About Isaac

Follower of Jesus, husband to Rhonda, father to Jada, Ella, and Lincoln, son of Joel and Becky, brother of Josh and Joel. I am fortunate enough to pastor Summit Church, a community of faith in Orlando, Florida, that we started six years ago. I would like this blog to be helpful for those who read it and, at some point, earn me a lucrative shoe contract.

Family I like to Read

Joel Hunter – Best week-to-week preacher in the country. Super smart. Best guy I know. Also, my Dad.

Mark Beeson – Insightful leader. Unselfish team builder. Willing to do anything to reach people for Christ. Also, my Uncle.

Joel and Lizzy-
Wildly funny couple. Brilliant ophthalmologist. Soon to open a Lasik and Cataract Center in Orlando. Also, my brother and sister-in-law.

Josh Hunter The most honest businessman I know, wonderful father, fine husband, excellent with a bow. Also, my older brother.

Amber Cox – Wonderful person. Godly woman. Encouragement machine. Also, my cousin.

Other People I like to Read

Ben Arment- Don’t know him. But seems like a really sharp guy.

Rob Duford – Friend of mine. Great pastor. Planting a church in Lake Mary, FL.

Tim Stevens – Sound strategic thinker. Loves Jesus and His family well. Serves his church with great integrity.

Groeschel and Gruenewald – Two of the smartest, most talented, passionate Christ-followers, in the world right now.

N.T. Wright – The foremost NT scholar in the world. Better yet, a sincere follower Jesus. And great leader in the Church.

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June 15, 2011

Sermon Preview: Missing Home: The Younger Brother

Posted by Isaac

Perhaps no parable of Jesus is as well known as the “Prodigal Son.” It’s terse, beautiful, and scandalously gracious. Whether we’re drawn to the story because we find ourselves in it or because we hope it’s the kind of news that’s too good not to be true… I don’t know.

I do know that I have a hard time going a year without preaching it. Every time I study for these sermons, I find out more about God and more about me.

If you pray for this weekend’s service— which would be a kind and noble thing, I would ask you to pray about:

1. Who to bring. People need to hear the truth about God’s limitless love. I do. You do. People we know do.

2. What to do. There is a good chance you know this story—what should we do with it?

Looking forward to seeing you this Thursday or Sunday.