Summons Radio

As you look back through history, the great empires of the past inspire awe. The world-dominating power is impressive, and that acquisition of power can be seen as a great accomplishment in the eyes of men. Today, Pastor Terry shows us the meaning behind one of Daniel's visions. When this vision is compared to an earlier vision Daniel had, you can see that they both describe the same thing: the ki...

One of the greatest truths about God is that he does not change. He is the same today as he was yesterday, and will be the same tomorrow as he was today. When you read of God's faithfulness in the Old Testament, you can find comfort in the fact that he is also faithful to you. Today, Pastor Terry teaches on the account of Daniel being thrown into the lion's den. Although he was in the pit all nigh...

God cares about the small details of your life. Some things may seem insignificant to you. Does it really matter if you're on time for your job? Is it a big deal if you're short with the cashier after she makes several mistakes? These are just small interactions, but how you handle the small, day-to-day items matters. Today, Pastor Terry looks at Daniel and his life of integrity. He was so faithfu...

When you read a Bible story that has a “good guy” and a “bad guy,” which character do you relate to better? It's very easy to see yourself in the protagonist, and not much fun to admit you may be more like the bad guy after all. Today, Paster Terry teaches on the story of Daniel delivering a message of judgement to King Belshazzar. Although it's tempting to see yourself in Daniel, you are more lik...

If you purchase something from a store, you have to have currency that the store will accept. It would be foolish to think that you could use some buttons you found in your pocket to buy food. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches about King Balshazzar. The King thought that he could escape the judgement of the writing on the wall by rewarding Daniel with gifts. It didn't work then, and it won'...

Have you ever built a tower with Jenga blocks? As the tower gets taller and taller, it also becomes more unstable. It may take you a long time to build the tower up, but one wrong move and the whole thing comes crashing down in an instant. The same can happen in life. Here in the book of Daniel, Pastor Terry looks at the conversion of King Nebuchadnezzar. He had everything going for him. He was th...

Are you familiar with the phrase “your reputation proceeds you”? It's a well-known expression for a reason: because it's true! As a follower of Christ, hopefully, that reputation is one of love, joy, and peace. As he looks at the life of Daniel, Paster Terry shows us that his reputation was impeccable. He was known throughout the king's court as being one who had the spirit of the Holy God in him....

Trials and tribulations in this life are certainly inevitable, but that doesn't mean you look forward to them. There's no way to escape the pain that comes from our fallen, broken world. Although it may seem like you can't endure any more trials, there is hope! As he looks at Daniel today, Pastor Terry has encouragement for you. The flames are tall, and the heat is suffocating, but Jesus is with y...

Can you say you are loyal to someone if that loyalty has never actually been tested? It's easy to say you are committed to a person no matter what, but if you've never come up against the opportunity to turn away, your words don't hold much weight. Today, Pastor Terry looks at the example of Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego. They didn't just say they were loyal to God. They actually proved it. The...

A good portion of the Bible is history: there are events that have already happened, and people who have come and gone long ago. It can be easy to regard all of the Bible as history, but that limits your view. Today, Pastor Terry looks at a prophecy in the book of Daniel that has elements that have not yet come to pass. When you read the Bible as only history, it becomes irrelevant and old. But wh...

Have you seen someone use flattery and false praise to get on someone's good side? It's easy and even natural to only speak well of those in authority over you while you are with them. But sometimes that praise is only to get something from them. As Pastor Terry teaches today, you can see that Daniel is a great example of how we should interact with those over us. Daniel wasn't looking for an eart...

Has someone ever taken credit for something you did? Whether it was unintentional or planned, it doesn't feel good to have the credit taken away. And yet, it's very easy to do that to God. How often have you credited your own planning or foresight, when it was really God who orchestrated the events for your success? In today's teaching, Pastor Terry shows how Daniel is the perfect example of how w...

How do you stay calm in the midst of adversity? Maybe you have a favorite song you listen to, or maybe you need to take a few seconds to just breathe deeply. As a Christian, your first reaction should be prayer! Prayer allows you to stay calm and steadfast no matter what is going on around you. Today, Pastor Terry looks at the life of Daniel and his example of turning to prayer first. He was faced...

When you build a house, you have to anticipate the natural elements that it will endure. A house on the coast of North Carolina has to be ready for a hurricane. A house in Oklahoma must be ready for a tornado. The house has to be ready for the storm before it comes. As Pastor Terry looks at the life of Daniel today, we can see that he was ready for the storm before it came. He decided beforehand t...

A name is a powerful thing. Being called by your name helps you feel connected and seen by others. When someone takes the time to learn your name and remember it, you feel a sense of validation. The opposite is also true, though. When someone forgets your name, you don't feel like you matter to them. Today, Pastor Terry looks at Daniel and his 3 friends who were taken into Babylonian captivity. No...

Are you able to imagine what heaven will look like? Crystal, streets of gold, perfection....are those images that come to mind? It's so much bigger and more glorious than you and I could ever come up with even in our wildest dreams! Today, Pastor Terry will walk us through the revelation that God gave to John in the last chapters of the Bible as he describes for us the home that He's preparing for...

Do you know how special and unique you are? God gave you so many special abilities, but one stands above them all, and that is the unique ability to choose. You get to choose in this life where you will live, what you'll do, and most importantly, who you will worship and where you will spend eternity. Today, Pastor Terry will show you what your choice in where you place your hope will get you. God...

What do you imagine the last years on earth will be like? Do images of destruction, war, death, and darkness come to mind? What about peace, tranquility, or happiness? It seems almost impossible that those will exist, but as Pastor Terry will show us today it is possible! There will be a period of time in the end where all war will stop, the kingdom of God will come to earth and we will know beaut...

Do you ever feel alone, or abandoned? It's certainly easy to feel that way any day of our lives, but we can especially feel that way when reading through the book of Revelations as the end of the world is described to us. But take heart! Today Pastor Terry will show us another side of the end of the story! And that is, even when it seems horrible and everything is crumbling around us, God is in co...

Do you ever think you've run out of chances with God? Do you think that there is a limit to His love and patience with you? Today, Pastor Terry will point you to the extravagant love that God pours out to you over and over and even up to the very end of time. God wants you to turn to Him, to live your life for Him, and be with Him forever. Don't ever think that you're beyond His saving love or tha...

The end of the world can seem like such a dark and heavy time, can't it? It's so easy to be overwhelmed by fear and worry and ultimately the feeling that God has abandoned you. But it couldn't be any further from what God wants for you! He's a God of grace, love, patience, and kindness. In his message today, Pastor Terry points us to the reality that God gives us so many opportunities to come to H...

Do you ever wonder what the last days on earth will be like? What images do you see or words do you hear when you envision those days? Are chaos, pain, darkness, or confusion any words that come to mind? In today's message, Pastor Terry will take you through the imagery that the writer of Revelations gives us. You will learn that the days ahead are not pleasant ones. But you can take heart that Go...

Do the end times confuse or worry you? In today's message, Pastor Terry will walk you through the 7 seals and trumpets of Revelations, not to scare you or to worry you, but to give you hope peace, and confidence. Hope that God is in control of the end, the peace that He has a plan and a future for you, and confidence that there is nothing that will surprise Him when these things happen. The passag...

What images pop into your head when you hear, “lukewarm church”? Images of boredom, weakness, ineffectiveness, or a stagnant environment? Now, how about if you hear, “faithful church”? What images do you see? Strength, courage, excitement, energy, and effectiveness in the world around them? Which do you want to be a part of? Today, Pastor Terry will guide you through the 7 early churches of the Ne...

Can you identify false teachings? Are you easily distracted or swayed by teachings that are more appealing to the culture around us? Today, Pastor Terry walks us through several early churches to take encouragement from, but will also give us warnings as to what can distract us from our first love, Jesus. The church has a history of getting off track, let's take a look at these early churches to s...