Summons Radio

Many people are against church because it’s too commercial. Nobody likes being asked for money and nobody wants to hear that their attitude or actions aren’t pleasing to God. But what is church really about? Pastor Terry reminds us today that it isn’t about looking good or fitting in. Going to church – in and of itself – won’t get you to Heaven. It’s meant for fellowship but even more importantly,...

Have you ever been made entirely aware of your social standing? Maybe you were invited to a party and had nothing appropriate to wear, or jokes were being made and you realized they don’t make sense to you at all. Pastor Terry reminds us today that we are on a completely different level than God. If He is almighty, then we are weak; if He is holy and pure, then we are corrupt and lowly. No one is...

How frustrating is it to recognize a bad habit and still not be able to break it? It doesn’t take long before something new feels normal and natural. Pastor Terry talks to us today about the transforming power of Jesus Christ and how He has the ability to change people from the inside out. Don’t get hung up on your crooked past and bad habits; don’t give up hope. There’s a savior who loves you and...

Have you ever had really good intentions for a project, and it turns out nothing like you had hoped? Or maybe you have the perfect advice for a friend, and you agonize as you watch them make the same mistake over and over again. Today, Pastor Terry reminds us that God isn’t an apathetic creator, He has desires for His creation. His heart continuously breaks over His people that consistently turn t...

Human beings sure know how to be dramatic; sometimes we get so caught up in the details that we forget to take a step back and look at the big picture. Pastor Terry reminds us today that we live in a fallen world and we all deal with the effects of sin. You may suffer in this life. In fact, if you follow Jesus, you WILL suffer, the Bible says, but it’s only temporary. God has a plan and even thoug...

Does it ever feel like you’re working in a broken system? Like no matter what you do, there’s always something or someone that reminds you how vile our world can be. Today, Pastor Terry reminds us that we all live in a fallen world. It wasn’t what God wanted for us, but we did it to ourselves. And even though the fault is ours, He’s provided us a way out! As long as you live, you have to deal with...

You can have blessed assurance that no one can take away your salvation in Christ. Perhaps you feel like you need to continually be securing your salvation. But as Pastor Terry shares in today's message, once you are saved, you are saved forever. No one can erase your name from the lamb's book. This isn't to say it will be smooth sailing. You will face enemies and perhaps even be persecuted, but n...

When you hear of eternal life in Christ what do you think of? Many believe this is the life we enter into when we die. As Pastor Terry shares in today's message, this is actually the life you are invited into when you accept Christ. Eternal life is meant to be lived now. This is an abundant life lived in communion with the Lord. He desires to have a relationship with you NOW, not only after death....

All the blessings you enjoy as a Christian are thanks to Jesus' selfless sacrifice on the cross. You don't have to make reparations for your sin and disobedience to receive these blessings. Such leniency doesn't happen in the world- if you sin, you must pay the penalty. As Pastor Terry shares in today's message, Christ's gift is available to you now. You can become a member of Jesus’ family today....

In his message today, Pastor Terry shares the story of the shepherd and his sheep. It's easy to see you are the sheep, and Jesus is your shepherd. Those who come to devour and steal are our enemies. Just like the shepherd in the story, Jesus stands guard over you. He stands in between you and your advisories. Because the sheep spend so much time with their protectors, they know his voice. Have you...

Jesus is a great example of a man who was busy about doing His Fathers work here on Earth. Whenever the disciples couldn't find Jesus, they ended up finding Him somewhere seeking and praying for the Father to give Him direction. Today, Pastor Terry will be exhorting you to seek God for open doors and divine appointments to preach the Gospel and minister to the lost. Jesus actively sought out peopl...

Today, Pastor Terry will be reminding you that you're called to ministry even if you're not a pastor or an elder. You don't need to be in full time, paid ministry in order to have a ministry. God has placed you in your job for a specific purpose, and He knows who is within your sphere of influence that He wants you to minister to. The Bible say's, weather you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do i...

One lesson we can learn from the Apostle Paul’s life is that as a Christian, you'll never arrive. There is always something more to learn, an area for growth, another sin to confess, and more. As Pastor Terry shares in today's New Year's message, use this year to develop your spiritual life. Read your Bible, create a more robust prayer life, reach out to a community in need. See this opportunity f...

In today’s message, Pastor Terry reminds us of the Good News. Jesus came from heaven to earth to live a sinless life and die on the cross for your sins. He rose again the third day and conquered death forever. Those who believe in Him as Lord and call upon His name will be saved. Have you accepted Jesus’ gift for yourself? It’s waiting there for you to take. There’s nothing more that needs to be d...

As Jesus walked this earth, he performed many miracles and taught numerous lessons. The most powerful of all of them was that he forgave sins. Today, Pastor Terry points to this as Jesus’ greatest accomplishment. Even with the ability to heal infirmities, to raise people from the dead, and to resist the temptations of the Devil, Jesus wants you to know that forgiving your sins is His ultimate gift...

Are you one of those people who gets distracted easily? Whether it’s something you’re passionate about, or a project you’re just trying to complete, it’s not always easy to get it done. Pastor Terry reminds us today how important it is to stay focused on the task at hand. Even when Jesus knew He was walking towards His own betrayal and death, He “set His face” towards Jerusalem. Nothing was going...

As Pastor Terry continues his teaching series through the Gospel of John, he'll be reminding you that it was God who initiated the relationship with you, not the other way around. The saying: “I found Jesus”, isn't really doctrinal. The Bible say's that no one comes to the Son unless the Father draws him. You were dead in your sin, not desiring God, and God came along and placed within you the des...

Whether it's due to our fallen state in general, a lack of faith or otherwise, we as believers have to remind ourselves often how faithful God is. Perhaps one of the greatest examples of God's faithfulness is none other than the nativity scene we're all so familiar with. As Pastor Terry will discuss in his teaching today, the birth of Jesus is one of many of God's fulfilled promises. In his study,...

Many believers are quick to agree that the woman spoken of in Revelation with the garland of twelve stars is the Virgin Mary. However, the problem we face with such an interpretation, is that the Bible describes the Church as the Bride of Christ, rather than the child of Christ. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on what he considers to be an alternative nativity scene in Scripture. In his...

In the message today, Pastor Terry points out that you can’t understand the true meaning of Christmas until you understand the brokenness of man. There’s pain and disfunction… broken relationships everywhere you look. Jesus made His way into this world to save sinners like us. Although family traditions and gift-giving is special, the true meaning is found in what Jesus did on the cross. He entere...

When Jesus was questioned as to why someone was born blind, Jesus responded by saying it wasn't because the man sinned or because his parents had sinned. Today, Pastor Terry will be explaining that it's not necessarily the consequences of your own sin that cause bad things to happen in your life, it can simply be because you live in a fallen sinful world. Humanity is plagued with disease and defec...

As Pastor Terry continues his teaching series through the Gospel of John, he'll be explaining how Jesus claimed to be the Messiah. While the Pharisees and Sadducee's interrogated Jesus, trying to trick him and falsely accuse Him, Jesus responded by saying He was there to see Abraham smile. When the Pharisees asked Jesus how he could have seen Abraham, He said to them: “I tell you the truth, before...

Are you rushing around this Christmas season, trying to make it a special time for your family? In the message today, Pastor Terry will remind you that the true meaning of Christmas isn’t found in the gifts and the family traditions. There’s pressure to find the “perfect gift” for family and friends… but this season let’s remember that Jesus is more than enough. He came into this world for sinners...

Have you ever been falsely accused of something outrageous before? Could you imagine if your own household believed something about you and accused you of things that were so beyond your character? Jesus went through this, and He was wrongly accused by His brethren! Today, Pastor Terry will be explaining how Jesus confidently responded and didn't lash out with wrath. Jesus knew who He was, and He...

As Pastor Terry continues his teaching series through the Gospel of John, he'll be explaining how the only way to be saved, is by believing that Jesus was sent by the Father from Heaven. The Pharisees questioned Jesus thoroughly, but not because they were seeking the truth, they were trying to trip Him up and get Him to fit into their own mold. This is what man made religions tend to do, it gets y...