Summons Radio

A leader can't expect to be effective if they have the mentality of a follower. Waiting around for someone to show you what to do isn't a good strategy for leading others forward. You have to have a different mindset, you have to be thinking ahead and beyond the day-to-day. As Christians, our mindset should be different than the world. We really can't expect to be effective if we still think and a...

Do you ever feel drawn to or distracted by other mystical ideas that the world has to offer? Today, in his message, Pastor Terry will warn you about such things, they're from Satan and not to be entertained. Satan wants more than anything to distract you from the life and the work that Jesus has called you to. Jesus wants a life for you that is full of His freedom, His peace, and His love. If you...

Do you have moments in your life that you are so ashamed of you wish you could just go back in time are erase what you did? The amazing news is that Jesus DIED for ALL your sins! He paid the entire price for your sins and wiped them clean! Wow! Today, in his message, Pastor Terry will remind you of this amazing reality that you have been given! This gives you the ability to live a life of freedom...

How dependent are you on Jesus? Do you view Him as a person to turn to in hard times, but you don't really need Him when things are going well? Or do you see Him as your side-by-side companion for all the ups and downs of life? Today, in his message, Pastor Terry will encourage you to build your dependency on Jesus and less on yourself or on others in your life. Everyone in your life will eventual...

What habits do you have to keep your relationship with Jesus deep and connected? Do you meet regularly with other Christians? Do you talk with Jesus throughout your day? What about reading the Bible? Is that a regular practice for you? Today, in his message, Pastor Terry will remind you and encourage you to make reading your Bible a consistent habit in your life in order to keep your relationship...

When you think about church, do you think of perfect peace and unity, or do you think of conflict and no unity at all? The reality is that the church is made up of the same broken people that the world is full of, so we can't be perfect. But, God has called us to serve each other and love each other and to do it together. Today, in his message, Pastor Terry will remind you of your calling to be pa...

Do you have a passion for the church? Not necessarily for A church, but for THE church? The worldwide church. God has called us all to work together as THE church to bring the good news of Jesus to the entire world. He's called us as individuals and as one big family to work on this mission together. Where do you see yourself in this big family? What's your role? Do you love this big family? Today...

Do you know what your calling is? If you do, that's awesome, keep following that path, but if you don't, start by asking God. Ask Him what special gifts He's given to you to be used to love and care for others in your life. Start by reaching out to other Christians in your life to see how you can join in the work they're doing. Today, in his message, Pastor Terry will encourage you to look outside...

When you think of all the people who make up a church, from the pastor to a person who's been coming for a short time, do you think of them as having the same job? They do! God has called us all to be servants to each other and to the world around us! Today, in his message, Pastor Terry will remind you to see yourself as a servant to your friends, family, co-workers, anyone in your life! In servin...

Reconciliation with others can be challenging if you haven't first reconciled with God! In today's message from Pastor Terry, he encourages you to get right with God. No matter what sins are in your past and how ashamed you might be. God waits at the door of your heart in order that you would receive Him. Pastor Terry explains to you, that God doesn't want anyone to perish. But for all to receive...

What can wash away your sin? Nothing but the precious blood of Jesus! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Terry, he shares with you that because of the finished work of Jesus, those who have received Him have been washed whiter than snow. They stand before the throne of God blameless, sinless, and holy because of Jesus. Pastor Terry encourages you, to not put off the gift of receiving sal...

Evaluate your priorities. Which things or what people are amongst the highest? In today's message from Pastor Terry, he urges you to consider this question. It can be easy to have our priorities become out of line now and then. We can get caught up in the busyness of life. And before you know it the ones that should be at the top, aren't. Pastor Terry encourages you, that God needs to be at the ve...

Do you want to know what your Father in Heaven is like? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Terry, he encourages you to study the life and the ways of Jesus. Jesus says that if you have seen Him you have seen the Father. Jesus' character is the character of God the Father. Pastor Terry urges you, to keep studying the Scriptures. Don't go off a bunch of others' teachings of who God is. Stu...

Don't underestimate the power of prayer! In today's message from Pastor Terry, he encourages you that prayer is incredibly important. And to make more room in your life to dedicate to it. Prayer makes such a difference within your life and the lives of others. It changes outcomes, it can bring about healing, and reconciliation. Pastor Terry urges you, to set aside time within your day that you can...

Do you live your life for the praise of others or for the praise of God? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Terry, he encourages you to live in a way that is honoring your Father in Heaven. Don't live to please people. They are just as sinful and as flawed as you are. Live your life in dedicated surrender to the Lord. He alone is worthy of all of your worship. Pastor Terry encourages you...

The Lord's Word never returns void! In today's message from Pastor Terry, he reveals to you that the Bible is full of faith, hope, and love. These are the traits upon which the Lord is characterized upon. These traits are what is found within a healthy local church. And these are the traits of any one who is a true disciple of Jesus. Pastor Terry encourages you, to spread these traits to those aro...

What does it mean to be holy? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Terry, he explains to you that as a disciple of Jesus you have been called to be holy as He is holy. To be holy, is to be set apart for the work and mission of God. As Christians, we should stand out to the world. Pastor Terry emphasizes the point, that we should look different, sound different, and act different than those...

When there's a storm, what happens? There are clouds, wind, and rain. The wind and rain create loud noise and confusion, and the clouds block out the light of the sun. When the storm surrounds you, it's hard to tell when it will come to an end, but it always does. Pastor Terry encourages us in today's message, that there's always hope, on the other side. Whatever you're going through in life, Jesu...

Gold is a precious metal that must be first refined in the fire to remove any impurities. Pastor Terry teaches us in today's message, that when we go through suffering, it acts as that fire to purge the impurities from our lives. Many people have asked God for patience, and wisdom, and to build their character, but how many people are willing to go through suffering, when necessary, to produce the...

Do you think that the universe just runs itself? When was the last time you looked at the stars? Or the sea? Or the mountains? It's really incredible how they all exist, and how they flawlessly keep in place. Pastor Terry reminds us in today's message, that the same God who created the stars, the mountains, the seas, and all of creation, also created you! He loves you, and cares for you, even down...

Perspective makes the biggest difference in life. There are times when all we can see are the problems we face, but if we would take a step back, we might just see the bigger picture. Sometimes we get our noses too close to the grindstone. Pastor Terry reminds us in today's message, that sometimes we just need a new perspective on things. Are you going through a difficult time in life? Turn your e...

Isn’t interesting that the poem started by calling God the “Lord of the Compost Keep?” That’s a really weird way of referring to the Lord. In today’s edition of Summons, Pastor Terry talks about how God takes our garbage and turns it into something beautiful. Our sin stains us. We are imperfect beings because of our sins. Lord of the Compost Keep talks about how God took our sin and completely ref...

What does Jesus mean when He calls us to live like Him? As Christians, we are called to be the example of Christ in the world, what does that actually mean? In today’s edition of Summons, Pastor Terry talks about living in faith. As Christians, we are called to live in faith with Christ. This means we place all our trust in the Lord. Life will get difficult, and just because we are Christians does...

What does it mean when we call Jesus a redeemer? In today’s edition of Summons, Pastor Terry talks about the true love of the Lord. God came down to earth to save us. We are imperfect and sinful beings, while God is perfect. Because of this, we were forever separated from Him. But God sent His only Son down to save us. Jesus redeemed us from our sins. The consequences of our sin are death and fore...

Why do we suffer? We have a perfect and good God, so why does He allow us to suffer in the world? In today’s edition of Summons, Pastor Terry talks about why God allows us to suffer in the world. Now, it’s important to remember that the cause of our suffering is the Devil. God doesn’t cause us to suffer. But the beauty of trials and tribulations is that we gain insights from the Lord. We go throug...