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WHEN JESUS COMMANDS TO STAY
What is a Christian’s responsibility after meeting Jesus? In Mark 5:1–20, Pastor Catlan examines Jesus’ deliverance of a tormented man and His command to return home and share the mercy he had received. Every believer is called to make Christ known, whether God sends us far away or keeps us among our own people.
HUNGER FOR JESUS
How does Jesus satisfy the deepest hunger of the soul? In John 6:35–40, Pastor Catlan proclaims Jesus as the Bread of Life who gives true life, draws sinners to Himself, and never casts out those who come to Him. Because Christ sustains and raises His people, believers can rest in God’s sovereignty and live for the last day.
SEE GOD PERFECTLY
How is God’s love perfected in His people? In 1 John 4:11–12, Pastor Catlan shows that believers are truly beloved because Jesus gave Himself for us. God’s perfect love does not stop with us; it abides in us, is perfected in us, and moves us to love one another.
PERFECT SHOW OF LOVE
What is perfect love? In this sermon from 1 John 4:9–10, Pastor Catlan shows that God revealed His love by sending His only Son into our wicked world, giving eternal life through Him, and calling those who have tasted His love to sacrificially live for His glory.
GOD IS LOVE
What does it mean to love like God loves? In this sermon on 1 John 4:7–8, Pastor Catlan shows that love is not ours to redefine because love comes from God and God is love. Those who know Him are called to receive His love, form accountable relationships, and love even the difficult and undeserving.
CHRISTIANS ACCEPT SCRIPTURE
Are Christians wiser than unsaved people? Preaching from 1 John 4:5-6, Pastor Catlan explains the difference between the main sources of wisdom, the world and the Bible. Through biblical examples and modern comparisons, he calls believers to listen to God’s Word and be compassionate to those who are from the world.
THE GREAT GOD IN US
What gives believers confidence to stand firm against the lies of the world? Preaching from 1 John 4:4, Pastor Catlan reminds the church that they are God’s little children, from Him and strengthened by Him. Because God is greater than the enemy, His people have already overcome false teaching and can define victory by nearness and fruitfulness to Christ.
DON’T FORGET TO REMEMBER
How do God’s people remember the Lord when His blessings become familiar? In Deuteronomy 8, Pastor Spencer calls the church to resist spiritual forgetfulness by remembering God’s provision, discipline, and faithfulness. From Israel’s memorial stones to Memorial Day, this sermon points us to humble gratitude and faithful worship.
MEMORIAL STONES
How do we remember what God has done without making it about us? Preaching from Joshua 3, Pastor Catlan reflects on Israel crossing the Jordan and setting memorial stones to God’s glory. As Summit Church celebrates one year, this sermon remembers twelve works of God’s faithfulness and calls the church to keep trusting Him.
TEST THE SPIRITS PT.2
How do we test the spirit's? In 1 John 4:1–3, Pastor Catlan shows that those outside the family of God are not merely mistaken, but under the blinding power of Satan. Because of this spiritual danger, believers must “test for genuineness,” measuring every spirit and message by the truth of Jesus Christ.
TEST THE SPIRITS
What is the real danger of false spirits? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan opens 1 John 4:1, showing that God lovingly warns His people not to believe every spirit. False teachers and falsehoods about Jesus are real hazards, so the church must stay rooted in God’s Word and alert to deception.
JESUS THE CHIEF DEACON
What does true greatness look like in the kingdom of God? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan preaches from Matthew 20:20–28, showing that Jesus overturns worldly ideas of power and leadership. Because Christ came not to be served but to serve, His people—including elders and deacons—are called to follow Him in humble, sacrificial service.
conduct worthy of the gospel
What does it mean to live a life worthy of the gospel in the face of opposition? In this sermon, Pastor Spencer unpacks Philippians 1:27–30, calling believers to stand firm in unity, strive together in faith, and embrace both belief and suffering for Christ as evidence of God’s saving work in and through them.
DEACONS AGENTS FOR GOD
What makes a church truly healthy? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan teaches from 1 Timothy 3:8–13, showing that healthy churches are shaped by qualified, godly leadership. As deacons embody integrity, faith, and faithful service, the church is strengthened, cared for, and better equipped to carry out Christ’s mission.
RAISED WITH HIM
How can we be raised to life like our Savior Jesus? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan teaches from Colossians 2:12–14, showing that through union with Christ, believers are buried and raised with Him. Our sin is fully forgiven, our record of debt canceled, and new life secured through the power of God.
CRUCIFIED WITH HIM
In what way were we “unified with Christ” at the cross? In this Good Friday sermon, Pastor Catlan teaches from Romans 6:1-11, moving beyond the events of Jesus’ death to its meaning for a believer. Christ purchased victory over sin for His people.
KING JESUS WEEPS FOR THE LOST
What kind of King is Jesus, and how should we respond to Him? In this sermon, Pastor Spencer walks through Luke 19:28–44, revealing Jesus as the humble yet rightful King who comes to save the lost. The passage invites us to move beyond shallow praise and recognize, receive, and follow Him with genuine faith.
GOD’S COMMANDMENT
What are God’s commandments? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan unpacks 1 John 3:23, showing that God’s commandments have been consistent from the beginning. People who obey God’s commandments believe in Jesus and love one another.
Confidence Before God
How can we overcome our own heart condemning us? Pastor Catlan examines 1 John 3:21-22, explaining that while sin and trauma cause us to doubt our standing, God’s perfect forgiveness is greater than our self-accusations. By trusting in Christ’s complete work, we gain confidence before God, empowering our prayers and obedience.
God is Greater than Your Heart
How do you find peace when your own conscience attacks you? In this message from 1 John 3:19–20, Pastor Catlan explains how believers can reassure their hearts before God even when they feel condemned. By building a storehouse of faithful, sacrificial love, we find the future evidence needed to trust that God is greater than our failing hearts.