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Endgame: Victory Belongs to God

As I take another look at Avengers: Endgame from this past weekend, I’m reminded that God has already won the war going on around us. This is confirmed in the Bible! “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the […]

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Love, Sacrifice, & Hope

This past weekend was an exciting time! We started one of our most popular series—At The Movies—where we look at themes from popular films! This weekend, the church explored Avengers: Endgame. It touches on three important factors that are a part of everyone’s life: LOVE, SACRIFICE, and HOPE. All of these things are preceded by something we don’t like—pain.  […]

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Being Generous Regardless of Circumstances

To further explore Pastor Ernie’s message from Sunday, look at how to have “Eureka” breakthroughs of radical generosity! By understanding that generosity is beneficial to the giver and the receiver, you won’t dread giving but be excited about it. If you’re using your circumstances as excuses to get out of being generous, you need to […]

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A Life of Generosity

Pastor Ernie Frey, one of our Overseers here at The Summit, visited on Sunday with his family. They all shared with the church as we took a look at radical generosity. As this was the second message in a two-part series on stewardship, it was another opportunity to explore the idea of heavenly treasure. I’m sure you’ve […]

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The Treasure Principle

Have you ever heard of Randy Alcorn’s Treasure Principle? “You can’t take it with you…but you can send it on ahead.” Look at Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV). “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin […]

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Buried Treasure: Uncovering Your Real Treasure

Your approach to money and possessions is central to your spiritual life. Look at the story of Zacchaeus in the Bible. As someone with a reputation as a dishonest tax collector, he definitely put his possessions/money before anything else. But after being shown kindness by Jesus, he realized where his true treasure was! “But Zacchaeus […]

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Three Types of Fun Every Married Couple Must Enjoy

On Wednesday, I explained that God made marriage a beautiful thing and that He wants you to enjoy it. There are three types of fun every married couple must enjoy! The first is face to face fun. What all does this entail? Think back to your dating days when all you wanted to do was […]

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Understanding How God Works

I want to go over three main points that Lysa made on Sunday when sharing her story. Amidst all of the chaos, confusion, and discontentment, she learned how God works. Firstly, “God does His best work in the unseen.” When she looked at where Art was as a result of his unfaithfulness, she had a hard time […]

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Marriage: Walking in Grace & Mercy

It was an honor to have my good friends Art and Lysa TerKeurst visit The Summit this past Sunday. While their story is known publically due to their positions in business and ministry, there may have been people at church who were unaware of all they’ve been through. Lysa shared the devastation she experienced because […]

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Change Your Orbit: How to Follow God

How do you seek God? You already know that it’s important, that it’s a top priority. But how do you actually do this? You and your spouse can seek God together as you pray together every day. Prayer changes things! Take a look at 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV): “if my people, who are called by my name, will […]

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