Summons Radio

Although God gives us a guide on how to live for Him, He understands we all fall short and will sin, that’s why He also gives grace. As Pastor Terry warns in today’s message, some people will use God’s grace as an excuse to ignore God’s authority, and they will try to bring you with them. You have to beware of apostates who reject God’s authority and tell you that you can live however you want eve...

Is happiness important to you? If you’re like most people, happiness is at least near the top of the list of important things. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be happy, however, when you ignore God’s judgment while pursuing happiness, that can be problematic. In today’s message, Pastor Terry warns that not only can God judge you, but He will judge you and your actions. It is possible to be...

Do you know someone who seems to use grace as an excuse to continue to sin? In today’s message, Pastor Terry reminds you that God didn’t save you so you could keep on sinning. Sure there is grace for the times you stumble and fall into sin, but knowing through grace you will be forgiven isn’t a get outta jail free card. If you truly accept Christ as your lord and savior, you are born again and you...

Most people understand sin is bad, but do they fully understand the consequences of sin? In today’s message, Pastor Terry paints a picture of how sin separates us from God. God loves each and every one of us, and the only thing that can keep you from realizing that love is sin. It’s almost like the term sin has been thrown around so much that people have lost sight of the fact that the consequence...

An ambassador is someone who represents a person, place, or thing. Today, Pastor Terry says that we must be ambassadors for Christ. This means in all that we do, we must do it with Christ in mind. Everything we do should point back to Jesus because He’s the one who can save. Next time you do something, ask yourself if Jesus is getting the praise. He deserves all praise and honor! Your job, as a be...

What does it mean to be a bondservant of Christ? It means that we’re a servant who’s owned by God and is used for His glory. Today, Pastor Terry says that we must live like this daily. our lives should resemble someone who follows Jesus fully. In everything that you do, you should do it with Christ in mind. He should get all the glory and praise for what you’re doing with your life. When you do th...

Have you ever been in a rut, not knowing what’s next and what you should do with your life? Today, Pastor Terry says that if you’re a believer in Christ, He has a plan for you and it’s good. God’s plans are always the best. He wants what’s best for you because He loves you and wants you to succeed. Because of this you can trust Him in all things and know that He’s not going to put you through any...

Our lives all have a purpose. In today’s message, Pastor Terry says that God superintends each life. This means that God gives each life purpose and has a plan for each person. Are you in a rut and don’t know what to do with your life? Run to God! When you do to His word, which is the Bible, for guidance, He’s able to guide you to where you’re meant to be. God has a plan for you. His life plan for...

What’s the best way for us to live through God’s will? Today, Pastor Terry says we must be in God’s word to know what aligns with His word. It’s impossible to know what’s good and what’s not when you don’t read God’s word. The only way to understand God is by talking to Him and listening. Reading scripture is a vital part of doing that. If something aligns with God’s word and you’re unsure whether...

When we try and find God’s will for our lives, it can be hard to know what to do and what not to do. Today, Pastor Terry says that when we know scripture, it becomes a lot easier to follow God’s will for our lives. Knowing what God says in His word will make it easy to discern what’s good and what’s not. If it goes in line with scripture and the doors of life are opening up, it’s probably within G...

One of life's most frustrating things is not having a plan for our lives. Today, Pastor Terry reminds us that God’s plan is always better than our own. Sometimes God works in ways that can’t comprehend. We might end up in a space and think, “Wow God’s hand was definitely upon that.” When you trust God you know He’s leading you to the path that’s best for you. He wants you to thrive wherever you ar...

Have you ever been in a place where you’re unsure if God can work? Today, Pastor Terry says that in every situation God moves. He moves in ways that we can’t even comprehend. God’s always working for our good. When you see God moving in your life, you should give Him all the praise and glory. He alone has the power to use you for things that you would think you’re incapable of. Because of God’s lo...

If you were playing a game of Bible trivia and someone asked what the first account of conversion is in the Bible, you probably wouldn’t guess Ruth! Well, Ruth’s decision to follow the God of Abraham is almost identical to the decision that you and I have taken to follow Jesus! Pastor Terry reminds you in today’s message that Ruth sets an example of true faith in God: she left behind the faith of...

Have you ever felt embarrassed to return to a place that you came from? Some people may feel ashamed to return to a town they lived in or to visit their old high school for a reunion. But Pastor Terry teaches you today that sometimes you have to return to where you came in order for Him to begin the process of restoration in your life. The first step required is to come back to His presence, and s...

Time and time again, we see examples of how God uses unfortunate circumstances, or the foolish actions of man, to further His plans for humanity! In the case of Ruth, Pastor Terry paints a picture that shows how the foolishness of Elimelech’s family leaving the Promised Land for greener pastures, ended up with Ruth becoming part of the genealogy of Jesus. When you think you’ve made too many mistak...

Yikes! It looks like the background for the book of Ruth isn’t a very pleasant one. The story of Ruth takes place during the time of the Judges when the people of Israel were constantly rebelling against God and dealing with the consequences. However, Pastor Terry shows in today’s message how there is hope for this story because, in the middle of this terrible time, the lineage of Jesus begins to...

Those are some challenging questions, aren’t they? As Christians and Americans we can often think of Communist and Islamic nations as our enemies, but God loves them. Shouldn’t we love them too? Would you share Jesus with them? In today’s message, Pastor Terry will challenge you to have the same compassion as God does for those you may see as your enemies and those who have wronged you. Don’t be l...

Do you care about people like God does, or do you let your own selfish comfort get in the way? Of course, none of us are as perfectly compassionate as God, but we should strive towards that kind of love. In his message today, Pastor Terry will teach about how Jonah cared more about a plant than the people of Nineveh. Jonah wailed and mourned the death of a plant that was giving him shade and comfo...

Do you feel like you could never share your faith with an unbeliever? You may think you would never know the words to say, but you’re not the one doing the work. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will share how God brought Jonah to Nineveh, and a whole city was saved in 3 days. It wasn’t because Jonah gave an eloquent message. God had been preparing them to receive the message. You can be the messe...

Do you feel like you’ve failed God, and how could He use you? You may think you just messed up too much in your life for God to use you, but no one is too far gone. In his message today, Pastor Terry will continue to look at the story of Jonah, who outright said no to God. He was in complete rebellion of what God wanted him to do, but God gave him another chance. God will give you a second chance....

Sometimes when we are in our darkest moments, all that we have left to do is cry out to the Lord and surrender ourselves to Him. Today, Pastor Terry will unpack the prayer of Jonah, and how his time in the belly of the fish humbled him to the point of complete surrender to God. The Lord wants to be our everything in every moment, but sometimes it takes challenging circumstances to refocus our hear...

What do we know about the fish that was sent to swallow Jonah? In today’s message, Pastor Terry will teach listeners about some truths and myths of this Biblical story. The principle of the message is unchanging, regardless of the method that God provided. We can trust that His Word is true, and not everything of God can be understood by man. The Lord is the ruler of ALL - heavens, earth, and seas...

The Lord has a plan and purpose for your life, but are you shying away from His calling? In today’s teaching, Pastor Terry will highlight how Jonah’s sleeping prevented him from the opportunity to witness to his boatmates in the middle of the storm. We don’t want to miss what powerful work the Lord might want to do. We must be in tune with the Holy Spirit daily! Are you a sleeping Christian? Wake...

It is easy for us to ask God to calm the storms in our lives, but sometimes He can send storms to wake us up! Today, as Pastor Terry teaches through the story of Jonah, he acknowledges God’s willingness to chasten those He loves. Of course, we know that not every challenge in life is sent by God, but no matter what we face, we can trust that He will give us the strength that we need. The Lord love...

What's your Nineveh? What are the things that you are scared to run to? Maybe it’s a broken relationship, an addiction, a disease. Don’t flee to Tarshish like Jonah did. Don’t let fear and anxiety control your life, but ask God for His mercy and strength. Let Him help you face your Nineveh with confidence and boldness. Today, Pastor Terry is going to encourage you with God’s word. He is going to r...