Summons Radio

When you think of a spiritual calling, you may feel like that’s just something for professional ministers – pastors and missionaries for example. As you work your normal job and go about your normal life, that’s all it is… normal. It’s not special… You’re not special. But, as Pastor Terry will explain in today’s message, every single believer is called by God. It’s not unique to people in position...

If you’re in love with our Savior, grateful for the incredible gift of freedom and hope He’s given you, just hearing those words, “well done” will be reward enough. But, as Pastor Terry will encourage us in today’s message, our rewards will be even greater. All the suffering of this life, every sacrifice you make, every time you put your pride and even your safety on the line for the sake of the G...

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? If you say that anyone can be a disciple, how do they achieve that? If you’ve been around the Church and are even vaguely familiar with Scripture, this term won’t be new to you at all, yet many believers would struggle to label their Christian journey as one of discipleship. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will examine what the disciples meant to Jesus...

Whether we care to admit it or not, many of us have fallen into the habit of devoting our prayer time to requests and needs. While there's certainly nothing wrong with taking our needs before The Father, how much time do we spend worshiping? As Pastor Terry will discuss in his message today, worship should consume a considerate amount of our prayer time. In his study, you'll be encouraged to appro...

What is prayer? As easy as it would be to dismiss such a question and assume it's a joke, we do have a habit of overcomplicating something so simple. As straightforward as prayer is, we sometimes turn it into something it was never meant to be. As Pastor Terry will remind you in his message today, prayer is simply a conversation between you and your Heavenly Father. In his study, you'll gain a bet...

Chances are you've heard it said that there's no such thing as a perfect Christian on this side of eternity. As accurate as this statement is, it doesn't mean that we can't desire righteousness due to our failures and shortcomings as individuals. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness and the blessing that comes to those who do. In his stu...

While many of us are probably quick to agree that the Beatitudes are significant, how many of us actually put them into practice? As important and beneficial as it is to memorize Scripture, namely the Beatitudes, actual application is where blessings follow. As Pastor Terry will teach you in his message today, the Beatitudes are perhaps some of the most important teachings of Jesus. In his study,...

Accepting Jesus as your Savior isn’t the end of your relationship with Him. You can’t just acknowledge Him and then live however you’d like. Did you marry your spouse, promise your vows, and then turn away and say, never mind? Today, Pastor Terry reminds us that when you choose Jesus, He needs to become your Savior and your Lord. Do you think about Jesus first when making life decisions? Have you...

Temptations are inevitable. They’ll come at you from all angles and often when you least expect them. In today’s message, Pastor Terry reminds you to lift up your head, look forward, and pay attention to when and where temptations may come. Don’t be like a little child who has no grasp of danger and consequences. We’re told the Devil prowls around like a roaring lion waiting for someone to devour....

In today’s message, Pastor Terry discusses the temptation of Jesus in the desert. He was alone for 40 days and nights, tempted continuously by the Devil. Still, Jesus didn’t sin in his hunger, tiredness, weakness, loneliness, or vulnerability. That can’t be said for us. We give into temptation at the slightest urge or the smallest promise of something better. Just look at Adam and Eve. Had we been...

The Word of God is an important tool given to us as a gift from the Holy Spirit. It’s even described as our weapon against the lies of this world. Why then, when we have such an extraordinary gift, do we ignore it? If you had an instruction manual on how to receive a million dollars, wouldn’t you read it? We have God’s Word directly inspired and available to us at any time. The Devil understands t...

God created you and knows you inside and out. He understands that you can’t live a life worthy of His standard of perfection. Instead, He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to save you from your sin. Jesus took on your debt so that you can be reunited with God after death. In today’s message, Pastor Terry encourages you to grab on to this gift of Salvation. The Christian life is impossible to live withou...

Christianity is a religion whose God is personal and knowable. We serve a Creator and Lord who made Himself knowable through His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus lived totally God, but also totally man. He was a toddler who scraped His knees, a sibling who argued with His sisters and brothers, a carpenter who hammered His thumb a time or two. In today’s message, Pastor Terry reminds us that we can go to H...

In today’s message, Pastor Terry discusses Jesus’ baptism. Oh, to be there to witness such a miraculous event. The heavens opened and a dove landed on Jesus’ shoulder. In this tangible way, the Trinity was revealed. Jesus accepted His mission to be the lamb of God and His ministry began. What we sometimes forget, is that Jesus accepted this mission even though He knew the pain and torment it would...

John the Baptist had a purpose and was activated for that purpose. In today’s message with Pastor Terry, you’ll learn that the purpose of John the Baptist was to be a witness for Jesus. And just as John the Baptist had a purpose, you too have a purpose. And just like John, you don’t have to be perfect in the eyes of those around you. As long as you cling to the Word of God and live out the purpose...

John the Baptist preached one of the greatest messages of all time, “Prepare the way for the Lord!” Today Pastor Terry expands on the life of John the Baptist and how he was called to prepare people for the coming Messiah. John the Baptist spoke of someone far greater to come. Someone who was going to change, everything. John’s life was all about preparing for Jesus. And now, you have the opportun...

It can be difficult to understand the role Jesus had as a child. Did He know He was the Son of God? Today Pastor Terry dives into the childhood of Jesus and explains how, though perfect, He lived and experienced life just as you do. And because of that, Jesus can sympathize with you. He knows what it is to mourn and He knows what it is to celebrate. He knows the highs and lows of life. He’s not so...

Do you ever wrestle with living a good and righteous life? If you have or if you do, then may this message with Pastor Terry be an encouragement to you. God makes you holy, set apart, not because you are holy, but because Jesus was. Jesus was perfect and sacrificed His life so that you can be made new. Simply put, without the death of Jesus, you could never be truly good. It’s only in Jesus that y...

Jesus’ humble beginnings are not only remarkable but should teach us how to live. As you listen to today’s message with Pastor Terry, allow the Lord to speak into your life. Do you wrestle with pride? If so, ask the Lord to change your heart…because He can. God takes ordinary people, perhaps like you, and not only changes their hearts but uses them in mighty ways. And that’s incredible…but it’s so...

One of the most humbling parts about Jesus is that He wasn’t born into a wealthy family, he didn’t have the fanciest birth room and His parents weren’t famous are royal. Today Pastor Terry will teach on the humble beginnings of the Messiah and how God chose Mary and Joseph to be his parents. Two people who were just simply trying to live a righteous life. Let this be an encouragement to you. God l...

Jesus’ birth story is filled with many incredible people who heard from the Lord and trusted in His Word. Today, Pastor Terry teaches about the birth story of Jesus. You’ll learn about Mary and Joseph and how they believed what the angel Gabriel told them. As you listen, pay close attention to the attitude of Joseph. When he first learned of Mary’s pregnancy, he didn’t know what to think. But, he...

As hard as it may be to believe, thousands of years ago not everyone had access to the presence of God. And not only that, your chances of being allowed in the temple were slim to none. But in today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches on this truth: because of the sacrifice Jesus made, you can now be in presence of God anytime and anywhere. This isn’t something to be taken for granted. When was the la...

God is not one to leave or forsake His children. He is for you and even sent His son so you would never walk alone. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will teach on this to remind you that even in the beginning, Jesus was present. John chapter 1:1 says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” and verse 14 says, “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling am...

The book of Matthew begins with the genealogy of Jesus. Though this may seem mundane and boring, the significance of His birth line shouldn’t be overlooked. Pastor Terry will help you understand that significance in today’s message. You’ll learn that Jesus’ bloodline wasn’t perfect. In fact, it was full of broken and sinful people. But God still allowed them to be a part of His plan. Likewise, no...

As you listen to today’s message with Pastor Terry, you’ll learn more about the New Testament and the truth that it holds for all people. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are known as the Gospels. And these Gospels depict so many beautiful things about the life of Christ. In fact, the entire New Testament centers around the life of Jesus. If you’re struggling to understand the life God calls you to l...