According to Romans 8, there’s no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. So why do believers still face consequences for sin?  Pastor J.D. answers that question as we look at the tragic story of King David, who lost his family and kingdom through a single night of lust. But thankfully, that’s not where his story ends!

We know that because of the cross, our sins are forgiven, and when we surrender to Jesus, there’s no condemnation left for us! Jesus took all God’s wrath. And yet, sin still has consequences in this life. Why is that, and how should we respond? Pastor J.D. answers those questions as he continues our study in the book of Second Samuel. We’re looking at the tragic results of David’s sin with Bathsheba and the hope of the gospel that shines through it all.

When the sun comes up in the morning, our natural response is to pull the pillow over our head and pretend it’s still dark. And most of us will admit that we often respond the same way when our sins come to light. But Pastor J.D. explains that for true repentance and healing to happen, we can’t keep ignoring or excusing our sin. On this edition of Summit Life, we’re looking at a Psalm that King David wrote after he was caught in sexual sin, and we’re learning the steps to biblical repentance.

When you’ve messed up big time and done something that you can’t take back, how do you move forward? What’s the next step? Pastor J.D. shows us how King David responded when he was called out on his sin with Bathsheba, and we’re discovering the steps to true, biblical repentance. It’s part of our series in 2 Samuel called Search for a King.

In our study of King David called Search for a King, we’re dealing with the uncomfortable but important topic of sexual sin. If there’s one area where almost everyone has regrets, it’s this one. But even in the midst of David’s greatest failure, God was painting a picture of the coming Savior. Pastor J.D. is teaching from 2 Samuel 11.

King David is one of the greatest Old Testament heroes. He’s known as a man after God’s own heart, the one who defeated Goliath and saved Israel. But even he wasn’t perfect. In fact, he messed up big time! And as we learn about his greatest failure, we’ll discover the importance of fleeing from sexual sin.

How much do you have to give to please God? Is an hour of your Sunday morning enough or ten percent of your income? What if you went into full time missions and gave away everything but the clothes on your back? Would that be enough? As Pastor J.D. leads us through the story of King David, he explains that it’s not about what we do for God, but what God does for us. And our service to him flows out of that!

What do we have to do to be good enough for God? Some think it’s enough to just live a decent life and not hurt other people. Others think they have to give everything away, and they constantly worry if they’ve done enough! On this edition of Summit Life, Pastor J.D. brings clarity on this issue, as he explains what God really wants from us. It’s part of our study in the book of 2 Samuel called Search for a King.

If you visit a few different churches, you’ll probably notice several kinds of worshipers. Some people sing in solemn reverence, while others raise their hands, dance, or maybe even fall to their knees. Is one way better and more pleasing to God than the other? Pastor J.D. addresses that question as he continues our study of King David titled, Search for a King.

It’s popular to think that “all roads lead to God.” We like to believe that different religions are all really teaching the same thing, and as long as you’re sincere, God will be pleased with you. But while that philosophy may sound nice, it just isn’t true! Pastor J.D. explains that we don’t get to choose how we worship. We can only approach God on his own terms.