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Get Busy Living Wk 1: 5/12/13

Many people today are busier than ever, all while living monotonous lives. How is this dichotomy even possible? What happens when we get stuck in a rut? Listen in as guest speaker Rob Duford begins his new sermon series, Get Busy Living, by examining the danger of getting so comfortable in life that we fail to respond when God calls us to something bigger and better.

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Get Busy Living Wk 2: 5/19/13

What does it mean to surrender our lives to Christ? Is it more than just a one-time decision? Listen in as Guest Teacher Rob Duford continues the Get Busy Living series by looking at the story of the Rich Young Ruler and what exactly kept him from responding to the offer Christ laid out for him.

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Twelve Thousand Days and Counting: Wk 1 - 4/7/13

We only have so many days on this earth. Are you using them to your maximum potential? What kind of legacy are you leaving? Listen in as Teaching Team Member Jim Keller begins his new sermon series, Twelve Thousand Days and Counting, and examines how we should be establishing a positive and eternal heritage for those who follow us.

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Twelve Thousand Days and Counting: Wk 2 - 4/14/13

We only have so many days on this earth. Are you making the most of your time? Are you doing the “best” things you could be doing? Listen in as Teaching Team Member Jim Keller continues his sermon series Twelve Thousand Days and Counting and examines the difference between “being” and “doing” and how to balance those actions as we follow Christ’s example.

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Twelve Thousand Days and Counting: Wk 3 - 4/21/13

We have a limited time on earth. Are we making the most of that time by using everything at our disposal to increase God’s Kingdom? Listen in as Teaching Team member Jim Keller continues the sermon series Twelve Thousand Days and Counting and discusses how to embrace our spiritual gifts, exercise them, and use them to edify the body of Christ.

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Twelve Thousand Days and Counting: Wk 4 - 4/28/13

In our limited time on earth, we have certain financial resources and possessions at our disposal. How do you see those things? Listen in as Teaching Team Member Jim Keller continues his sermon series Twelve Thousand Days and Counting by looking at how God views our money and possessions and how should be good stewards of the things we are given.

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Twelve Thousand Days and Counting: Wk 5 - 5/5/13

Many Christians fear the dreaded sermon about money. But what exactly does the Bible say about how to handle our finances? Listen in as Teaching Team Member Jim Keller concludes his sermon series Twelve Thousand Days and Counting by looking at the role that giving should play in the life of Christians as they seek to leverage their resources for the kingdom.

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Lent: Wk 1 - 3/10/13

What does it look like to play with fire? How can giving in to our lusts and desires be destructive to us? How can the season of Lent help us to reevaluate the path we are on? Listen in as Teaching Team Member Jim Keller begins his series on Lent by examining how our choices can lead us on a path of restoration or ruin.

Lent: Wk 2 - 3/17/13

What does godly living look like? What does it mean to live the kind of life God wants us to live, a life pleasing to Him? Listen in as Teaching Team Member Jim Keller continues his series on Lent by examining how living a Spirit-filled life can bring us all the joy we seek.

Lent: Wk 3 - 3/24/13

What is Palm Sunday all about? What can we gain by looking at this day, when we already know the final outcome of Holy Week? Listen in as Teaching Team Member Jim Keller examines how, through His Triumphal Entry, Jesus sets in motion the events necessary to free us all.

Easter: 3/31/13

What does Easter really mean? What difference does the resurrection make? Listen in as Jim Keller looks at Easter and how the resurrection trumps everything we face in this life: doubt, fear, pain, knowledge, distance, politics, loss, success… even death itself.

The Parable of the Prodigal Son: Wk 1 - 2/17/13

How can we change the way we see God to recognize just how much He loves us? How can we accept that God grants us freedom, offers us forgiveness, and pleads with us to come home when we don’t deserve it? Listen in as Teaching Team Member Jim Keller begins his series on the Parable of the Prodigal Son by examining the father in this story and what he can teach us about God.

The Parable of the Prodigal Son: Wk 2 - 2/24/13

What happens when we have made a lifetime of destructive choices that leave us distant from God and those we love? How can we make the one choice that will bring us back to the life God intended for us? Listen in as Teaching Team member Jim Keller continues his series on the Parable of the Prodigal Son by examining the younger son and what the story teaches us about forgiveness.

The Parable of the Prodigal Son: Wk 3 - 3/3/13

What happens when life isn’t fair? No matter how much you do right, it seems that you never get what you need or want. How do you deal with encroaching anger, bitterness, and cynicism? Listen in as Teaching Team Member Jim Keller concludes his series on the Parable of the Prodigal Son by examining the older son in the story and what it teaches us about forgiving others.

The First Day of My Life: Wk 1-2/3/13

How can we rediscover the love and passion that we had for God when we first became believers? How can we share the joy and mercy that we experience in our walk with God with other people without fear? Listen in as Teaching Team member Jim Keller talks about renewing our relationship with God so that it can have a meaningful impact on our lives, and we in turn can share that impact with others.

The First Day of My Life: Wk 2-2/10/13

How can we boldly proclaim the way that God has changed our lives through Jesus Christ? What can we do to remove the anxiety and fear that too often cause us to keep silent? Listen in as Teaching Team member Jim Keller talks about the way that Peter and John were willing to stand before the Sanhedrin and proclaim Christ unafraid, and how we can do the same to the people in our own lives.

Good Fights: Wk 1 - 1/13/13

Why is our desire to say “no” to sin so often weak? Instead of just trying harder, how can we turn to our relationship with God to strengthen our resolve? Listen in as Teaching Team member Jim Keller begins a three-week series on Romans 8, and helps us see how the power of the Trinity can help us align our actions and desires in order to become more faithful followers of Christ.

Good Fights: Wk 2 - 1/20/13

How can we deal with the universal reality of suffering in a way that honors God? How can we keep in mind the future glory promised by Christ in light of difficult circumstances? Listen in as Teaching Team member Jim Keller continues his look at Romans 8 to help us see how we can gain a proper perspective on suffering in light of God’s work in our lives.

Good Fights: Wk 3 - 1/27/13

How can our relationship with God help us overcome our fears of separation and death? How does God’s grace allow us to become free of our spiritual fears? Listen in as Teaching Team member Jim Keller concludes his look at Romans 8 and the victory that we have in Christ that means not even death can separate us from God.

Exploring Christ-Centered Community - 5/24/09

Listen as Jeff Kern walks through Ephesians 4: 11-16, highlighting ways in which a Christian can strengthen their faith through serving, prayer, and growth alongside their community.

John 8 - 6/28/09

Listen as Student Ministries Director Tim Harmon reflects on John 8: 1-11 and talks about how God meets you exactly where you are.

Faith - 7/26/09

“Faith is not simply belief that the impossible can be made possible through God, but rather trusting God with control over your life, even when he chooses not to.” Listen in as guest Pastor Rob Duford relates a familiar story about Peter, and how our faith need not fail, even when we do.

Faith in Uncertain Times - 8/02/09

“God is certain even in the face of uncertainties.” Listen in as guest preacher Jeff Kern relates our need to dig in to what is eternal in times when the temporal is frightening.

What Does It Mean to be a Christian- 8/09/09

“Being a Christian means following after Jesus—but sometimes we would rather cling to the very thing that is killing us, than cling to the One who could free us from it.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates some fundamentals of our faith.

Trust (12:15 p.m.) - 09/06/09

“You don’t need clarity, you need trust. Trust takes you beyond the need for clarity, as faith takes you beyond the need for sight.” Listen in as Guest Pastor Dr. Robert Tuttle relates our need to rely on God each day as it arrives, not just for the sum of them.

Trust (6 p.m.) - 09/06/09

“You don’t need clarity, you need trust. Trust takes you beyond the need for clarity, as faith takes you beyond the need for sight.” Listen in as Guest Pastor Dr. Robert Tuttle relates our need to rely on God each day as it arrives, not just for the sum of them.

Africa Sunday - 11/08/09

Pray. Get Educated. Go. Get Involved. Listen in as Executive Pastor John Parker shares Summit’s vision for affecting long term systemic change in Africa.

It doesn't matter - 11/29/09

“It doesn’t matter where you’ve wandered off to, or what you’ve wandered off to do. What matters is that you are loved with a perfect love, and you need to be found.” Listen in as guest Pastor Vince Antanucci relates how God’s love is enough to bring light into the darkest places.

Trials - 2/21/10

“When we ask the question, ‘Why do good things happen to bad people?’ we are making a couple of assumptions. First, that we’re instantly rewarded for being good, like a cosmic dog biscuit. Second, that there are such a thing as good people.” Listen in as guest Pastor Rob Duford encourages us to recognize that a great faith isn’t necessarily manifest by blessings, but by the ability to choose hope and joy in inevitable times of trial.

Prayer - 5/2/10

Prayer can be confusing at times because it seems like there is no discernable pattern in what we ask for and how God answers. Listen this week as our guest speaker Dr. Garwood Anderson gives us insight into prayer and gives us some challenging questions to ask ourselves as we pray.

Greatness & Goodness - 7/11/10

“Sometimes we struggle not only with trusting God’s greatness—can he help me? But we also struggle with trusting God’s goodness—does He even want to?” Listen in as Guest Pastor Jarrett Stevens challenges us to pray big prayers to God that we’ve been afraid he just won’t answer.

Realizing Potential - 7/11/10

When you look at a blank canvas, what do you envision? Do you simply see an empty space? Or do you see the potential for what could be? Listen in as Waterford Campus Minister Garry Abbott relates how God uses our faithfulness and obedience today to build something great for His Kingdom tomorrow.

Distractions - 7/18/10

Life is filled with disruptions and at some point we will all face some kind of interruption that causes us to stop and take inventory of our faith…or lack thereof. We can choose to allow these moments to cause us to turn away from God or we can choose to believe and hope that God can use these times to refine us more into the people that He’s created us to be. Listen as guest speaker Alastair Sterne encourages us to recognize these inevitable disruptions as opportunities to trust that Jesus really does care and ultimately still has a plan for our lives.

A Snapshot of Spiritual Growth - 7/18/10

When we stop feeding ourselves spiritually, it becomes very easy to hit a plateau in our walk with God. Listen in as Jeff Kern gives a mosaic view of the elements needed to continue training ourselves to be the people God has called us to be.

The Lord's Prayer - 9/5/10

You need a clear, compelling vision to pull you forward when life gets tough. Listen in as guest preacher Dr. Richard Pratt reminds us of God’s ultimate plan to bring His Kingdom to Earth, and how this promise should ignite us to live out bigger dreams than the ones we so often settle for.

Called to be Sent - 9/12/10

“Christ is Alive. Let that sink in. Deep Down.” Listen in as Plaza Campus Minister Alastair Sterne relates how Christ’s resurrection renewed and defined not only what the apostles did, but who they were, at their very core.

Vision Sunday - 9/19/10

“Summit’s vision is to live out Jesus’ vision.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us of the vision for Summit Church – to reach lost people, connect in Christ-centered relationships, teach truth, serve others, and worship God – and how this vision coincides with the vision Jesus has for His church.

Where Are We Going Today, Lord? - 12/26/10 (Waterford)

“Where are we going today, Lord?” Listen in as Waterford Campus Minister
Garry Abbott reminds us that we must take an active and willing role in
bringing Jesus’ Kingdom to earth.

The glory of God - 12/26/10 (Herndon & The Plaza)

“The Heaven’s declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Listen in as Multi-site Pastor Jeff Kern relates how the complexity and delicate beauty of creation give us another opportunity through which to experience God’s wisdom and glory.

Living For Christ - 3/13/11

“Are the things that you are living for worth Christ’s dying for?” Listen in as guest speaker Pastor Oscar reminds us of the true cost of living for Christ.

Light of The World - 3/20/11

“You are the light of the world.” Listen in as guest speaker Pastor Oscar challenges us to not keep our sin hidden.

The Tower of Babel - 3/27/11

Listen in as Plaza Campus Minister Alastair Sterne reminds us that our only hope for true unity is through Jesus.

7/31/11

Does God deliver us from temptations? How are we to follow after Jesus when things turn difficult and God seems distant? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter speaks about Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness and how we can prepare our hearts for the inevitable difficulties of life by communing with God daily.

Vision Sunday 2011 - 8/28/11

What is God’s vision for your life? Are you willing to sacrifice smaller dreams to pursue a larger vision? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter celebrates Summit’s 9th birthday by examining God’s vision for our individual lives.

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There Is No Condemnation - 1/1/12

How long is your list of New Year’s resolutions? Listen in as Herndon Campus Minister Eddie Kaufholz begins 2012 by reminding us that we don’t have to work to earn God’s favor. We simply have to embrace the truth that if we are in Jesus, we are free from all condemnation.

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Easter

“Easter is the story of the Hope that lives in Jesus, and that it comes to meet us in the dark.” Is hope and faith a prerequisite for finding God? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter examines the Easter story of John’s gospel to show us how Jesus broke through the darkness that surrounded his closest friends in order to reveal the truth that God had changed everything that Sunday morning.

Identity- 4/15/12

What is your identity in? Your job? Your relationships? Your talents? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates why Jesus shouldn’t just be a part of your life, but at the center of it.

Law of the Harvest - 7/22/12

What is the Law of the Harvest? Why is it we often try so hard to deceive ourselves, and even attempt to deceive God? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter examines Paul’s teachings from Galatians 5 and 6 about the harvest that we will naturally reap from our actions and thoughts. The reaping of what we sow is inevitable, and we therefore must take great care to saw the seeds of the Fruit of the Spirit rather than the fruits of the sinful nature.

Vision Sunday 2012

Why is it Jesus never said, “Go to church” but rather said, “Follow me”? Why is it important that we see beyond the brick and mortar of the church building to see the eternal reality of the Church Jesus intended? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter celebrates Summit’s ten year anniversary by casting a vision for what the church can be, and the way that Jesus used ordinary men and women to create it.

John 9-10/14/12

What does it mean when the Bible tells us that God is making all things new? How are we invited to be a part of this process? Listen in as Multi-site Development Minister Garry Abbott examines the story of Jesus giving sight to the man born blind in John 9. Garry invites us to see this as not merely a healing story, but a creation event: Jesus creates sight where there had only been blindness. Through our faith, we are invited to see the ways that God is still at work in the world around us, so that we can become involved in this work as well.

Community: 11/11/12

How does Christian community help us reach maturity in our spiritual walk? What does it mean for us to be the Body of Christ to each other and those around us? Listen in as Herndon Campus Minister Eddie Kaufholz examines Ephesians chapter 4 to help us understand what this early Christian community has in common with us today, and how Paul’s desire to see the community mature can still help us today.

Thanksgiving: 11/18/12

What is the difference between gratitude and thanksgiving? How can we make thankfulness a bigger part of our lives? Listen in as guest speaker Jim Keller examines the story of the ten lepers from Luke 17, and describes how we can make both gratitude and thanksgiving a more central part of our walk with God.

Psalm 103 - 12/30/12

What does it mean for us to bless the Lord? How can we overcome the mindset the blessing is something God does for us? Listen in as guest speaker Alistair Sterne examines the words of Psalm 103 for insight into how we can remember the many blessings and mercies that God has provided for us, and the ways that we can faithfully respond to Him.

Beauty for Ashes - 1/6/13

How can we respond when tragedy strikes and our life has burned to ashes? How can God meet us in the midst of tragedy and give us a goodness and joy in the midst of our brokenness? Listen in as Teaching Team member Jim Keller examines the text of Isaiah 61 to show us the way that God exchanges beauty for ashes and gladness for mourning.

Advent: Week 1 – 11/25/12

How does the Parable of the Great Banquet point to the reality of a new community that Jesus himself establishes? What does it mean for each of us to be invited to a heavenly banquet we are not worthy to attend? Listen in as Herndon Student Ministries Director OJ Aldrich examines Luke 14 to help us understand the importance of community, our invitation to be a part of it, and the way that Jesus himself modeled this new community in his time among us.

Advent: Week 2 - 12/2/12

How can we move forward as a community when our very faith in God is brought into question by circumstances? How can we move towards God, rather than away from Him, in the midst of crisis? Listen in as our Organizational Development Pastor Jeff Kern examines Paul’s teachings on faith in God during difficult times in 2 Corinthians 1.

Advent: Week 3 - 12/9/12

How can we align ourselves with God’s plan rather then expecting Him to endorse our plan in this Christmas season? How can we trust in God when things appear to be unfolding in ways that we never expected, let alone desired? Listen as Teaching Team member Jim Keller examines the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth from Luke 1 in order to help us see the right and wrong ways to trust in God’s plan.

Advent: Week 4 - 12/16/12

How can we continue to walk with God through difficult circumstances when our plans don’t work out like we want them to? Why does God often call us to leave our comfort in order to follow Him? Listen in as Teaching Team member Jim Keller tells the story of Jesus’ earthly father Joseph from the Gospel of Matthew. Jim notes that though we have no recorded words of Joseph, his actions tell us about how to walk faithfully with God through trouble times.

Advent: Week 5 - 12/24/12

What can the shepherds in the Christmas story teach us about responding to God’s call? Listen in as Herndon Campus Pastor Eddie Kaufholz examines the angelic visit to the shepherds in Luke 2 to help us see the ways that we should be seeking God, and how we can live in the peace on earth that the angels proclaimed.

Supply/Demand: Wk 1 9/30/12

What role do we have to play in our own spiritual growth? What does it mean when we say that God’s divine power has given us everything we need to live a godly life? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter begins a six-week series on 2 Peter 1, and examine the way that God desires to work both in us and through us in order to bring about spiritual maturity in the life of the Christian.

Supply/Demand: Wk 2 10/7/12

Why, according to Peter, do we need to make every effort to grow spiritually? How can we combine our faith with a moral goodness and knowledge of the truth? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter continues our look at 2 Peter, and the virtues we should be working towards that produce effective spiritual growth and character over the long haul.

Supply/Demand: Wk 3 10/21/12

Why are self-control and perseverance so crucial to our spiritual growth? What does it mean for God to want more for us than from us? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter continues his look at 2 Peter 1, and examines the central character traits of self-control (saying no to what you want to say yes to) and perseverance (saying yes to something you don’t want but need) as crucial steps in our path of spiritual growth.

Supply/Demand: Wk 4 10/28/12

Why is our spiritual growth most clearly seen in our increasing love for God and others? What does it mean for us to see value in other people, even ones we don’t like, because of the value God places on each of us? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter focuses in on Peter’s instruction to love as part of our spiritual growth process, and the way that love can never be truly done in isolation.

Supply/Demand: Wk 5 11/4/12

Why is spiritual growth so important if God has already provided us eternal salvation? How does God use spiritual growth to make us the men and women He wants us to be? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter concludes our study from 2 Peter 1 by looking at the significance of spiritual growth in our lives. God desires us to grow, so that we can move from seeing only the finite of this work to seeing (and seeking) the eternal perspective of His Kingdom.

Ruth: Wk 1-Stolen Joy 9/2/12

What can we do when circumstances are tough and God feels distant? Can we continue to believe that God is sovereign even when it appears that He is against us? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter begins a four-week study on the Book of Ruth by looking at the difficulties of Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi. Even when life dealt her a bitter hand, Naomi remained faithful to God and her daughter-in-law Ruth ensured that she was never alone. Our job in difficult circumstances like Naomi is to trust that God will bring us through, and our job when others are hurting is to ensure that we provide support as Ruth did.

Ruth: Wk 2-Borrowed Hope 9/9/12

How can things you take for granted be a huge blessing to someone else? What does it mean to burrow hope when you do not have any? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter examines the second chapter of Ruth to see how the generosity of Boaz completely changed the grim reality that Ruth and Naomi were living in. We must never underestimate the way that God can take our simple goodness and use it to provide hope for those who cannot find it alone.

Ruth: Wk 3-Costly Love 9/16/12

How does the story of Ruth teach us to look beyond our own pain? What does it mean for us to make personal sacrifices on behalf of other people as God did for us in Jesus Christ? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter examines the third chapter of Ruth to show us what Ruth, Boaz, and Naomi can teach us about sacrificial love, and how we can become a community of people who deeply sacrifice in order to love others.

Ruth: Wk 4-Inherited Faith 9/23/12

What can Ruth and Naomi’s story teach us about community and looking after each other? What does it mean for us to see that the end of our story is not the end of God’s story? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter concludes our series on the book of Ruth by looking at the heritage of generosity and care that was passed down from Ruth and Naomi to their descendent King David and ultimately to Jesus himself.

Uncommon: Wk 1 7/29/12

What does it mean for us as Christians to be set apart for God’s purposes, to be different, to be uncommon? What is our responsibility to proclaim the gospel? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter examines Paul’s words in his letter to the Colossians in which Paul encourages prayer for those gifted at proclaiming God’s message, but that each of us is responsible to uphold the name, reputation, and message of God in a world where the uncommon can be very hard to find.

Uncommon: Wk 2 8/5/12

How can our language, our daily words and conversations, be uncommon? What does it mean for us as Christians to speak differently than the rest of the world? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter examines Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi to help us see that rather than spending our time grumbling and complaining, as is common in our society, we are to have uncommon language that edifies others and is tied to our hope in the gospel.

Uncommon: Wk 3 8/12/12

How can we respond to those who would harm us in an uncommon way? Why is it so significant that we show grace to those will most likely return the favor? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter shares with us from 1 Peter 3, in which the apostle commands his readers to be set apart, to return love and kindness when we are shown hate or cruelty, and to share with others why they are this way.

Uncommon: Wk 4 8/19/12

How can we share Christ’s uncommon goodness—the message of the gospel—with those around us? In a world where sin has made a mess of things, is it possible to live in harmony with each other and reflect God’s image? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter shares with us from Matthew 9 and Luke 19, in which Christ calls us to lives of grace and mercy in order to carry on His message.

Heartland: Wk 1 6/24/12

How can we as God’s people move away from having fruitless hearts and towards being fruitful “good soil” for God? Listen in as guest speaker Jim Keller examines the Parable of the Soils and explains that this story is less about putting people into different soil “categories” and more about examining our own hearts and the way God desires to change them. This week Keller examines the soil of the path: the hard packed ground that is dead to God’s message, and how we can move these places in each of our hearts from death to life.

Heartland: Wk 2 7/1/12

What does it mean for us to have “deep roots” in our relationship with God? How can we avoid being a “one hit wonder” Christian? Listen in a guest speaker Jim Keller examines the rocky soil in order to talk about how we can persevere in difficult times though a faith that is deeply rooted in God’s word and prayer.

Heartland: Wk 3 7/8/12

How can we as Christians yield our worries to God? What does it mean for us to depend upon God, rather than material wealth? Listen in as guest speaker Jim Keller examines the soil that has weeds and thorns to teach us about how we can minimize the danger of the twin traps of unbiblical worry and trust in wealth and riches rather than God.

Heartland: Wk 4 7/15/12

Have you ever hit a “sweet spot” in your walk with God? Have you ever had a period of time when you felt especially close to Him? This is life in the good soil from Jesus’ parable. Listen in as guest speaker Jim Keller concludes the Heartland series by examining what it looks like to live as “good soil” and what we can expect from reaching a true understanding in our relationship with God.

Love In Deed: Week 1 5/27/2012

What does it mean to serve as a Christian? What does it mean for us to make disciples who have a heart like Jesus? Listen in as Herndon Campus Minister Eddie Kaufholz introduces a four-week series on love and service rooted in Jesus’ farewell message to his followers in John 15. Eddie examines the way that Jesus modeled this central teaching by washing his followers feet and leading a life of humble service, providing the model for us today.

Love In Deed: Week 2 6/3/2012

How can we live as servants in a world where many try to get ahead by exploiting, rather than serving, others? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter tells us about how the world Jesus was born into was just as obsessed with status and power as we are today. Isaac examines the cultural ideal of Jesus’ day: the hero – who with his might overcomes obstacles to gain power. But Jesus introduces the world to a different way: the way of the saint. Jesus shows us this way through his life, and shows us that our worth comes not from accomplishments or status, but from being children of God.

Love In Deed: Week 3 6/10/2012

“The desire for justice, for setting the world right, is a litmus test for those who love God.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter examines the powerful text of Isaiah 58 to help us understand God’s heart for service and justice. God’s desire goes beyond our desire for a peace that is merely the absence of conflict. God’s desire is Shalom: that His people would be about setting the world to right, and repairing the “tears” in the fabric of our world.

Love In Deed: Week 4 6/17/2012

Everywhere Jesus went in his ministry, people were awed and sometimes angered by his compassion for those that society had forgotten: children, lepers, the crippled, and the sick. This compassion did not have its origins in a weak-stomached Jesus who couldn’t stand pain, but rather in the fact that Jesus saw the image of God in every person. Listen in a Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter examines how we as the body of Christ can follow in his footsteps and act on behalf of society’s most vulnerable.

Forgery of God: Wk 1 4/22/12

Does prosperity bring holiness? What happens when we attempt to forge our character without God? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter begins a new sermon series on the book of Judges and uses the call story of Gideon to show who we can be with God’s help.

Forgery of God: Wk 2 4/29/12

What is unthinkable if it is just you becomes unstoppable when God is with you. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter describes the story of Gideon from the book of Judges. Gideon is the least likely person imaginable (especially in his own mind) to free Israel, but when God calls Gideon into His service as a judge, He reminds him that Gideon will not conquer from his own power, but rather through God being with him.

Forgery of God: Wk 3 5/6/12

God chooses us regardless of our inadequacies, but flaws in our character can have a negatively affect on the people around us. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter continues his examination of the life of Gideon from the book of Judges. Isaac examines the way that small fissures in Gideon’s character were expanded as Gideon became more and more important to Israel, and what a true heart for serving God and others looks like.

Forgery of God: Wk 4 5/13/12

What happens when we use our God-given gifts and talents to cover over flaws in our character? Is it possible for us to be great and fail to be good? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter searches the story of the judge Samson for insight into how giftedness will ultimately fail us if we do not have godly character to support it.

Forgery of God: Wk5 5/20/2012

Does God only work with good people? Is there redemption for those who have repeatedly misused their God-given talents for personal gain? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter concludes his study of Samson as he discusses the way that God works with fallen people, even in the midst of their personal darkness.

Retrying Jesus: Wk 1 3/18/12

While the center of the Passion story will always be the crucifixion and resurrection, there is much we can glean about the character of Jesus from the way that he reacts to the mounting pressure in the final hours before his arrest. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter examines Jesus’ actions in the Upper Room and in the Garden of Gethsemane to show us how we can properly react to difficult circumstances and trials.

Retrying Jesus: Wk 2 3/25/12

What happens when the power of Jesus Christ breaks into a person’s life? Listen in as guest speaker Jim Keller talks about the conversion of Saul on the road to Damascus and what that story can mean for those of us who long to hear the voice of Jesus.

Retrying Jesus: Wk 3 4/1/12

Was Jesus a conspirator in his own death? Why did Jesus repeatedly incriminate himself during his trials? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter takes us behind the scenes of the religious and political trials of Jesus in Matthew’s gospel in order to show what really happened in the events leading up to the crucifixion.

Ash Wednesday: 2/22/12

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, a time to reflect on our own sin. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us of the importance of recognizing our own brokenness if we are to truly celebrate Christ’s victory over death.

Easter: 4/8/12

“Easter is the story of the Hope that lives in Jesus, and that it comes to meet us in the dark.” Is hope and faith a prerequisite for finding God? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter examines the Easter story of John’s gospel to show us how Jesus broke through the darkness that surrounded his closest friends in order to reveal the truth that God had changed everything that Sunday morning.

Second Stories: Wk 1 1/29/12

“The Second Stories initiative is all about increasing Summit’s capacity to reach, serve, and love people by creating space in our community.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter discusses what we hope to accomplish as a community over the next season of ministry.

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Second Stories: Wk 2 2/5/12

King David was quick to surrender all he had to God throughout his whole life, whether he had a lot or a little. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates the story of how David led by example by surrendering his resources to build God’s kingdom.

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Second Stories: Wk 3 2/12/12

Have you ever felt like you have nothing of value to give to God? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates the story of how God took a small jar of oil from a poor widow and turned it into an overflow of abundance. God still uses our meager offerings for His kingdom if we are willing to surrender it.

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Second Stories: Wk 4 2/19/12

We all agree praying is a good thing, so why don’t we do more of it? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter explores some common reasons people have for not praying, and how Jesus Himself gave us the ultimate model of prayer.

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Second Stories: Wk 5 2/26/12

“The more you understand who God is and what His principles for life are, the more you will understand what His personal will is for your life.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how we can discern God’s will for our lives, even in the times when God appears to be silent.

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Second Stories: Wk 6 3/4/12

“Obedience to God can only be achieved by replacing fear with faith.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how we are beloved sons and daughters of God who can trust Him to provide for our every need.

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Second Stories: Wk 7 3/11/12

“Love is the key to obedience.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter concludes the Second Stories series by examining the relationship between love and obedience. Obedience at its best flows out of a loving heart.

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The Forum: 6/1/08

At June’s “The Forum: a Quarterly Gathering for Partners,” the Senior Leadership Team lead a Q & A on becoming a multi-site church.

The Forum: 11/1/08

At November’s “The Forum: a Quarterly Gathering for Partners,” the Summit team released the results of the Summit survey and shared an update on the multi-site plan.

The Forum: 5/20/09

At May’s “The Forum: a Quarterly Gathering for Partners,” Isaac, John, and Andy shared what next steps are being taken to help reach people far from God. During “The Forum,” the Senior Leadership Team ordained Creative Director, Andy Simonds.

The Forum: 8/19/09

The Forum: A Quarterly Gathering for Partners introduces the philosophy and strategy behind our new Waterford multi-site. Listen in as Summit introduces Garry Abbot, campus minister for the Waterford site, and Pastors Isaac, Andy and John, along with Spiritual Formation Director Jeff Kern, field an extended Q and A.

The Forum: 11/18/09

The Forum: A Quarterly Gathering for Partners encourages us to share God’s love with our friends and family this holiday season. Listen in as Isaac Hunter prays for people who do not yet know they matter to God.

The Forum: 3/22/2011 Pt. 1

At this Forum, we commissioned a family to go to Africa, ordained Jeff Kern, and learned about Summit’s next steps to reach more people for Christ. Part 1 of 2.

The Forum: 3/22/2011 Pt. 2

At this Forum, we commissioned a family to go to Africa, ordained Jeff Kern, and learned about Summit’s next steps to reach more people for Christ. Part 2 of 2.

The Forum: 8/23/2011 Pt. 1

At the August 2011 Forum we commissioned Alastair Sterne and his wife, Julia, as they follow God’s call to plant a church in Canada. The strategy team also answered questions from the congregation and gave an update on how Summit is doing in all five areas of our vision. Part 1 of 2.

The Forum: 8/23/2011 Pt. 2

At the August 2011 Forum we commissioned Alastair Sterne and his wife, Julia, as they follow God’s call to plant a church in Canada. The strategy team also answered questions from the congregation and gave an update on how Summit is doing in all five areas of our vision. Part 2 of 2.

The Forum: 1/24/2012 Part 1

At the January 2012 Forum we commissioned Sam Arocho as the Waterford Campus Minister. We also learned about Second Stories. This new initiative is all about increasing Summit’s capacity to reach, serve, and love people by creating space in our community.

The Forum: 1/24/2012 Part 2

At the January 2012 Forum we commissioned Sam Arocho as the Waterford Campus Minister. We also learned about Second Stories. This new initiative is all about increasing Summit’s capacity to reach, serve, and love people by creating space in our community. In Part 2 of the podcast, the Strategy Teams answers questions about Second Stories.

The Forum: 8/21/12

At The Forum on August 21st, 2012, Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reflects on Summit’s first 10 years and looks ahead to where God is leading us in this next season of ministry. Listen in as Isaac and other staff members answer questions from the congregation during a Q&A, share campus developments, and highlight what’s new in our ministries. Isaac closes with a reminder of the vision God gave Summit Church, and why it’s so important for us to continue forming biblically functioning communities that reach lost people, connect in Christ-centered relationships, teach truth, serve others, and worship God.

The Forum: 2/19/13 (Part 1 of 2)

At the February 2013 Forum we reflected on the last few months and shared some amazing things that have been happening in the life of Summit church. We shared the biblical foundations for church governance, shared the vision behind the Teaching Team model, and gave an update on the current progress of Second Stories. We commissioned Community Engagement Director Rene Vazquez and his wife Monica, who are preparing to embark on a new adventure in Guatemala as a part of International Justice Mission. We also commissioned Jim Keller as the first official member of Summit’s Teaching Team. (Part 1 of 2).

Read The Forum Recap blog.

The Forum: 2/19/13 (Part 2 of 2)

At the February 2013 Forum we reflected on the last few months and shared some amazing things that have been happening in the life of Summit church. We shared the biblical foundations for church governance, shared the vision behind the Teaching Team model, and gave an update on the current progress of Second Stories. We commissioned Community Engagement Director Rene Vazquez and his wife Monica, who are preparing to embark on a new adventure in Guatemala as a part of International Justice Mission. We also commissioned Jim Keller as the first official member of Summit’s Teaching Team. (Part 2 of 2).

Read The Forum Recap blog.

The Good with the Badlands: Wk 1 - Bread from Heaven 1/8/12

What would it look like for 2012 to be your most significant year ever? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us that the time we spend in transitional periods of our lives won’t last forever. God can use the time we spend in the desert to shape our character so we may be a blessing to others.

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The Good with the Badlands: Wk 2 - A Serpent of Bronze 1/15/12

“The place we want out of the most may be the place God is using to build something in us.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how God can use pain in our lives to deepen our trust in Him.

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The Good with the Badlands: Wk 3 - Water from the Rock 1/22/12

“A change in circumstances doesn’t guarantee a change in character.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter concludes this series by reminding us how God provides for His children even in the midst of dry seasons.

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Light: Wk 1 - 11/27/11

“Darkness is real, but it is not the ultimate reality. There is a Light that has overcome the darkness.” Listen in as Herndon Campus Minister Eddie Kaufholz begins the Advent season by reminding us of God’s promise to bring us a King who would usher light and hope into a broken world.

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ADVENT DEVOTIONAL

Light: Wk 2 - 12/4/11

Are you pursuing your own mission, or the mission of Jesus? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates why having an eternal perspective gives meaning to the trials and suffering we experience in life.

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Light: Wk 3 - 12/11/11

“When God calls you, it is usually a call to servanthood, not to ease.” How “interruptible” are you? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how Mary’s willingness to abandon her plans and pursue God’s is something that we should all strive for.

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Light: Wk 4 - 12/18/11

It’s easy to get discouraged when God doesn’t seem to be listening to our prayers. But He hears and cares about every one, and our faithfulness in times of uncertainty matters very much. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how Zechariah & Elizabeth’s faithfulness allowed them to play a major role in God’s plan of redemption.

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ADVENT DEVOTIONAL

Christmas Eve - 12/24/11

Listen in on this Christmas Eve service as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us that a commitment to Jesus is about more than agreeing with a set of propositions about Him. It’s about making a decision to allow His light to guide you through life.

The Acts of Apostles: Wk 1 - Apostles of The Past 9/25/11

“Who are apostles? They are ordinary people who choose to devote themselves to the mission of Jesus.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter begins this study of the book of Acts by examining what disciplines the early Church engaged in, and why it is important that we follow in their footsteps.

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The Acts of Apostles: Wk 2 - John & Peter 10/2/11

“Being bold is not about turning up the volume and screaming at people. It’s not about trying to shoehorn Jesus into every conversation. Being bold is having the courage to speak of Christ when an opportunity presents itself.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us of the boldness of the early apostles, and how we are called to continue being bold for Christ today.

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The Acts of Apostles: Wk 3 - Philip 10/9/11

“Sometimes we must forego comfort to see the Gospel move forward.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates the story of Philip, and how his obedience to God had an affect on generations after him.

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The Acts of Apostles: Wk 4 - Stephen's Seven 10/16/11

Are you trying to take on every problem by yourself? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us that God has set up healthy boundaries for us to live by, and how the early apostles lived this principle out even in the midst of conflict.

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The Acts of Apostles: Wk 5 - Annaias & Sapphira 10/23/11

How honest are you with God? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter unpacks the story of Annaias and Sapphira, and reminds us that God is always willing to offer us grace when we are honest enough to admit our need for it.

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The Acts of Apostles: Wk 6 - Stephen 10/30/11

What do you do when God doesn’t swoop in and save you in the way you hoped He would? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us that God is able and willing to redeem even the worst circumstances we find ourselves in.

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The Acts of Apostles: Wk 7 11/6/11

What do you do when your circumstances aren’t what you expected them to be? Listen in as Waterford Campus Minister relates the story of what happened after the death of Stephen. The church could have given up, but instead chose to see hope in things that were not yet realized.

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The Acts of Apostles: Wk 8 - Cornelius 11/13/11

How is the Gospel working on you today? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us that the Gospel message isn’t just about what Jesus did, but also about what Jesus continues to do through people who are willing to be used by Him.

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The Acts of Apostles: Wk 9 - Apostles of The Present 11/20/11

“It is never too late to get back in the race.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter concludes this series by looking at Paul’s uncompromising desire to pursue the path Jesus has set before him.

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A Forest For The Trees: Wk 1 9/4/11

“Jesus did not come into the world with salvation in one hand and condemnation in the other.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us that Christianity is not about agreeing with a set of ideas, but trusting the Person of Jesus.

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A Forest For The Trees: Wk 2 9/11/11

What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how following Christ means waking up each day and surrendering our lives completely to Him.

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A Forest For The Trees: Wk 3 9/18/11

Are you more of a grace person or more of a truth person? How do you walk the line between grace and truth? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter concludes this series by reminding us that Jesus is 100% grace and 100% truth – the fullest expression of love.

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The Sight of Man in the Light of God: Wk 1 8/7/11

How do we trust God with our future? Can we be certain of His provision? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter examines the story of Abraham and Isaac and shares with us about the character of “Yahweh Jireh” – the God who provides.

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The Sight of Man in the Light of God: Wk 2 8/14/11

How can we relate to a God that is outside of time? Is God calling us to put down roots for the next generation? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter shares the story of Abraham and Abimelek and examines how we can be faithful to the calling of “Yahweh Olam”, the Eternal God.

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The Sight of Man in the Light of God: Wk 3 8/21/11

Why do the things we desire too often disappoint us when we get them? How can trusting God lead to a better understanding of how we should see our possessions and relationships? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter shares the story of Abraham’s encounters with the kings of Salem and Sodom, and how we can put our faith in “Elohim Eyon”, God Most High.

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Sabbath: The Rest of God: Wk 1 - Awe 7/3/11

Why did God command us to take a day of rest? How should that day be spent? Listen in as Herndon Campus Minister Eddie Kaufholz relates how the Sabbath is both a day and an attitude, and how we can find rest in God by cultivating thankful hearts.

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Sabbath: The Rest of God: Wk 2 - Wholeness 7/10/11

If we believe that we are capable of thriving on our own, then we will never understand the wholeness that a Sabbath provides. Listen in as guest speaker Jim Keller relates how Jesus uses the Sabbath to offer us restoration and healing.

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Sabbath: The Rest of God: Wk 3 - Solitude 7/17/11

In our world, it is hard to unplug and be alone with God. But it is in solitude where we confront the things that occupy our thoughts the most. Listen in as Plaza Campus Minister Alastair Sterne relates how solitude is an important part of finding rest in God.

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Sabbath: The Rest of God: Wk 4 - Community 7/24/11

“The Sabbath is God and humanity enjoying how good life together can be.” Listen in as Waterford Campus Minister Garry Abbott concludes the Sabbath series by relating how we can offer each other rest in the context of community.

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Missing Home: Wk 1 - The Younger Brother 6/19/11

The parable of The Prodigal Son is one of the most well-known stories in Scripture, but its simple truths should not be overlooked. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter unpacks this parable with an emphasis on the younger brother. In the end, he learns that the grace of his father is better than he could possibly imagine.

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Missing Home: Wk 2 - The Older Brother 6/26/11

The parable of The Prodigal Son is one of the most well-known stories in Scripture, but its simple truths should not be overlooked. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter unpacks this parable with an emphasis on the older brother. The older brother allows bitterness and resentment to fester inside of him because he doesn’t understand his father’s concept of grace.

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Good Work: Wk 1 - Patience 5/1/11

“God can use you for His glory right now regardless of your circumstances.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us that even though we may not be where we want to be in life, God can still use us if we remain faithful. Paul spread the Gospel while under house arrest because he let go of his own plan and embraced God’s.

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Good Work: Wk 2 - Joy 5/8/11

“Don’t ignore your pain, but don’t dwell on it either. Dwell on what is praiseworthy, true, and excellent.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how desiring Jesus above all is the only way to find true joy.

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Good Work: Wk 3 - Hope 5/15/11

“When tempted to despair, believe that God is and that He is good.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us that hope is only helpful if what we put our hope in can be trusted.

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Good Work: Wk 4 - Humility 5/22/11

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Good Work: Wk 5 - Contentment 5/29/11

Even when we get everything we want, there is a sense that contentment is fleeting. Listen in as Plaza Minister Alastair Sterne reminds us that Jesus is the only source of true contentment.

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Good Work: Wk 6 - Charity 6/5/11

“Spend more time using your gifts than boasting about them.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how God gave us gifts not so that we can look important, but so we may play a part in building His kingdom.

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Good Work: Wk 7 - Unity 6/12/11

Conflict is a normal part of living in a fallen world. But we can deal with it in a way that honors God and others. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter encourages us to move in love toward those we are in conflict with.

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Ash Wednesday: 3/9/2011

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, a time to reflect on our own sin. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us of the importance of recognizing our own brokenness if we are to truly celebrate Christ’s victory over death.

Good Friday: 4/22/2011

“It is a great mystery that the God of the universe would choose a cross as the way to express His love to us.” Listen in as Plaza Campus Minister Alastair Sterne reminds us of how much our sin separates us from God, others, and the people we were created to be.

Easter: 4/24/2011

The women who decided they were going to anoint Jesus’ body on that first Easter morning had no idea how they were going to get inside the tomb. But that did not stop them from taking their next right step towards Jesus. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us that because the good news of Easter is true – because He conquered death – we can continue to confidently move towards Him.

The Way Through Seven Woes: Wk 1 4/3/11

“Pleasing God is not a competition; we don’t win by setting other people up to lose.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter examines Jesus’ righteous anger toward those who use the truth to burden people rather than free them.

The Way Through Seven Woes: Wk 2 4/10/11

Do you spend more time cleaning the outside of your “cup” than the inside? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter continues looking at Jesus’ warnings to the Pharisees, and what they mean for us today.

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The Way Through Seven Woes: Wk 3 4/17/11

On Palm Sunday, the people worshiped Jesus not for who He was, but who they were hoping He’d be. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter concludes this series by reminding us how much Jesus wants to bring redemption to His people, even in the face of rejection.

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Three Ways to Say Grace: Wk 1 2/20/2011

“The parable of the good Samaritan must first be read as a story about God coming for us before we can learn anything else from it.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter tells the story of the good Samaritan from a unique perspective – with us as the person in desperate need and Jesus as the cursed outsider who offers saving grace.

Three Ways to Say Grace: Wk 2 2/27/2011

Sometimes a judgmental attitude can sneak into our lives without us even realizing it. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter looks at the parable of the Pharisee & The Tax Collector, and reminds us of the dangers of having a prideful heart.

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Three Ways to Say Grace: Wk 3 3/6/2011

“God is never indebted to us in any way.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter concludes this series by reminding us that God’s grace is not something that can be earned. God pours out grace because of who He is, and can bless whomever He so chooses.

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Wealth of Wisdom - Wk1 1/23/11

“There are more significant issues than how much money is in your bank account.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter begins this money series by reminding us of 4 things that God values more than the amount of money we have.

Wealth of Wisdom: Wk 2 1/30/11

“When left to itself, any area of your life will deteriorate.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter looks at what Proverbs has to say about the traits of the “sluggard”, and how taking action today is the best way we can honor God.

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Wealth of Wisdom: Wk 3 2/6/11

What should we do with our money? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how we can honor God through our finances by coming up with a plan.

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Wealth of Wisdom: Wk 4 2/13/11

“The highest good of financial freedom is the ability to bless those who are in need.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter concludes the Wealth of Wisdom series by looking at why we should be wise with our money. It’s not so we can be secure, but so we can be generous.

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You Are Here: Wk 1 01/02/11

“Think about the God who made you, the God of the universe, looking you in the eye and saying, ‘Well done.’” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us that the greatest thing you can do today is to seek first the Kingdom of God, because today is all you’ve got.

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You Are Here: Wk 2 01/09/11

“Sharing the Good News of Jesus is not a job reserved only for certain people who have a gift of evangelism. It is the responsibility of every Christ follower.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter recalls how Christianity spread throughout the nations because of the faithfulness of eleven 1st-century men who were committed to the cause of Christ. Jesus has the same mission for us: to go and share His love and grace with anyone who does not yet know it.

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You Are Here: Wk 3 01/16/11

“Loving like Jesus means to remain deeply devoted to people who might disappoint you.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter concludes the You Are Here series by reminding us of Jesus’ command to love others well, because He loves us more than we can imagine.

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Advent: Wk1 11/28/10

“One of the ways you can recognize a ‘divine interruption’ is that it is
usually a call to servanthood—not ease.” Listen in as Senior Pastor
Isaac Hunter begins the Advent Season by looking at God’s divine
interruption in Mary’s life. Mary was quick to abandon her agenda for
God’s and because of her obedience, Jesus, our Lord and Savior, was born
into the world.

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Advent: Wk2 12/05/10

“Don’t let the immediate results, or lack of immediate results, dictate
your understanding of a lifetime of sowing righteousness.” Listen in as
Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter teaches valuable lessons from the story of
Zechariah and Elizabeth, the parents of John the Baptist, chief among them
that God’s timing is not always our timing.

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Advent: Wk3 12/12/10

“Don’t let the things you don’t know stop you from doing the things you do know.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter continues to glean wisdom from the story of Jesus’ birth. Mary and Joseph did not know how things would work out for them, but they kept being obedient to God in the things they did know.

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Advent: Wk4 12/19/10

Where was Jesus born? In a broken, messy place. To whom did Jesus come for? Broken, messy people. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter challenges us to look at a familiar story in a new light. Jesus is not afraid of your mess. In fact, there is no place He won’t go – no depths to which He will not descend – to bring God’s love, grace, peace, and goodness.

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Advent: Wk5 12/24/10

Are you seeking out the Truth, or simply the answers you want to hear? As Advent culminates with this Christmas Eve service, listen in as Senior
Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how Herod missed the Kingdom of God because he was too focused on building his own kingdom. The latter crumbled, while the former will last all of eternity.

The Kings' Chronicles: Wk 1 10/24/10

“God can and does speak to us through the wisdom of the people around us.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reflects on the life of King Rehoboam. From his life, we can learn about the process of making wise decisions.

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The Kings' Chronicles: Wk2 10/31/10

“The human heart is an idol factory. We need to remove anything in our
lives that has become more important to us than Jesus.” Listen in as
Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter gleans wisdom from the life of King Asa. From
his story, we can learn that to truly set our hearts on Jesus means
smashing our idols and relying solely on Him.

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The Kings' Chronicles: Wk3 11/07/10

“The tragedy of Asa is not that he messes up… it’s that he won’t repent.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter concludes the story of King Asa. Asa is the prime example of someone who does not finish life well because they close the door to heaven.

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The Kings' Chronicles: Wk4 11/14/10

When we fall into sin, we have the choice to either deal with it ourselves or bring it to God. Listen in as Plaza Campus Minister Alastair Sterne tells us of how temptation overcame King David, a man after God’s own heart. Through his story we can learn that it is never too late to repent and be put on a path of forgiveness and redemption by God.

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The Kings' Chronicles: Wk5 11/21/10

“All sin involves idolatry, so we all commit idolatry every day. This is really serious to God.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter concludes the Kings’ Chronicles series with the story of King Manasseh, a despicable and evil man who, despite his failures, repented of his sin. Through his life we can learn that the temptation of idolatry is strong, but the grace of our God is even stronger.

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Sandbags + Sandwiches:Wk1 9/26/10

“When you embrace someone, it’s a powerful thing. When you exclude someone, it can damage him or her deeply.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how the biblical view of hospitality commands us to make space in our lives for people who may seem difficult to love.

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Sandbags + Sandwiches: Wk 2 10/3/10

“We live in a world where things are not the way they are supposed to be.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us of our responsibility to provide safety and protection to others, even when it means sacrificing our own comfort to do so.

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Sandbags + Sandwiches: Wk 3 10/10/10

“Jesus didn’t wait for people to come to His table. He went into the streets and got them.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us of how Jesus taught us to honor others. There is still room at God’s table, and it is our job to invite everyone – the broken, the outcasts, the lonely – to enjoy His eternal feast.

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Sandbags + Sandwiches: Wk 4 10/17/10

“When each member of a community discovers and uses their spiritual gifts, unity, beauty, joy, and energy emerge.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us that every person in a community is called to use his or her gifts to serve others, and how pride is the quickest way to destroy community.

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Romans: Wk1 9/26/10

Introduction and Romans 1:16-17
Week 1 Cliff Notes

Romans: Wk4 10/10/10

Romans 1 18:32
Week 4 Cliff Notes

Sight Unseen: Wk1 8/22/10

“Part of our healing is to be willing to be led by Jesus, even if we can’t see where we’re going to end up.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how our willingness to follow Jesus, with or without certainty of destination, is the first step in having our blindness healed.

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Sight Unseen: Wk2 8/29/10

In this second week of Sight/Unseen listen as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter discusses how we can be right in understanding who Jesus is without realizing how right we are or the implications it will have on our lives.

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Make it a priority: 8/6/10

Eddy & Giselle Moratin discuss fundamental #2: Make it a Priority.

By Popular Demand: Wk1 7/25/10

“God’s ideal for marriage is impossible without God’s help in marriage.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter takes a look at the biblical view of marriage, and explains why this view is so different from the ideas our current culture has on marriage.

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By Popular Demand: Wk2 8/1/10

“God is more interested in who you are becoming rather than what you are doing.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Issac Hunter relates how God’s Will is revealed within the pages of scripture, and how obedience today brings clarity to tomorrow.

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By Popular Demand: Wk3 8/8/10

“Respect is disarming. You can respect another person and their beliefs, without making the cowardly suggestion that your religions are saying the same thing.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates our need to first love the people we’re trying to convince of the truth of the gospel, before the message has any chance of being received.

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By Popular Demand: Wk4 8/15/10

“A difference in political thinking is never an excuse to be hateful. There is a wrong way to be right.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us that no political system, no matter how good it is, will be able to change lives the way Jesus can.

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Choose Faith: Wk1 6/13/10

“People don’t get transformed by just obtaining a lot of new information about Jesus. There’s always a choice, a commitment, on the part of the hearer.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how the amount of your faith is a gift from God, but the object of your faith is a choice you can make.

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Choose Love: Wk2 6/20/10

“God’s love for you has nothing to do with how good you are, and it has everything to do with how good He is.” Listen in as Pastor Tim Harmon relates the power of God’s love to redeem our lives.

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Choose Forgiveness: Wk3 6/27/10

Is there anyone in your life who you need to forgive? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us of how much we’ve been forgiven by God, and why it is essential to offer this same gift of grace to others.

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Choose Community: Wk3 6/27/10

Where do you go when you have a tragedy happen in your life? You turn to a Christ-centered community and let them engulf you with love, prayers, and support. Listen in as Pastor Eddie Kaufholz reveals how the first-century Church lived out the concept of real community, and how it directly relates to our lives today.

Choose Joy: Wk4 7/4/10

“God is at work in and through your sufferings in ways you cannot see and may not understand.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how we can choose joy in the midst of dark times and trials.

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Haggai: Wk1 5/23/10

“Later” is a more subtle disobedience than “no.” Over time, “later” will become “no”—but without the benefit of knowing you have to change. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates the danger of saying “later” to what God desires from us now.

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Haggai: Wk2 5/30/10

God calls us to be holy and be obedient no matter what the circumstances, but we do not get to decide what God will do with our personal holiness. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter digs deeper into the book of Haggai and reminds us how God can use obedience – no matter how small – for great things.

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Haggai: Wk3 6/06/10

“Don’t romanticize the seasons and sins that wrecked your life. Do you remember what it was really like before God became your priority?” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how God sometimes withholds his blessing, not because he doesn’t love, but because he loves you too much to let you make an idol of it.

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The Ethic of Anticipation: Wk1 4/11/10

“Pretending you are something you are not is just as demanding but not as rewarding as becoming who you are.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates our need to respond to the one who calls out the best in us, instead of pretending we are the best.

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The Ethic of Anticipation: Wk2 4/18/10

“So long as you see Jesus as a part of who you are rather than the center of who you are, there will be confusion about your identity.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates our need to draw our value not from where we work or what we can do or how much we make, but from the one whose image we bear.

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The Ethic of Anticipation: Wk3 4/25/10

“When the church becomes a dangerous place for believers to confess sins and struggles, it ceases to be the church that Jesus came to establish.”
Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates they ways we can pursue personal holiness over time without pretending to have it all together right now.

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The Ethic of Anticipation: Wk4 5/9/10

This week we resume our Ethic of Anticipation series by talking about the role our minds play in our character transformation. Listen as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter teaches how to become aware of thought patterns, how to surrender them when they are negative, and how to begin to feed our minds good things.

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The Ethic of Anticipation: Wk5 5/16/10

“We often fail to change, because we forget why we’re called to change.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how our calling, regardless of our situation, is to so much more than just getting through another 24 hours.

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BCL! Car Ride Home: Wk1 5/2/10

If it’s great, it’s worth the wait

BCL! Car Ride Home: Wk2 5/9/10

When waiting gets tough, God’s more than enough.

BCL! Car Ride Home: Wk3 5/16/10

When tempers get large, put patience in charge.

BCL! Car Ride Home: Wk4 5/23/10

Don’t miss what’s great because you think you can’t wait.

Unveiled: Wk1 2/28/10

“You might say, ‘I don’t worship Ba’al.’ But Ba’al was nothing more than the god of power and money. Do you worship that?” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reveals some ways in which idolatry can still be stealthily alive and well in our lives if we’re not intentional about submitting to Christ’s Lordship.

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Unveiled: Wk2 3/7/10

There will come a reckoning; the wrath of God will be revealed. Are you scared of that day? Or are you confident in God’s love? You will never know the full love of God if you see God’s wrath as opposed to God’s love instead of as a part of God’s love. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter explains how holiness is ultimately our shot at happiness and how the Righteous Judge is also our Savior.

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Unveiled: Wk3 3/14/10

Salvation belongs to our God. It doesn’t belong to us. It is not about what we do, but about what was done for us. Many people ask, “Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter talks about Heaven and the most important aspect of it— Jesus.

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Unveiled: Wk4 3/21/10

Our Bible begins with the story of creation, with Adam and Eve in Paradise. We find the same imagery in the last book of the Bible, a picture of the time to come when Christ has restored Eden. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter explains what eternal life with Christ will look like. Hint: it won’t have much to do with harps and clouds.

Unveiled: Wk5 3/28/10

“It’s okay that my daughter draws Jesus as a blue stick man with crazy hands right now. If she’s 30, and she still sees Jesus as a blue stick man with crazy hands—then we’ll have to talk.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how we’re not necessarily wrong about what we know of Jesus—sometimes we’re just not adequately right.

Thrift: Wk1 1/24/10

“The appropriate response to wealth is not guilt. If you feel guilty, you’ve forgotten who the owner really is.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how creating margin in our lives enables us to bless others, even in times of hardship.

Thrift: Wk2 1/31/10

“Wise decisions are not often made in the moment when the decision needs to be made.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates that, while our plan is not our hope, our hope should also not be our plan.

Thrift: Wk3 2/7/10

“A faithful life is not a comfortable life.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates God’s desire for us to strive for something so much better in and for our lives, than simply comfort.

Thrift: Wk4 2/14/19

“Right thinking does not mean righteousness. Preference is not the same thing as commitment.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates our need to take action on our convictions and avoid the trap of believing we’ve changed simply because we “feel” convicted.

Inside Out: Wk1 1/03/10

Sometimes God begins to do a new thing when we aren’t yet ready to let go of the old thing. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter explains how to let go of your plans and grab onto God’s, and what it looks like to live a life fully committed to Him.

Inside Out: Wk2 1/10/10

“Even in the midst of an anointing, David goes back and forth from the sheep to the palace to serve those he loves.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how we can better honor the community we love by humbly honoring God’s plan for us first.

Inside Out: Wk3 1/17/10

“David has the right response to disillusionment, it’s not to cast stones, it’s not to walk away in utter discouragement, it’s to go to the front and take on the challenge that somebody has been called to take.” Listen as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter teaches how David’s fight with Goliath should stir us to take on new God honoring challenges.

The Christmas Paradox: Wk1 12/6/09

“There is a kind of emptiness that leads not to despair, but to being filled by the fullness of God.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how God is not frightened off by the ways in which we are lacking, but rather uses these shortcomings as room to fill us himself.

The Christmas Paradox: Wk2 12/13/09

“Everyone has a different kind of normal.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates our need to embrace new reality that God brings into our life, and let go of old ideas or hopes that prevent us from taking hold of the one in whom our hope resides.

The Christmas Paradox: Wk3 12/20/09

“You can never be too small for God to use you, but you can be too big to be much use to anybody.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how God seeks out those who are small in their own eyes to do big things in the Kingdom.

The Christmas Paradox: Wk4 12/24/09

“He’s no normal king, He came with applause, no fanfare, He came with no power, no money, no newspapers or headlines, but you will recognize him because he has shown up in the messiest place you can imagine.” Listen as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter shows us how Jesus’ birth speaks about Jesus’ character.

2010 Interest Meeting: 11/15/09

This podcast is of our 2010 Go To Africa interest meeting. Listen in if you would like to know about Summit missions, COTN, trip dates, and more.

New Testament Proverbs: Wk1 10/11/09

“Just because a choice is made so frequently that it becomes a default pattern, doesn’t mean it’s not a choice. You will respond to trials in some way. Choose joy.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how we must first un-choose our destructive default patterns in order to choose what’s helpful.

New Testament Proverbs: Wk2 10/18/09

“The experience of faith necessitates some level of doubt to exist or have existed—or else it’s just knowledge.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how our commitment to trusting God when we’re uncertain will shape those things about which we begin to have certainty.

New Testament Proverbs: Wk3 10/25/09

“Preoccupation with the future—either in the form of worry or excessive excitement—can diminish our ability to live faithfully in the present.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates the necessity to respond in faith to each moment, decision, and situation as they arrive, instead of trying to plan for every decision you’ll ever face.

New Testament Proverbs: Wk4 11/1/09

Freedom: in relationships. Are you free to treat all of the people around you with kindness and love or are you locked into judging them based on their usefulness to you or the status they have in the eyes of the people around you? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter explains what your interactions look like when you remember that you have never locked eyes with someone for whom Jesus did not die.

New Testament Proverbs: Wk5 11/15/09

“When I was little, my dad told me to ask two questions before I spoke. Is it true, and is it helpful.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how Jesus used words to speak reality into existence, and how we can use our words to speak life into others, too.

New Testament Proverbs: Wk6 11/22/09

“Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. ” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reveals that we all believe in things, but it is what’s at the core that counts.

Going Local: Wk1 9/13/09

This week, Summit celebrates it seventh birthday as a community of faith. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates Jesus’ call to the church to not lose the heat that soothes or the cold that refreshes.

Going Local: Wk2 9/20/09

“If you don’t invest your time into something significant, time will paper cut you to death. Life itself will suck life out of you.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter admonishes us to not get so caught up with thinking about future hypotheticals, that we forget to be faithful with where we are today.

Going Local: Wk3 9/27/09

Going Local: Wk4 10/4/09

“Pray like you believe what you say. Live like you believe what you say. Give like you believe what you say. People need to see you live out what you say you believe, or else you can inoculate them to the truth of the Gospel—that God loves really transforms.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how our faith has the power to impact the world around us.

Virtue & Vanity: Wk1 8/16/09

“Your character is not defined by your failures. Your character is defined by your willingness to get up and try again. And again. And again.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates the necessity to train virtue in our lives as we strive to become people of character.

Virtue & Vanity: Wk2 8/23/09

“There are people who love being right so much, they’d rather die on hills that don’t matter than walk down a path together that does.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates our common folly of maintaining our image instead of working on our character.

Virtue & Vanity: Wk3 8/30/09

“The lesser of two evils is rarely your only choice.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates the way we often trap ourselves into false dichotomies, and how Christ’s examples are often far more surprising, creative responses.

Amphibious People: Wk1 7/5/09

“We are not either Angels or animals. We are integrated people—flesh and spirit.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates our need for God to re-prioritize our desires as he refines each piece of our whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

Amphibious People: Wk2 7/12/09

“There are very few sins that occur for the first time in physical reality.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates the importance of guarding your heart, out of which your behaviors will inevitably pour out.

Amphibious People: Wk3 7/19/09

Setting a goal for how you want to live your life is a great first step. But it is only the first step. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter discusses the importance of taking the next right steps to achieve the desires and goals that God places on our hearts.

Of Whales and Worms: Wk1 5/31/09

“You cannot be resurrected until you are first crucified.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how we can never experience the life God has for us until we let die that which will be the death of us.

Of Whales and Worms: Wk2 6/7/09

“If you don’t institutionalize time with the God who loves you, he may in his goodness, from time to time, institutionalize it for you.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how God will (for your own sake) slow down the momentum of your life to get your attention.

Of Whales and Worms: Wk3 6/14/09

Jonah delivered, quite possibly the shortest, most pathetic prophetic sermon in the history of scripture. Yet God in His goodness used it to change the lives of an entire nation. Listen as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how God can use what we give Him regardless of the quality of our attitude.

Of Whales and Worms: Wk4 6/21/09

God did not just use Jonah to bring about change in Nineveh. He used Nineveh to bring about change in Jonah. Listen as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter challenges all of us to love and care for those whom God loves and cares for — everyone!

Momentum: 4/17/09

Momentum is a Summit Connect: Men’s Event. Listen in to this month’s talk.

Acts in the Aftermath Wk1 4/19/09

“Don’t let what you don’t understand keep you from doing what you clearly understand.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates the urgency of taking your next right step, even in the midst of uncertainties.

Acts in the Aftermath Wk2 4/26/09

“It wasn’t easier for the apostles to do what Jesus said just because they were there. Only a hundredth of one percent of the Roman Empire called themselves Christians when they began their ministry.” Listen in as Pastor Isaac Hunter relates that consistency of effort—not talent and favorable circumstance—is what builds the church in you and in others.

Acts in the Aftermath Wk3 5/3/09

“Don’t expect epiphanous moments to change what can only be changed by consistency over time.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates the necessity of having (and being) people that intentionally draw their company to Jesus—even if it’s kicking and screaming.

Acts in the Aftermath Wk4 5/10/09

“People will always glorify that in which they are most deeply satisfied—that is why you’ll often hear me talking about Rhonda, fishing, this church, and snickerdoodles.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how spending abundant time with Jesus ourselves is often the quickest and most effective path to evangelism.

Acts in the Aftermath Wk5 5/17/09

“Shoot for happiness, and you will find discontent. Shoot for faithfulness, and joy will be a natural by-prodcuct.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates the importance of living like someone who’s being followed.

Easter: 4/12/09

“A little religion in your life is not what you need. You need truth. Jesus was nailed to the cross by religious people.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter presses home the reality that your belief is in vain if what you believe in is not the truth.

Easter: 4/4/10

“In order for something to be good news, it must meet two requirements. It must be true, and it must be believed.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates our need to figure out what the truth of the resurrection means for us and how we live our lives everyday.

Easter: 4/8/12

“Easter is the story of the Hope that lives in Jesus, and that it comes to meet us in the dark.” Is hope and faith a prerequisite for finding God? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter examines the Easter story of John’s gospel to show us how Jesus broke through the darkness that surrounded his closest friends in order to reveal the truth that God had changed everything that Sunday morning.

Lent: Wk1 3/1/09

“None of us can reflect the image of God as well as all of us can.” Listen as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates how the Lenten season allows us to set aside what seems presently urgent to remember what is eternally important.

A Beautiful Hunger is week 1 of a 6-week series.

Lent: Wk2 3/8/09

“Don’t think your destiny is defined by your history.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter walks us through Exodus chapter 2, relating the providence of God in the most despairing of situations.

A Sustaining Silence is week 2 of a 6-week series.

Lent: Wk3 3/15/09

“If you let your anger consume you, what good can be fueled by your holy discontent just gets burned up in the blaze.” Listen in this week as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates the power of leaning into your unrest with things which break the heart of God.

A Gradual Resolution is week 3 of a 6-week series.

Lent: Wk4 3/22/09

“The reason we have such an urge to run from our messes is that we believe our Father cares more about our mess than he does about us.” Listen in as Pastor Isaac Hunter relates the journey of Moses from Prince, to murderer, to humble shepherd, to deliverer of Israel.

A Humble Beginning is week 4 of a 6-week series.

Lent: Wk5 3/29/09

“Each moment he feels intense frustration over the grumbling of the people, Moses goes first to God, before he confronts the source of frustration.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter walks us through the plagues of Egypt and our need to surrender to God when we see trouble on the horizon.

A Healthy Fear is week 5 of a 6-week series.

Lent: Wk6 4/5/09

“We are never as strong as we are fickle.” Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter relates the nature of a God whose graciousness extends even to those who just can’t seem to maintain loyalty for very long.

A Triumphal Exit is week 6 of a 6-week series.

Mastering Affluence 2: Wk1 1/25/09

You are not your wallet. Your wallet is not yours. God owns everything, but he entrusts some of it to us for a certain period of time. You don’t have to feel guilty about what you have—but you do have to feel responsible. Freedom comes from recognizing what we have is not near as important as who has us.

“Congrats, You Are Middle Management” is week 1 of a 5-week series on how to master our own affluence.

Mastering Affluence 2: Wk2 2/1/09

What you do with what you value will change your values. “What You Value Shapes Your Values” is week 2 of a 5-week series on how to master our own affluence

Mastering Affluence 2: Wk3 2/8/09

Work—or the creation of value—is central to reflecting the image of God. And therefore, it’s central to joy.

“Work on Your Image” is week 3 of a 5-week series on how to master our own affluence.

Mastering Affluence 2: Wk4 2/15/09

If you’re going to make progress in honoring God with all of your stuff, you’ve got to have a plan. “Hope is Not a Plan” is week 4 of a 5-week series on how to master our own affluence.

Mastering Affluence 2: Wk5 2/22/09

The pressure you feel will be immediately lessened—and ultimately alleviated completely—when your theology matches your actions.

“Your Plan is not Your Hope” is the final week of a 5-week series on how to master your won affluence.

Good Expectations: Wk1 1/4/09

Aim for good, and achieve great. In week one of this three-week series, Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter shares insight on how the world’s definition of great doesn’t always measure up to God’s own definition of great.

Good Expectations: Wk2 1/11/09

Everybody sins. Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us all that the capacity for choosing holiness is something that God can grow within us—and if we surrender, it really will get easier.

Good Expectations: Wk3 1/18/09

Who has God called for you to love? Listen in as Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter talks about the community that surrounds us and how those people in our life shape and refine us.

Advent: Wk2 11/30/08

It’s Dawn, let the first light reveal where your faithfulness interacts with God. Senior Pastor, Isaac Hunter describes how our daily choices can create eternal ripples.

Advent: Wk3 12/7/08

It’s Daybreak, God’s timing is in play. Senior Pastor, Isaac Hunter describes how God’s timing is linked with human relationships.

Advent: Wk4 12/14/08

It’s Midday and everything seems the same. Senior Pastor, Isaac Hunter explains that even though our ideals are altered when Jesus comes into our lives, our circumstances often remain unchanged. Like Mary, we need to learn to embrace the sacred ordinary.

Advent: Wk1 1/1/08

It’s the Blue Hour and the Messiah is wrapped in cloths, lying in a manger. This week, Pastor Isaac Hunter relates the messy circumstances into which our Savior was born, and how through this extravagant condescension his voice whispers, “I’m not afraid of your mess.”

Advent: Wk5 12/24/08

It’s now EVE. Celebrate the birth of Jesus with us.

Hello, my name is Jesus: Wk1 11/2/08

“Let’s get to the point, shall we?” is week one of a four-week relationship series. Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter, uses Jesus and the woman at the well to illustrate how if we are to love people better, we have to get to know their story.

Hello, my name is Jesus: Wk2 11/9/08

If I sound harsh, lean in.” is week two of a four-week relationship series. Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter, discusses what happens when Jesus issues two tests, one to his disciples and one to a Canaanite woman. We can learn something from both.

Hello, my name is Jesus: Wk3 11/16/08

“I don’t believe in hopeless.” is week three of a four-week relationship series. In this week, we look at passage John 6:1-13. Guest Speaker, Tim Harmon, shares that Jesus can use us in mighty ways.

Hello, my name is Jesus: Wk4 11/23/08

“Can I get an introduction?” is the final week of our relationship series. In this week, Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter reminds us that Jesus always meets us where we are.

Essentials: Wk1 9/7/08

What does it mean to be a Christian? Theology 101, is week one of this eight week series where we break down the Christian faith. Pastor Isaac Hunter asks what part of your faith is written in blood, ink, and pencil?

Essentials: Wk2 9/14/08

What does it mean to be a Christian? Theology 201, is week two of this eight week series where we break down the Christian faith. Guest Speaker Dr. Bob Tuttle offers some very practical insights into how we can truly experience the power of God in our lives.

Essentials: Wk 3 9/21/08

What does it mean to be saved? Soteriology 101, is week three of this eight week series where we break down the Christian faith. Pastor Isaac Hunter talks about the Fall, and the salvation Jesus brings.

Essentials: Wk4 9/28/08

You’re not done being saved. Soteriology 201, is week four of this eight week series where we break down the Christian faith. Pastor Isaac Hunter talks about Salvation and the ongoing process.

Essentials: Wk5 10/5/08

Let the Bible revolutionize your life. Bibliology 101 is week five of this eight week series where we break down the Christian faith. Pastor Isaac Hunter urges us to become students of God’s Word.

Essentials: Wk6 10/12/08

Bibliology 201 is week six of this eight week series where we break down the Christian faith. Pastor Isaac Hunter explains that when we read the Bible and apply it to our lives, we are able to love better.

Essentials: Wk7 10/19/08

Soteriology 101 is week seven of this eight week series where we break down the Christian faith. Guest Speaker, Jeff Kern explains the reason for the Church.

Essentials: Wk8 10/26/08

Take to the world. Ecclesiology 201 is the final week of this eight week series where we break down the Christian faith. Senior Pastor Isaac Hunter’s message reminds us of the unique calling of the Church.

Authority Issues: Wk1 8/3/08

In week one of this three-week series, Pastor Isaac Hunter asks, What is it about rebellion that is so attractive?

Authority Issues: Wk2 8/10/08

In week two of this three-week series, Pastor Isaac Hunter shares what God can and will do in your family when you submit to His will.

Authority Issues: Wk3 8/17/08

In the final week of this three-week series, Pastor Isaac Hunter shares what the power and authority you hold looks like when you wield it in a way that honors God.

Bread: Wk1 7/6/08

We are all going to consume something out of hunger, but what is the food or bread that will fill us? In week one of this four-week series, Pastor Isaac Hunter tells us it is time to stop playing with our food.

Bread: Wk2 7/13/08

The body broken for you. The blood shed for you. Jesus eagerly awaits for us to join him in the partaking of his bread. In week two of this four-week series, Pastor Isaac Hunter encourages us to be the Eucharist for the world.

Bread: Wk3 7/20/08

What is God passionate about? In week three of this four-week series, guest speaker Jeff Kern answers that questions which leads to a call of action.

Bread: Wk4 7/27/08

You can’t carry yesterday’s provisions into today. In week four of this four-week series, Pastor Isaac Hunter shares that God is the bread that sustains us.

Ghost: Wk1 4/27/08

In week one of this series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Isaac Hunter explains that the spirit of God has always been with us.

Ghost: Wk2 5/4/08

In week two of this series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Isaac Hunter explains that we were created to live our whole life for Jesus.

Ghost: Wk3 5/11/08

In week three of this series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Isaac Hunter talks on humility and power.

Ghost: Wk4 5/18/08

In week four of this series on the Holy Spirit, Guest Speaker Jeff Kern talks on spiritual gifts.

Ghost: Wk5 5/25/08

“There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1) In week five of this series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Isaac Hunter shares that there is Life and Peace for those who live in Christ.

Ghost: Wk6 6/1/08

“Do not put out the Spirit’s fire” (1 Thes 5:19) In week six of this series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Isaac Hunter urges each of us to listen to the Holy Spirit in our life and not quench it.

What If?: Wk1 2/24/08

We all want something. And maybe, more than anything, we want to live life well. So, what if you could live life to the fullest? All out and all in — all the time. What if you could really live every second of every day for your entire life? What if Jesus was the means to that end?

What if…the Jesus you know isn’t nearly as big or as satisfying as the One who knows you? What if there’s a better version out there…a God who promises to be more than anything you’ve ever wanted? What if living life well was far more enticing and possible than you ever dared to dream?

What If?: Wk2 3/2/08

We all want something. And maybe, more than anything, we want to live life well. So, what if you could live life to the fullest? All out and all in — all the time. What if you could really live every second of every day for your entire life? What if Jesus was the means to that end?

What if…the Jesus you know isn’t nearly as big or as satisfying as the One who knows you? What if there’s a better version out there…a God who promises to be more than anything you’ve ever wanted? What if living life well was far more enticing and possible than you ever dared to dream?

What If?: Wk3 3/9/08

We all want something. And maybe, more than anything, we want to live life well. So, what if you could live life to the fullest? All out and all in — all the time. What if you could really live every second of every day for your entire life? What if Jesus was the means to that end?

What if…the Jesus you know isn’t nearly as big or as satisfying as the One who knows you? What if there’s a better version out there…a God who promises to be more than anything you’ve ever wanted? What if living life well was far more enticing and possible than you ever dared to dream?

What If?: Wk4 3/16/08

We all want something. And maybe, more than anything, we want to live life well. So, what if you could live life to the fullest? All out and all in — all the time. What if you could really live every second of every day for your entire life? What if Jesus was the means to that end?

What if…the Jesus you know isn’t nearly as big or as satisfying as the One who knows you? What if there’s a better version out there…a God who promises to be more than anything you’ve ever wanted? What if living life well was far more enticing and possible than you ever dared to dream?

Mastering Affluence: Wk1 1/27/08

Week one of a four-week series that will help us alter how we manage the affluence that God has entrusted to us.

Mastering Affluence: Wk3 2/10/08

Week three of a four-week series that will help us alter how we manage the affluence that God has entrusted to us.

Mastering Affluence: Wk4 2/17/08

Week four of a four-week series that will help us alter how we manage the affluence that God has entrusted to us.

Mastering Affluence: Wk2 2/3/08

Week two of this four-week series is on the treasures of the heart. Guest Pastor, Mark Beeson, from Granger Community Church, leads the discussion.