Beyond the Summit: Recent Episodes
Keene SDA Church
Beyond the Summit is a podcast of the Keene SDA Church. On the show, we go beyond the sermon and dive deep into God's word and how it's impacting people in our community.
As we close out our "Every Member a Minister" series, Jordan and Pastor Michael talk about the type of outpouring of spirit Moses desired all believers had, and how the nations will notice we, as ministers, show obedience to God's righteous laws.
Today, Jordan and Pastor Michael discuss the mission given to Moses as he is sent to Egypt to free the Israelites, and what it means for us to be considered a Kingdom of Priests.
In this week's episode, Jordan and Pastor Michael tackle the topics of God's Spirit in the the details and sharing leadership in ministry, as we continue our sermon series "Every Member a Minister."
Join us as Pastor Richard McNeil continues through the sermon series "You Gotta Try This".
In today's super-sode podcast, Jordan and Pastor Michael dive (deeper) into Scripture as a spiritual discipline, and take some time to contemplate the value of Silence and Solitude to the soul.
It's another episode in our Super-sode Summer on the Beyond the Summit Podcast! This week, Jordan and Pastor Michael discuss the sermons Made to be Known and The Sabbath in our You've Gotta Try This!" sermon series.
Listen along as Pastor Michael continues through the sermon series "You Gotta Try This".
It's supersode summer at Beyond the Summit, with a double portion of sermons! As we continue our journey in "You've Gotta Try This!", Jordan and Pastor Michael discuss. The past two weeks of sermons: Secrets of Service by Pastor Travis and Generous God, Generous Giver by Pastor April.
Don't miss this incredibly special episode as we bid a heartfelt farewell to our beloved Pastor Erica Barnett. Join us to experience her final, powerful sermon in the impactful series, "You Gotta Try This."
This week begins our newest sermon series "You've Gotta Try This!", as we delve into the practical applications of spiritual disciplines. In this episode, Pastor Michael and Jordan set the stage foe understanding why the spiritual disciplines are something to not only be observed, but understood, and how they can bring rejuvenation to the soul.
We're back with another supersode! This time, Jordan and Pastor Michael take a seat by the potter's wheel as they examine the lessons of Jeremiah 18 in the "Formed" sermon mini series.
Happy Easter from the Beyond the Summit Podcast! Today's another super episode as we finish up our sermon series "Every Day Disciple". Starting with "Teach", Jordan and Pastor Michael discuss the responsibilities of disciple to teach the gospels to new disciples, and in "I Am With You", the importance for the disciple to live in the with-ness of Jesus
"In this special episode, Jordan sits down with Southwestern Union Conference President Carlos Craig to discuss his sermon "Is Your Gospel "Good News"?" Come along for the journey as they climb upon the mountains of Isaiah 52:7, discussing a true understanding of what the gospel is and how the Church must go about carrying it to the world.
Listen to Pastor Keith Grey speak for Southwestern Adventist University Alumni Homecoming Summit service. Mark 12:28-34.
In this episode, we continue our journey as "Every Day Disciples" by taking a plunge deeper into the concept of baptism. Jordan and Pastor Michael discuss the sermon "Into the Deep", examining what it means for a disciple to baptize "...in the name of the Father, the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
In today's episode, Jordan and Pastor Michael discuss the story of Jonah in our continuing sermon series "Every Day Disciples". They take a hard look at the attitude of a messenger of God who actively tries to withhold salvation and grace from those they deem "not of our nation" and how we must be ready to extend the heart of God to those He wants to save.
In this episode, Jordan and Pastor Michael look at the next story in our sermon series "Every Day Disciple". They discuss the story of Zacchaeus, and how how Christ logs to seek and save, even we we don't know he's looking for us.
In today's episode, jordan and pastor michael discuss the sermon " the funeral, no one forgot" in our series "Every Day Disciple". They discussed the story of the widow of Nain in Luke 7, and how Christ shows us how to disciple people in their pain and grief.
It's another super-episode as we catch up on the past two sermons, "Counting the Cost" and "God Qualifies the Called". Continuing with our "Every Day Disciple" sermon series, Jordan and Pastor Michael discuss how we are not only directed to "Go..." by the Great Commission, but to "...make disciples".
In this week's episode, Jordan sits down with Pastor Richard McNeil to discuss the next sermon in our series, "Every Day Digital Disciples." Pastor McNeil talks about the need for the church to expand into the digital landscape, to walk with confidence and not fear in an ever-changing mission field, and how loving people is the best way to win hearts in a hyper-connected world.
Beyond the Summit goes beyond the studio in this episode! Jordan and Pastor Michael talk long distance about his second sermon in our series "Every Day Disciples". They examine the authority of Christ throughout the book of Matthew, how He lends that authority to us, and how we aught to use that authority to do Kingdom work.
In today's episode, we begin the climb through a new sermon series, 'Every Day Disciples,' with the sermon 'Covered in Dust.' Jordan and Pastor Michael examine the series' main text, the Great Commission, and how its words apply to our daily desire to be 'covered in the dust' of our great rabbi, Jesus.
In this week's episode, Jordan and Pastor Gabriel Perea have an exciting and insightful discussion about the last acts of King Ahab. They discuss the hypocrisies of listening to men rather than God, the creation of "spiritual algorithms" that direct our choices, and being willing to speak and do ONLY what the word of the Lord says to do.
In the final episode of our "Hauling it Home" sermon series, Jordan and Pastor Anthony take a hard look at the different types of exile. Many might experience over the holidays. As we prepare to step into a new year, it is important to remember that Christ himself was an exile on this earth, and the ultimate goal of His first advent was to initiate the plan of salvation: to reunite the exiles and bring us back to our true Home.
Join Pastor Anthony as he brings a new message in the sermon series, "Hauling it Home."
As we bask in the after glow of Christmas, Jordan and Pastor Michael discuss How God Handles Our Worship in our sermon series "Hauling it Home". How do we worship during the holidays? Is it something that we do once in a church or at a special service and then go home, or is it something we carry with us wherever we go?
As we continue our sermon series "Hauling It Home", Jordan sits down with Pastor Abner to discuss the how God handles gift giving and reciving. They talk about the pressures that come with giving and getting gifts, and how the ultimate gift that was given at Christ's birth was one the world could not give: Peace.
In this week's episode, we continue our look at how good handles out holiday baggage is "Hauling it Home", focusing on how God handles our hospitality. Jordan and Pastor Erica Barnett discuss the different forms of hospitality from biblical times and what it says about how we show hospitality to others.
In this week's episode, we continue our look at the nativity story in our Hauling It Home sermon series. Jordan and Pastor April Snyder discuss how God handled the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem in Luke chapter 2, and how He handles the journeys we may face as we make out way through the holiday season.
In this episode, we begin our new sermon series,"Hauling it Home". This series will focus on how God handles the baggage we bring with us during the holiday season. We're kicking off the series with a look at how God handles family baggage, as Jordan and Pastor Travis discuss Jesus's relationships with his biological family on Earth.
In our final episode on the book of Hebrews, Jordan and Pastor Michael take one last look at what we as readers must do with the knowledge that Jesus is better. How should we treat our brothers and sisters in Christ, the strangers we meet everyday, and the leaders tasked with speaking the truth to us. All in all, we must remember that this world is not our final home, and that Jesus is prepared a BETTER place for us.
As we near the end of out journey through Hebrews, Jordan and Pastor Michael discuss the full perfection of faith in Jesus Christ in Hebrews12; a faith that leads to action.
In this episode, we hold fast to the confession of our hope in Hebrews 10. In the wake of a national election, Jordan and Pastor Michael reflect on the assurance we have in Jesus; an assurance built on better promises!
In today's episode, Jordan and Pastor Michael pass from an old covenant to a new one in Hebrews 9. We'll see how the old system of sacrifices was insufficient to save the souls of sinners, and how God's eternal covenant with His people could only be fulfilled in Jesus Christ's sacrifice, once and for all: a better sacrifice for a better covenant!
In this week's episode, Jordan and Pastor Michael dig into some of the mysteries of Hebrews chapter 7, beginning with the identity of the High Priest Melchizedek. We'll see how his priesthood in the mirrors the heavenly priesthood of Christ, and Jesus's priesthood forms a better ministry that those who have come before.
In this week's episode, we tie down and hold fast was Jordan and Pastor Michael drop anchor in Hebrews chapters 5 and 6. Come along and we see how Jesus is not only a better High Priest who intercedes on our behalf, but is the grounding point for all the doctrines and theology we believe in.
In today's episode, we continue our examination of Hebrews with the understanding thar Jesus Is Faithful. Jordan and Pastor Michael follow the systematic breakdown the book's author gives about how Jesus is better than Moses, the bringer of the Law, and how we might learn from the mistakes of the Hebrew's ancestors in the wilderness. We also take a look at the Sabbath, and how it's practice now calls us towards our ultimate 'rest' in God's eternal Sabbath.
We're back on our journey Beyound the Summit, and this time, we're going into a new sermon series! Join Jordan and Pastor Michael as they step into the book of Hebrews and examine a book written with one resounding theme: Jesus is Better!
Join us this week for a very special sermon from Southwestern Adventist University President Ana Patterson.
Join us for a special sermon from Elton DeMoraes as he looks at stories through the Bible that answer the question, "How Much Faith Does It Take?"
Join Pastor Ruben for a special sermon as he says farewell to Keene Church and dives into the book of 2 Kings chapter 6.
This week Pastor Anthony steps in for Pastor Michael and speaks on the cost of discipleship. Part two in the identity series, "Make Room." Listen to part one on the Elevate Retake podcast feed!
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Hi all, Jordan and Michael are going on a little break. This is the perfect time to catch up on any episodes you might of missed. You'll still get your weekly sermons and we'll keep you updated when we are back with new BTS episodes!
In this final episode of the Endnotes series, Jordan and Pastor Michael discuss the beautiful conclusion of our journey through Revelation. We see the holy, the New Jerusalem, descend to the new earth, where God will live with His people forever and ever. And we hear the promise of Jesus that he is indeed, "Coming soon".
In this episode, we are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb in Revelation 19 and 20. After winged-women and dragons, beasts from everywhere, and the destruction of Babylon, it is finally time for the White Rider, whose name is "Faithful & True" to claim his victory and destroy evil forever.
It's another long episode of Beyond the Summit, and one packed with high peaks and deep dives! First, Jordan and Pastor Michael tackle the description of God's wrath in Revelation 15 & 16, seeking to understand whether it is solely for punitive judgment or revealing of truth.
In the second half, we move on to Revelation 17 & 18, which takes us back to the wilderness to see the Whore of Babylon on her scarlet beast. Could this be the same woman in white that we met back in chapter 12, and if so, what horrible things have happened to God's pure church?
In this week's episode, Jordan and Pastor Michael tackle sobering current events and their relationship to Revelation chapters 12-14. We see a woman chased by a dragon, a beast out of the see, and a lamb-like beast sent to dominate the nations of the world. Will God's faithful be able to stand as they continued to follow the true Lamb?
This episode sounds the warning call of Revelation 8-10, as we listen to the blast of the Seven Trumpets and what they herold. Jordan and Pastor Michael discuss the impact of these trumpets throughout time and the nature of the evils that they warn of: what is the responsibility of those who hear the trumpets and heed their warning...or those to whom the blasts fall on deaf ears?
In this week's episode, we ride forth in Revelation 6-7 with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Many of us have read about these riders and they are unleashed by the breaking of the first four seals, but is there more to them than their terrifying appearance? And what of the 144,000 and the Great Multitude? What will Jordan and Pastor Michael find as we go deeper into the Bible's 'Endnote'.
In today's episode, Jordan and Pastor Michael "step through the door" with John into the throne room of Heaven, examining Revelation 4-5. We find that all of Heaven has ceased its ceaseless praising, and we must ponder the problem of the seven-sealed scroll and who is worthy to open it?
Strap on your hiking books for an extra long journey Beyond the Summit! In this week's extra-long episode, Jordan and Pastor Michael tackle the last two weeks of sermons: finishing up the Beyond series and continuing on to Endnotes, our new series on the book of Revelation.
This week's episode focuses on Judges 6-8: the story of Gideon. Join Jordan and Pastor Michael as they follow Gideon's struggle with idolatry, mirroring Israel's cycle of idol worship, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. How far BEYOND is God willing to go for His people, even when we turn away from Him?
In this week's episode, Jordan and Pastor Michael explore Jesus's first miracle at the wedding of Cana. They discuss the humanity of Jesus in revealing his divinity, explore the nature of miracles, and ask what it truly looks like to "Do whatever Jesus tells you."
In today's episode, Jordan talks with Pastor Olga Falakiseni about her sermon "Before Adam Had a Clue". Pastor Olga shares a bit of her testimony of running away from God before diving into a discussion about the depth, height, length, and breadth of His love; a love that goes BEYOND our imagination.
In this episode, Jordan and Pastor Michael cover the 12th chapter of Mark, discussing how how we often focus on the "bottom line" both financially and spiritually, when Christ challenges up to look beyond to the true source of our faith: Him.
In today's episode, Jordan and Pastor Michael explore the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath. In discussing the conflicts between the "gods" of the ancient world and the God of Israel, we see how God's power extends not only beyond the borders of a nation or people, but beyond life and death itself.
In this episode, Jordan and Pastor Michael dive into the sermon on communion Sabbath, taking a look at Christ's explanation of what it really means to "eat His flesh and drink His blood"
After some weeks off, we are beginning a new journey into the sermon series "Beyond". In this episode, Jordan and Pastor Michael discuss the approach this series will take: a case-by-case study of how God does abundantly beyond what we could ever imagine, starting with the story of Abraham and Isaac.
This week join Pastor Randy Roberts from Loma Linda University Church for a special episode of Beyond the Summit.
As we bring the sermon series "Launch" to a close, Jordan and Pastor Michael discuss Acts 7: the trial and stoning of Steven. We examine Stephen's final sermon, explore the understanding of where God's presence truly abides, and take a hard look at what it means to be a disciple "even to the end."
Acts 6 sees a new crisis arise for the early Church as Satan attempts to distract them from their mission. In this episode, Jordan and Pastor Michael discuss the Church's first attempt at structuring themselves, what it means for the Church to acts as a family, and who is meant to be served by the Church Organization.
This week, Jordan sits down with Pastor Travis to talk about his sermon, "The Pretenders". Focusing on Acts 5, the story of Ananias & Sapphira, they discuss the couple's TRUE sin against the Holy Spirit, what being a "pretender" to Christianity is, and how we should truly give to God and His church.
This week, we continue our journey through Acts as Peter & John are put on trial. Jordan and Pastor Michael discuss the Sadducee's abuse of authority, where TRUE authority comes from, and what authority from God empowers us to do.
In this episode, Jordan and Michael unpack the message "Good News Got Legs" and explore the depths of the healing found in the name of Jesus.
Jordan sits down with Michael to discuss the sermon series "Launch" and the most recent message from the series, "What Do We Do Now?" Listen as we explore the practical impact of devotion to God's word, community, and worship.
We are actually going beyond the Summit Messages with conversation episodes based on the sermons. In this update, find out who will be the new host of Beyond the Summit and what episodes will sound like.
Former Pastor for Young Adults, Albert Handal, shares this message based on John 2:18-19.
Join us for a bonus episode as Pastor Michael gives a sermon that looks at Matthew 24. Recorded on October 14, 2023 at the Norse Church Service in Clifton, Texas.
From the Recalibrate Weekend Series: The Heavenly Trio. Ty lays out the foundation for Jesus being the covenantal Son of God.
From the Recalibrate Weekend Series: The Heavenly Trio. This first message from author and speaker Ty Gibson focuses on the relational genius of God being three persons in one.
In this final episode of our series on prayer, Pastor Michael is joined by three Southwestern Adventist University nursing students to talk about different denominational perspectives on prayer.
What does the voice of God sound like? In this episode Pastor Michael talks with Sipho Nbedele (one of our elders) hearing and following the voice of God.
Since God knows everything I need, do I need to ask him for it? In this episode, Pastor Michael talks with Kaleb Eisele about making requests in prayer. Kaleb works as the Digital Content Specialist for the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and is the founder and editor of Humans of Adventism. Explore answered and unanswered prayer through this conversation.
In this episode, Pastor Michael talks with PhD Candidate Gerardo Oudri to explore prayer and the role it plays in restoring the image of God. How we pray demonstrates our vision of God.
Does God care about the small everyday things? In this episode, Pastor Michael is joined by Marsha Miller and Alan Diaz, students from Southwestern Adventist University, to talk about praying about little things.
What does it take to get kids excited about prayer? Travis Patterson (pastor for family and children's ministry) and Todd Coulter (Keene Adventist Elementary School principal) discuss how the theme of prayer is changing lives of the young students in our community.
Coming soon to the feed: conversations that go beyond the sermon! Pastor Michael talks with friends, colleagues, and members of our community about the themes discussed in the sermons. We dive deep into faith and practice beyond the sermon. These conversations will be released on Wednesdays starting this week.
Join us this week as we celebrated Easter with our community with five speakers, each giving a short sermon celebrating the story of Jesus. Hope you enjoy!
Join Pastor Michael as he continues with the next message in the sermon series, As It Is.
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Join Pastor Michael as he begins the new sermon series As It Is.
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Past Michael continues through the sermon series Vision 2023.
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Join Pastor Michael as he continues the sermon series Vision 2023. This week we journey through the book of Matthew and take a closer look at chapter 21.
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Join Pastor Michael each week as he delves into scripture and discusses how the Bible intersects with our daily lives.
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