The gospel of Jesus Christ is the source of our life, a deep well of grace that transforms us and propels us into the world. Join Pastor J.D. Greear each weekday to learn how the gospel can bring new life in you and through you.
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Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear is a weekly podcast that answers tough questions and tackles relevant issues in a way that is filled with grace, understanding, and wisdom from God’s Word. Hosted by Matt Love.
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Many people these days tend to see religion as a personal choice. It’s not so much about truth as it is about finding a faith that “works for you.” But in our brand new series called, Something Better, Pastor J.D. explains why that attitude doesn’t really work! We’re looking at the life of the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings, and a period in Israel’s his…
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Show Notes: Matt: J.D., is cremation (as opposed to burial in a casket) wrong? — J.D.: Well, this one’s actually a little more interesting than you might think. If you’ve never thought much about it, you probably (like most people) just think about the fact that when someone dies, they basically have two options—burial in a casket or by cremation, …
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The First Short Term Mission Trip, Part 2
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Have you ever wanted to take a mission trip but didn’t know where to begin? Or maybe you’re waiting for God to present the perfect opportunity. Monday on Summit Life, Pastor J.D. Greear tells us what it takes to be SENT! You might be surprised to hear the answer, when you listen Monday to Summit Life with J.D. Greear!…
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The First Short Term Mission Trip
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Does God speak to ordinary believers like you and me, or just to the super spiritual? Friday on Summit Life , we’re looking at the life of an ordinary guy named Philip, who heard and answered the Holy Spirit’s call. We’re learning to listen to God a little more closely, Friday on Summit Life with J.D. Greear!…
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Philip and the Samaritans, Part 2
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We’ve all seen people who say they follow Jesus. But when you look closely, their lives seem to be a reflection of their own gain, NOT God’s. So, Thursday on Summit Life, we’re rediscovering what it means to be focused on Jesus’s plan rather than our own. We’ll see you Thursday for Summit Life with J.D. Greear!…
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Most people say they want peace and unity, but few people will do the work to obtain it. Because it usually requires crossing cultural barriers to bridge the divide. Pastor J.D. continues our series titled “SENT,” sharing the story of one man who took that risk. J.D. is teaching from Acts, chapter 8.…
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Stephen: 5 Important Lessons from an Ordinary Christian, Part 2
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Many people are being called on right now to glorify God in their hour of trial or in a situation where it is costly to obey him. In this message, Pastor J.D. Greear helps you understand why the way you view Jesus affects the degree to which you will be able to endure suffering well and how others will be blessed because of your faithfulness to God…
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Stephen: 5 Important Lessons from an Ordinary Christian
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One of the out workings of the gospel is that it will inevitably reorder your value system. This is exactly what we find in the book of Acts, in the life of an ordinary man name Stephen—he realized the value of the gospel and was willing to risk everything to preach it. It’s because of common people like Stephen—even more than the apostles—that the…
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How Should Christians Vote In the 2024 Election?
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Show Notes: Matt: Welcome. J.D., here’s a softball… What are your thoughts on the 2024 election? It’s now officially decided through primary votes that we’ll have a re-match of Trump v. Biden in November. J.D.: We as the church didn’t respond well last time… we are getting a gracious mulligan I have a handful of pieces of counsel to that end, Let m…
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A Church’s Sin and God’s Amazing Grace, Part 2
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As human beings, our natural tendency is to focus on ourselves, as we try to cover up our flaws. But outward appearances can be deceiving, resulting in some serious consequences. We’re continuing our series in the book of Acts, titled SENT. Pastor J.D. explains how God’s forgiveness is the only real covering!…
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A Church’s Sin and God’s Amazing Grace
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What characterizes a gospel-centered life? Praying? Going to church? Being kind to your neighbor? Pastor J.D. provides the answer as he continues our series titled, SENT. We’ve been discussing the birth and the multiplication of the early church, and our role in fulfilling the Great Commission today. We’re picking up in the book of Acts, Chapter 4.…
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The Heroic Heart that Propelled the Movement. Part 2
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What does a hero look like? Does they wear a red cape? Do they shoot across the sky like a bird or a plane? Get ready for a real look at heroism as Pastor J.D. continues our study in the book of Acts. It’s part of our series called SENT.De către J.D. Greear Ministries
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The Heroic Heart that Propelled the Movement
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When bad things happen, many of us focus so much on the problem that we lose sight of the solution. For a life-changing perspective, Pastor J.D. takes us back to the early church for a lesson from the book of Acts. We’re learning to put the focus on our faith, and not on our failures!De către J.D. Greear Ministries
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Show Notes: Matt: Welcome. — Today we have a question today from someone who sent this in named Ronnie. She asked, “Is modesty a biblical virtue or is it a relic of the patriarchy?” J.D.: So for our listeners that are like, what’s really the question here behind the question? I grew up in the, the purity culture. Josh Harris was, wrote the famous b…
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The Inclusive Exclusivity, Part 2
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Most of us have no problem telling others about our favorite movie or the latest TV show we’ve seen. So why is sharing the gospel so difficult? Pastor J.D. Greear is continuing our series called SENT. We’re learning from Acts, Chapter 4, how to speak boldly about Jesus—even in the most difficult situations.…
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Many still struggle with the question, “Is there more than one way to get to heaven?” And today Pastor J.D. points to the core problem with that question as he continues his series titled SENT. Pastor J.D. is teaching from the book of Acts, Chapter 4, in a message titled The Inclusive Exclusivity.De către J.D. Greear Ministries
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The Miracles and the Message, Part 2
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Whether it’s money, fame, power, or even health, it’s human nature for us to want what we “think” will make us happy. But Pastor J.D. shows us that oftentimes getting what we think we want, is not what we need. In our series called SENT, Pastor J.D. is teaching us about God’s greater gifts.De către J.D. Greear Ministries
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The world today is full of suffering and pain. But is that how it’s supposed to be? Wednesday on Summit Life, Pastor J.D. Greear explains that God has a better plan for us—both now and in the world to come. Even today our lives reflect something better, someone better. Learn more Wednesday on Summit Life with J.D. Greear!…
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The Word of the Apostles as the Foundation of Movement, Part 2
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Is the Bible really the Word of God? The apostles and the first-century believers certainly staked their lives on it! That’s our subject Tuesday on Summit Life as Pastor J.D. Greear continues our study in the book of Acts. Discover the validity of the Bible today when you tune in Tuesday to Summit Life with J.D. Greear!…
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How Do I Share the Gospel With a Staunch Atheist?
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Show Notes: Matt: Welcome J.D., you’ve heard from a member at The Summit Church’s own Chapel Hill Campus who asked you how to share the gospel with a staunch atheist, which we felt like would be a great topic for this week’s episode. — J.D.: Yeah Matt, I’m sure many of us have been in a situation like this where God lays someone on your heart to sh…
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Crime scene experts often confess that eyewitness testimony is subject to personal interpretation. But Pastor J.D. shows us that the testimony of the first-century disciples all points to the same rock-solid evidence. J.D. is continuing his study in the book of Acts with the series called SENT.De către J.D. Greear Ministries
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The early church grew faster than any other religious movement in history. In fact, after the Apostle Peter’s first message, three thousand people got saved! What made this movement so powerful? Pastor J.D. answers that question as he continues our study in the book of Acts titled, SENT. It’s a special message that J.D. preached at the Durham Bulls…
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The Coming of the Spirit and the Birth of the Church, Part 2
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When we’re picking a movie theater for an evening out, we usually consider a few different factors, such as which one has more comfortable seats or better snacks. It’s all about what we can get out of the experience. And there’s nothing wrong with that when it comes to entertainment! But it can be a real problem when that attitude translates to how…
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The Coming of the Spirit and the Birth of the Church
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As Pastor J.D. continues our study of Acts called, SENT, we’re looking at the book of Acts and learning what it means to be a follower of Christ. As we dive deeper into our series called, SENT, we’re discovering what it looks like to be fully committed to God’s mission, and it just might involve some fireworks!…
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If you’re like most people, you probably think that mission work is for someone else who’s more spiritual or more talented. But we’re gaining a whole new perspective and taking a fresh look at what it means to be on the mission field as Pastor J.D. continues our series called, SENT.De către J.D. Greear Ministries
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