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.

Jeff Kern – Business savvy. Ministry veteran. Strong family man.

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May 17, 2010

Sermon Recap--Week 6 on the Ethic of Anticipation

Posted by Isaac Hunter

Yesterday, we wrapped up the series: “The Ethic of Anticipation.”

So we come back to two of the questions we began with…

1) Why don’t we change?
2) Why do we from time-to-time change for the worse?

We forget what we are called to, or maybe more so, why we are called. We are called God’s chosen and holy people. God has chosen us to be real conduits of His grace and love and mercy and kindness and goodness. Our job is not just to survive and plod through another day… No, we are called to be a light in the darkness, and illuminate the good news of great joy for all the people.

We looked at the story of Esau and the importance of making sure we are filling ourselves up, so that we can be poured out for the sake of others and for the sake of the kingdom.

So, what’s the plan? We need each other. We need to be in community with people who love us and love Jesus. And, we need Jesus. We need time with Him and time in His Word.