The Summit STL

In this message, we explore the deep human need for help — and our surprising resistance to receiving it. From Psalm 121 to Beatles lyrics, we unpack why vulnerability is essential for spiritual growth, how God provides in unexpected ways, and why community is key to staying steady on the uphill journey of life.

We become what we behold. Psalm 63 teaches us that seeing and gazing upon the living God shapes us into the redeemed community living out an effective mission.

When we experience difficult times, where do we go? To whom do we turn for comfort? Psalm 34 presents David’s praise and gratitude to God for delivering him. How does gratitude move us toward faithfulness, and how does God show us His goodness amid our afflictions? David shows us how abiding causes growth.

Psalm 19 invites us to know about God through creation, to know God personally through the Canon, and to be in relationship with God through self-reflection.

In Psalm 85, the people of God return from exile to a land in ruins—and ask for restoration once again. But this Psalm points beyond their immediate need. It reveals a deeper truth: even in our failure, God is faithfully making a way to lead us to a home that can never be ruined, never taken away.

In one of the most beloved and familiar passages in all of Scripture, Psalm 23, David doesn’t just describe God as a shepherd—he calls Him my shepherd. In this message, we take a deep dive into what that really means. Drawing from the rich insights of Philip Keller’s book, A Shepherd’s Look at Psalm 23, we explore the true nature of sheep, the heart of a shepherd, and what it looks like to follow Jesus with dependence and trust. You’ll hear about cast sheep, counterfeit shepherds, and the daily grace God gives through His Word, His Spirit, His people, and ultimately through Jesus—the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep.

If you’ve ever felt directionless, anxious, worn out, or spiritually stuck, this sermon is for you. Come be reminded that your Shepherd directs, corrects, protects, and provides... and He hasn’t lost track of you.

The psalms of lament take up more space than any other type of psalm. They are raw and unfiltered expressions of need. In lamenting, we find that anger, sorrow, confusion, and restlessness are brought into the presence of God not as a prelude to worship, but as worship in themselves. Through that honest expression, God meet's us in the darkness and invites us to ruthless trust in his sovereign goodness.

What are we to do with our pain? The Psalmist, David, gives us a tool - a lament. As we read through Psalm 13 David shows us how lamenting allows our pain the chance to be transformed rather than transferred. David also leads us into a form of worship, even in our lament.

Our values drive our rhythms, and our behaviors reveal our values. The Psalms bring awareness and self-reflection, pointing us to the rhythm that the Israelites embodied, allowing them to shape us into the people God calls us to be.

This Pentecost message dives deep into the moment the Church was born and the Holy Spirit was poured out. Discover how God empowers us to receive grace, work together for the greater good, and boldly witness in a world that needs truth and hope.

Whether you’re seeking spiritual renewal or a fresh sense of purpose, this episode will encourage and equip you to step into the story God is writing through you.

Tune in now and be part of something bigger than yourself.