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Summit Life with J.D. Greear

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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.

Location:

Raleigh-Durham, NC

Networks:

Moody Radio

Description:

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.

Twitter:

@JDGreear

Language:

English

Contact:

P.O. Box 12293, Durham, NC 27709


Episodes
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The Christmas We Weren’t Expecting | Luke 2:22-38 | IN STEP

11/5/2025
Unlike so many others who missed Jesus, Anna and Simeon were able to recognize the unexpected majesty of the newborn King. Their story raises the question for us: Will we see Jesus this Christmas?

Duration:00:38:31

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The One with the Prostitute, the Pharisee, and Jesus | Luke 7:36-50 | IN STEP

11/3/2025
We are hard-wired to think that our worth is a result of what we do. Do good things, get good outcomes. Do bad things, get bad outcomes. Grace throws this whole system aside. And thank God it does, because without the scandal of grace, none of us would have any hope.

Duration:00:39:05

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Live Ready | Luke 12:35-47 | IN STEP

10/29/2025
As we continue our “In Step” series through the book of Luke, Pastor J.D. teaches what it means to “live ready” for Jesus’ return. Are we awake to the task Jesus left for his church, or are we asleep at the wheel?

Duration:00:38:54

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Be on Guard Against Greed | Luke 12:13-21 | IN STEP

10/27/2025
As we continue our “In Step” series through the book of Luke, Pastor J.D. preaches about a sickness that most of us have, but few of us realize—the sickness of greed.

Duration:00:37:43

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Feet on the Rock | Luke 6:46-49 | IN STEP

10/22/2025
Pastor J.D. dives into one of Jesus’ most recognized parables. It’s a story about two men who built identical houses—with tragically different results. The only difference? Their foundation.

Duration:00:37:03

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The Baton is Passed to Us | Hebrews 11:32-40 | Broken People and Famous Faith

10/20/2025
Pastor J.D. encourages us with the truth that no matter where we find ourselves, our faith can be used to glorify God and point others to the gospel.

Duration:00:45:38

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The Faith of a Prostitute: Rahab | Hebrews 11:31 | Broken People and Famous Faith

10/15/2025
The beauty of faith is often found in its simplicity. You don't have to possess a wealth of theological knowledge to be captivated by the truth of the gospel. Maybe, like Rahab, you've simply heard what the Lord has done and you believe.

Duration:00:44:40

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Keep Walking’, But You Won’t Knock Down Our Wall | Hebrews 11:30 | Broken People and Famous Faith

10/13/2025
It’s tempting at times to read the Bible through a human-centric lens, as though we are the main character in each narrative. But in so doing, we’re in danger of missing the larger point of stories like Joshua and the city of Jericho.

Duration:00:43:25

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Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph: Seeking Blessing and Finding Hop | Hebrews 11:20-22 | Broken People and Famous Faith

10/8/2025
There is something in each of us that cries out for acceptance, that longs for blessing. And while the culture around us strives for this acceptance to the point of exhaustion, the gospel says that God's acceptance of us is strictly a gift of grace that can't be earned.

Duration:00:43:07

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Abraham: The Final Test | Hebrews 11:17-19 | Broken People and Famous Faith

10/6/2025
What Abraham faced in his final test from God was incomprehensible, and yet he knew that God would remain faithful no matter the outcome. How was Abraham able to display such trust when met with the thought of sacrificing his son?

Duration:00:44:57

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Abraham | Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-18 | Broken People and Famous Faith

10/1/2025
What Abraham faced in his final test from God was incomprehensible, and yet he knew that God would remain faithful no matter the outcome. How was Abraham able to display such trust when met with the thought of sacrificing his son?

Duration:00:44:16

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Noah | Hebrews 11:7 | Broken People and Famous Faith

9/29/2025
Though widely known, the story of Noah and the ark is one that tends to be misinterpreted by many in today's society. Far from being a tame bedtime story, it gives us a glimpse of the response of a holy God to the depravity of sin.

Duration:00:46:17

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The Great Hall of Faith | Hebrews 11:1-6 | Broken People and Famous Faith

9/24/2025
Who are you, really? In a culture rife with comparison, the question of identity is one that tends to plague many of us. Is your identity anchored in things such as your accomplishments, your net worth, your social media presence—or in God's purpose and plan for your life?

Duration:00:44:40

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Get Dressed and Get Out There | Ephesians 6:10-18 | Unseen Enemy

9/22/2025
Who are you, really? In a culture rife with comparison, the question of identity is one that tends to plague many of us. Is your identity anchored in things such as your accomplishments, your net worth, your social media presence—or in God's purpose and plan for your life?

Duration:00:42:58

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The Attack on Identity | Luke 11:14-26 | Unseen Enemy

9/17/2025
Who are you, really? In a culture rife with comparison, the question of identity is one that tends to plague many of us. Is your identity anchored in things such as your accomplishments, your net worth, your social media presence—or in God's purpose and plan for your life?

Duration:00:43:02

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The Demonic is Closer than You Think | Luke 11:14-26 | Unseen Enemy

9/15/2025
When you think about the realm of the demonic, perhaps your thoughts tend toward Hollywood depictions of it rather than its real influence in the world around you.

Duration:00:39:41

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Making Disciples | John 15:8, Acts 1:4-8, Matt 28:18-20 | The Whole Disciple

9/10/2025
When you hear the phrase "The Great Commission," what is your initial reaction? There can be a tendency in the church to relegate the carrying out of this command to those who are "called," or perhaps to those of a certain personality type.

Duration:00:36:07

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How to Grow and Change | John 15:1-8 | The Whole Disciple

9/8/2025
Whether you make New Year's resolutions or not, you probably have areas of your life that you would like to change. But the path to change, as we all know, isn't always an easy one.

Duration:00:43:55

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Disciples vs Christians | John 15:8-17 | The Whole Disciple

9/3/2025
If you consider yourself a follower of Jesus, you probably refer to yourself as a "Christian." But how often do you call yourself a "disciple"?

Duration:00:42:01

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The Most Important Sentence In the Bible | Romans 3:23-26 | The Whole Disciple

9/1/2025
"Getting back to the basics" is an oft-repeated phrase—and for good reason. Whether you've been following Jesus for 10 months or 10 years, it is always beneficial to be reminded of the essential truths of the gospel, upon which our faith is built.

Duration:00:42:49