Summit Church Sermons

What is propitiation and what does John mean by “the whole world”? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan unpacks these two questions to help us worship God with precision.  

What do Christians even mean when they say missions? Depending on a person’s background, Christians can be very different from one another when talking about missions. In this sermon, Pastor Catlan looks to the parable of the hidden treasure to unpack the heart behind missions. The final 10 minutes of this message outline the 3 distinctive components of Proclaim Missions at Rejoice Christian Churc...

Do Christians sin? What if someone claims they don't sin? 1 John 1:10 through 2:1 is the 3rd and final statement in the list of false claims, rebukes, and corrections that started in 1 John 1:6. In this sermon, Pastor Catlan explains the false claim of verse 10, and the surprising truth for Christians in chapter 2 verse 1.

Is sin a real thing? In 1 John 1:8 there are some who say they have no sin, as if sin isn't real. This passage rebukes and corrects that falsehood. The correction of 1 John 1:9 is one of the most important written statements ever given. In this sermon, Pastor Catlan explains some of the deep meaning behind 1 John 1:8-9. Note, this worship service happened during a power outage, but God's power isn...

What does the Bible say about people who claim to be Christians and lead double-lives of sin? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan opens up 1 John 1:6-7 to answer that question.

1 John 1:5 is the beginning of a section of Scripture dealing with sin and righteousness. The opening passage declares, "God is light and in Him is no darkness at all". In this sermon, Pastor Catlan walks through what Jesus said about Himself being the light then applies it to the setting of 1 John 1:5-2:1.

Why was it necessary for God to become a man? At the core of the Christmas event was the birth of a human baby that was also fully God. In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Tom Burkett from Anchorage Bible Fellowship begins the worship with a manger-to-cross drama, then Pastor Catlan unpacks 3 reasons that God had to join His divine nature with human flesh.

Why was Jesus born in stable? Why were the invited guests poor shepherds? God intended for Jesus to arrive in poor and lowly circumstances. In this message, Pastor Catlan investigates the Christmas story to see why God arrived with humble origins and what it means for us. This message was originally preached at Anchorage Bible Fellowship on December 22nd, 2024.

Was Jesus actually born of a virgin, and if so, why does that matter? Would Jesus have been able to seek and save the lost if He was born under typical circumstances? In this message, Pastor Catlan looks primarily to Romans 5:12-19 to see the Gospel implications for the virgin birth.

Of all the symbols and unique circumstances surrounding Jesus’ birth, which aspect of His birth is mentioned the most in the Bible? The fact that Jesus is the Son of David was the most biblically mentioned detail of the incarnation story. Why is this so important? Is it essential for Jesus to be a Son of David for Him to seek and save the lost? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan looks to what Jesus Him...

Was the Star of Bethlehem essential for Jesus to seek and save the lost? In this series, Pastor Catlan explores some of the biblical symbols of Christmas and explains why a given symbol was essential for Christ's work of saving the lost. This episode seeks Old Testament connections to the Star and Magi and shows why they are important.

What is complete joy? If you could have the most complete fulfillment of joy, what would you have to do? In 1 John 1:4, we see an appeal from John that, “our joy may be complete.” In this message, Pastor Catlan explains both the miracle of God’s written Word and what the Bible teaches us about complete joy.

Is a relationship with the church based on conditions or can any person have fellowship with God's people? Why would anyone want fellowship with the church anyway? In this message, Pastor Catlan unpacks 1 John 1:3 to explain what it means to have fellowship with us.

When the Bible calls Jesus, “The Life”, what does that mean? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan dissects the word “life” to show how it is a very broad-meaning term. Does Jesus fulfill all the meaning? Does Scripture support such a broad usage? 1 John 1:2 is the place to dig into the meaning of life.

Can God be known? It may seem like a simple answer, but if God is infinite how can we know Him? Was Jesus really present or just a mirage? These questions are immediately in focus in 1 John 1:1. This is the first message in a series through the book of 1 John. In this message Pastor Catlan provides the context for the letter of 1 John and unpacks verse 1.

How does a generational leader hand over control to a successor? This is the exact scenario in Joshua 1:1-9 when Moses has died and God called Joshua to lead His people. In this sermon, Pastor Brad Sutter from Cornerstone Church unpacks this critical passage on leadership. The message concludes with the Elders of Cornerstone Church appointing and commissioning the first Elders of Rejoice Christian...

The final instructions and greetings at the end of Titus tell us a lot more than the movements of a handful of ancient people. In this sermon, Pastor Catlan unpacks the way Scripture gives us details about missions and how the local church ought to support the effort.

In Titus 3:10-11, we read about how Church leaders ought to handle divisive people. This leads to many questions. What counts as divisive? Who is responsible for warning and rebuking the divisive man? How can excommunication be a good thing? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan unpacks the truth of Titus 3:10-11 to show how God loves His church so much that He gave us systems to keep the focus on Him.

Which sorts of arguments and disagreements are profitable and which are unprofitable? When should we argue our position on a matter and when should we avoid the conflict? Titus 3:9 speaks to those sorts of controversies, dissentions, and quarrels, but how do you apply this text? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan explains how to use Scripture to help unlock the wisdom of Titus 3:9.

How pushy should leaders in the church be in Christians’ personal lives? What sorts of things should leaders be addressing in the lives of the Church? Titus 3:8 is a helpful passage for these questions as Paul tells Titus to insist on certain trustworthy things that bring about good works. In this message, Pastor Catlan explains how Christians should desire leaders who insist and the fruit of that...

As the Apostle Paul was completing a very lengthy description of Jesus’ great salvation He purchased for the church, in Romans 11 he broke out into a doxology of praise to God. God has riches, wisdom, and knowledge that are beyond measure. In this message, Pastor Spencer Steenmeyer from Anchorage Bible Fellowship unpacks a message of praise and worship to our great God.

How should the church family encourage their Pastor? Jason unpacks how the local body should aim to encourage, support, and protect a pastor's family.

What did the Father and the Holy Spirit do to save Christians? In Titus 3:3-7 God saved His people. The salvation described in this passage is a Triune Salvation. In this message, Pastor Catlan unpacks what the Father and the Holy Spirit did to save Christians.

In Titus 3:3-7 we see that God has saved His people from a horrible existence. One of the great revelations of this passage is how each Person of the Trinity has a unique role in salvation. In this message, Pastor Catlan explains how the passage points to a Triune Salvation and then unpacks Jesus’ role in our salvation.

What makes a GREAT friendship? What would you do to be a great friend? The Bible provides an example of a great friendship between Jonathan and David. In this message, Pastor Catlan unpacks several passages from 1 Samuel to discover what God reveals about great friendships.