Summons Radio

When you look at animals in a circus, you know they’re not in the environment they were meant to be in. If they were out in the wild, those animals would be living life to the fullest, in a place where their natural instincts would kick in. Well today, Pastor Terry talks about situations where your potential is not being used to its fullest…kind of like these caged animals. God wants you to be abl...

Oh, how easy it is to buy into the latest fad…the latest trend. Whether it’s fashion, hairstyles, or the most up-to-date gadget that’s out there, people want to follow what’s popular. Well today, Pastor Terry cautions you to not give in to the trend of following spiritual themes that are false. Things that go directly against what God’s Word says. He teaches about a church that was falling prey to...

Do you know how it is when you’re cooking some really tasty meat? It’s been cooking all day and the smell of it just permeates the whole house, making your mouth water. You can’t wait to have it for dinner, as it will be so tender, juicy, and flavorful. But it’s that aroma through the air that helps you anticipate what’s to come! In today’s teaching, Pastor Terry expresses that this is how it is w...

A runner looks toward the finish line. There’s no looking back, or to the side. Their gaze is fixed on the end of the race. In fact, when there are two runners who are so close at the end, they lean forward, because the race is determined by whose nose crosses the finish line first. Do you have this mindset when it comes to the life you’re living? Today, Pastor Terry encourages you to keep looking...

Sometimes we find it difficult to stay strong under the pressures of the world, I know I do! But no matter how strong the pressure gets, there’s always one thing you can turn to. In this chapter, the Apostle Paul reminds us to hold steadfast in our relationship with Jesus. He should be the anchor during any hardships in our lives, and even when there aren’t any! In today’s edition of Summons, Past...

The Apostle Paul was quite an optimist! Even during the days when he was unsure if he would live another day, his writings always seemed to portray a very positive outlook! Paul’s letters help to remind us that even when we feel at our lowest, Jesus is always there for us. And that’s important to remember!! Keeping our mind on God and his Word, even at our lowest points, show others the strength o...

Paul the Apostle lived a very dangerous life, he wasn’t afraid to challenge the status quo. He was often thrown into jail for years on end because of how openly he taught about his savior! Even when he was imprisoned; it didn’t stop him from teaching! Pastor Terry shares today that Paul didn’t let the threat of execution stop him from spreading the Gospel. He knew that the Truth was infinitely mor...

Oftentimes, we’ll find our beliefs being questioned by the world. Lately, we’ve seen plenty of battles from people fighting so hard to find the truth, or at least; what they want it to be. With all of that fighting going on, it’s easy to get distracted from God’s teachings, especially if you’re a people pleaser like me! Whether we remember it or not, there’s only one Truth that really matters. In...

Oftentimes, we feel pretty worthless when we know we’ve messed up. It doesn’t take much to start wondering whether or not we should even be loved by God. That’s the enemy talking. He whispers worthlessness into our ears and tries to tear us away from God in any way that he can. In the message for today, Pastor Terry will help teach us how to keep the Devil’s lies out of our minds, allowing us to f...

In this day and age, it’s often pretty hard to find viewpoints you agree with, no matter which “side” you find yourself on! Whether it’s in person, on social media, or even on television; it’s easy to find ourselves seemingly surrounded by people we don’t agree with. It’s a difficult situation to be in, and can sometimes even lead us to question our own faith! In today’s message, Pastor Terry is g...

Life at work can be very difficult. Especially, if you have a boss or coworkers that are hard to work with. But as Pastor Terry will share today, our lives at work as well as at home should reflect our faith in Christ. Although our work environment can present different challenges, we serve the same God. Who has given us guidance in his word on how we are to conduct ourselves with those around us...

We all think as young kids and teenagers we know it all, right? We had everything figured out. But it’s said often that we didn’t know how smart our parents were until we become parents ourselves. In part of today’s message, Pastor Terry shares about how the bible addresses the relationship between parents and children. And what biblical role the parents and children play in each other's lives. Wh...

Aren’t relationships difficult sometimes? Whether it's with family, friends, or neighbors, they can be challenging to say the least. And have you wondered if certain human connections are more important to nurture than others? In today’s message, Pastor Terry shares that as a married Christian there is one God-ordained relationship that Is second only to our relationship with Christ. And this rela...

So, have you ever worked for or with someone who was always quick to point out what you were doing wrong at your job? Maybe this is your current job situation. It also may be how Christians have treated you now and in the past. Although it wasn’t your job, it was your sin. In today’s message, Pastor Terry shares that as a Christian you are to love and be a light to those around you. Which will poi...

We all can have those moments in our life when we can say “I did it” and give ourselves a pat on the back. These proud moments are normal and, in some ways, healthy. But too much self-focus or “unhealthy” pride can lead to disunity with those around us. Pastor Terry shares with us today how pride is a trap you as a Christian should not fall into. In order to have more unity with your fellow believ...

We are all part of a family. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, moms, and dads. We are naturally born into our earthly families. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will share about how when we become Christians, we are adopted into a spiritual family. This is a family that God blessed through Abraham and the Israelites in the old testament. A promised blessing from God. When you put your hope and trust in...

We all probably have been on a long trip or journey at some point – maybe to a friend’s house, a distant relative, maybe for a vacation. And maybe you had no idea where you were going. As part of today’s message Pastor Terry shares about one extraordinary gift, we receive when we become Christians. This gift is with us always and helps guide us in this long life journey. He helps us with many thin...

Wouldn’t it be great to receive something that was above and beyond your expectations? And what if this something was freely given? All you needed to do was ask for it and receive it – how exciting that would be! Pastor Terry shares with us today about the many blessings we receive from God when we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior and become Christians. Blessings that go beyond the material –...

Freedom in Christ doesn’t mean you can just do whatever you want. Sin, at its core, is selfishness. When you live in bondage to it, you serve yourself, first and foremost. To some, that may sound attractive – but when you live that way, you know how burdensome and empty it really is. It’s oppressive. As Pastor Terry will point out in today’s message when Christ frees you from that oppression, you...

Why do laws exist? The Law of Moses from the Old Testament is a confusing matter for many believers, and even more so for those outside of the faith. Does it still matter in the age of grace? How does it relate to what Christ did for us on the cross? Going back to Pastor Terry’s illustration – because of Christ can we go whatever speed we want now? Do we still need to obey the laws Scripture lays...

The faith of Abraham was truly astounding. He didn’t have the Bible. He didn’t have the Ten Commandments to follow. He didn’t know what Christ would do. He heard from God and he trusted His words to be true. He was saved by God because of that faith – even before Jesus died on the cross. Today, Pastor Terry will challenge you to examine your own heart - you have all of those faith-reinforcing thin...

We’re still guilty of this today - we may have different rules and rituals that we’ve adapted, but when someone comes to Christ, we expect immediate conformity to our expectations of what it looks like to be a Christian. That’s what the Judaizers were doing, and their false teachings even invaded the heart of Peter. Today, Pastor Terry will remind us that when you come to Christ, you’re not coming...

We often like to ignore it, but this world is at the center of a massive, spiritual battle. On one side is God, Truth Himself, and on the other is Satan, the prince of lies. More than any other tactic that he uses in his attack on God and His Children, he relies on deception, and he’s very effective at it. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will draw our attention to the onslaught of false teaching...

Do you have a “thorn in the flesh” like Paul? If you examine your life, likely you can think of something that has been a burden of pain, whether mental, emotional or physical, it’s just been there – a constant source of strife. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will point out that despite God’s great love for Paul, and repeated requests, the thorn didn’t go away. Paul didn’t know why, but it didn’...

False teachers are often experts at wasting time and energy on petty issues and matters that aren’t worth the distraction. Even if the false teacher means well and is unaware of their role in leading others astray, they’re being used by the enemy to bring division and pull believers away from their calling in Christ. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will remind us to keep our eyes trained on Jesus...