Summons Radio

What is the church today? Is it strong, hard-working, and thriving? Or is it indistinguishable from the world? Today in his message, Pastor Terry walks us through 3 early churches, he shows us some of their weaknesses and some of their strengths. We want the church to stay close to its first love, Jesus. In these times that are difficult and confusing for the church, let's take encouragement from...

As Pastor Terry teaches through the letter of Jude today, he emphasizes the importance of being built up in the faith. While being in community with the local church is essential to the believer, he explains that it is also essential to be built up by spending time with God in prayer and in studying Scripture. Learning the Bible well is a life-long pursuit, and it protects us from false teachings...

The letter of Jude contains a warning against people who pervert God’s grace. When the letter was originally written, and up to this day, there have been those who claim that God’s forgiveness gives us a free pass to sin. But, as Pastor Terry explains today, that is far from the truth. On the contrary, it is God’s goodness to us that leads us to turn away from our sin. A true relationship with Chr...

The Apostle John was very concerned in his letters about who we, as Christians, support. Today, Pastor Terry shows us how important it is that we take great care not to support – or even appear to empathize with – false teachers. On the same token, he encourages us to do everything we can to support Gospel-proclaiming Christians, reminding us that we actually share in the rewards of the fruit of t...

When the Apostle John wrote his second letter that appears in the New Testament, he was witnessing a duality. As Pastor Terry explains, Christianity was spreading and many followers of Christ were traveling to other towns to build up the Church and support local believers. At the same time, there were people who were spreading heresies within the Church, and John wrote this letter to warn these pe...

In a society saturated with people who call themselves “Christians” but don’t follow Christ, have you ever wondered how you can know who is trustworthy? Perhaps you have even wondered whether you are truly a child of God. These are some of the questions that John seeks to answer in his first letter, and today Pastor Terry walks us through that letter. He highlights what is the most important trait...

Today, Pastor Terry walks us through John’s first letter in the New Testament. Pastor Terry explains that John’s introduction actually refutes some of the common heresies of his day: on one hand, there were those who claimed that Jesus was not fully human, but rather a sort of phantom that only looked human. On the other hand, some did not believe that Jesus was fully God. These heresies are still...

Unfortunately, over the centuries many have sought to manipulate the Christian Church for personal gain – oftentimes power or money. False teachers have risen and led many astray. But, as Pastor Terry points out, this tragedy was occurring when the Bible was written. Peter warns about it in his second letter. So, Pastor Terry leans into Peter’s warning today and shows us how we can identify and re...

The Apostle Peter warned the Church of false teachers 2,000 years ago. And his counsel is still applicable in the present age. As Pastor Terry explains today, throughout history the Christian Church has seen false prophets rise up countless times. And sadly, the fraudulent teachings of these people lead many astray, putting a stumbling block before those who are trying to follow Jesus. And so, Pas...

Today, Pastor Terry reminds us that we have everything we need to live a godly life. As he walks through Peter’s second letter, he explains how, as believers, we are assured that we have received all of God’s promises. And this truth encourages us to continuously add godly traits to our faith. Pastor Terry clarifies that Christianity is not a mere religion of rules, but rather a relationship with...

How does it feel to know that you were created by God as the pinnacle of His creation? So good, right? He centered everything He made around you! He created everything for you, even leaders to help you through this life, leaders that will guide you, counsel you and even serve you! Why would he provide you with these people? Pastor Terry tells you today – it’s because of your very real enemy that y...

Can you live a life of joy and gladness in times of persecution, hardship, and difficulty? Yes, you can! You are blessed by a God who loves you and sent His Son to be persecuted even more than you have been or ever will be. Today, Pastor Terry tells you to embrace Jesus in His sufferings and to draw near to Him in times of trial. God's given you Christian leaders to walk through these times with…t...

Do you feel lonely or discouraged? Does life seem dark or heavy? Take Heart! God has given us unique abilities - or gifts - to use in these hard times! In his message today, Pastor Terry gives us some very practical ways to use these gifts to encourage one another, fight against discouragement and loneliness, and make the most of the time we have here. We are here to be a light and a blessing to t...

Have you ever traveled and gotten to the point where you just couldn’t WAIT to get back home? There’s such relief and comfort when you get there! Well – guess what – if you’re a Christian, you don’t actually belong here. This isn’t home! Pastor Terry’s going to talk about that more with you today – about how Heaven is actually your final destination. It’s your perfect home – the place where you’ll...

When the world pulls you down, what do you do? Do you sulk, or hide – or do you run to your Savior? Pastor Terry reminds you today to seek Jesus always – in the good, and in the bad - especially in the dark and terrifying days every person experiences sometime in their life. Pastor Terry will share just how powerful the Lord is, and how much He loves you. He’s fighting for you, always – and He’s t...

It’s hard to grasp this concept with our finite minds, but there is a difference between Heaven and earth. Pastor Terry shares today how the things we enjoy here tend to fade over time – you’ve probably noticed that. You don’t get the same level of happiness or pleasure from things, places routines – but Heaven’s just not like that! It’s bigger and better than anything you can imagine – and the jo...

Today Pastor Terry gets into another aspect of practical Christian living – finances. It’s an uncomfortable topic, but don’t tune out – it’s very important to know what the Bible has to say! Pastor Terry will remind you that God doesn’t despise wealth – He wants you to use what you have for the Kingdom! God may have blessed you with a lot financially – how are you stewarding those resources? Let P...

Each one of us has a purpose for our lives – and yours looks different than mine. Maybe God’s calling you to a certain line of work. Maybe you’re a parent. Maybe you’re sensing a move across the country – or across the world. Whatever your purpose is in life, it needs to come from the One who made you! But how can you know God’s will? Pastor Terry’s answer today is simple – ASK! Spend time continu...

There’s that old familiar taunt you probably heard as a child – “sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me”. You may have tried to live that out – a thick skin, never letting other people’s words taint you…but has that really worked? A careless remark can cut deeply…no matter how hard you try not to let it. Today, Pastor Terry asks you to consider how YOUR words could be a...

The shocking truth is that many people think they are saved because they intellectually believe the biblical doctrine, yet have not truly given their lives to God. This is what Pastor Terry says today about so many who call themselves Christians in America. But, as he explains, Scripture actually points out that even demons believe in God – in Pastor Terry’s words, “there isn’t one demon in the en...

The Bible is clear that we can only be saved by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and that our salvation is not a result of any works on our part. Yet the Bible is also full of commandments and teaches that our works are very important. So how do these two truths play into the Christian life without contradicting each other? This is the question that Pastor Terry sets out to answer today...

When you look around, it certainly seems that the return of Jesus is imminent. But, today, Pastor Terry wants you to not let your guard down. Understand that you have been left here for a reason. You're a soldier in God's army, dropped behind enemy lines, to subvert the efforts of the enemy. Paul writes, in First Corinthians, Chapter Five, that we are left here as ambassadors, to implore on Christ...

In His message, today, Pastor Terry says, that in the last days, before Jesus returns, there will be a departure from simple faith in Jesus. In fact, there will come a rejection of Jesus as the Christ foretold. Remember that the spirit of the antichrist is the one who denies that Jesus has come in the flesh. Here's the real issue; If you aren't resting in Jesus' finished work, and submitted to His...

The Bible teaches us, that God's people are the apple of His eye. Today, Pastor Terry wants you to know, that as a born again, adopted child, of our heavenly Father, He sees everything. He knows what it's like to be persecuted, even unto physical violence and death. He will repay those who harm His children. He knows that you will suffer some of these things because you follow Jesus. But it's a te...

Today, Pastor Terry wants you to know, with certainty, that Jesus is coming back. Judgment will come, upon everyone, who has not chosen to believe in Jesus; who is not born again by His Spirit. Please understand; Even if Jesus doesn't come back, in your lifetime, the day of your death, will be the end for you. If you haven't made the decision to give your life to Jesus, before then, it will be too...