Colossians 1:24 - 2:5Paul shows us what it looks like to grow up in Christ.Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: Colossians 1:15-20Main Idea: Today we see how Jesus is intended to supremely exist before everything and anything else in our lives.Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: Colossians 1:1-14Main Idea: Today we start a new series in the letter to the Colossians, seeing a young church learning how to follow Jesus in the midst of a confusing culture.Support the show

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Text: Luke 22:31 - 23:49Speaker: Andy MetzgerMain Idea: Today we see the final scenes of Jesus' life and death.Support the show

Speaker: Andy Metzger Text: Luke 23:50 - 24:12Main Idea: In our final sermon in the Gospel of Luke, we see how the Resurrection of Jesus brings hope and life to those who turn to Jesus.Support the show

Text: Luke 22:31 - 23:49Speaker: Andy MetzgerMain Idea: Today we see the final scenes of Jesus' life and death.Support the show

Text: Luke 22:1-23Today we see Jesus share his final meal alongside his closest friends before going to the Cross.Support the show

Speaker: Drew WittScripture: Luke 20: 9-18Main Idea: Sin is hostile to GodSupport the show

Text: Luke 18:18-30Speaker: Andy MetzgerMain Idea: Today we see Jesus says about what life looks like financially in the Kingdom of God.Support the show

Speaker: Andy Metzger Text: Luke 18:18-30Main Idea: Today we see Jesus says about what life looks like financially in the Kingdom of God.Support the show

Title: Luke: The Prodigal SonText: Luke 15Support the show

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34Speaker: Brian TurneySupport the show

Text: Luke 10:38-42Main Idea: Today we see Jesus telling us the most important thing we must get right as his followers: a regular awareness of God. Support the show

Text: Luke 10:25-37Speaker: Andy MetzgerSummary: Today Jesus tells a story that challenges us to ask: what does it look like for me to be a person marked by compassion?Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: Luke 9:20-27Summary: Today Jesus gives us the clearest description of what it feels like to be one of His followers — and how “Life” follows “Death” in the Kingdom of God.Support the show

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Scripture: Luke 8:4-15 | Speaker: Evan RoggSupport the show

Summary: Today we see the unprecedented way Jesus welcomes women into his presence and ministry after bringing great healing into their lives.Text: Luke 7:36-8:3Speaker: Andy MetzgerSupport the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: Luke 5:12-26Summary: Today we see how Jesus loves to bring healing and forgiveness into our lives so that we can be, and feel, restored.Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: Luke 1:5-38Summary: Today we see the first story of miraculous provision in Luke's gospel: the birth announcements of both John and Jesus.Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: Luke 1:1-4Summary: Today we start a new series in the Gospel According to Luke, exploring the certainty Jesus offers about his life, death, and resurrection.Support the show

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Speaker: Clayton Greene Passage: Ephesians 4:1-6Support the show

Title: Life of David: David and GodText: Psalm 103Summary: Today we end our series looking at one of David's greatest psalms — and in it, we're told what to remember and what to forget.Support the show

Speaker: Andy Metzger Text: 1 Chronicles 28Summary: Today we see through the life and legacy of David what it can look like to pass along our faith to others in meaningful ways.Support the show

Speaker: Andy Metzger Text: 2 Samuel 11-12Summary: Today we see how sexual sin and brokenness affects all of our lives, and how Jesus Christ comes to all of us — sexual sinner and sexual sufferer — with the gift of redeeming grace.Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: 1 Samuel 24Summary: Today we continue our series in the Life of David, seeing how David chooses to lead with honor, even when everyone and everything else suggested doing the opposite.Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: 1 Samuel 18-20Summary: Today we see how David's friendship with Jonathan raises our expectations of what deep friendship can look like, while showing us the truest friendship we have with Christ.Support the show

Text: 1 Samuel 17Speaker: Andy MetzgerSummary: Today we continue our series in the Life of David and see how David's courageous victory — as well as Jesus' courageous victory — give us courage to face the giants in our lives.Support the show

Title: Life of David: David and SamuelText: 1 Samuel 16:1-13Summary: Today we begin a series studying the life of David and all of the relationships that shaped the man, and King, he would become.Support the show

Speaker: Drew WittSupport the show

Speaker: Brian TurneyScripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9Summary: Through the resurrection of Jesus we have a hope not just for eternity, but for the trials of today as well. Support the show

Text: Galatians 5:16-26Speaker: Andy MetzgerSummary: Today we conclude our series in the book of Galatians, learning how the Fruit of the Spirit can be cultivated in our lives.Support the show

Text: Galatians 5:16-21Summary: This week Paul helps us answer an important question: "how do you know that you're making spiritual progress in life?"Speaker: Andy MetzgerSupport the show

Text: Luke 24:13-35Summary: Jesus invites us to enter into the most life-giving relationship of all — Life with Him.Speaker: Andy MetzgerSupport the show

Text: Galatians 5:16-18Summary: Paul tells us today that there is a war waging within each of our hearts — the desires of the flesh versus the desires of the Spirit.Support the show

Text: Galatians 5:13-15Summary: Today we learn the secret of true freedom — that it's not meant for us alone, but for the flourishing of others.Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: Galatians 5:7-12Summary: Today we see Paul explain one of the most prominent metaphors for the Christian life: a race that we run. Support the show

Guest Speaker: Hunter Beaumont, Fellowship DenverSermon passage: John 3:1-15Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: Galatians 5:1-6Summary: We learn today that while we cannot lose our salvation, we can lose the freedom we are gifted in the gospel. Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: Galatians 5:1-6Summary: Today we begin a new series in the Letter to the Galatians, seeing how life with God brings us the true freedom our souls all long for.Support the show

Text: Jonah 3: 3-10Summary: Today we reflect on what God has done in and among us through the story of Jonah and longing for God's presence.Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: Matthew 12:38-42Summary: Today we finish out our series on Jonah by seeing what Jesus had to say about Jonah.Support the show

Text: Jonah 4Speaker: Andy MetzgerSummary: In chapter 4, we explore Jonah's anger toward God and how God responds with grace.Support the show

Reading Text: Acts 2:42-47Support the show

Title: Restored by God's MercyText: Jonah 3Summary: In Jonah 3, we see God both revisit and restore Jonah for the calling He has placed on his life. Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: Jonah 2Summary: In Jonah 2, we learn that we can run away from God, but we can never outrun God. Support the show

Text: Jonah 1:1-17Summary: In 1 Jonah we see what happens when we run from God's call on our lives.Speaker: Andy MetzgerSupport the show

Text: Psalm 138Speaker: Andy MetzgerSummary: We begin this New Year considering what God might want to do in your life, as well as the life of our church family.Support the show

Luke 2:8-20Discovering peace at Advent begins with experiencing the presence of the God who is with us.Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: Psalm 126Summary: We continue our season of Advent by seeing the deep joy that comes with life in the Kingdom of God.Support the show

Text: Luke 2:1-7Speaker: Drew WittSummary: In the second week of Advent we look at the ordinary, yet radical love of God on display in the manger.  Support the show

Luke 1:26-38We begin our season of Advent by reminding ourselves of the Hope we have in Jesus Christ.Support the show

Text: 1 John 4:7 - 5:5Summary: John helps us understand God's definition of love and how it's intended to transform the way we love one another.Support the show

Title: Discerning God's Will for Your LifeText: 1 John 4:1-6Summary: John helps us understand how to discern God's will for our lives — in both the big and small decisions of life. Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: 1 John 3:11-24Summary: As we continue in John's letter, we learn what it looks like to love like Jesus loves.Support the show

Title: Becoming Like JesusText: 1 John 2:28 - 3:10Support the show

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Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: 1 John 2:18-27Summary: John helps us make it through seasons of loss without losing our own faith. Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: 1 John 2:7-17Summary: John continues to help us understand what it actually means to be a true Christian via the Love Test. Support the show

Speaker: Bryan BarleyText: Ephesians 3:14-21Summary: We examine and give thanks for the goodness of who God is towards us in the gospel.Support the show

Speaker: Bryan BarleyText: 1 John 2:1-6Summary: John navigates the tension of how we understand obeying the commands of Christ, inviting us into a journey of seriousness, stumbling, and safety.Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: 1 John 1:1 - 1:10Summary: As we begin a new series in 1 John, we see how the gospel of Jesus will practically encourage confused Christians in the midst of change. Support the show

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Title: A Wedding, Wine, and the Heart of JesusText: John 2:1-11Summary: We look at Jesus turn water into wine, and see his heart toward our smallest needs and greatest need.Support the show

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28Speaker: Bryan BarleySummary: As Paul concludes his first letter to the Thessalonians, we see the hidden treasure in a passage that is often skipped.Support the show

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22Speaker: Bryan BarleySummary: Every family has a way of conducting itself. Paul lays out six "rules" for how God's family handles life, describing a beautiful counterculture that puts on display the goodness of what life looks like when Jesus is Lord.Support the show

Title: Vision in the Valley: Let's Talk about the End of the WorldText: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11Summary: Paul turns his attention to how we live in light of the end of the world, encouraging us towards a sacred sobriety and holy normalcy.Support the show

Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18Summary: We look at Paul turn his attention to the topic of death, and how what Jesus will do in the last days comforts us in our current trials.Support the show

Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12Speaker: Bryan BarleySummary: Paul turns his attention to the complexities of work and generosity, and the dignity of hidden, "normal" labor.Support the show

Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8Summary: We see a shift in Paul's letter from what God has done to what we do in response to the Gospel. Paul shares how we handle sex in light of who God is and his invitation to holiness and honor.Support the show

Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13Summary: We get a glimpse into Paul's agonizing wait to hear how his friends are doing, and his vulnerable expression of joy in response to a good report, helping us make sense of our own painful experiences of waiting on God.Three Questions for Prayer:1. The Waiting Question - what is God up to?2. The Saying versus Praying Question - who have I talked to?3. The Truth versus Love Question - where am I out of balance?Support the show

Speaker: Justin AlmasPassage: 1 Thess. 3:1-5Summary: Since suffering is an inevitable part of living in a broken world, how we suffer matters. Suffering well requires us to anticipate, accept, and remain relational during suffering.Support the show

Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20Summary: Much of the modern pursuit of isolation with dashes of digital community actually greatly harms us. We look at how Satan loves to draw us into isolation, and how one of the greatest gifts God gives us is the people he puts around us.Support the show

Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12Summary: We look at Paul's example of what a godly dad does, and how these practices point us to the way our Heavenly Father has treated us in the Gospel.Speaker: Bryan BarleySupport the show

Habit: Going to the Word of God everyday for a word from God everyday.Support the show

1 Thessalonians 2:13-16Paul recognizes the meaningful ways God is at work amongst the Thessalonians, even in the midst of their suffering, giving us a practical way to both give and receive encouragement in the midst of hardship.   Support the show

Speaker: Bryan BarleyText: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12Summary: Paul continues to describe what characterizes the kind of leaders we should be, and the kinds of leaders we should follow, focusing particularly on our hard work and holiness.Support the show

Speaker: Bryan BarleyText: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8Summary: We look at Paul vulnerably share about his heart as a leader, and how so much of the way he lived and led differentiates him from modern expressions of leadership.Support the show

Speaker:  Bryan BarleyText: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10Summary: Paul offers two words of encouragement to a church he deeply loves, as he expresses his love and appreciation for their turning from idols and waiting in the midst of suffering.Support the show

Speaker: Brian TurneyPassage: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8Support the show

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8Speaker: Drew WittSupport the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5Summary: As we kick off our study in 1 Thessalonians, we see the significance of what a greeting communicates, and how this highly unusual opening from Paul reflects something unique about his heart and God's heart.Support the show

Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14Speaker: Bryan BarleySummary: We look at the three different kinds of hope that are available to us in moments of crisis, and see how the resurrection of Jesus offers the hope we long for.Support the show

Text: Matthew 28:16-20Speaker: Bryan BarleySummary: We close over two years in the Gospel according to Matthew with Jesus' final words to make disciples of all nations.Support the show

We experience the resurrection as a present reality for us here and now when we see how it reveals a God we can trust and a process we can trust.Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: Matthew 27:45-56Summary: As Jesus dies on the Cross, we see the depth of his love for us and the intimacy we can now share with Him.Support the show

Speaker: Bryan BarleyText: Matthew 27:32-44Summary: As we see Jesus crucified, we contrast the unhealthy view of the cross in this scene from a healthy understanding of the cross-shaped life.Support the show

Text: Matthew 27:27-31Speaker: Bryan BarleySupport the show

Text: Matthew 27:11-26Summary: As we see Jesus on trial, we see the grand scope and scale of the gospel. The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is the power to topple the most powerful of empires, and the presence to heal our greatest of mistakes.Speaker: Bryan Barley Support the show

Speaker: Bryan BarleyText: Matthew 26:47-56Summary: As we see Jesus arrested, we see the wide range of human responses to moments of crisis, and how Jesus' perfect handling of his arrest provides both hope and direction in the midst of our own failures.Support the show

Text: Matthew 26:36-46Speaker: Bryan BarleySummary: We see Jesus in a moment of overwhelming emotion and deep crisis as he prays in the Garden of Gethsemane. Support the show

Text: Matthew 26:14-35Summary: Jesus shares the most significant of meals with His friends He knows are about to betray Him, reflecting God's heart in the gospel. Speaker: Bryan BarleySupport the show

Text: Matthew 26:1-13Speaker: Andy MetzgerSummary: As Jesus steps into the final week of his life, we see how three different people respond in radically different ways to the person of Jesus.Support the show

Text: Proverbs 3:9-10Speaker: Bryan BarleySummary: Many of our conversations surrounding what constitutes a good life often go no further than being functional and happy. We discuss how a truly great life is marked by generosity, and how this Proverb gives us the comfort to live this out.Support the show

Text: Proverbs 21:5 - The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.Speaker: Bryan BarleySummary: We see that passion is not enough to experience the future God is inviting us into - we also need a plan.Support the show

Text: Proverbs 2:6-7Speaker: Bryan BarleySummary: When we're striving to change the way we live, we tend to jump immediately to all that we're doing wrong and all that's wrong around us. We see how the practice of gratitude is the solid foundation that we can construct life change upon.Support the show

Text: Proverbs 1:1-7Summary: As we kick off the new year, we talk about what it looks like to have a vision to not merely survive, but thrive in the midst of crazy and discouraging cultural circumstances.Speaker: Bryan Barley(1/2/2022)Support the show

Text: Proverbs 29:18Summary: We see how a godly vision of what can be and what will be empowers us to live purposefully and meaningfully in the here and now. Speaker: Bryan Barley(1/9/2022)Support the show

Speaker: Corbin HobbsScripture: Luke 2: 8-21Support the show

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56Speaker: Derick SherfeySummary: The coming of Jesus causes us to sing as we wake up to the good news that we are not God.Support the show

Text: Luke 2:1-7Speaker: Bryan BarleySummary: We look at the remarkably simple account in Luke of the birth of Jesus, and see the supernatural power that rests in natural, normal faithfulness. Support the show

Kaitlin Noser & Michael AdkinsSupport the show

Text: Matthew 25:31-26:2Summary: Jesus gives His longest and most descriptive teaching on the final judgement, giving insight into the deep reality and gravity of Heaven and Hell.Speaker: Bryan BarleySupport the show

Text: Matthew 25:14-30Speaker: Bryan Barley Summary: We see Jesus continue his teaching on the end-times, helping us to recognize our belief about the future dramatically impacts how we live today.Support the show

Speaker: Andy MetzgerText: Matthew 24:1-14Summary: Like a good parent, Jesus doesn't diminish or minimize our fears regarding the future. Instead, He lovingly prepares us with words that are honest, helpful, and hopeful.Support the show

Text: Matthew 23:1-12Summary: We come to Jesus' most intense and lengthy public teaching in Matthew - a rebuke of the scribes and the Pharisees. This shows us how Jesus defends us from poor spiritual leadership, calls us to discern the voices of authority over our own lives, and invites us to grow our devotion to Him as Lord and King over our lives.Speaker: Bryan BarleySupport the show

TEXT: Matthew 22:34-40SUMMARY: Jesus obeys the Great Commandment, and invites us to receive his love and give it away. SPEAKER: Justin AlmasSupport the show

Speaker: Bryan BarleyText: Matthew 22:15-22Summary: We see Jesus engage an incredibly heated political debate, and help raise the eyes of those observing to the call of loving God and loving others.Support the show

Text: Matthew 22:1-14Speaker: Bryan BarleySummary: Jesus tells us what the Kingdom is like, and we receive an invitation to channel our angst into longing for the Kingdom Jesus describes (in this parable) and provides (in his gospel).Support the show

Text: Matthew 21:23-32Speaker: Bryan BarleySummary: We see how In difficult moments, surviving and thriving are inseparably interconnected with hearing the words of Jesus and then doing what he told us to do.Support the show

Text: Matthew 21:12-22Speaker: Bryan BarleySummary: As we study Jesus cleansing the temple, we see how Jesus' anger is actually a gift, providing for us authentic friendship and forgiveness.Support the show

Text: Matthew 21:1-11Speaker: Bryan BarleySummary: As we see Jesus enter into Jerusalem in a bizarre fashion, we see that when God disrupts our expectations, we don't have to devolve into disbelief or despair, but step into holy curiosity and expectancy.1. Jesus is more powerful than I can imagine2. Jesus is kinder to me than I am to myself3. Jesus interrupts our expectations in bizarrely beautiful waysSupport the show

Text: Matthew 5:13-16Summary: We see how Jesus is calling us to be a people of preservation and hope in a time of decay and darkness.Support the show

Passage: Psalm 104Summary: We are created by God to create - to work - and He gives us grace for every good work. Worship God in your work.Speaker: Bryan TurneyDate: Sunday, September 5, 2021Support the show

Title: Invisibilia: Barrier of DistractionSpeaker: Justin AlmasText: Psalm 46Summary: As we conclude our series about the power of "invisible realities" in our lives, we look at Psalm 46 and discuss the dangers of distraction and how to stop and experience God's healing presence in our lives.Support the show

We will never have our eyes opened to the beauty of Jesus if we are content to remain blind to the sinfulness of our sin. The path to renewal leads to hope.Speaker: Derick SherfeySupport the show

Text: Psalm 1Speaker: Corbin HobbsSupport the show

Text: Psalm 79Summary: As we kick off our series about the power of "invisible realities" in our lives, we discuss the dangers of cynicism and how to declare war on it through Psalm 79.Support the show

Text: Jeremiah 29:4-7Summary: As we conclude our ten year celebration series, we talk about our original vision of being the people of God in the middle of the city, and how God has fulfilled what we asked for beyond what we could ever ask or imagine.Support the show

TEXTS: Matthew 5:13-16; Romans 1:11-12; Psalms 16:11SUMMARY: Today we're going to reflect on and celebrate the fruit of presence in the life of The Summit over the last 10 years. Specifically, our presence in this city, our presence to one another, and God's presence to us.  Support the show

Text: 2 Peter 1:3-11Summary: As we celebrate a decade of ministry in the city, we give thanks for the way God has changed us — both individually and corporately as a church family.Support the show

Text: Ephesians 3:14-21Summary: As we celebrate a decade of ministry in the city, we give thanks for the specific fruits that God has been kind to birth in our church. We talk about the power of God, and how the only explanation for our story is that God stepped in and moved.Support the show

This week we see how God delights in giving us sight for both physical and spiritual reality. Matthew 20:29-34Support the show

TEXT: Matthew 20:20-28SUMMARY: In this story Jesus asks two simple yet profound questions. A question that challenges us to acknowledge our desires and name them, and a question that challenges us to drink the cup of our lives in solidarity with Jesus by embracing the sorrows and the joys. Support the show

Text: Matthew 19:27-20:16Summary: We look at a somewhat bizarre parable of workers laboring in a vineyard, and how it's bizarreness actually points to the beauty of the welcoming and transforming heart of God.Support the show

Text: Matthew 19:16-26Summary: We overhear Jesus have a conversation that further reveals his character and nature, and see how when our humility and honesty encounters Jesus' eagerness to save, the impossible is made possible.Support the show

Text: Isaiah 12Support the show

Text: Matthew 18:15-22Summary: As we go through a significant citywide transition in how the pandemic is being handled, we look back over the last 15 months in both sadness and celebration. We see how Jesus leads into the next season with a posture of repentance, reconciliation, forgiveness, and expectancy.Support the show

Text: Matthew 18:7-9, 15-35Summary: We see Jesus talk about how the church handles sin both personally and corporately.Support the show

Summary: Jesus’ call to become like little children looks like following their example in two ways; allowing Him to reject the voices that hinder us, and allowing Him to be the voice that empowers us.Text: Matthew 19:13-15Support the show

Text: Matthew 18:10-14Summary: Jesus shows us how God is a shepherd who protects and pursues his own, as well as how this uniquely applies to children.Support the show

Text: Matthew 18:1-6Summary: We see Jesus radically redefine the way we understand what true greatness is.Support the show

Text: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2Summary: As we conclude our "Renewed Normal" series, we look at what transforms a good life into a truly great life - living generously.Support the show

Bryan Barley - 1 Corinthians 15:58Support the show

1 Corinthians 15:50-57Over the past year, we’ve been shaken in unimaginably painful and powerful ways. As we look to the future, we want to have a hopefulness rooted in something deeper than things “getting back to normal.” What if God is awakening us to something deeper, better, and richer? A Renewed Normal.Support the show

Mathew 17: 14-21Support the show

In our season finale of Summit Stories, pastor Bryan Barley switches seats and becomes the interviewee to reflect on his personal journey throughout the last ten years. Support the show

Peter, James, and John experience a divine encounter that transforms the way they relate to God - their fear of God is transformed into friendship with God. (Matthew 17:1-13)Support the show

Shekinah Ward--The Summit's Ministry Coordinator--discusses her unexpected journey into ministry, the many hats she wears in her new role, and how stepping out in faith has revealed new talents and spiritual gifts.Support the show

In this episode, we sit down with Paul and Brennyn Buscarello--both members of our staff and leaders in the life of our church. Hear their stories of God's unique faithfulness in their marriage, family and life's purpose, and the impact of church community in their everyday life.Support the show

Matthew 16:13-20 | As Peter answers the most important question about who Jesus is, Jesus gives us two great promises for his church.Support the show

We look at how our stories exist between the bookends of God’s past faithfulness, and God’s future restoration, and how this gives us the ability to live with hope today.Matthew 15:29-39Support the show

Pastor Andy Metzger reflects on his role in the founding of The Summit Church, and shares his favorite memories of God's miracles in creating and sustaining the church body.Support the show

As we see Jesus encounter a Canaanite woman, we see God's global heart on display, as well as God's invitation to wrestle with Him in life's deepest struggles.Matthew 15:21-28Support the show

Stephanie -- the church's City Group Director -- shares how God has molded her through the community she's found in the last 10 years at The Summit.Support the show

Matthew 15:1-14As we strive to move from cynicism to hope in 2021, we see how Jesus rebukes bad leadership, and reveals himself to be the good and gracious king who is meant to rule over our lives.Support the show

Worship Director Evan Rogg reflects on his transformation through the power of worship, and his journey to find expectancy in the midst of trial.Support the show

We see how in 2021, we are called to live with celebration, expectancy of God’s presence, anticipation of personal fruitfulness, because Jesus is king and we are citizens of his Kingdom.Matthew 7:7-11, 24-27Support the show

Outgoing Communications Director Natalie Metzger reflects on a decade of growth as she and her family prepare to step into a new chapter in North Carolina.Support the show

As we wrap up our series on celebration, we recount the wonderful deeds of God by sharing the story and images of our church's first decade of existence. As we see that God hears us and blesses us, we ask how we should be expectantly praying and laboring in the next decade.Acts 2:42-47Support the show

Philippians 4:4-9 | As we continue our series in celebration in honor of a decade of ministry in Denver, we talk about having a heart that overflows with joy in the midst of all of the pain we experience as we do life in a broken and fallen world.Support the show

Family Ministries Director Ellie Gysin reflects on the personal growth she's found in her last 8 years at The Summit, and shares her future dreams for the kids and families of the church community.Support the show

As we continue celebrating a decade of ministry in the city, we see not only how celebration was actually practiced in the first century, but also how the gospel gives us the joy in our souls that leads us to overflow with celebration.John 2:1-11Support the show

As we celebrate a decade of ministry in the city of Denver, we see the mandate to celebrate in the Scriptures. The people of God demonstrate how even when trauma is in their past, and frightening unknowns are in their future, today we will choose to celebrate the goodness of God. Support the show

Pastor Justin Almas shares memories and stories from his 10 years at The Summit, and reflects on God's faithful presence in the midst of an ever-changing city.Support the show

In anticipation of our 10 year anniversary, we're sharing stories of the people who've helped make The Summit what it is today. Listen to Drew & Andria share about their journey of faith, vision, and rootedness.Support the show

Isaiah 9:1-7 | The coming of Jesus takes broken things and makes them whole.Support the show

Advent: Light in the Darkness "Joy in Our Sadness"Luke 2:8-12Support the show

1 John 4:7-21  At Christmas, we clearly see God’s manifest love for us, which gives us the security and ability to actually love others.Support the show

Isaiah 9:2-7Support the show

As we study Jesus walking on water, we're given a vision not only of the fullness of Jesus, but the fullness of the life Jesus invites us into. Support the show

We look at Jesus, in the midst of his own suffering, show compassion to the crowds  and miraculously provide for them.Matthew 14:13-21Support the show

Matthew 13:1-23We look at Jesus' parable of the seeds and give thanks for how in a chaotic year, our church has demonstrated true rootedness that should grow our expectancy of coming fruitfulness. Support the show

In anticipation of our nation's election, we look at how Jesus as King - and the Kingdom he came to establish - helps us make sense of the current political climate.Matthew 13:44-46Support the show

Matthew 11:28-30We receive the privilege of Jesus revealing his heart to us, and see how understanding his heart gives us the rest we long for in our souls.Support the show

The way to experience the good life now is by aligning what we love and what we do with Jesus' Kingdom vision. (Mathew 10:24-29)Support the show

We see how a fear of God, and friendship with God, has the power to expel our fear of people.Matthew 10:26-33Support the show

We see Jesus not only prepare his followers to advance his mission, but the unparalleled goodness of Jesus' leadership, and an invitation to daily experience his authority and presence in our own lives.Matthew 10:1-4, 16-25Support the show

Matthew 9:35-38We look at Jesus kick off his public ministry by announcing the arrival of the Kingdom, and see how his call for repentance is a call to return home to the embrace of God.Support the show

We look at who Jesus was in the midst of tragic and chaotic situations, and see how we can manifest compassion and courage in our own chaotic cultural moment. (Matthew 9:18-26)Support the show

We look at Matthew's story of meeting Jesus, and how one of the greatest miracles Jesus performs is changing people late in their lives.Matthew 9:9-13Support the show

We see who Jesus reveals himself to be in the midst of a chaotic storm, and how his calming presence brings healing to the challenges we are experiencing today.Matthew 8:23-27Support the show

We take time to discuss what we're asking God to produce within our people and city as we step into the Fall.Support the show

We see Jesus give a glimpse into why he heals, and how his miracles point to his authority.Support the show

Jesus puts on display his power and kindness when his willingness comes into contact with the confession of weakness from a Roman Centurion.Support the show

We look at what Jesus does immediately after preaching the Sermon on the Mount, and how this surprising encounter with a leper shows us that when our weakness meets Jesus' willingness, the Gospel breaks into our lives.Support the show

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Summit member Ruth Dameron shares wisdom and insight for the cultural moment as she recounts witnessing racial injustice during the Civil Rights Movement, stories of her parents living through the Spanish Flu of 1918, and more.Support the show

Pastor Corbin Hobbs from The Heights Church talks about comparison through John 21.Support the show

We talk to Corbin Hobbs, one of the pastors of The Heights Church, about his experience shepherding people  during the COVID-19 pandemic. Corbin discusses the quarantine shame cycle, what’s lacking from online church gatherings, and his dreams for the future of the local church.Support the show

The significance of the destination of our lives is the culmination of simple everyday decisions. Support the show

We discuss the kindness of God, and how that kindness leads us to taking this posture towards ourselves and those around us.Support the show

Derrick DeLain is the lead pastor of Proclamation Church, a newly planted church in Nashville, TN. Hear his story about leading the church towards racial unity, pursuing the religiously lost, and his hope for the church in the current cultural moment.Support the show

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We look at Jesus' unique challenge to those with power to bless and build up, rather than hurt, exploit and destroy.Support the show

Ethan Welch is the founding pastor of The Bridge Church in Wilmington, NC. We talk to Ethan about his vision for the multi-ethnic church and how the cultural climate of his city has shaped that process. Listen to his story of pursuing redemption and gospel transformation.Support the show

As we live in a uniquely anxious time, we see how Jesus comforts our worried and troubled hearts. Support the show

We discuss the current cultural moment with pastor Muche Ukegbu. This redemptive conversation on race and ethnicity focuses on empathy, lament, and gospel-centered hope.Support the show

We see how the "Golden Rule" compels us to a life of empathy and action, particularly in the current cultural moment. Support the show

We take a break from our series in Matthew to discuss the current cultural moment with pastor Muche Ukegbu. This redemptive conversation on race and ethnicity focuses on empathy, lament, and gospel-centered hope.Support the show

We look at the beautiful simplicity of what it means to be in relationship with God, and create space to pray the Lord's Prayer together.Support the show

We look at Jesus' call to love our enemies, and the power and practice behind this posture.Support the show

Jesus challenges us to consider the power of our words and why speaking the truth matters so much in his Kingdom.Support the show

We talk to Summit member Kavon Pearson, who serves as the ministry director of Mission 98. Kavon and his team minister to communities in apartments, mobile homes, and motels in the Denver area. He talks about the effects of the pandemic on these communities, what his team is doing to care for them, and the power of suffering alongside those who are hurting. Support the show

As we celebrate Mother's Day, we look at Jesus differentiate genuine from counterfeit generosity, and how mothering is a fundamental expression of Kingdom greatness.Support the show

In this episode we have the opportunity to talk to Beth Patterson, a former member of The Summit who now serves as an Emergency Medicine doctor in the Bronx. Beth talks about the daily realities of caring for COVID patients and how she understands her unique calling to serve in the epicenter of the pandemic.Support the show

As we continue in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us about the nuance, gravity, and practical handling of our anger.Support the show

Melissa Turney is a mom of three, a professional counselor, and a member here at The Summit. We talk to her about pursuing emotional health, fostering authentic relationships, and parenting during the pandemic.Support the show

Jesus lays the groundwork to speak God's law into our hearts, and shows us that he's not imposing a burdensome way of life, but revealing to us how we were designed to live and flourish.Support the show

We interviewed Andy Kinomoto ("Kino") on what life has been like for him during the pandemic. We talk to him about the unique challenges of living alone and what his creative process has looked like during quarantine. Support the show

As we continue in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us how the fundamental posture his people are meant to take in the culture they exist is that of redemptive revolutionaries.Support the show

We celebrate Easter by looking at the two questions Jesus asks Mary following his resurrection, and how his answer provides hope from sorrow not only two thousand years ago, but in our current cultural crisis today.Support the show

We look at Jesus' conclusion of the Beatitudes, and see how who Jesus is and what he has done gives clarity in the midst of the mystery of a global crisis. Support the show

As Jesus continues in the Beatitudes, we see him tell us how we should live in light of who he has told we are as beloved children of God.Support the show

We kick off our study in the Beatitudes, and see how Jesus speaking into our hearts is exactly the gift we need in our chaotic cultural moment.Support the show

We look at how Jesus' Kingdom is opposed by Satan, some tactics of our enemy, and how through our King, we are secured victory.Matthew 4:1-11Support the show

As we look at Jesus' baptism, we see how Jesus is the King who not only fully identifies with us, but gives us a new identity as beloved sons and daughters of God. (Matthew 3:13-17)Support the show

We meet John the Baptist who is the opening act in anticipation of the arrival of King Jesus, and calls us to preparation through repentance. (Matthew 3:1-12)Support the show

Matthew 2:1-18Today we see how the arrival of King Jesus was marked by two prominent responses: great fear or great faith.Support the show

As we kick off our year-long series in Matthew, we look at the family tree of Jesus, and see how where Jesus comes from helps us understand what kind of king he will be.Matthew 1:1-17Support the show

We give vision where God is taking us in 2020, and create space to make for requests of Him through prayer.Matthew 4:17Support the show

We look at the glorious privilege of being described as an "ambassador of Christ," and how this is a grand invitation into a life of purpose and true impact.2 Corinthians 5:16-21Support the show

We look at our second core value of community, and how we can take the lead in creating a culture of honor and encouragement in the spheres of interest we’ve been entrusted with. (Romans 16:1-16)Support the show

We examine how the Gospel acknowledges the deepest longings of our heart and how Jesus truly satisfies these longings.Romans 4:24-25Support the show

As we kick off a new year and new decade, we ask the question of how we should live in light of our own limited time and death.Psalm 90:1-17Support the show

Luke 2:8-21Support the show

Luke 2:1-7Support the show

Luke 1:57-80Our God Is GraciousOur God Will Be MercifulSupport the show

Luke 1:18-25Support the show

Luke 1:5-17Support the show

As we near the end of Paul's life and ministry, we hear his final words to the elders of Ephesus.Acts 20:1-3, 17-38Support the show

We see the disturbance the gospel causes as it goes into Ephesus, and how the hostility the first Christians encountered in their city helps us make sense of our experiences today. Acts 19:21-34Support the show

Acts 19:1-20Support the show

As we give the results of The Roots Campaign, we look at how the people of God are meant to respond to experiencing the miraculous provision of God.Exodus 14:30-16:3Support the show

We see how Paul’s missionary engagement with the non-Christian context of Athens shapes our missionary engagement with the post-Christian context of the West. There is a desperate need for the church to be a mission-oriented people, rooted in the Gospel and engaged with the culture.Acts 17:16-34Support the show

As we return to the book of Acts, we see how the Christian faith begins to transition from a monocultural faith to an ethnically diverse, multicultural religion for all people — regardless of ethnic descent.Acts 15:1-35Support the show

As we conclude the Roots Campaign, we reject hype and manipulation in favor of declaring that we labor from a posture of victory because of the finished work of Christ.Luke 24:44-49Support the show

As we continue dreaming about our future, we talk about Jesus' unique affection for children that literally changed the world, and see how we can bring urban renewal by shaping what the next generation of Denver looks like, values, and loves.Luke 18:15-17Support the show

We look at the kind of community Jesus came to create and grow as the Good Shepherd, and discuss the impact we can have on our city as a sent, shepherded people. Luke 15:1-7Support the show

We dream about what it would look like for the whole family to be all-in financially, and how God is inviting us into experiencing true wealth through living a life of consistent, sacrificial generosity.Luke 12:32-34Support the show

We cast the vision of God is taking us in the next generation of our church, and discuss how we want to view success more through the lens of our sending capacity than our seating capacity.Acts 13:1-3 14:19-23Support the show

We experience a night of worship and prayer, and hear stories of healing. Support the show

We look at God give a miracle, not primarily because Peter was good, or the church was good, but because God is good. And God makes good on His promise to be good to his people who demonstrate even the weakest of faith.Support the show

Acts 10:1-25Support the show

We explore and understand the work of Miracles through Peter's interactions with Aeneas and Tabitha.Act 9:32-43Support the show

We look at a rarely-preached passage in Acts that shows us two surprising qualities in the life of Paul and the early church that prepared the soil for the fruit of revival. Acts 9:19-31Support the show

We see how God, in his kindness, pursues and then uses some of the most unlikely converts for gospel advancement.Acts 9:1-19Support the show

We look at how God's power and presence are surprisingly wedded together in God's personal pursuit of an unlikely man. Acts 8:26-40Support the show

We look at the gospel's encounter with a magician named Simon, and see how the difference between finding God beautiful as opposed to useful makes all the difference in the world. Acts 8:9-25Support the show

A massive persecution in the church leads to a missional movement of the church. In this text, we see the scattered church unleashed to pursue the Presence of God, in the Way of Jesus, bringing life to individuals, cities, and nations.Acts 8:1-8Support the show

We look at the first martyrdom in the history of the church, and see how Acts is a book that helps us make sense of the nuances and complexities of suffering in the human experience.Acts 6:8-7:60Support the show

We look at the installation of deacons in the life of the early church, and how this radically different gospel community was called to have a radically different expression of leadershipActs 6:1-7Support the show

Acts 5:17-42Support the show

We see how miraculous signs, wonders, and healing brought multitudes of men and women into restored relationship with God.Acts 5:12-16Support the show

Acts 5:1-11Support the show

We look at how God's Spirit not only reassures us that we are God's children, but also propels our hearts to be generous with our resources as a reflection of that new identity. Acts 4:32-37Support the show

We conclude our "Disrupted" series with Jesus' words on forgiveness, and prayerfully concern the reality that as much as we want to forgive, it's impossible to achieve without God's Spirit moving in our lives.Support the show

Luke 11:1-4Support the show

We look at the next line of the Lord's Prayer of "your kingdom come," and see how God is inviting us into the great cause of establishing the reign and rule of the rightful king of the universe. Luke 11:1-4Support the show

In the same way an untended garden naturally heads towards chaos, the life that simply “goes with the flow” drifts towards pain. It's the purposeful, intentional life that leads to flourishing. For Easter, we look at how the Lord's Prayer begins with the declaration that God is a perfect Father, and how this satisfies the deepest question any of us will ever ask.Luke 11:1-4Support the show

We look at how the first followers of Jesus responded to persecution and threat: not by retreating, but asking God for the courage to endure.Acts 4:23-31Support the show

We look at the first instance of opposition in response to the growing church, and discuss how we understand the opposition of the gospel today.Acts 4:11-22Support the show

We look at the power of the name of Jesus, why it's such a repeated theme in the early chapters of Acts, and how that practically intersects with our lives today.Acts 4:1-12Support the show

We look at the first story of healing in the book of Acts, see how God heals to give us a sign of the Kingdom, to grow our longing for the Kingdom and our worship of the King.Acts 3:1-10Support the show

We look at the miraculous work of God's Spirit to create a healthy church community, and discuss how through their life together, the first church reflected the character and nature of God to the city in which they existed.Support the show

We look at the first Christian sermon ever preached and the very heart of what it means to become a follower of Jesus.Acts 2:14-41Support the show

We look at the Spirit fall on God's people at Pentecost - the day that everything changed - and see how the Spirit of God indwells us to empower us to the work of Restoration.Acts 2:1-13Support the show

In this sermon we learn about both the basics and specific practices of prayer,  as we look at the example of the early church in Acts.Acts 1:12-26Support the show

We kick off our study in the book of Acts looking at how the first quality Jesus develops in his followers for the advancement of his mission is their understanding of their weakness, making his promise of power good news for our weary souls.Acts 1:1-11Support the show

We look at Jesus’ promise of giving God the Holy Spirit, and explore the stunning claim that the Spirit inside us is better than Jesus beside us.John 16:4-15Support the show

At our annual Mile High Family of Churches Gathering, we learned from Habbakuk 1-3 and how discontentment plus prayer leads to movement. Support the show

We discuss what we're asking God to do in the life of The Summit in 2019, and ask God to make us the kind of people who actually know Him and daily walk with Him in every area of life.Genesis 1-3Support the show

When we're awakened to the reality of how God has rescued us into His Kingdom, and how He is restoring all things, that becomes our motivation to join God on His mission.Colossians 1:13-29Support the show

This week we look at our second core value of Community, and see how the Gospel moves us towards God and people.Support the show

Psalm 17:14-15Support the show

We look at the idea of true repentance and its place in our Christian walk.  During this season of goal making and new years resolution, we set out to bring change our lives.  But, how do we actually change?Matthew 3:1-12Support the show

We look at the complexities and tragedies that surrounded the first Christmas, and see how it's truly in the darkest of days that the God of light shines the brightest.Matthew 2:13-23Support the show

Matthew 2:1-12 We look at the historical context of Jesus' birth, and how him being born against the backdrop of tragedy and injustice magnifies his love for us. Support the show

The birth of Jesus gives us permission to be afraid in life, but then tells us why we, ultimately, don't need to be afraid. Matthew 1:18-25Support the show

We kick off our Advent series in Matthew's genealogy, and see how this list of names provides for us a thrilling and practical hope for our lives.Support the show

In this final passage of Romans, Paul is finished explaining, confirming and defending a theology of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and instead burst forth into rich doxology in light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For everything exists to draw attention to the glory of God! We are moved from merely articulating rich doctrines in truth to worshipping with passionate doxology in praise! Romans 16:17-27Support the show

Paul, in expressing his appreciation for the men and women who were so instrumental in his life and ministry, shows us how one of God's greatest gifts to us is the people He puts around us.Romans 16:1-16Support the show

There's something about the power of being exposed to another's story. As we start bringing Romans to a close, Paul gives us a window into the story of his life so that we might ask some deeper questions of our own lives.Support the show

Romans 15:1-13Support the show

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Nothing impacts the quality of our relationships, but nothing is quite as difficult as having quality relationships. Paul acknowledges this tension, and teaches the church how to put their preferences to death so they might help their community thrive.Romans 14:13-23Support the show

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Paul acknowledges that the church being a place of diverse cultures, passions, and gifts will create tension, and shepherds us through how to fight for unity in the midst of our differences.Romans 14:1-12Support the show

This week, Pastor J.D. Greear walks us through the convictions that shaped Stephen and how they should shape us as followers of Christ.Support the show

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In this passage, followers of Jesus are given the ultimate call to love our neighbors with an unwavering commitment to seek their good. It’s time for us to wake up, turn from our dark deeds and urgently live in the light of Christ's return.Romans 13:8-14 Support the show

Paul turns his attention to how this young church is supposed to relate to the ruling authorities of the day, helping us understand what does it mean to be a "holy nation" in a fallen world. Romans 13:1-7Support the show

Following Paul's exhortation for us to live in community, he acknowledges community's challenges and the beauty of taking on those difficulties. Romans 12:9-21Support the show

Local pastor Vince Black and his wife Kirsten talk about meaningfully connecting children with the gospel at our Flourishing Families seminar.Support the show

As Paul dives into our understanding of our identity, showing us that in the gospel we are given a new status, a new family, and new gifts. Romans 12:3-8Support the show

As we jump back into Romans, we see Paul call us to a life of worship in response to what God has done in the Gospel. Support the show

Tonight we look at how the promise of God's Nearness gives us a global vision for mission and reaching people of all nations, as we study Acts 17:22-28 and interview one of our members preparing to move overseas. Support the show

The generosity of Jesus leads to a deeply grateful people. And when God's people realize this generosity, they too become radically generous with all they've been given.Support the show

We look at the concept of privilege, and how for Paul, his privilege was not an excuse for arrogance or selfishness, but rather a resource to be sacrificed for the good of the people around him, and leveraged for maximum kingdom impact. Philippians 2:1-11Support the show

We continue our series about what it means to be a city in the city, and discuss how the people of God can be countercultural in working towards reconciliation and unity in our ethnically diverse community. Galatians 2:11-14Support the show

We kick off our August series about the beautiful ways the people of God are meant to live differently in the cities they live in, and discuss what it means to celebrate our dependency on the Spirit of God. Acts 13:1-3Support the show

Paul turns his focus to our responsibility in light of God's sovereignty, and how we are supposed to give our lives away to God's great cause of reconciling men and women back to Himself. Romans 9:30-10:21Support the show

God’s sovereignty is the belief that God is the cosmos’ supreme being who answers to no one and who has the absolute right to do with his creation as he desires, even in how He handles salvationSupport the show

Paul reflects his heart for his fellow Jewish brothers and sisters, and shows us what it means to truly have a heart and life that cares for the people around us. Romans 9:1-5Support the show

Romans 8:28-39Support the show

Romans 8:17-29Support the show

In this passage, we see the heart of God as our Father and us as His kids. Here the Spirit reminds us of how our identity and place in God’s family is truly the wellspring of all Christian living with both relational and missional implications that are far-reaching.Support the show

In this passage, Paul pushes us to the power to overcome sin — the presence of a Person. We see that the Spirit-filled life is not the deluxe edition of Christianity; it is absolutely integral to the plan of God for the people of God! (Romans 8:1-13)Support the show

This week we walk through the Law, consequences and ultimately our need to be redeemed. Romans 7:1-25Support the show

Paul is going to help us understand how being a slave to Christ actually produces the greatest freedom in this life and the life to come.Support the show

Paul is going to address our deep desire for life change and how it fundamentally begins by understanding the depth of our union with Christ. (Romans 6:1-4)Support the show

We are either “in Adam” or “in Christ”. In Adam, death reigns over us. In Christ, through grace, we are gifted the ability to reign over death in life. This grants us hope both now, and into eternity. Romans 5:12-21Support the show

Paul shows us how all that he's communicated in the first four chapters of the letter is captured by justification by grace through faith in Jesus, and how this reality intersects with our lives. (Romans 5:1-11)Support the show

As Paul delves back into the case study of Abraham, he shows us what faith is, how it practically works, and why placing our faith in Jesus is such good news for our lives. Romans 4:18-25Support the show

Paul invites us to consider the stories of Abraham and David from the Old Testament to see the simplicity of believing in the grace of Jesus and the beauty of belonging to the family of Jesus. We discover again that the story of the relationship between God and man has always been one of Grace. (Romans 4:1-17)Support the show

As we are given a clear vision for what our lives are supposed to be about, we see Jesus' startling claim that we are utterly dependent on him, acknowledge that we don't really feel that on a day by day basis, and see the good news of God pruning our hearts to functionally believe this reality.Support the show

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John 14:1-6 We kick off our three week series for Easter looking at the "I am" statements of Jesus, seeing how who God is forever changes who we are. Support the show

We dive into what many have called "the most important paragraph ever written," as we get the heart of the good news of the gospel. Romans 3:21-3Support the show

Paul continues to show us the reality of our situation before God as he gives us a diagnosis of our condition. It's bad news, but he does not leave us hopeless. Romans 3: 1-20Support the show

In this passage, Paul shows that God desires authentic relationship with us rather than mere external religion from us. He exposes our propensity towards works-based religion and pushes us to our only hope in the grace-based work of the Gospel produced by the Spirit.Romans 2:17-29Support the show

Paul turns his attention to the dangers and beauties of the law, and the problems of believing that we can earn God's love through our obedience.Support the show

Paul, like a loving parent, reflects to us the reality of our broken world so that we might be prepared to engage it and overcome it. Support the show

When we know the heart of the author, we grow a greater appreciation for the work they create. As we turn to the next portion of Romans, we are given insight into Paul's heart and why he is so passionate about what he's writing on.Support the show

As we kick off our study of Romans, we introduce the book and see three truths that we are praying will become realities in our lives through our time in the world's most famous letter. Romans 1:1-7Support the show

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As we conclude our United series, we look at Paul planting a church in Philippi and how the city presents a unique opportunity for the gospel to advance. Acts 16:11-40Support the show

Acts 21:10-14; Philippians 3:4-15 Support the show

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1 John 5:13-15Support the show

In this passage John shows us that true love is a mark of salvation, is manifest in salvation, and is a response to salvation. 1 John 4:7-12Support the show

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1 John 3:16-18Support the show

As we continue our Advent series, we look at both the good news and the bad news of Christmas, and how this is supposed to practically transform our lives. 1 John 2:1-6Support the show

As we kick off our Advent series, we look at how God gives us the gift of His presence at Christmas. 1 John 1:1-4Support the show

In the final chapters of the book of Exodus, we will see how God is responding to the brokenness of his people and of his world. Exodus 35-40Support the show

We get a glimpse of Moses's personal relationship with God, and see that our greatest need is actually for God Himself to manifest His presence and reveal His glory! God's people must long for His nearness, faithfully pursue His presence, and holistically respond to His glory.Exodus 33-34Support the show

We look at Israel who has the ultimate relapse in judgment as they create and worship a golden calf, and see how our most fundamental problem is our tendency to worship wrongly. Exodus 32Support the show

We look at God's instructions for the priesthood and how this points us to the true High Priest of Jesus, who confidently gives us access to God. Exodus 28-29Support the show

The people wrestle through the question of how a holy God and an unholy people could ever coexist, see the tabernacle as the temporary solution to that problem, and find that all of this is pointing to the person and work of Jesus.Support the show

Brandon Washington of The Embassy Church walks us through the Lord's Prayer.Support the show

We look at the second half of the Ten Commandments and see what it practically looks like to love God by loving our neighbor as ourselves.Support the show

Exodus 20:1-11Support the show

As we see the Law of God given to the people of Israel we learn not only about God's character and our greatest need, but also why the Law was a remarkably gracious gift. Exodus 19-23Support the show

As we're reintroduced to a Moses's father in law, Jethro, we see a powerful story of supernatural life change and how this kind of change produces a life leveraged for the mission of God. Exodus 18:1-27Support the show

We discuss the point of violence in the Old Testament, and see the good news of Jesus being the true and better warrior who fights and makes intercession on our behalf. Exodus 17:8-16Support the show

As we see Israel begin life in the wilderness, we see God provide a way forward for them in the midst of their trauma, and practically teach them what it means to look to Him as their daily provider.Support the show

In this final exhortation toward whole-hearted devotion in the community, James encourages delivers in the midst of suffering to 1) patiently endure in anything as we 2) prayerfully come to Him with everything, fueled by the hope that we will One Day 3) be with Him under His perfect rule and reign eternally!Support the show

James takes on our illusion of control, shows us how that wrong internal belief produces harmful outward consequences, and pushes us to live the kind of life that makes an eternal difference. James 4:13-5:6Support the show

James tells us how little will impact the trajectory of our lies as much as our talk, and pushes us to use the wisdom of the gospel to pursue a path of peace and righteousness.Support the show

James 2:14-26Support the show

In this passage, James confronts the opposite of pure religion. First, he defines the sin of discrimination and then he reveals to us why we believe it is evil and why it has no place in the Kingdom of God. (James 2:1-13)Support the show

We see this week how one of the most defining characteristics of a follower of Jesus is not only hearing the Word, but doing it. James 1:19-27Support the show

James 1: 1-18 Josh introduces our series in James, a life of faith and mission.Support the show

Exodus 15Support the show

Exodus 14: 1-31 Support the show

We see how following the Passover, God calls His people to a ritual of remembering so they might leave the right kind legacy for His glory and our joy. Exodus 13: 1-22Support the show

Exodus 11-12. We reach the climax of the plagues in the Passover, and in our study, see how this great act of God reveals both the seriousness of sin and the sweetness of Christ's salvation.Support the show

Exodus 9:13-10:29Support the show

We continue to look at the plagues and see how they provide tremendous insight into the character of God, as well as serve as signposts that point to the beauty of the gospel. Exodus 8:20- 9:12 Support the show

Mother's Day 2017 Exodus 2:1-3Support the show

We kick back off our series in Exodus, and discuss the point of the plagues and how they serve as a way for us to better understand who God is. Exodus 7:1-8:19Support the show

As we conclude our study of the resurrection of Lazarus in John 11, we see how in order for Lazarus to live, Jesus had to die, and how this substitutionary sacrifice is the hallmark of what it truly means to love another. John 11:36-53Support the show

As we continue in the story of Lazarus, we see Jesus engage his other sister, Mary, and witness how Jesus' full identification with us not only fully heals us, but compels us to do the same for others. John 11:28-37Support the show

As we celebrate Easter, we look at the opening of a story where Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, and see how through the resurrection we have comfort for this life and the life to come. John 11: 1-27Support the show

We look at the story of the Bronze Serpent from the Old Testament, and examine why Jesus would point to it as one of the best glimpses into the reason he lived the life that he lived. Numbers 21: 4-9Support the show

Following Moses's first failed attempt with Pharoah, God reminds him of His goodness, as well as engages the disbelief of His people. Exodus 6:1-13Support the show

Exodus 5:1-23Support the show

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Exodus 4: 1-17Support the show

After decades of silence, God finally breaks into the forefront of the Exodus story and reveals himself to Moses. In doing so, he gives his people a tangible hope to face all of life because we know He is with us. Exodus 3:1-22Support the show

Moses grows into a man, and walks through a difficult, transformative journey that shows us how God not only wants to heal the injustice around us, but also the sin that dwells inside of us. Exodus 2:11-25Support the show

As we continue in Exodus, we see how the darkest of days specifically impacts a single family, and through their heartbreaking, hope-filled story of a son being born the heart of God is revealed to help navigate tragic times. (Exodus 2:1-10)Support the show

We kick off our study in Exodus finding a story that is set in the darkest of days, and receive a glimpse into how the God of light brings redemption in moments of history such as these. Exodus 1:1-22Support the show

The Summit Church and The Heights Church join together to worship and celebrate all that Jesus has and is going to do in the city of Denver. Bryan Barley and Corbin Hobbs join forces to teach us that God loves us and wants to do His incredible work in and through us. Support the show

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As we continue our United series, we discuss what it means to be a healthy community that's defined by the correct values, as well as discuss what it is that we're asking God to do in our community in 2017.( Acts 2: 42-47)Support the show

As we kick off our annual United series, we commit a week to talk exclusively about what it is that God has done in the gospel, and ask ourselves the question of what our lives would look like if we actually believed this truth. John 21:1-19Support the show

Luke 2:41-52Support the show

Luke 2:22-38Support the show

Luke 2:1-14Support the show

As we continue to study the story of the birth of Jesus, we see two pregnant cousins encounter one another, and a remarkable deferral and declaration from Elizabeth towards Mary. Luke 1:39-45Support the show

Luke 1:26-38 Hope in the midst of chaosSupport the show

Luke 1:5-25Support the show

After two years in The Gospel According to Mark, we've finally come to the end. Support the show

As we study the resurrection of Jesus, we see not only what makes Christianity so different from all other world religions, but how our faith's uniqueness demands a unique response in our lives.Support the show

We examine the most dramatic pause in the history of the world, as Jesus spends three days in a grave, and see how this should lead us to reinterpret the times of waiting in our own lives as well. (Mark 15: 42-47)Support the show

Mark 15:31-44Support the show

Mark 15:21-32Support the show

At the Cross, we see that Jesus does more than just die, he takes on our shame and humiliation, so that we can walk unashamed before God. Mark 15:16-20Support the show

As we're introduced to Pilate, we meet a man who tries to remain neutral in his posture towards Jesus. However, as the scene unfolds we see that it's possible to maintain neutrality towards the aspects of life that matter the most. Mark 15:1-15Support the show

As Jesus goes to be judged by the Sanhedrin, we see Peter endure his own kind of trial, giving us a glimpse of the life-changing, substitutionary work of Jesus on the cross. (Mark 14:53-72)Support the show

We see Jesus abandoned by his closest friends in the moment he needed them the most, giving us a glimpse into how God has chosen to treat us, and helping us process our own feelings of abandonment as well. Mark 14:26-52Support the show

As Jesus celebrates the Passover meal with his disciples, he makes some very intentional breaks from cultural tradition for a very specific purpose that has significant implications on our lives. Mark 14:22-25Support the show

As Jesus prepares to have a Passover meal with his disciples, we see that he is drawing us in to find our story in this story, and having seen its truths, live changed lives as a consequence. Mark 14:12-21Support the show

Mark 14: 1-11 As we begin our study of the final portion of the Gospel according to Mark, we see the story of a woman who pours out her entire net worth onto Jesus, reflecting that Jesus is meant to be our supreme treasure.Support the show

As we conclude our series about how to think theologically about technology's influence on culture, we discuss how technology has influenced our understanding of sexuality, and how we can practically follow God's design for sex so that we might better flourish and worship as we were intended. Genesis 2:18-25; 16:1-6Support the show

This week we see how technology has the ability to both help strengthen, as well as hinder, our friendships in the most practical ways. Support the show

We kick off our series trying to think through a gospel lens about technology's impact on our daily lives and relationships, and figure out a healthy way forward so we can better worship and obey. Genesis 1:27; 2:15; 11:3-4Support the show

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Corbin Hobbs, (Pastor of the The Heights Church), further discusses why we plant churches. Acts 20:17-25; 36-38Support the show

As we prepare to help plant our first church in Denver (The Heights Church), we discuss why we plant churches in cities and the unique opportunities that are afforded to us. Acts 19:11-22Support the show

(Genesis 1:26-27) As we consider what it looks like to live a life on mission, we reflect on the violence over the past several weeks within our country, and discuss how we should both think biblically and interact practically with the issues at hand. Support the show

As we take a month to talk about our mission to our city and world, we talk about the church's responsibility to care for the orphan and some practical opportunities to live out this calling. James 1:26-27Support the show

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(Mark 12:28-34) As Jesus encounters another religious leader, he not only reveals what all of human life is supposed to be about, but reveals how he is the one who empowers us to live how we should live.Support the show

Mark 12:18-27Support the show

Jesus is asked a question about how we should think politically, and reveals the good news of the true and better revolution God has ignited in the world through the gospel. Mark 12:13-17Support the show

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(Mark 11:12-33) We study how Jesus cleanses the temple for the sake of the nations coming to know him, as well as to proclaim he is the authority who fights for our joy as he reigns over our lives. Support the show

As Mark opens the curtain on the final week of the life of Jesus, we're given two crucial reminders about approaching and viewing Jesus correctly. Mark 10:46-11:11Support the show

In this passage we see the incredible patience Jesus has for us and how His death on a cross has paid our ransom, empowering us to serve in His image. Mark 10:32-45Support the show

(Acts 12:1-25) As we conclude our series seeing how Jesus is alive and still changing lives today, we examine the story of Peter being freed from prison, and witness how the resurrection gives us hope for the justice we clamor for in an unjust world. Support the show

As we continue our series that examines how Jesus is alive and still changing lives today, we see how Saul becomes Paul, and how his encounter with the risen Christ gives a glimpse into how true change is possible because of the resurrection. Support the show

What makes the Christian faith unique is it's less a body of information to accumulate, and instead the opportunity to enter into a relationship with the living God. We look at a man who goes from just having information about God, to actually meeting God, and he's forever changed as a consequence. Acts 8:26-40Support the show

Jesus talks about how everyone lives forever somewhere, and how our understanding of eternity should break in to profoundly shape how we live today.Support the show

Mark 10:17-31 (Corbin Hobbs)Support the show

Jesus helps us understand God's original intention for marriage and how He is in the process of restoring all that is broken—including our relationships— in our world today. Mark 10:1-12Support the show

Dr. Dave Morlan teaches on the historical Jesus. Support the show

In a cause-driven generation where everyone feels the responsibility to obtain greatness, Jesus offers wisdom and rest as he redefines what true greatness is. Support the show

Jesus gives a glimpse of his own suffering, and consequently helps us navigate our own experiences with doing life in a broken and fallen world. Mark 9:9-29Support the show

As we kick off the second half of the book of Mark, we see Jesus setup the trajectory for the rest of the book, first giving us a glimpse of his triumph.Support the show

This morning we celebrated our five year anniversary as a church, and Bryan shared five things he's thankful for.Support the show

(Ephesians 3:20-21) Concluding our United series, we discuss where we've been and where we're going as a church.Support the show

As we continue our United series, we revisit our value of Mission, and talk about what it looks like for us to live a life of generosity in response to God's generosity towards us. 2 Corinthians 8:8-15Support the show

As we continue our United series where we revisit our vision and values, we discuss what it looks like to not simply desire community, but to pursue the right kind of community and live within it in a healthy way.Support the show

Romans 5:6-11 - As we begin a new year and celebrate our fifth anniversary as a church, we revisit our vision and values. We begin by discussing what it means to be continually amazed by the gospel. Support the show

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As we continue our Advent series in the Psalms, we see how the Scripture anticipates the birth of a Savior who will fully identify with our pain to the point that he could even understand what it's like to ask the question: has God abandoned me?"Support the show

As we kick off our Advent series in the Psalms, we see from the very beginning that Jesus was purposefully born to reign as King. Psalm 2Support the show

In the same way we have expectations about the way our lives will ultimately turn out, we also have expectations for God: expectations about who He is, what He's about, and what it means to follow Him. Sometimes these expectations are wrong, and today we see Jesus bring clarity to the most important question that can ever be asked about him. Mark 8:27-9:1Support the show

Mark 8:1-21: Many of our biggest mistakes don't stem from a lock of information, but rather a suppression of, or a forgetting of, the information we already have. We see Jesus encounter two groups of people who are unable to act on the information they've received about who He is, and learn how to fight our own propensity to forget the good news of Jesus. Support the show

Mark 7:24-37, 8:22-26 We look at Jesus perform three miracles, each of which function as a sign that takes us along a path to see clearly the greatness of who Jesus is. Support the show

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Mark 6:30-44 As Jesus feeds a huge crowd, we get a glimpse into how Jesus treats us, and consequently, how we are liberated to treat others as well.Support the show

We all struggle with doubt—doubts about God, doubts about people, doubts about ourselves. In this passage, Mark shows us what to do with doubt, and ultimately, where to take it. Mark 6:14-29Support the show

Mark 6:1-13 We see two groups of people who are familiar with Jesus respond in two radically different ways, demonstrating how proximity to Jesus doesn't necessarily guarantee a relationship.Support the show

Having people overpromise and underdeliver seems to be the norm in our lives. However, we meet three people in Mark who find the opposite is true as it pertains to Jesus, as he shows himself as the one who is more committed to our joy than even we are. Mark 5:21-43Support the show

As Jesus encounters a demon-possessed man, we get insight into the seriousness of the human condition, and the superiority of Jesus over our deepest problems. Mark 5:1-20Support the show

Mark 4:35-41 As we continue our series in the Gospel according to Mark, we see Jesus put his power fully on display as he takes on a furious storm that threatens the life of his followers, and gives insight for how we can take the correct posture towards the dangers of life as well.Support the show

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We're in a season in history where it's uniquely popular to live in a city and to work for its good, but most people who have a family usually have the same question: should i really raise my children in the city? We tackle that question and see how raising a family in the city provides unparalleled opportunity for kids to experience the life that is truly life. Jeremiah 29:4-7Support the show

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1 Corinthians 7:25-38Support the show

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Bryan Barley interviews the Area Director for the Central Denver Young Life.Support the show

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Brian Turney leads a discussion on the Sabbath and what that means for followers of Christ.Support the show

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As we conclude our series looking at how Christianity exploded in urban contexts in the first century, we see Paul prepare to head to Jerusalem and his death. His departing words reflect how he lived a life of purpose and we can as well. (Acts 20:17-38)Support the show

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We look at how Jesus disappoints his closest followers, and how when we press in to properly understand these disappointments, we receive a beautiful lens to interpret the heartbreak of our own lives. (Mark 1:29-25)Support the show

We see Jesus not simply tell us about life in his kingdom, but actually show us, revealing that he is the good king who cares about all of us - mind, body and soul (Mark 1:21-28).Support the show

We look at Jesus be tempted by Satan in the wilderness and see the practical good news that his victory is our victory in all of life. (Mark 1:14-20)Support the show

(Mark 1:12-13) We look at Jesus be tempted by Satan in the wilderness and see the practical good news that his victory is our victory in all of life.Support the show

As we continue our series in the Gospel according to Mark, we see the power of a first impression and the kind of practical impact Jesus' bizarre first impression is meant to have on our lives. (Mark 1:4-11)Support the show

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As we kick off our series in the Gospel according to Mark, we see not only the opportunity we have for life change when we encounter another, but also the chance we have to meet Jesus as we study this book. (Mark 1:1-3)Support the show

As we kick off our first ever Summit AM Gathering, we discuss the joy and privilege of being part of starting something new for God, and get a practical glimpse into what that looks like as Paul starts a new church in Philippi.Support the show

We discuss where The Summit is headed in 2015 and the heart behind why we're doing what we're doing.Support the show

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As we jump into the New Year, we start with the Gospel and see how Jesus, through the cross, has declared us free from condemnation. If we truly grasp that, it changes everything.Support the show

We wrap up our Advent series by looking at how Jesus' whole life matters for the way that we live, follow Him and relate to our new family - the church. Support the show

Often we believe that Christmas can only be beautiful when things are at their best. However, we see how the beauty of the incarnation makes it possible for the opposite to be true, and for there to be great hope in the midst of great pain.Support the show

We continue our Advent series by jumping into the traditional Christmas story in Luke, seeing how this often quoted scene seen in pageants and television specials is actually far more bizarre and beautiful than we ever imagined.Support the show

We return to the Old Testament again in our Advent series, seeing the beauty of the mystery that's at the heart of the incarnation. (Exodus 33:18-23)Support the show

As we kick off our Advent series, we see how the great wait of the Bible commences in the very beginning, and how this wait helps us make sense of our own.Support the show

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We love stories of redemption and we see this theme in the songs we sing, the books we write, the movies we create. In this portion of Ruth, we look at an interaction where we see how how hard Boaz is willing to work in order to redeem Ruth, and see how this story of redemption is one for us to receive with great joy. (Ruth 4:1-12)Support the show

After getting glimpses into the character of both Naomi and Ruth early in this story, we finally have the opportunity to learn about the character of Boaz. As we study who this man is, we not only see the kind of man that we should admire, but also emulate in an age where healthy manhood is often ignored. (Ruth 3:6-18)Support the show

Any story of great love has a moment of great risk. In this week's portion of the story of Ruth, we see Ruth's willingness to risk everything for love, and we learn what it looks like to risk well for love in our own lives as well. (Ruth 3:1)Support the show

Through a very normal, unglamorous conversation between Ruth and Naomi, we see how God starts to turn this story around and provide practical hope, not just for these two ladies, but for us as well.Support the show

We see the first true interaction between Ruth and Boaz - a beautiful scene where one of the most important people in this community takes notice and protects the least important. We consequently ask ourselves how a scene as unusual and challenging as this one should change how we live our own lives. Ruth 2:8-16Support the show

At this turning point in the plot, we see that it's in the mundane routine of life that love is at its best. As Ruth loves and serves Naomi, God is graciously working behind the scenes to bring about good. Support the show

The natural objection to the life of love that is pictured in the opening chapter of Ruth is "what happens when this doesn't work out?" Not experiencing the kind of love we long for when we give our heart away is incredibly painful. We dive into what it looks like to rightly lament in response to the disappointment and pain that comes with love.Support the show

We look at the most well-known verses in the book of Ruth and see how they're a supreme example of loyalty, leading us to ask what it looks like for us to demonstrate this kind of loyalty in our own lives.Support the show

As the story of ruth progresses, we see how Naomi and her companions come to a crossroads where someone is going to have to sacrifice tremendously if their relationship is going to thrive rather than dissolve. Consequently, we ask ourselves if we really understand how much sacrifice is at the root of love.Support the show

We kick off our study in the book of Ruth seeing how desperately need this story of authentic love, and how often real love is born out of the most painful experiences in our lives.Support the show

(Phil. 4:15-23) As Paul wraps up his letter to the church at Philippi, he talks about the need for Jesus' church to be generous because He was first generous with us.Support the show

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Paul discusses what it sans for us to think rightly as we give ourselves to this cause, as he knows that nothing really impacts how we live as much as how we think.Support the show

As Paul continues to look at our lives as we give ourselves to Jesus' cause and are changed by His grace, Paul turns his attention to how we handle our anxiety.Support the show

After talking to us about what it means to be accepted by Jesus, Paul shifts our attention to what life looks like after being accepted. We see how life is a race, and as we run, we need an awareness of both where we're trying to go and what can prevent us from getting there.Support the show

Paul presents the foundational reason for why he lives, as well as why giving our lives to this great cause is such a beautiful way to live.Support the show

As we continue to learn about the cause we're meant to give our lives to, Paul helps us understand the necessity of identifying the right leaders of this movement and us relating to those leaders correctly.Support the show

The city remains one of the few concepts in a fractured and fragmented society that is so significant that we have to understand what it is and why it matters. As we kick off our week of ServeDenver, we study the story of Jonah to see God's perspective of the city.Support the show

In this passage, we see how the salvation Jesus cures for us will empower us to effectively carry out His mission to our city and the world.Support the show

Last week we saw Paul push us to take part in a deeply authentic, committed community called the church for the sake of the cause. However, any experience in community reflects that being around people in any context isn't easy. We look sat what it means to really engage in a community, particularly in the moments when it gets hard.Support the show

As we continue our series in Philippians, we learn how the cause of advancing the gospel is not individual but communal in nature, and how the church is meant to be this community through which the gospel is advanced. Support the show

The apostle Paul shows us that no matter our circumstances, we have hope. We have a hope in Christ that extends to life, death and beyond, and that hope impacts how we live our lives and who we live it for.Support the show

As we kick off our series in Philippians, we study what it means to really think deeply about our lives and examine what it is we're living for.Support the show

We see that the Resurrection of Jesus provides us a Hope today as we encounter the everyday trials of our life.Support the show

What if we saw interruptions in our life less as bothersome, and more as opportunities to share the love of Christ?Support the show

We look at a story of a prostitute meeting Jesus, and see what kind of sustaining change is produced in our lives on a daily basis after an initial encounter with Jesus.Support the show

As we see Jesus meet a Roman centurion, we get a glimpse into "how' someone actually receives what Jesus offers and how our faith in him begins.Support the show

As we see Jesus meet a tax-collector named Levi, as well as a group of religious leaders called the Pharisees, we see how the gospel confronts both irreligion and religion, and presents us with an entirely different way of living.Support the show

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Misunderstanding something as significant as work - a place where we'll spend on average approximately 90,000 hours of our life - has real consequences. We examine our jobs through the lenses of Proverbs, as we continue to see various areas of our lives with clarity.Support the show

Whenever we're entrusted with anything significant our natural response is to develop and execute a plan. However, when it comes to our most serious responsibility - our lives - few of us actually have a plan. We look at how Proverbs shows us how to have an intentional plan for our lives.Support the show

When it comes to knowing ourselves - particularly knowing ourselves to the degree that we're aware of our shortcomings - the truth is we'd rather not know. But we all know that just as there are consequences to forever-ignoring that rattle in the engine, there is a cost that comes with muting the voice of our hearts. Proverbs helps us look under the hood of our lives so that we can understand who we really are.Support the show

It's so easy for us to be blind to the consequences and choices that will bring harm on our lives. Fortunately, at the heart of Christianity is the belief that God desires to give sight to the blind through the Gospel, as His wisdom breaks into our lives. As we kick off our Proverbs series, we examine what wisdom is, how it can change our lives, and how we can have access to it so that we might truly live.Support the show

As we conclude our vision series to kick off 2014, we look at God's call for Christians to multiply their lives in the city, and how The Summit will strive to fulfill this call in the future.Support the show

As we continue our vision series to kick off 2014, we examine what it means to be a people who live for the welfare of our city, and see the chief reason why God has us living in Denver.Support the show

We kick off our first 2014 series by revisiting the vision and values of what has made The Summit successful in our first three years of existence. We begin by looking at what it means to be rooted in our city and the great gift of having a long-term vision for our lives.Support the show

Christmas gives us the confidence to believe in God more deeply, and nothing will make for a more fulfilling and enriching year than having a deeper faith and a greater confidence in who God is.Support the show

God speaks through Jesus taking on flesh and coming to earth. Despite our rejection of him, God gives us all a second chance to receive him through faith and have a relationship with him as his children.Support the show

It only takes a little life experience to know how uncertain life is because we control so little. We see how God becoming man creates certainty in our heads and hearts, and grants us access to the one Person in the universe who controls everything. Support the show

With all the parties, eating, and music, Christmas is the season that stirs our hearts and emotions more than any other time of the year. The danger is that all the festivities distract us from asking what Christmas really means. We look at how Christmas first means vulnerability, and how the vulnerability of God is such good news for our lives.Support the show

Rarely do we make a major commitment without having some idea of what we're getting ourselves into. With marriage, however, the majority of us make this commitment without having any definition of what success looks like. Paul provides for us both a d...Support the show

Each of us has been deeply impacted by our families for better or for worse, and what Paul shows us, is that in order to do family the right way - the way God intended - we must be shaped by the Gospel and nothing else.Support the show

In a city like Denver, where there are more marijuana dispensaries than Starbucks and McDonalds combined, presents tremendous challenges when we think through what substances we should put in our bodies. Paul helps us think through what it means to be...Support the show

A special sermon to share where we've been and and where we are going with an update on the status of our building.Support the show

Our heavenly Father wants the best for his children, particularly when it comes to our sexuality and purity. As his children, we then pursue sexual purity for our protection and blessing.Support the show

One of the great challenges of living a new life isn't so much changing our behavior as it is believing that we can be given and live consistently with a new identity. We see how we can break free of old patterns of living and what it looks like for u...Support the show

We all live in response to something. As we begin our second half of our "Survival Guide" series, we see how we live in response to the grace God has given us, which Paul has explained up to this point.Support the show

As we hit the halfway point of our "Survival Guide" series, Paul offers us a recap of all that God has done for us in the gospel, showing us how the magnitude of God's love for us is meant to change how we live as individuals and in the church.Support the show

As Paul continues his letter, he pauses to acknowledge one of the most popular objections we see towards Christianity - how can you know? How can we really know that everything Paul has been talking about up to this point is nothing more than speculat...Support the show

One of the great gifts of the city is being surrounded by great density and diversity. However, these aspects of urban living have historically created tension and division. We look at how the robust nature of the gospel creates unity for a church in ...Support the show

No matter our religious background or spiritual beliefs, we all love stories of rescue and salvation. As Paul continues telling us what it takes for us to thrive as followers of Jesus in the city, he points our attention to how God satisfies our longi...Support the show

In the most important areas of our lives, a struggle exists for us to really see what is fact and what is fiction. In this next part of Ephesians, Paul not only tells us about some very practical areas of our lives where a truth war rages, but also ho...Support the show

It's amazing how a single moment in the past can profoundly shape how we live in the present. As we continue our "Survival Guide" series in Ephesians, Paul reminds us of the past event of God's choosing of us, and how this past truth profoun...Support the show

As we begin our "Survival Guide" series in the book of Ephesians, we are introduced to the city of Ephesus, seeing how the challenges of following Jesus in that city are so similar to our own challenges in Denver today.Support the show

Bryan Barley sits down with Tim & Cheryl Railsback, parents of three adopted children, to talk about the reasons behind their heart for adoption and how the gospel spurred them to do life differently.Support the show

God wants to use your life for more than you can imagine. He wants to use your life to change the world.Support the show

It is unbelievably difficult to break negative traditions - patterns of behavior that we know are harmful, but we continue in them anyways because they've been in our own culture, family, and life for generations. Tonight we meet two men who also were...Support the show

No matter what line of work we may be in, we all long to be in the business of deeply impacting people. The result of tonight's passage is such an impact being made - we study this story to see how it happened and how we can multiply this same kind of...Support the show

Our lives are filled with defining moments. And although the seasons leading up to these moments may be stressful, defining moments are when God is so eager to do some of his greatest and most beautiful work in and on your life.Support the show

Anytime we encounter something beautiful, we inevitable encounter counterfeits as well. We take a look at the Movement's first experience with counterfeit Christianity and learn how we can process this difficulty in our own lives as well.Support the show

We're most impacted by that we're least prepared for. Nowhere is that more obvious in our lives when we consider our lack of readiness for sacrifice and suffering. We study the story of Stephen's death and see how his example prepares us to sacrifice ...Support the show

As we kick off the second half of our Movement series, we see how both the challenges and the opportunities will escalate for the early Christians, and how in our own lives, sometimes the greatest difficulties we face open the door to making the great...Support the show

Daniel Simmons joins us as a guest speaker from Raleigh, NC to share about what it looks like to multiply your life for the Gospel.Support the show

Life involves hardships, and those hardships demand perseverance. The followers of the Christian movement faced hardships early on, and by examining their response to those hardships we can learn how to handle the hardships we encounter.Support the show

Sometimes the most bizarre stories reveal the most beautiful truths. This is particularly the case for tonight's text that centers on the death of a married couple that is working against the movement's progress. While on the surface it seems off-putt...Support the show

When fears and challenges arise, we tend to either take action or shut down. But as the apostles face their own crisis, they decide to pray. We look at the centrality of prayer in our lives, and how our understanding of God as a loving Father can chan...Support the show

Every movement throughout history faces opposition at some point. The Christian movement, however, is not set back, but advanced because of opposition, as God's people are strengthened by the Holy Spirit.Support the show

The most famous world movements have typically ignored those who are marginalized within their culture. However, at the Christian movement's origins is a story where two people - Peter and a man lame from birth - have the most unlikely of encounters. ...Support the show

As the Christian movement gained momentum, it never lost site of the primacy of community. We study the first church and see how their priorities within their community should be ours as well.Support the show

Many causes only give us their most glamorous glimpses of their efforts in order to get us to buy in. The Christian movement's origins are different, in that the first believers made a point of clearly and regularly communicating what it really means ...Support the show

While the Holy Spirit is often neglected and misunderstood, He is the power behind the movement that exploded in the book of Acts. We study the Holy Spirit, seeing not only the power He exercised two thousand years ago, but also how He is moving today...Support the show

We're a cause-driven culture, perpetually craving a cause bigger than ourselves to give our lives to. As we begin the book of Acts, we see Jesus acknowledge our longing for a movement, and clarify exactly what his movement is.Support the show

Despite how difficult it may be for us to comprehend eternity, what we believe about eternity influences what we believe about everything else. Paul shows us how the resurrection not only gives us a hope for eternity, but a hope that breaks into today.Support the show

No matter our upbringings or experiences, we all tend to carry an anxiety over the future. Paul addresses this struggle we all have over the future, pointing to us to how the resurrection changes our understanding of what the future holds.Support the show

The resurrection changes both how and why we live the way we do today, giving us the hope that because we are made alive through Jesus, we're more than animals enslaved to our instincts, but redeemed sons and daughters of God.Support the show

We look at how the resurrection of Jesus practically impacts our past, seeing how we can stop being defined by what we've done five years ago, and start finding our identity in what Jesus did 2,000 years ago.Support the show

Being a culture that thrives on change, we're naturally enticed by stories of transformation. We look at one of the most powerful stories of change in human history, where a man named Paul goes from terrorism to the pastorate because of a single encou...Support the show

We conclude our Signs series by looking at Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. In this astonishing, challenging sign, Jesus reveals the full character of who he is and why we should believe and build our lives on him.Support the show

As Jesus heals a man born blind, he makes a startling claim that he's meant to bring judgment into our lives. We examine this audacious claim and see how even though we may bristle at Jesus' words at first, believing this to be true is actually very g...Support the show

What we believe about Jesus is essential to our faith in Jesus. If we don't get this right, we won't get anything right when trying to follow Him.Support the show

Jesus isn't concerned just that we believe, but more importantly what is the object of our belief. In his second sign, Jesus encounters a father trying to save his dying child, and reveals that he is meant to be the true object of our faith.Support the show

Every week we face a wide range of needs, but John says our greatest need is one of belief. As we kick off our Signs series, we look at how Jesus turned water into wine, and how thisSupport the show

We talk about where we've been and where we're going as a church, not just in 2013, but in the many years to come.Support the show

It's easy to be confused both about the mission of our church and of our lives. In order to clear up the confusion, we look to the words of Jesus, who not only stresses what our mission is, as well as how crucial this mission should be.Support the show

Community is the one thing so many people in our city want, while at the same time so struggle to obtain. We look at why we so desire community, why it's so hard to find it, and how the church is God's plan for this need.Support the show

As we begin a new year, the most important thing you could know and that we could believe as a church together is who Jesus is and what Jesus has done for you. This is the gospel, and it changes every part of our lives.Support the show

For our brief Christmas homily, we take a look at the fulfillment of God's promises through the angels who sing the good news of the gospel.Support the show

Jesus' adoptive dad, Joseph, is often one of the most overlooked characters in the Christmas story even though he may be the most relatable. We look at Christmas through the eyes of Joseph, and see how the challenges he faced are so similar to the cha...Support the show

What we believe about the future has a profound impact on how we live in the present. Peter concludes his letter telling us about the work God will do at the end, showing us how that should influence how we understand and take on the trials of today.Support the show

After reading Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands by Paul Tripp, Bryan Barley leads our second Going Deeper seminar on how to counsel one another through the struggles of life. Also includes interview with Melissa Turney on biblical counseling.Support the show

As Peter begins to draw his letter to a close, he delivers some difficult news: as we take on life's trials, God desires not just to create spiritual growth in us, but also place spiritual leaders over us. Peter uses this passage to explain what it lo...Support the show

Preaching for the first time at The Summit, Justin Almas shares how Peter instructs us on we ought to deal with the suffering and persecution that comes along with following Christ.Support the show

Throughout history, followers of Jesus have struggled to live God-honoring lives in cities that are hostile to what they believe. Peter explains how to navigate this trial, telling us how we can live a life that honors Jesus in a culture that is large...Support the show

When we're struggling we typically like the conversation to center on us, but Peter decides to shift our attention to the struggles of Jesus. Recognizing there is a healing power in Jesus' story, Peter challenges us to understand Jesus' suffering, dea...Support the show

It only requires a little self-reflection to recognize that some of our greatest trials have stemmed from an unhealthy approach to relationships and marriage. Peter shows us how to both approach and navigate a relationship in a healthy way to ensure t...Support the show

It's difficult to live as a stranger in a strange land. Peter shifts his focus in his letter to help us understand the specifics of our calling to live as "sojourners and exiles" and how that specifically applies to the issue of the politica...Support the show

We are called to not only be a committed participant in community, but in a particular type of community called the church. Peter explains to us the amazing nature of what the church is and how it should produce in us a deep commitment in response.Support the show

Peter tells us about the importance of placing our hope fully on Christ, as we battle everyday temptations of the heart and mind.Support the show

As Nehemiah enters into an extensive waiting period following receiving his call, we see that he devotes himself to work - specifically, his work and God's work.Support the show

We meet Nehemiah and see how God begins a great work in his life and city.Support the show

As we kick off a new series, we get a glimpse into the heart of our church, seeing how Jesus changes the lives of people today to exist for the good of the city in which they live.Support the show

As we conclude our series in Genesis, we see that at the end of Joseph's story that he has been changed by the grace God has shown him in his life. In the same way, so should our lives be changed as well.Support the show

When God seems silent and life is unfair, we have a question to answer and a decision to make: How do we trust that God is actually present with us?Support the show

As we look at Jacob and his wrestling match with God, we see that his fight for change in his life is not only longer and more difficult than we could ever imagine, but also something we can identify with in our own lives.Support the show

We meet Isaac's very dysfunctional family, and in the process not only learn about the consequences of family dysfunction but also about God's redeeming grace for this area of our lives.Support the show

We look at God's call on Abraham to offer Isaac as a sacrifice, and see a picture of the fruit in someone's life when they fully grasp the grace of God.Support the show

We look at Abraham's crisis of faith and tackle the question of whether faith in God is reasonable for us today.Support the show

We meet Abraham and in the process, not only see what it looked like for God to bring a call into his life, but also what it looks like for God to bring a call into our lives as well.Support the show

Like the Babylonians, we all long for a great cause to be a part of and a name to make great. God will graciously mess up our plans, though, and show us his cause and give us his name.Support the show

We look at how God will get involved in the world's brokenness in the story of Noah's ark, seeing how He brings both justice and mercy in His work to make all things good again.Support the show

The first people we encounter following humanity's exile from the garden are two brothers: Cain and Abel. In their story we not only see a case study of the impact of sin, but also God's capacity to provide victory over it.Support the show

Last week we looked at how God created everything good. This week, we not only see what went wrong, but how from the first sin God was committed to making all things good again.Support the show

As we begin our series in Genesis, we look at the story of Creation and God's commitment from the beginning of the world to make all things good.Support the show

We look back to 2011 and forward to 2012 to revisit The Summit's heart and vision of Gospel, Community, and Mission.Support the show

As we conclude our Advent series, we study how our culture loves the concept of salvation and how a man named Simeon in the book of Luke claimed to see salvation firsthand.Support the show

We look at how the people involved in Jesus' birth are not only unlikely, but also a reflection of how God gives hope to the outsider.Support the show

As we're introduced to Mary, we see how the news that she would have a child would produce mixed emotions, and in her story, how God gives hope when we're afraid.Support the show

Skepticism and doubt are common experiences in the lives of both Christians and non-Christians. As we begin our Advent series in Luke, we see how the promises of God provide each of us with true hope.Support the show

As Paul concludes his letter, he gives us a lens to understand the relationships around us, ultimately challenging us to trust Jesus alone.Support the show

As Paul prepares for his death and begins assessing his life's story, he gives each of us a challenge - that we would live each day with the end in mind.Support the show

As we begin Paul's conclusion, we see that many of his final paragraphs of his final letter center around a central theme - that we would be men and women who love and know our Bibles.Support the show