Summons Radio

In today’s message, Pastor Terry reminds us that life is short and whatever we acquire in this life cannot be taken with us to heaven. How are you, as a Christian, to view wealth? God does not say it is bad. In fact, He often blesses Christians with wealth, so they can use it to help those less fortunate and for God’s glory. You and I live in the richest country in the world. Do you use your wealt...

When Jesus encountered a paralyzed man being lowered through the roof, He looked at him and declared, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches that this statement would have shocked everyone. All expected Jesus to heal the paralyzed man, not forgive His sins. However, Jesus understood that the eternal destiny of a human soul was much more important that the physical...

In Mark chapter 2, you read about a paralyzed man with faithful friends. Some people heard that Jesus was in town, so they put their crippled friend on a mat and carried him to the house where Jesus was teaching. However, when they got there, they could not get into the house as so many others had gathered to listen to Him. Doggedly determined, the friends climbed up on the roof and lowered their...

As you begin a new year, you may be looking into the future and wondering what the next twelve months will bring. Perhaps you’ve even made a few New Year’s resolutions in the hope for positive upward change. In today’s message, Pastor Terry encourages you to resolve to remember all that Jesus has done for you. As you reflect on His limitless sacrifice on the cross, it will help you keep a heavenly...

A New Year is a time of new beginnings. You may have made New Year’s resolutions in the past hoping for a fresh start. Perhaps you’ve set a goal to eat healthier. Maybe you’ve decided to work out more. In today’s message, Pastor Terry encourages you to make a few Christian resolutions. First and foremost, God would have you set aside any sin that is hindering your walk with Jesus. Sin is like a he...

Pastor Terry will be exploring with you today the reason behind the gift of Frankincense for Jesus. He'll be detailing why this fragrance was used and how it directly ties into Jesus birth, life, and death on the cross. Jesus was born long ago for one purpose – to die for your sins! He was the only one worthy, the only one with the power to save people then and now, and forever more. He didn't hav...

In today's message, Pastor Terry will be sharing the meaning and purpose behind Frankincense, one of the gifts the wise men brought to Jesus in honor of His birth. You'll learn exactly what this precious gift was used for, and why Pastor Terry believes it was a perfect gift for the Son of God! This fragrance was meant to permeate the room and to tell all who encountered it exactly who it was meant...

Heaven is a place of unspeakable beauty. The Bible says that in heaven the streets are inlaid with the purest of pure gold- so pure that the gold looks like glass. In today’s message, Pastor Terry reveals that when the wisemen brought baby Jesus the gift of gold, it symbolized the Messiah’s glory. The glory of God came down to earth. When you look at Jesus, you see the Father. Christ is the image...

The three wise men who visited Jesus brought with them three gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. In today’s message, Pastor Terry describes for you what the gift of gold symbolized. First and foremost, gold represents royalty. Jesus is the King and Kings and Lord of Lords. Gold also symbolized Jesus’s sinless perfection. God came to earth, and His Name was Immanuel. Immanuel was without sin. Jes...

Jesus tells us to lay up treasures in heaven. Do not hoard your wealth and material possessions here on earth because that is useless and foolish. Today, Pastor Terry encourages you to obey the Word of God and store up good deeds rather than treasure, which moth and rust destroy. Focus on loving and giving and humility. You can never have too many of these things. Wealth is a blessing, and God wan...

Whenever we think about the all knowing omniscient nature of God, it can be easy for us to assume He's simply way too busy to have time for us. Whether it's a simple prayer request, the desire for fellowship, or even guidance and counsel, we sometimes feel as though God is far off. However, as Pastor Terry teaches us from the book of James in today's message, God says that if we draw near to Him,...

Whenever we fall into a season where we backslide or drift away from The Lord, it can feel as though the chasm between us and God can only grow bigger. Whether it's habitual sin, a lack of fellowship or otherwise, one of the favorite lies of the enemy to is convince us our situation is permanent. However, as Pastor Terry teaches us in today's message, there's no obstacle large enough that can keep...

We as believers and followers of Christ are called to a life of submission, repentance, and humility. Perhaps one of the most powerful ways in which we can practice all three of these is to constantly live in a mindset of “God willing.” This is to say that unless The Lord wills it, we probably should refrain. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us the importance of living a life that's both c...

Perhaps one of the most common things that we as individuals take for granted is none other than our allotted time here on Earth. Whether we're a believer in Christ or not, each and every one of us so easily forgets that our days our numbered and that they're in the hands of The Lord. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on both the arrogance and pride of those who take their days for granted...

Many of us would probably think twice about judging others if we were to instantly be held to the same standard that we were holding others to. While the Bible definitely says “judge not lest ye be judged” we're often so quick to forget our own weaknesses and struggles when pointing fingers at fellow believers. In today's message, Pastor Terry reminds us that as recipients of grace and mercy, we s...

Many of us as believers are fearful of hearing those words of Jesus, “depart from me for I never knew you” and rightfully so. However, James warns us in his letter that those who are friends with the world are at enmity with God. With that being said, how many of us are fearful that we might be keeping the world just a little too close in our walk? In today's message, Pastor Terry warns us of the...

Each and every one of us can count on at least one hand the major areas that we need growth in as believers in Christ. Since many of us are embarrassed by them, the last thing we would want to experience is someone we shared with or asked to pray for us to gossip about our issues. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us that the last thing we should do is gossip about the individual struggles...

The Bible warns us several times throughout its pages that God detests strife and division amongst fellow believers within the Church. Perhaps one of the most common reasons we might experience strife is due to disagreements. However, there's another cause that we read of in James that should be avoided at all costs. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us how our selfishness and desire for pl...

While the things that this world has to offer can be pretty enticing to both believers and non believers alike, the fruits they produce are worlds apart. When it comes to wisdom, both the world and God's Kingdom are distinct in that one produces life, and the other death. So which will we choose? In today's message, Pastor Terry asks us a very simple question, does our life show that we adhere to...

Whenever we hear or read the word wisdom, many of us think of book smarts or knowledge. While knowledge is definitely a part of being wise, wisdom is far more than just having read countless books or graduating with outstanding grades. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us both the difference between worldly and heavenly wisdom, and the application of wisdom in our lives as believers. In our...

Many of us would probably think twice about our choice of words if we truly grasped the concept of “the power of death and life are in the tongue.” On the other hand, it should also inspire us to want to speak more words of affirmation and love towards others to build them up. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us about the power of the tongue and how our words can either be extremely deadly...

Whether we realize it or not, our words can be either incredibly encouraging or they can be completely destructive and harmful. Not only can words build us up or tear us down, but they can also have a global impact stirring up wars and starting revolutions. Needless to say, the tongue is a powerful force. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on this issue as addressed by James in his epistle...

The warning that James gives in his letter regarding teaching has probably made some of us shy away from the thought or desire to teach at all. However, it's important as believers that we're not quick to dismiss all forms of teaching simply because of a misunderstanding of the text. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us about the many forms of teaching that are crucial to the development an...

Some of us have a tendency to gloss over passages of Scripture that leave us feeling as though they don't have personal application. When it comes to James warning believers about becoming teachers, many of us move right along without giving it second thought because our calling is different. However, in today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on this important verse and helps us to better understa...

If we were to be perfectly honest, many of us have come across passages of Scripture that seem as though they contradict other passages. When it comes to Paul teaching salvation by faith and James teaching faith by works, some of us are probably left feeling a little confused or uncertain. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on these two different perspectives regarding salvation and works a...