Summit Church Sermon Podcast https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/channels/30018 Summit Church, in Niles, Michigan, exists to lead people to follow Christ. The goal of our weekly sermons is to help accomplish that mission by teaching people to understand and obey God's Word. en-us SUMMIT CHURCH info@summitniles.com SUMMIT CHURCH false Mutual Affection & Love https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/725111 Mutual affection and love are not uniquely Christian virtues, but they should be so distinct in our culture that the world wants what we have. Jesus said, "By this everyone will know you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:35)

]]> Mutual affection and love are not uniquely Christian virtues, but they should be so distinct in our culture that the world wants what we have. Jesus said, "By this everyone will know you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:35)

]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/725111 false Knowledge & Wisdom https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/725117 In this sermon, we explore the essential distinction between accumulating knowledge and living out Biblical wisdom. Using Proverbs and James, Pastor Dan highlights how wisdom begins with a reverence for God and an active obedience rather than passive information. Moving from knowing God's Word to living it out transforms our character, our relationships, and our daily walk with Christ.

]]> In this sermon, we explore the essential distinction between accumulating knowledge and living out Biblical wisdom. Using Proverbs and James, Pastor Dan highlights how wisdom begins with a reverence for God and an active obedience rather than passive information. Moving from knowing God's Word to living it out transforms our character, our relationships, and our daily walk with Christ.

]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/725117 false Perseverance https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/725128 Perseverance is the ability to remain under pressure. But Christian perseverance looks different than the world thinks. Rather than trying harder, or pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps, the Christian's strength to persevere comes from an active pursuit of Christ.

]]> Perseverance is the ability to remain under pressure. But Christian perseverance looks different than the world thinks. Rather than trying harder, or pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps, the Christian's strength to persevere comes from an active pursuit of Christ.

]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/725128 false The Parable of the Lost Sheep https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/725137 The Parable of the Lost Sheep is one of Jesus' most famous parables. It conveys a simple but powerful truth about the lengths to which Jesus was willing to go to rescue us and restore our relationship with God. "That which is lost is precious to whom it belongs."

]]> The Parable of the Lost Sheep is one of Jesus' most famous parables. It conveys a simple but powerful truth about the lengths to which Jesus was willing to go to rescue us and restore our relationship with God. "That which is lost is precious to whom it belongs."

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/725137 false The Parable of the Good Samaritan https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/725140 The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus' most famous parables. While the religious elite of the day were concerned with following strict and numerous rules. Jesus reminded them that God looks to the heart.

]]> The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus' most famous parables. While the religious elite of the day were concerned with following strict and numerous rules. Jesus reminded them that God looks to the heart.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/725140 false A Presence That Demands A Response https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/730988 In Mark 5:1-21, we hear about the man Jesus delivered from demonic oppression. It gives us a glimpse of the authority that Jesus and the kindness of God.

]]> In Mark 5:1-21, we hear about the man Jesus delivered from demonic oppression. It gives us a glimpse of the authority that Jesus and the kindness of God.

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/730988 false Stepping Out In Faith https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/731297 Matthew 14 records the miraculous story of Jesus walking on water to his disciples' boat. It also records an incredible step of faith, as Peter steps out onto the water, trusting His Savior to do the impossible for Him. Where is God calling you to step out in faith and trust the One who calms the waves?

]]> Matthew 14 records the miraculous story of Jesus walking on water to his disciples' boat. It also records an incredible step of faith, as Peter steps out onto the water, trusting His Savior to do the impossible for Him. Where is God calling you to step out in faith and trust the One who calms the waves?

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/731297 false Streams in the Wasteland https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/736576 Isaiah 43 we see a beautiful picture of our sustaining and faithful God. Isaiah record's God's words to His people, encouraging them in difficult times to trust in Him, to remain faithful to Him, to worship Him, and He will provide all we need.

]]> Isaiah 43 we see a beautiful picture of our sustaining and faithful God. Isaiah record's God's words to His people, encouraging them in difficult times to trust in Him, to remain faithful to Him, to worship Him, and He will provide all we need.

]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/736576 false You Are https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/740645 Throughout Paul's letter to the Ephesians, we can find several "You Are" statements that we know are true of us. This week, Virgil Tanner looks into several of these truths and their implications on our identity and our lives.

]]> Throughout Paul's letter to the Ephesians, we can find several "You Are" statements that we know are true of us. This week, Virgil Tanner looks into several of these truths and their implications on our identity and our lives.

]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/740645 false Virtue: Being Remade into the Image of Christ https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/741831 The virtues of Christian faith are more than just good intentions. Virtues are the fruit of a life that has been transformed by Christ! Jesus lived a life of humility, integrity, love, courage, wisdom, and self control. The more we are transformed into the image of Jesus, the more these virtues will dominate our lives, redefine our culture, and impact our world.

]]> The virtues of Christian faith are more than just good intentions. Virtues are the fruit of a life that has been transformed by Christ! Jesus lived a life of humility, integrity, love, courage, wisdom, and self control. The more we are transformed into the image of Jesus, the more these virtues will dominate our lives, redefine our culture, and impact our world.

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/741831 false Part 1 - Romans 8:12-17 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/744156 Our new “YOU ARE” identity comes with a glorious inheritance. This identity and inheritance is realized experientially as we surrender the remnants of our old identity. We suffer as Christ suffered in order that we might be glorified as He is glorified.

Blessing, anointing, spiritual fruit, resurrection, eternity… we can’t have it without surrender, the altar, correction, refinement, and death our own desires.

]]> Our new “YOU ARE” identity comes with a glorious inheritance. This identity and inheritance is realized experientially as we surrender the remnants of our old identity. We suffer as Christ suffered in order that we might be glorified as He is glorified.

Blessing, anointing, spiritual fruit, resurrection, eternity… we can’t have it without surrender, the altar, correction, refinement, and death our own desires.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/744156 false Part 2 - Philippians 4:8-9 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/748357 Self-denial is more than just cutting things out of your life that keep you from experiencing God’s blessings. It is setting our minds on the things of the Spirit. As we set our minds up and away from self we are drawn into a sense of deep joy and oneness with Christ.

]]> Self-denial is more than just cutting things out of your life that keep you from experiencing God’s blessings. It is setting our minds on the things of the Spirit. As we set our minds up and away from self we are drawn into a sense of deep joy and oneness with Christ.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/748357 false Made for More https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/754192 God has called us to more than simply attending church or receiving His blessings. Following Christ means being transformed by him, and guiding others on that same journey. This week, we look at 2 Chronicles 6 and Matthew 4:19 to discover the priority, the process, and the purpose of a life on mission with Jesus.

]]> God has called us to more than simply attending church or receiving His blessings. Following Christ means being transformed by him, and guiding others on that same journey. This week, we look at 2 Chronicles 6 and Matthew 4:19 to discover the priority, the process, and the purpose of a life on mission with Jesus.

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/754192 false A Cave-Tested Reality of a Good God https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/758698 The God of the Bible is often described as "good." But hearing those words is different than experiencing a good God. This week, in 1 Samuel 21:10-15 and Ps 34:1-10, we will discover how practicing praise, persisting in prayer, land living in God's peace and provision are key experiencing the reality of His goodness.

]]> The God of the Bible is often described as "good." But hearing those words is different than experiencing a good God. This week, in 1 Samuel 21:10-15 and Ps 34:1-10, we will discover how practicing praise, persisting in prayer, land living in God's peace and provision are key experiencing the reality of His goodness.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/758698 false A Witness Between Us https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/762739 It is possible for the human heart to experience a passion for God and a mistrust of others at the exact same time. This inevitably leads to conflict, but God in His wisdom provides a way to navigate division in a healthy way. As the people of God, our unity is maintained only when the cross of Christ becomes the witness between us.

]]> It is possible for the human heart to experience a passion for God and a mistrust of others at the exact same time. This inevitably leads to conflict, but God in His wisdom provides a way to navigate division in a healthy way. As the people of God, our unity is maintained only when the cross of Christ becomes the witness between us.

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/762739 false "I'm Going, But I Haven't Left Yet" https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/767279 In John 14, we get some of the most famous words and most powerful of Jesus. This week, Tom Harmon takes us through the first 9 verses of the chapter, and the implications they have for us.

]]> In John 14, we get some of the most famous words and most powerful of Jesus. This week, Tom Harmon takes us through the first 9 verses of the chapter, and the implications they have for us.

]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://summitchurchniles.churchcenter.com/episodes/767279 false