Summit Sermons
By Summit Durango
Summit SermonsMay 06, 2024
Difficult Relationships
Do you or a loved one struggle with social situations? Does making friends, finding genuine connection, and understanding love prove more difficult than you might think? Do you find navigating workplace, online, romantic, interpersonal, and internal interactions to be overwhelming, confusing, or even foreign? Do you sometimes feel alone or unsure of how to build a genuine community? Are you curious what Jesus has to say about how we interact with others? If so, relationships might be right for you! Side effects of relationships may include getting along better with others, authentic community, increased intimacy, better sense of self, and Christ centered community. Ask your doctor if “Relationships.” is right for you.
Generational Relationships
Do you or a loved one struggle with social situations? Does making friends, finding genuine connection, and understanding love prove more difficult than you might think? Do you find navigating workplace, online, romantic, interpersonal, and internal interactions to be overwhelming, confusing, or even foreign? Do you sometimes feel alone or unsure of how to build a genuine community? Are you curious what Jesus has to say about how we interact with others? If so, relationships might be right for you! Side effects of relationships may include getting along better with others, authentic community, increased intimacy, better sense of self, and Christ centered community. Ask your doctor if “Relationships.” is right for you.
Romantic Relationships
Do you or a loved one struggle with social situations? Does making friends, finding genuine connection, and understanding love prove more difficult than you might think? Do you find navigating workplace, online, romantic, interpersonal, and internal interactions to be overwhelming, confusing, or even foreign? Do you sometimes feel alone or unsure of how to build a genuine community? Are you curious what Jesus has to say about how we interact with others? If so, relationships might be right for you! Side effects of relationships may include getting along better with others, authentic community, increased intimacy, better sense of self, and Christ centered community. Ask your doctor if “Relationships.” is right for you.
REAL Relationships
Do you or a loved one struggle with social situations? Does making friends, finding genuine connection, and understanding love prove more difficult than you might think? Do you find navigating workplace, online, romantic, interpersonal, and internal interactions to be overwhelming, confusing, or even foreign? Do you sometimes feel alone or unsure of how to build a genuine community? Are you curious what Jesus has to say about how we interact with others? If so, relationships might be right for you! Side effects of relationships may include getting along better with others, authentic community, increased intimacy, better sense of self, and Christ centered community. Ask your doctor if “Relationships.” is right for you.
The First Thing
Do you or a loved one struggle with social situations? Does making friends, finding genuine connection, and understanding love prove more difficult than you might think? Do you find navigating workplace, online, romantic, interpersonal, and internal interactions to be overwhelming, confusing, or even foreign? Do you sometimes feel alone or unsure of how to build a genuine community? Are you curious what Jesus has to say about how we interact with others? If so, relationships might be right for you! Side effects of relationships may include getting along better with others, authentic community, increased intimacy, better sense of self, and Christ centered community. Ask your doctor if “Relationships.” is right for you.
The Power of Easter
Does what we believe make a difference in our daily lives? Can following Jesus change us? If so, how? In the series we’ll see how Jesus, the Bible, Communion, Baptism, the Holy Spirit, and other basic beliefs of the Christian faith can become part of who we are and help us find life that is meaningful and filled with hope. Please join us and bring a friend as we discover what followers of Jesus believe and why during the season of Lent, the 40 days and 7 Sundays that lead up to Easter and prepare us for the Resurrection.
Why Did Jesus Die
Does what we believe make a difference in our daily lives? Can following Jesus change us? If so, how? In the series we’ll see how Jesus, the Bible, Communion, Baptism, the Holy Spirit, and other basic beliefs of the Christian faith can become part of who we are and help us find life that is meaningful and filled with hope. Please join us and bring a friend as we discover what followers of Jesus believe and why during the season of Lent, the 40 days and 7 Sundays that lead up to Easter and prepare us for the Resurrection.
The Holy Spirit
Does what we believe make a difference in our daily lives? Can following Jesus change us? If so, how? In the series we’ll see how Jesus, the Bible, Communion, Baptism, the Holy Spirit, and other basic beliefs of the Christian faith can become part of who we are and help us find life that is meaningful and filled with hope. Please join us and bring a friend as we discover what followers of Jesus believe and why during the season of Lent, the 40 days and 7 Sundays that lead up to Easter and prepare us for the Resurrection.
The Sacrament of Baptism
Does what we believe make a difference in our daily lives? Can following Jesus change us? If so, how? In the series we’ll see how Jesus, the Bible, Communion, Baptism, the Holy Spirit, and other basic beliefs of the Christian faith can become part of who we are and help us find life that is meaningful and filled with hope. Please join us and bring a friend as we discover what followers of Jesus believe and why during the season of Lent, the 40 days and 7 Sundays that lead up to Easter and prepare us for the Resurrection.
Communion
Does what we believe make a difference in our daily lives? Can following Jesus change us? If so, how? In the series we’ll see how Jesus, the Bible, Communion, Baptism, the Holy Spirit, and other basic beliefs of the Christian faith can become part of who we are and help us find life that is meaningful and filled with hope. Please join us and bring a friend as we discover what followers of Jesus believe and why during the season of Lent, the 40 days and 7 Sundays that lead up to Easter and prepare us for the Resurrection.
Jesus - "Who Do You Say I Am?"
Does what we believe make a difference in our daily lives? Can following Jesus change us? If so, how? In the series we’ll see how Jesus, the Bible, Communion, Baptism, the Holy Spirit, and other basic beliefs of the Christian faith can become part of who we are and help us find life that is meaningful and filled with hope. Please join us and bring a friend as we discover what followers of Jesus believe and why during the season of Lent, the 40 days and 7 Sundays that lead up to Easter and prepare us for the Resurrection.
Doubt and the Existence of God
Does what we believe make a difference in our daily lives? Can following Jesus change us? If so, how? In the series we’ll see how Jesus, the Bible, Communion, Baptism, the Holy Spirit, and other basic beliefs of the Christian faith can become part of who we are and help us find life that is meaningful and filled with hope. Please join us and bring a friend as we discover what followers of Jesus believe and why during the season of Lent, the 40 days and 7 Sundays that lead up to Easter and prepare us for the Resurrection.
Why Does a Good and Loving God Allow Suffering
We all have burning questions like “Is the Bible actually true?” and “How does God let bad things happen?” This weekend we begin a new sermon series about the tough questions we have about God and Christianity. Pastor Jeff will be receiving all of the questions you submit and do his best to answer all of them! Submit your anonymous questions at https://www.summitdurango.org/toughquestions/ and join us for the new series starting in January.
Unanswered Prayers
We all have burning questions like “Is the Bible actually true?” and “How does God let bad things happen?” This weekend we begin a new sermon series about the tough questions we have about God and Christianity. Pastor Jeff will be receiving all of the questions you submit and do his best to answer all of them! Submit your anonymous questions at https://www.summitdurango.org/toughquestions/ and join us for the new series starting in January.
What Do I Do With Heaven and Hell?
We all have burning questions like “Is the Bible actually true?” and “How does God let bad things happen?” This weekend we begin a new sermon series about the tough questions we have about God and Christianity. Pastor Jeff will be receiving all of the questions you submit and do his best to answer all of them! Submit your anonymous questions at https://www.summitdurango.org/toughquestions/ and join us for the new series starting in January.
What Do I Do with Strange Bible Passages
We all have burning questions like “Is the Bible actually true?” and “How does God let bad things happen?” This weekend we begin a new sermon series about the tough questions we have about God and Christianity. Pastor Jeff will be receiving all of the questions you submit and do his best to answer all of them! Submit your anonymous questions at https://www.summitdurango.org/toughquestions/ and join us for the new series starting in January.
When Faith Gets Messy
We all have burning questions like “Is the Bible actually true?” and “How does God let bad things happen?” This weekend we begin a new sermon series about the tough questions we have about God and Christianity. Pastor Jeff will be receiving all of the questions you submit and do his best to answer all of them! Submit your anonymous questions at https://www.summitdurango.org/toughquestions/ and join us for the new series starting in January.
Can the Head and the Heart Go Hand in Hand?
We all have burning questions like “Is the Bible actually true?” and “How does God let bad things happen?” This weekend we begin a new sermon series about the tough questions we have about God and Christianity. Pastor Jeff will be receiving all of the questions you submit and do his best to answer all of them! Submit your anonymous questions at https://www.summitdurango.org/toughquestions/ and join us for the new series starting in January.
The Prince of Egypt
Christmas…many of us love the sights, the sounds, the tastes, the smells, and of course…the movies! Elves in tights, flying reindeer, clinking chains, Santa Claus in a parade, and even that boy who was home alone, make us laugh and cry this season. You know, how the elf was home alone on a foggy Christmas Eve helping an angel get his wings–you’ve seen that one, right?! It’s time to hop in your one-horse open sleigh and join us this Advent as we discover the true meaning of Christmas, starring a baby born in Bethlehem that will fill our hearts with smiles.
A Summit Christmas Carol - Christmas Eve 2023
Christmas…many of us love the sights, the sounds, the tastes, the smells, and of course…the movies! Elves in tights, flying reindeer, clinking chains, Santa Claus in a parade, and even that boy who was home alone, make us laugh and cry this season. You know, how the elf was home alone on a foggy Christmas Eve helping an angel get his wings–you’ve seen that one, right?! It’s time to hop in your one-horse open sleigh and join us this Advent as we discover the true meaning of Christmas, starring a baby born in Bethlehem that will fill our hearts with smiles.
Elfish Joy
Christmas…many of us love the sights, the sounds, the tastes, the smells, and of course…the movies! Elves in tights, flying reindeer, clinking chains, Santa Claus in a parade, and even that boy who was home alone, make us laugh and cry this season. You know, how the elf was home alone on a foggy Christmas Eve helping an angel get his wings–you’ve seen that one, right?! It’s time to hop in your one-horse open sleigh and join us this Advent as we discover the true meaning of Christmas, starring a baby born in Bethlehem that will fill our hearts with smiles.
A Wonderful and Peace Filled Life
Christmas…many of us love the sights, the sounds, the tastes, the smells, and of course…the movies! Elves in tights, flying reindeer, clinking chains, Santa Claus in a parade, and even that boy who was home alone, make us laugh and cry this season. You know, how the elf was home alone on a foggy Christmas Eve helping an angel get his wings–you’ve seen that one, right?! It’s time to hop in your one-horse open sleigh and join us this Advent as we discover the true meaning of Christmas, starring a baby born in Bethlehem that will fill our hearts with smiles.
Rudolph the Hope Filled Reindeer
Christmas…many of us love the sights, the sounds, the tastes, the smells, and of course…the movies! Elves in tights, flying reindeer, clinking chains, Santa Claus in a parade, and even that boy who was home alone, make us laugh and cry this season. You know, how the elf was home alone on a foggy Christmas Eve helping an angel get his wings–you’ve seen that one, right?! It’s time to hop in your one-horse open sleigh and join us this Advent as we discover the true meaning of Christmas, starring a baby born in Bethlehem that will fill our hearts with smiles.
The Blessings Found in Giving
It seems that like everyone has something to say about how we should manage our money: experts, analysts, people writing articles, blogs, or podcasts. We are instructed to build a budget, pay down debt, save more, spend less, diversity investments, start now, and always be thinking about requirement. With all the voices clamoring at us, whose advice do we take to heart? Do you ever wonder what Jesus would have to say? Join us as we look to the wisdom and teachings of the Bible to find encouragement about our financial future.
Buried Treasure
It seems that like everyone has something to say about how we should manage our money: experts, analysts, people writing articles, blogs, or podcasts. We are instructed to build a budget, pay down debt, save more, spend less, diversity investments, start now, and always be thinking about requirement. With all the voices clamoring at us, whose advice do we take to heart? Do you ever wonder what Jesus would have to say? Join us as we look to the wisdom and teachings of the Bible to find encouragement about our financial future.
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
It seems that like everyone has something to say about how we should manage our money: experts, analysts, people writing articles, blogs, or podcasts. We are instructed to build a budget, pay down debt, save more, spend less, diversity investments, start now, and always be thinking about requirement. With all the voices clamoring at us, whose advice do we take to heart? Do you ever wonder what Jesus would have to say? Join us as we look to the wisdom and teachings of the Bible to find encouragement about our financial future.
God Made You to Go
The mission of Summit Church is to Love God, Love Others, and Share the Good News, which is taken directly from Matthew’s gospel. In this 5-week sermon series, we will explore the mission of the church according to Jesus in the great commandment (Matthew 22:37-40) and the great commission (Mathew 28:18-20).
Join us as we discern together what it looks like when we all take an active role in living out our mission in our daily lives, and how that will impact our community in a positive way. Our mission is indeed possible, but only when all of us find our place to get engaged in living out that mission as individuals and as a church community. We invite you to join us on this journey to discover our Mission: Possible!
God Made You to Share
The mission of Summit Church is to Love God, Love Others, and Share the Good News, which is taken directly from Matthew’s gospel. In this 5-week sermon series, we will explore the mission of the church according to Jesus in the great commandment (Matthew 22:37-40) and the great commission (Mathew 28:18-20).
Join us as we discern together what it looks like when we all take an active role in living out our mission in our daily lives, and how that will impact our community in a positive way. Our mission is indeed possible, but only when all of us find our place to get engaged in living out that mission as individuals and as a church community. We invite you to join us on this journey to discover our Mission: Possible!
God Made You to Serve
The mission of Summit Church is to Love God, Love Others, and Share the Good News, which is taken directly from Matthew’s gospel. In this 5-week sermon series, we will explore the mission of the church according to Jesus in the great commandment (Matthew 22:37-40) and the great commission (Mathew 28:18-20).
Join us as we discern together what it looks like when we all take an active role in living out our mission in our daily lives, and how that will impact our community in a positive way. Our mission is indeed possible, but only when all of us find our place to get engaged in living out that mission as individuals and as a church community. We invite you to join us on this journey to discover our Mission: Possible!
God Made You for Community
The mission of Summit Church is to Love God, Love Others, and Share the Good News, which is taken directly from Matthew’s gospel. In this 5-week sermon series, we will explore the mission of the church according to Jesus in the great commandment (Matthew 22:37-40) and the great commission (Mathew 28:18-20).
Join us as we discern together what it looks like when we all take an active role in living out our mission in our daily lives, and how that will impact our community in a positive way. Our mission is indeed possible, but only when all of us find our place to get engaged in living out that mission as individuals and as a church community. We invite you to join us on this journey to discover our Mission: Possible!
God Made You to Love You
The mission of Summit Church is to Love God, Love Others, and Share the Good News, which is taken directly from Matthew’s gospel. In this 5-week sermon series, we will explore the mission of the church according to Jesus in the great commandment (Matthew 22:37-40) and the great commission (Mathew 28:18-20).
Join us as we discern together what it looks like when we all take an active role in living out our mission in our daily lives, and how that will impact our community in a positive way. Our mission is indeed possible, but only when all of us find our place to get engaged in living out that mission as individuals and as a church community. We invite you to join us on this journey to discover our Mission: Possible!
Service
We can think that our giftedness, our personality type, our job title, or our identity as a spouse or a parent somehow defines us. We might think our woundedness is the truest thing about us. But in reality, it is our desire and our capacity to reach for God that is the deepest essence of who we are. We cry out to God for meaning and purpose that is more than running a race to win medals. Running the spiritual race is about connecting deeply to God, others, and ourselves. Just like the world prepares for the Olympic trials, join us in worship as we prepare to run the most important race of all, the one that leads us closer to God and who we are meant to be as God’s children.
Simplicity is Freedom, Duplicity is Bondage
We can think that our giftedness, our personality type, our job title, or our identity as a spouse or a parent somehow defines us. We might think our woundedness is the truest thing about us. But in reality, it is our desire and our capacity to reach for God that is the deepest essence of who we are. We cry out to God for meaning and purpose that is more than running a race to win medals. Running the spiritual race is about connecting deeply to God, others, and ourselves. Just like the world prepares for the Olympic trials, join us in worship as we prepare to run the most important race of all, the one that leads us closer to God and who we are meant to be as God’s children.
Silence and Solitude
We can think that our giftedness, our personality type, our job title, or our identity as a spouse or a parent somehow defines us. We might think our woundedness is the truest thing about us. But in reality, it is our desire and our capacity to reach for God that is the deepest essence of who we are. We cry out to God for meaning and purpose that is more than running a race to win medals. Running the spiritual race is about connecting deeply to God, others, and ourselves. Just like the world prepares for the Olympic trials, join us in worship as we prepare to run the most important race of all, the one that leads us closer to God and who we are meant to be as God’s children.
Submission
We can think that our giftedness, our personality type, our job title, or our identity as a spouse or a parent somehow defines us. We might think our woundedness is the truest thing about us. But in reality, it is our desire and our capacity to reach for God that is the deepest essence of who we are. We cry out to God for meaning and purpose that is more than running a race to win medals. Running the spiritual race is about connecting deeply to God, others, and ourselves. Just like the world prepares for the Olympic trials, join us in worship as we prepare to run the most important race of all, the one that leads us closer to God and who we are meant to be as God’s children.
Worship and Celebration
We can think that our giftedness, our personality type, our job title, or our identity as a spouse or a parent somehow defines us. We might think our woundedness is the truest thing about us. But in reality, it is our desire and our capacity to reach for God that is the deepest essence of who we are. We cry out to God for meaning and purpose that is more than running a race to win medals. Running the spiritual race is about connecting deeply to God, others, and ourselves. Just like the world prepares for the Olympic trials, join us in worship as we prepare to run the most important race of all, the one that leads us closer to God and who we are meant to be as God’s children.
Confession
We can think that our giftedness, our personality type, our job title, or our identity as a spouse or a parent somehow defines us. We might think our woundedness is the truest thing about us. But in reality, it is our desire and our capacity to reach for God that is the deepest essence of who we are. We cry out to God for meaning and purpose that is more than running a race to win medals. Running the spiritual race is about connecting deeply to God, others, and ourselves. Just like the world prepares for the Olympic trials, join us in worship as we prepare to run the most important race of all, the one that leads us closer to God and who we are meant to be as God’s children.
Coming Home (Prayer)
We can think that our giftedness, our personality type, our job title, or our identity as a spouse or a parent somehow defines us. We might think our woundedness is the truest thing about us. But in reality, it is our desire and our capacity to reach for God that is the deepest essence of who we are. We cry out to God for meaning and purpose that is more than running a race to win medals. Running the spiritual race is about connecting deeply to God, others, and ourselves. Just like the world prepares for the Olympic trials, join us in worship as we prepare to run the most important race of all, the one that leads us closer to God and who we are meant to be as God’s children.
The Flood
Summer is a great time for stories. What do these old stories from the Hebrew Bible, our Old Testament, mean for us in today’s world? How do they speak to us timeless truths from God?
The Tower of Pride
Summer is a great time for stories. What do these old stories from the Hebrew Bible, our Old Testament, mean for us in today’s world? How do they speak to us timeless truths from God?
Jonah and the Big Fish
Summer is a great time for stories. What do these old stories from the Hebrew Bible, our Old Testament, mean for us in today’s world? How do they speak to us timeless truths from God?
David and Goliath
Summer is a great time for stories. What do these old stories from the Hebrew Bible, our Old Testament, mean for us in today’s world? How do they speak to us timeless truths from God?
Daniel in the Lion's Den
Summer is a great time for stories. What do these old stories from the Hebrew Bible, our Old Testament, mean for us in today’s world? How do they speak to us timeless truths from God?
Nibbling Ourselves Lost - David and Bathsheba
Summer is a great time for stories. What do these old stories from the Hebrew Bible, our Old Testament, mean for us in today’s world? How do they speak to us timeless truths from God?
Leaving a Legacy
What does it mean to invest in the things that have real meaning and purpose? How can we, as Christians, participate in the work of God to bring life and love to the people around us? What seeds can we plant now that will be sure to bloom into something beautiful? Something that might not even be for us, but for something much, much bigger.
Soggy Sandwich or Fantabulous Feast?
What does it mean to invest in the things that have real meaning and purpose? How can we, as Christians, participate in the work of God to bring life and love to the people around us? What seeds can we plant now that will be sure to bloom into something beautiful? Something that might not even be for us, but for something much, much bigger.
Keys to Health and Joy
What does it mean to invest in the things that have real meaning and purpose? How can we, as Christians, participate in the work of God to bring life and love to the people around us? What seeds can we plant now that will be sure to bloom into something beautiful? Something that might not even be for us, but for something much, much bigger.
What if Jesus Had a SmartPhone?
Americans spent a record breaking $627 billion on technology last year and we spend an average of four hours a day on our screens. We look at our smartphones 58 times each day, and more than 70% of us use social media. Technology touches every aspect of our lives. It holds the promise of enormous good. But misused it can cause untold pain, leaving us feeling isolated, anxious, depressed or addicted. It’s been said that technology makes a tremendous servant, but a terrible master. In this sermon series, we will explore how we can avoid the perils and unleash the promise of technology in our lives, our families, and our communities.
The Truth, Fact, and Fiction
Americans spent a record breaking $627 billion on technology last year and we spend an average of four hours a day on our screens. We look at our smartphones 58 times each day, and more than 70% of us use social media. Technology touches every aspect of our lives. It holds the promise of enormous good. But misused it can cause untold pain, leaving us feeling isolated, anxious, depressed or addicted. It’s been said that technology makes a tremendous servant, but a terrible master. In this sermon series, we will explore how we can avoid the perils and unleash the promise of technology in our lives, our families, and our communities.
A Byte of the Apple
Americans spent a record breaking $627 billion on technology last year and we spend an average of four hours a day on our screens. We look at our smartphones 58 times each day, and more than 70% of us use social media. Technology touches every aspect of our lives. It holds the promise of enormous good. But misused it can cause untold pain, leaving us feeling isolated, anxious, depressed or addicted. It’s been said that technology makes a tremendous servant, but a terrible master. In this sermon series, we will explore how we can avoid the perils and unleash the promise of technology in our lives, our families, and our communities.