Summons Radio

There were no words of rebuke necessary for the church of Smyrna. As JESUS wrote to these believers who were being crushed for their faithfulness, the fragrance of their suffering filled the nostrils of JESUS. In today’s teaching, Pastor Terry helps us to understand the place of suffering in our relationship with Christ. JESUS knew best what it meant to suffer for the gospel. The fruitfulness that...

It’s really hard to imagine how much we might be willing to suffer to advance the gospel. The church of Smyrna became well acquainted with the kind of suffering that brought on destitution and death under Roman persecution. In today’s time with Pastor Terry, we’ll hear about what the believers in Smyrna were willing to go through to maintain their witness for Christ. The church of Smyrna is the on...

One of the most fascinating features of the book of Revelation is the fact that it was written at the command of JESUS. While put to paper by the hand of the Apostle Paul, the Lord Himself revealed His thoughts to the local assemblies of the early church. As Pastor Terry explains, the church in Ephesus was a thriving epicenter of early Christianity. Yet, JESUS not only acknowledged their strengths...

There’s an important spiritual reality that we sometimes forget. While the battle over the eternal destiny of others wages on, the believer stands on high ground from the vantage point of victory. As Pastor Terry explains, being on the winning side doesn’t mean that we WILL win… but that we’ve ALREADY won! The helmet of salvation gives us confidence, hope, and strength to advance the kingdom of Go...

Believers are called to prayer. One of the most pleasurable experiences we can ever know this side of Heaven is the practice of continual communion with God through prayer. And while prayer takes many forms, it’s meant to remain uninterrupted. In today’s teaching, Pastor Terry explains the role of various kinds of prayer in the believer’s life. Prayer IS a discipline designed for our good! So beli...

Is prayer the atmosphere with which you live? What does it mean to pray without ceasing? In today’s teaching with Pastor Terry, he’ll explain the role of prayer in the believer’s life. Often we pray in confession. Many times we pray according to our need. Other times we intercede for people we love in accordance to their needs as well. No matter what the circumstance, we create an atmosphere of pr...

These are some of the most trying times in the history of mankind! There are wars and rumors of wars, terrible natural disasters and disease that is plaguing humanity...are these the last days? Will Jesus return for His bride soon? Pastor Terry will tackle these questions and more as he teaches verse by verse through the book of Revelation and our series entitled What the World is Coming To! If Je...

When we become a Christian we wake up to a battle. The Word of God pulls back the covers on the schemes of the enemy, awakening us to the truth. In today’s teaching, Pastor Terry reminds believers about the reality of the spiritual forces at work all around us. It’s been said that the devil and his followers are never too busy to rock the cradle of a sleeping saint. Nor does he ever grow tired of...

There is a vast, dark, well-organized army created to take down the body of Christ. Believers are warned about the presence of this enemy by the Word of God. Satan and his demonic followers study the patterns of believers and look for weaknesses to determine the best method of attack. Pastor Terry reminds listeners that satan has spent thousands of years developing his craft and honing his methods...

The truth is our best protection. In fact, God has given us some very specific ways to protect ourselves from the lies of the enemy. False teachers and every wind of doctrine imaginable are crafted to confuse the minds of God’s people. In our time with Pastor Terry today, we’ll take a look at three important pieces of spiritual armor given to us in Scripture. This armor of God is sufficient to pro...

Satan never grows tired of accusing the brethren. The enemy of the Church would love nothing more than keep us paralyzed by the daily failures of God’s people. As Pastor Terry points out, the accusations of the devil are designed to keep believers from serving God. While our failures are real, they aren’t the basis of our righteousness in the Kingdom of God. As we grow in Christ-likeness by the gr...

The struggle is real. It really is. And it’s no joke. Men and women of faith MUST understand this. There’s a spiritual reality that God has called us to recognize and prepare for. Demonic forces that come against the Christian are meant to take him down. Lies, like deadly-blazing arrows are constantly being launched at the heart of every believer. Wordly anti-God, anti-Christian messages are being...

Biblical submission is one of the most misunderstood and misused concepts within the Christian life. A wrong interpretation of submission can do great damage to a marital relationship. As we explore the pitfalls of a wrongful view of submission with Pastor Terry, we’ll examine our ways and search our hearts for evidence of misunderstanding. A man who loves his wife as Christ loved the church has a...

Where can we find practical answers for the family? Although countless books have been written about human relationships, not everyone can be right! In the midst of so many opinions, the BEST resource for all that concerns us ought to be the Word of God! In our time with Pastor Terry, we’ll hear God’s design for the family, particularly with regard to parenting children. Children are to obey their...

Everyone at one time or another can relate to today’s message. Whether a child or an adult, it’s easy to do our best when somebody’s watching. The challenge comes when striving to be as committed to excellence when working on our own. In our time with Pastor Terry, we’re reminded that God wants to bless the work of our hands. If we work as unto the Lord, and not for men, we can honor God and be a...

It can be difficult to work for someone who treats us unfairly. But if we work for the praise of men, rather than the glory of God, we build our house on sinking sand. Thankfully, no matter what the job is or how well our employer treats us, we can find fulfillment and blessing in our work. As Pastor Terry explains, every Christian is called to work for the approval of God rather than the praise o...

The Bible describes people as either darkness or light. Although at one time being darkness, when born again we become children of light. In today’s teaching with Pastor Terry, believers are encouraged to draw close to JESUS and discern what is acceptable and pleasing to God as children of light. As God’s children, we’re given the responsibility to impact non-believers lives by reflecting the ligh...

Just as the natural light can elicit as strong physical response by the eyes, the light of Christ can be spiritually irritating to people around us. As Pastor Terry exhorts believers to shine the light of Christ, he also warns about the conviction that can accompany this light. Are we willing to live day-by-day as children of light even if those around us attack, belittle, or avoid us? Even though...

How would you define wise living? There’s so much in life that’s dangerous. Many people drift through life simply letting life happen to them. But Christians are exhorted to live in such a way that they redeem the time. In our study with Pastor Terry, we’ll consider the way we spend our days on this earth for eternal purposes. In an age with a growing venue of time wasters, Christians are wise to...

How can we KNOW the will of the Lord for our lives? Does it sometimes seem as if God is holding back His will from our sight? In today’s teaching with Pastor Terry, we’ll consider how every believer can actively seek and know the will of God. The Word of God exposes time wasters that can get in the way of hearing and knowing His will for our lives. Christians must to learn to live with understandi...

God is a God of order. And it is God’s will for us to understand our place within that order. The Bible clearly speaks about the importance of God’s design for a joyful relationship between a husband and wife. That said, it’s no wonder why the enemy of God has done so much to attack and redesign His plan for marriage. As we open the Word with Pastor Terry, we’ll reaffirm the value of God’s design...

If you joined us for the last edition of Summons Pastor Terry began tearing down the walls between the staff of the church and those who attend church. God never intended for there to be a hierarchy in His Body. Each person has a specific gift to serve God with. There is no one greater and no one lesser. God has called and gifted everyone to serve Him. Today Pastor Terry continues to exhort us to...

Hardness of heart is actually quite common among those who have not placed their faith in Jesus Christ. Time passes and they become accustomed to their lifestyle outside of Christ. Today Pastor Terry will ask a sobering question. Is your heart hard Christian? It's one thing for those in the world to have hard hearts, it's something altogether different when a believer's heart becomes hard. We need...

We've all heard the phrase before, “That guy has a mouth like a sailor!” People use this phrase to describe someone who uses explicative words regularly in their speech. As believer's, many of us can remember a time in our lives where we spoke in the very same way. Today Pastor Terry exhorts us to NOT speak this way anymore! As Christians, our words should be pure and wholesome. The amazing thing...

What distinguishes believers from unbelievers? How can we know what is fitting… or UNFITTING for our lives as followers of Christ? With so many differences from person to person, it’s good to know that we’ve received our standard from the Word of God. The Bible teaches that the one distinguishing factor in the life of every born-again Christian is love. The suitable, proper, appropriate way for us...