Summons Radio

If you’re a Christian, then you know how hard it is to invite people to come to church with you. Sometimes, your supportive secular friends will tag along, and the seed of the Holy Spirit gets planted in their hearts. But other times, there’s that one family member or friend who needs Jesus, but they want NOTHING to do with Him. So, what should you do? In today’s message, Pastor Terry tells you to...

I think it’s safe to say that everyone has experienced the effects of bullying. Whether it was you who was affected or someone you know, it’s never fun to be on the receiving end. So, how do you think Jesus felt when Saul of Tarsus punished Christians? Saul did way more than bullying… he killed people. And yet God can use someone like Saul for His will. Saul later went to do the Lord’s work as the...

What comes to mind when you think of the word servant? Right now, you’re probably thinking of someone who lives with a rich owner, to help out around the house or with the kids. But in the Bible, Jesus uses the metaphor in the book of John for someone who gives himself up to another person’s will. And that’s how you and I should be. Some of the most powerful words in the Bible are “Let Your Will b...

We live in a world where the number one message being taught is self-love. But what’s wrong with loving yourself? Shouldn’t everyone love themselves? The problem with self-love is that it promotes selfishness and false idolatry. The Bible tells us to do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility, count others more significant than yourselves. Ultimately, Jesus Christ came down from...

As Christians, we need to be more proactive when reaching others. That’s why in today’s message, Pastor Terry reminds you to allow the Holy Spirit to work through you. When you let God’s presence in your life guide you, you can do great things. The Bible says the Holy Spirit will help you in your weakness. When you don’t know what God wants you to pray for, the Spirit will guide you. It’s amazing...

Do you remember the day you became a Christian? The moment you accepted Jesus into your heart, something entered your life. And you may not know what it is, but that was the Holy Spirit! The Holy Spirit allows you to experience the active presence of God. Whenever you serve and minister to others, that’s God working in your life through the Holy Spirit. So what’s the application? In today’s messag...

Many people believe that there is a God, but acknowledging His existence is not enough for salvation. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will teach listeners that it is the belief in Jesus as Lord, and a commitment to surrender our lives to Him, that brings true eternal life. Do you believe? Have you repented and chosen to follow Him? As a Christ-follower, there are many other benefits to following...

When we view this life as not our own, but a service to God, we walk through challenging times with a much stronger perspective. In today’s teaching, Pastor Terry will speak on the powerful commitment that the early church had to share about Christ, regardless of the persecution they might face. They lived with a mission that was entirely focused on glorifying God through word and deed. What an ex...

If God loves those who serve Him so passionately, then how could He allow people to die for His namesake? Today, Pastor Terry will tackle this tough question by highlighting the profound ripple effect that Stephen’s death had on the advancement of the Gospel. We may not always understand the why, but we can trust God’s perfect will. Your commitment to the cause of Christ can impact generations. Ho...

Why did the Israelites routinely reject the people that God sent to lead them? It is often no different than the nature of humanity today! In today’s message, Pastor Terry will teach through the bold speech that Stephen delivered to the Jewish leaders in Acts 7. Throughout history, the Lord has revealed Himself to mankind, and repeatedly mankind has rejected Him. Stephen’s heart for the Gospel emb...

Have you ever felt like your impact in a small service capacity is minimal? In today’s teaching, Pastor Terry will show how Stephen’s rise to martyrdom came from humble beginnings. From waiting tables to becoming a spiritual giant, Stephen was used in mighty ways for the Lord, because his heart was not fixated on a title or status. What “lower level” service opportunities might God be calling you...

Do you take part in the gossip, murmurings, and division that sometimes takes place in the local church, or do you put it out? Today, Pastor Terry teaches listeners about some of the growing pains that the early church went through, and warns us to avoid the same issues. The local church involves people, so it will never be perfect, because people aren’t perfect. As a Christ-follower, look for how...

In the face of severe persecution, and near death, how did the Apostles in the early church continue to boldly share the Gospel? In today’s message, Pastor Terry will teach on the admirable faith of these men, and how we can learn from them. The enemy had to be stunned at their persistence, no matter what was thrown their way! Are you easy to “shut off” when it comes to speaking of Jesus? The Lord...

No matter what daunting life circumstances you face, the Lord is with you, and in complete control. In today’s teaching, Pastor Terry will speak on the mighty deliverance of God for His apostles, in the face of persecution. Do you feel persecuted for your faith? The early church felt the weight of the world against them at times, but they never ceased in preaching the Gospel, because they knew it...

We have a dangerous tendency to romanticize the early Church as being an example of perfection. The very reason we have many of the epistles - the letters written by apostles and early Church leaders - is because the churches were not functioning as they should. They needed the help of the Holy Spirit and the guidance of more mature Christians because they couldn’t get along and live out their fai...

How much would you be willing to sacrifice for a brother or sister? A lot of our responses to that is going to be based on our relationship with that sibling. In the Church, we have a spiritual bond that is stronger than shared genetics. We’re united by our Savior, who demonstrated His love for us through extreme sacrifice on the cross. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will challenge us to ask how...

What does it look like to be bold for the Gospel? Should we all be standing on soap boxes on street corners shouting “repent!” to all who walk by? As Pastor Terry will warn in today’s message, obnoxious methods often do much more harm than good when it comes to sharing the Gospel. God’s loving-kindness is central to the Gospel, and the way we present it should be consistent with His grace. We will...

There are places in this world where your life is on the line if you’re found to be a practicing Christian. Yet, Christianity is spreading like wildfire in those places. To follow Christ under those circumstances requires a sold-out mentality. In our country, most of us have no idea what it’s like to really be persecuted. As Pastor Terry will warn in today’s message, this could easily change for t...

As Pastor Terry will illustrate in today’s message, God has blessed each and every one of us with talents, gifts, and resources that uniquely enable us to serve Him in our world. Some use these gifts as an opportunity to serve themselves and turn their abilities into personal gain. But, for followers of Christ, we’re to take them as opportunities to offer the best of ourselves back to God in worsh...

We live in a world that’s been broken by sin. Suffering came into our lives because of that sin - it was never God’s desire for humanity to suffer in this way. Sickness, dysfunction, and death are all inevitable parts of this life. God is fully capable of putting an end to your suffering, so why doesn’t He do that? Is it a lack of faith? As Pastor Terry will warn in today’s message, God’s work in...

How do people in your community look at your church or your life as an individual? What’s your impact? Is your faith and devotion to Christ and His calling on your life front and center? Or would they think you’re more about serving yourself or that your church is an exclusive social club? In today’s message, Pastor Terry will challenge us to live out our faith in such a way that it leaves no doub...

If you want to perform well in any area of life, you have to get the basic fundamentals down first. In basketball, for example, if you can’t dribble the ball, it doesn’t matter how good your shooting game is. As Pastor Terry will point out in today’s message, this is as true of the Church as it is of anything. If we don’t have a solid grasp of the fundamental truths of who Jesus is and how we have...

There are a lot of passages of Scripture that are uncomfortable. Many preachers would just prefer to skip over them… and some do. But, as Pastor Terry will explain in today’s message, while topical preaching certainly isn’t wrong and has its time and place, the Calvary Chapel movement predominantly approaches preaching on a chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse basis. This helps ensure we don’t miss...

Arguments and debates are rarely effective at changing people’s hearts. It’s good to have an academic understanding of Biblical history and the reasons behind why we believe what we believe, but if you examine your own faith, is it based on your knowledge of arguments regarding the validity of Scripture, or is it based on encountering God? In today’s message, Pastor Terry will warn us against rely...

The Holy Spirit is a mysterious force - an unseen being that has confused and alarmed many throughout the history of the Church. He’s one with the Father and the Son, yet He’s here in us while God and Jesus are in Heaven. He bestows spiritual gifts on believers, but those gifts themselves have been the center of divisive controversy. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will address this confusion and...