During Desmond’s trial he says, “While everybody else is taking life, I’m gonna be saving it.” He has deep principles he stands up for in the film. He volunteers to join the army—not to fight but to help save lives. Think about Paul. He grew up a Pharisee. He knew the law of God better […]
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Our vision here at The Summit is to REACH those far from God, RAISE them up in Christ, and RELEASE them for His mission. Which one of those things do you think we’re focusing on with our At The Movies series? That’s right—reach! Most people in our culture can relate to movies. Hacksaw Ridge is a story of passion, […]
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We all have scars, something I pointed out already this week! You might even try to cover them up with a “mask.” For Auggie, his mask is an astronaut helmet that he has to let go of when he goes to school. Masks help cover up/hide insecurities. Sometimes you have to be transparent and let […]
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I took a look at the themes in the movie Wonder this weekend at church! If you’ve seen it, you know that the main character (Auggie) struggles to fit in. He is born with mandibulofacial dysostis (Treacher Collins Syndrome), which affects facial tissues and bone development. Before starting the fifth grade, he goes through 27 surgeries […]
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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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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. […]
READ MORETo 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 […]
READ MOREPastor 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 […]
READ MOREHave 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 […]
READ MOREYour 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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