministering from the margins.  A teaching for leaders of The Summit Church in North Carolina, on September 13, 2022.

From 1 Samuel 18-20, Pastor Bryan delves into the friendship of David and Jonathan, and gives us a beautiful picture of the providential gift of friendship. Preached on September 11, 2022 at the Chapel Hill Campus of The Summit Church in North Carolina.

From Psalm 13, Pastor Bryan walks us through one of the most candid laments of the Bible, and draws out what it means to live in God's chesed , a love that gives us everything, when we deserve nothing.  Preached on July 31, 2022 at The Summit Church in North Carolina.

From Mark 2:18-22, Pastor Bryan teaches on the difference between the Gospel and religion, and how a good thing can become a bad thing when it becomes the ultimate thing, even something like fasting. Preached on July 10, 2022 at Hope Church in Las Vegas, as part of the sermon series through the Gospel of Mark.

In this final message from the book of Philemon, Pastor Bryan shows us the third essential ingredient in reconciliation—truth. In Christ, it's not about winning arguments or proving points, but redeeming relationships.  Preached on June 19, 2022 as part of the sermon series on The Book of Philemon , at The Summit Church in North Carolina.

From 2 Corinthians 12, Pastor Bryan preaches on God's goodness in our weakness, and how our weakness displays the glory of God, as part of the sermon series Goodness in the Middle.  Preached on June 5, 2022 at the Blue Ridge Campus of The Summit Church in North Carolina.

In this message from the short and powerful book of Philemon, Pastor Bryan walks us through the road to reconciliation. Philemon is about the power of the gospel to transform lives and to impact human reconciliation—turning former enemies into brothers and sisters. The church today, often far from this vision, is less like a family and more like a society of “ex”es—ex-friends, ex-colleagues, ex-co...

In this Mother’s Day message from Genesis 16, 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 goodnes...