The Summit Church

In a society of one-click shopping and seemingly endless streaming services, patience is one thing that is often in short supply. In this week's message from James 5, Pastor J.D. explains what patience is, why it's necessary, and how we can develop it. Even in the midst of suffering and the many challenges thrown at us by life, we can be sure that God is working all things for our good—we need onl...

We all make plans, whether they concern what we will do the next day or in the coming years. While the Bible acknowledges that it is certainly wise to plan, it also recognizes that the posture behind our planning is crucial. In this week's message from James 4 and 5, Pastor J.D. provides a helpful perspective on how to approach our lives in light of the fact that God is the one in control, not us....

"I will make you fishers of men." As Pastor John shows us in this week's message from Matthew 4, what Jesus promised to two brothers long ago is what he also promises us, if only we will follow him. The idea of following can often seem counterintuitive in a culture such as ours, with its focus on individualism and self-reliance. And yet, it is only when we joyfully submit ourselves to the leadersh...

If it's true that we can't earn our salvation, then how should we think about the relationship between faith and works? In this message from James 2, Pastor Curtis explores faith that saves and faith that doesn't—and how to know which one you possess. In the end, each of us must do the hard work of examining ourselves to see whether what we profess with our lips matches the way we actually live. 

We live in a world that increasingly disregards the Bible and scoffs at claims that it is the inerrant Word of God. As Christians, then, how do we answer those who challenge our faith in this book? In this week's message from 2 Peter 1, Pastor Curtis shows us what the Bible is and isn't, and gives us compelling evidence for why we can stake our lives—and, ultimately, our eternities—on the truths o...

Though we don't like to admit it, we are often guilty of judging others based on very limited information. In this week's message from James 2, Pastor J.D. describes the dangers of showing favoritism, particularly within the church. If we are to truly fulfill Jesus' command to love our neighbors as we love ourselves, we must be willing to see others as he sees them: people made in the image of God...

Jesus should make a difference in our everyday lives. This seems like an obvious statement, but what does it really mean, practically speaking? In this week's message from James 1, Pastor Bryan invites us to consider three issues that inform our faith on a practical level. When we do the work of applying God's Word to the minute details of our lives, we will not merely be "hearers" of it, but "doe...

Have you ever stopped to consider the foundation that your life is built on? As Pastor J.D. continues our series in James this week, he shows us how trials can work to reveal these foundations, for better or worse. Unfortunately, trials can also present us with the temptation to sin, rather than wait on God. In the face of such temptation, we can embrace the truth that every good gift comes from G...

Not many of us are likely to say that we enjoy tests and trials—and yet, life is full of them. This week, Pastor J.D. begins a series through the book of James, a book filled with practical wisdom and valuable insight. When faced with trials, will you respond in faith? Or will you respond with anger, disappointment, or even despair? When we trust in God's character even in the midst of hardship, w...

Where does love come from? The culture around us would undoubtedly have a very different answer than what we read in 1 John 4. In this week's message, Pastor John Muller helps us consider the implications of God's love for us. As those who have been loved in such a profound way, we should be eager to share this transforming love with the world.

North Durham Campus Pastor Gus Pacheco shares a message from Luke 8.

Apex Campus Pastor Josh Ingram shares a message from Isaiah 55.

Blue Ridge Campus Pastor Dustin Wells shares a message from 1 Peter 5:6-7.

When it comes to parenting, we can learn a lot from the way God relates to his own children. In this message from Luke 15, Pastor Bryan encourages us with the remarkable truth that God views us not as hired servants, but as sons and daughters. In the way that he relentlessly pursues a relationship with us, God demonstrates compassion and grace beyond measure. What benefits might we reap from the c...

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.

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 greater...

You don't have to be familiar with the Hebrew language to understand the concept behind the word "hevel": Life can often feel chaotic and empty, meaningless and absurd—despite our best efforts to make it otherwise. In this message from Ecclesiastes, Pastor J.D. helps us see several absurdities about life, as well as vital truths that can help us live in light of these absurdities. For those who ha...

Pastor Curtis Andrusko shares a message about "The God Who Disappoints" from our Apex Campus.

As we conclude our series on ethnic unity, 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...

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 Jesus...

As we begin our series on ethnic unity, Pastor J.D. leads us through a beautiful passage in Ephesians 2 that speaks to the power of Jesus’ death and resurrection to do what we could not: break down the wall of hostility between us. Rather than being a distraction from the gospel and from our pursuit of the Great Commission, we’ll learn why ethnic unity is actually essential to these things. Despit...

This week, Vance Pitman, founding pastor of Hope Church (Las Vegas, NV) shares a message with us from Exodus 34.