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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J.D. Greear Ministries Podcasts
A commute-length discussion of Christian doctrine, apologetics, and other items of interest. (Baptist Faith and Message 2000) [email protected]
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1. Seth continues his review of Luke 8, examining the family of Jesus. 2. Seth responds to a submission about presenting the gospel. 3. Seth discusses church growth methods.
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A special episode about mega multi-campus church merger and acquisition.
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Have you had an encounter with God that you would describe like finding a hidden treasure? Like finding a treasure that brought you so much joy that you gladly left everything else to possess it? Many of us, if we were honest, might choose a different image – something more like a never-ending to-do list or being tied to a ball-and-chain. Today, Pa…
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Jesus once told a story about two men – both of them come across something of such value that it makes everything else in their lives look worthless by comparison. Today, Pastor J.D. looks at the differences between these two men as he continues our series on Jesus’ parables titled, “Listen.”By J.D. Greear Ministries
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Yesterday on Summit Life, we began a new series about the parables of Jesus. In these stories, Jesus reveals the beauty of the gospel, but only for those whose heart is in a posture to perceive it—only for those who truly listen. Let’s join Pastor J.D. as he teaches from Matthew, Chapter 13.By J.D. Greear Ministries
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Today Pastor J.D. begins teaching through the parables of Jesus, stories so simple a child can understand them, yet so profound that we can never exhaust their wealth of wisdom! Join us as we kick off a new series titled, “Listen.”By J.D. Greear Ministries
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Distinguishing Good and Bad Distractions, Part 2
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25:00Do you ever have FOMO? The fear of missing out? It can even become like a drug—needing a hit of entertainment or distraction to find satisfaction and enjoyment. Sometimes in order to be focused on what we need to be focused on, we have to say “no” to something else. Pastor J.D. shows us that distraction and the feeling of being overwhelmed and hurr…
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Episode 1597: Moral Responsibility: Lyell and Swinson
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43:141. Seth continue his review of Luke 8, examining the parable of the sower. 2. No question in the inbox. 3. Seth discusses moral responsibility in affairs.
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1. Seth continue his review of Luke 8, examining the parable of the sower. 2. No question in the inbox. 3. Seth discusses alternatives to the SBC.
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It’s safe to say that our society deals with more distractions than any previous society in history. Most of us feel like we are constantly pulled in different directions. Today, Pastor J.D. talks about being a distracted people who need focus—mostly away from our phones. He’s going to help us distinguish between good and bad distractions by lookin…
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You know, Jesus promised that for all who came to him, he would give them rest. But in today’s society, where overworking is the new norm, most of us hear Jesus’ invitation as wishful thinking.By J.D. Greear Ministries
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1. Seth continue his review of Luke 8, further examining the parable of the sower. 2. Seth responds to a question in the inbox about Matthew 5. 3. Seth discusses SBC 25.
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Today we begin our teaching series titled, Rest & Distraction. In this short series, Pastor J.D. will show us that those most mature in Jesus are not those working hardest for him but those resting most in him.By J.D. Greear Ministries
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We’ve come to the final message in our series on the book of Judges titled “Broken Saviors,” and we’re looking at a collection of stories from Judges, Chapters 17 to 21–accounts that reveal the tragic outcome when a society turns its back on God’s leading.By J.D. Greear Ministries
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Most of us have a friend or family member who’d call themself an atheist. But before you write that person off for their godless view of life, it’s possible you may share something in common. This message looks at the final chapters of the book of Judges. It’s a time when the Israelites turned their backs on God’s leading. They still acknowledged h…
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Episode 1594: I Told You So: Emir Caner and Truett McConnell
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49:491. Seth continue his review of Luke 8, examining the parable of the sower. 2. No question in the inbox. 3. Seth discusses the scandal at Truett-McConnell.
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When the Weak Become Strong, Part 2 – B Day
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25:00Samson’s incredible strength made him seem larger than life, but we’re finding out that we’ve got a lot more in common with him than we think. Just like Samson, we’ve all fallen into the trap of our own desires. So, what’s the answer?By J.D. Greear Ministries
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When the Weak Become Strong, Part 2 – A Day
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25:00Have you ever been told to “follow your heart?” This philosophy is pushed on us from a young age, showing up in kids’ movies and popular music. I bet you can remember one of those songs right now! But Pastor J.D. reveals that your own heart is usually your worst enemy. This message is the third part of a four-part message on the life of Samson.…
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When the Weak Become Strong, Part 1 – B Day
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25:00Have you ever finished the first book or movie in a series and felt frustrated or anxious with the ending? You’re ready for the next installment to see how everything comes together, right? Today, we’re continuing our study called “Broken Saviors.” As we come to the end of Judges later this week, we’ll find out that the entire book is just one port…
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When the Weak Become Strong, Part 1 – A Day
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25:00The Bible is filled with fascinating stories about heroes and villains. Some are parables, but most are real-life descriptions of men and women who struggled just as we do. Did you know these stories aren’t intended just to teach us moral lessons or simply to entertain us? They’re ultimately designed to point us to the person and work of God the Fa…
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1. Seth begins a review of Luke 8, examining the companions of Jesus. 2. Seth responds to a question in the inbox about kids ministry. 3. No topic.
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Man is incapable of constructing, or living up to, the true Gospel. In fact, left to our own devices we tend to twist and misconstrue what God designed as perfect. Our current series is called “Broken Saviors.”By J.D. Greear Ministries
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1. Seth continues his review of Luke 7, further examining the sinful woman washing Jesus' feet. 2. No responds to a question in the inbox about spiritual abuse. 3. Seth discusses the death of Phil Robertson and Church of Christ doctrine.
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This month, Pastor J.D. is walking us through the fascinating book of Judges. In this message, we’ll see how over and over again, God’s people substituted his plan for their own, with tragic consequences.By J.D. Greear Ministries
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Do you have a tendency to take a bit too much credit for your success while overlooking God’s blessing in your life? Even with the best of intentions, the human heart always defaults toward pride. Beginning in Judges Chapter 8, we see how Gideon’s victory as a warrior began to inflate his ego. Rather than giving glory to God, he chose to act like a…
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Being successful can sometimes be dangerous. Once we’ve scored a few victories and our leadership produces notoriety and fame, we’re tempted to give ourselves far more credit than we deserve. Pastor J.D. will show us that even our biblical heroes fell into this same trap. As we trace the footsteps of Gideon, we’ll discover how this successful warri…
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When God wants to use us he often humbles us. In this refining process, he shapes us into an instrument that can be used for his glory. The Bible often shows us how God uses flawed characters to accomplish amazing feats. In fact, behind every hero in the Bible, we see a God who remains faithful even though our heroes–and let’s admit it–we are often…
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You know, everyone is a leader to someone, even if you don’t realize it. Whether you’re a mom or dad, a supervisor at work, or you’re volunteering to lead a committee at school, someone somewhere is looking to you for guidance. Pastor J.D. shows us how God can use anyone to accomplish his plan even when we feel stretched and afraid!…
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Episode 1591: Josh Buice: His Own Useful Idiot
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1:09:561. Seth continues his review of Luke 7, examining the sinful woman washing Jesus' feet. 2. No responds to a question in the inbox about miscegenation. 3. Seth discusses the Josh Buice anon scandal.
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It was C.S. Lewis who once said, “Courage is one of the least talked about Christian virtues, but courage is essential to all the others.” Today, we’ll discover how God took a man like Gideon—a man full of fear and doubt–and transformed him into one of the greatest leaders of Israel. And the great news is that when God transforms our generation, he…
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