Summit Podcasts: BACK40, Sermon Audio, and Leadership Night

Mel dissects the various elements of discouragement, what causes discouragement, and how to handle discouragement effectively. Q&A Follows.

Pastor Mel finishes the First Peter series with this final installment. Through 1 Peter 5, Mel teaches about how God's grace always leads to God's glory. The closing of this chapter reminds you that after you've suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

Pastor Kim continues the First Peter series with an expository sermon on 1 Peter 4. The theme for this series is resilience in persecution and in this message Kim teaches about suffering. She explains how what suffering costs us now here on this earth as followers of Jesus pales in comparison to what we gain for all of eternity. The message finishes with an articulation of the wisdom of accepting...

Pastor Mel continues the First Peter series with an expository sermon on 1 Peter 3. The ongoing theme of resilience in persecution continues in this message. Mel also teaches a godly dynamic between husbands and wives. The message finishes on the symbolic relationship between Noah's flood and baptism, and what it means to submit to God's authority in order to be conformed to the image of C...

Todd and Michael discuss how church services should incorporate prayer. They discuss why scripture is important for both drawing inspiration for what to pray as well as patterning the structure of your prayer. The subject turns to some wrong ways of conducting collective prayer as well as the dangers associated with the wrong motives in prayer. The conversation finishes with the wisdom of knowing...

Mel, Todd, and Michael have a detailed conversation about church finances. They talk about the boundaries between nonprofit and for-profit entities, how much a church should be reinvesting into the community, and how to build budgets. Mel describes some unhealthy spending habits he has observed in churches, and the conversation finishes on ethical considerations when it comes to whether or not a c...

Through an expository sermon of 1 Peter 2, Pastor Mel teaches how to be resilient in persecution. He also explains the value of submission in maintaining healthy relationships. Where submission is lacking, conflict is abundant. Mel makes the case that this is true across all relationships including those in politics, at work, and in marriage.

Pastor Mel preaches an expository sermon on the first chapter of 1 Peter. He explains how being repentant, knowing God's word, praying without ceasing, and staying in godly community make up the pathway to remembering the joy of your salvation.

Mel, Todd, and Michael are joined by special guest Pastor Brian Kelly. Brian is a mental health professional and leader of The Hope Center in Ireland. They discuss the importance of mental health in pastoral ministry, how the Scriptures impact a person's mental health, why pastors shouldn't be ashamed of seeking therapy, and much more.

Todd and Michael discuss important strategies in raising up new ministers. They talk about how to encourage young Christians to respond positively to their calling, and why it's a good idea for churches to prioritize the development of future pastors.

Mel explains how building a healthy culture is critical to the success of your organization. Your employee's cultural fit is more important than his or her performance. He outlines some common mistakes leaders make when building culture, and he also lays out strategies you can try at home. Q&A follows.

Through the story of Noah's Ark beginning in Genesis 6, Mel teaches how righteousness can seem absurd in the midst of a reprobate culture. He explains some interesting details about the Ark and talks about why rainbows are symbolic of God's faithfulness to forgive us.

Pastor Mel unpacks three themes which run through the story of Jonah. These include the fact that Jonah was a prophet, that he was called to Gentiles, and that God loves "bad" people. Mel discusses how sin in our lives results in tribulation, although not all tribulation is connected to sin. He also teaches why we need to stop shaping God into our image and allow God to shape us into His.

Todd and Michael discuss how a pastor should handle members of their congregation who have been victims of violent crime. They also discuss the difference between the tithe and almsgiving, and whether or not benevolence programs discourage individual caretaking.

Through the story found in Daniel 6, Collin teaches how Daniel was a man of character, consistency, conviction, and conscience. He also explains the value of practicing the presence of God and understanding God's promises.

Through Matthew 14, Pastor Kim tells the story of Peter stepping out of the boat toward Jesus. She explains how Jesus can be your peace during turbulent times and how we can't truly know Jesus until we have faith to step out of the boat.

Todd and Michael discuss the relationship between churches and legal advisors including what kind of due diligence a church should use to protect their people. They also discuss the purpose of corrective action in church policy. The conversation turns to the value of slowing down so you can pay careful attention to each person you're pastoring.

Mel teaches strategies for how to lead yourself, your family, and your organization through times of crisis. He also explains some common mistakes people make when facing crises. Q&A follows.

Using the story of Jesus on the road to Emmaus found in Luke 24, Mel teaches about the difference between knowing Jesus and simply being around Jesus. He points out that while church ministries are great, all of them depend on the ultimate value of intimacy with Christ.

Mel, Todd, and Michael discuss what healthy vs. unhealthy self-denial looks like. They also try to pin down some wrong ways of teaching about Hell. The conversation finishes with an explanation of one of Christ's statements on divorce.

Jacob Schwertfeger from Overland Missions explains what it means to give your entire self to the things of God. He discusses how you are the vehicle by which the kingdom of God is going to be established.

Kyla Kassis from Overland Missions offers a clear evangelism training determining who is called to share the Gospel and who the Gospel is for. This teaching is both empowering and practical as Kyla breaks down what normally feels intimidating about sharing our faith.

Preston Sheldon from Overland Missions shares testimonies of how God has worked in his life. He also explains the importance of evangelism and why you should have the faith to go do it right now.

Through Christ's teachings in Luke 14, Luke 9, and Matthew 28, Mel explains what it means to make sacrifices in order to sit at God's table. Mel teaches about denying one's self and what it means to pick up your cross daily.

Through Psalm 23, Mel teaches what it means to find rest in God. He explains how God is responsible for our provision and protection - as well as the importance of observing the Sabbath.