Summons Radio

The New Testament makes it very clear through several passages that we're saved from our sin by faith and faith alone. On the other hand, there are also several passages of Scripture that teach us what the life of an individual who's put his or her faith in Christ looks like. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on what is perhaps one of the more controversial verses of the Bible regarding fa...

As many of us have probably experienced, forgiveness can sometimes be one of the last things we think about whenever we're offended by someone. Whether the offense is great or small, forgiveness can be one of the most challenging spiritual disciplines as followers of Christ. However, as Pastor Terry teaches us in today's message, forgiveness is one of the most crucial elements of our faith as beli...

Each and every one of us has experienced being offended by people, be it family, friend, or total stranger. In many cases, the offense can be so great that we often end up forgetting our own offenses that we've committed against God, both before and after coming to Christ. In today's message, Pastor Terry reminds us of the insurmountable amount of grace that we've been given by God and how we're t...

When looking at the shortcomings and downfalls of others, it can be extremely easy for us to forget our own character flaws and struggles. In some cases, we can even go so far as to allow this attitude to shape our behavior and how we treat others. But what does the Bible say about treating others differently? In today's message, Pastor Terry reminds us that God shows no partiality whatsoever, and...

Many of us would be quick to agree that the current tension and division in our country is perhaps the greatest it's ever been. From social injustice, racial prejudices, and differing political views, our society is definitely divided. So what can we as the Church do to be a light in an otherwise dark time? In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us about the division, strife, and damage that nat...

Each and every one of us has a specific struggle that we have to wrestle with on a day to day basis as believers in Christ. While it might be more of a struggle for us than it is for others, our mouths are perhaps one of the most difficult things to control and to keep at bay from speaking evil. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us that one of the most powerful indicators of the current sta...

Many of us are probably familiar with the old saying that Christianity is a relationship and not a religion. While this isn't necessarily a false statement, the book of James actually sets the standard of what religion is, using the term “true religion.” So what exactly is Christianity? In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on what exactly it is that James meant when he said “true religion bef...

Due to the fact that we can access the Bible at the touch of a button, it can be easy for us to take for granted just how precious God's Word truly is. For many of us, it might even come as a surprise that very few people actually owned bibles up until the last few centuries. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us the importance of treasuring God's Word and continually taking it in as believe...

Throughout the history of mankind there have been countless books, seminars, and programs created in an attempt to make oneself better. While some of these books and teachings indeed have some merit to them, there's really only one source that can truly help us improve. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us about the power of Scripture and the affect that it has on those who willingly apply...

Each and every one of us goes through life experiencing a myriad of acquaintances and friendships, some permanent and some temporary. However, for some of us, we can end up feeling as though our friendships are rather short lived and die off just as fast as they first formed. As we learn from Pastor Terry in today's message, this very well could be a strong indicator that we might talk too much, r...

Whether we're a believer in Christ or not, it's needless to say that a majority of us all desire and even strive for peace in our lives. As many of us are probably quick to agree, this peace isn't always obtainable or easy to achieve. So how exactly do we obtain this peace that we all desire? In today's message, Pastor Terry points us to a powerful set of tools that we as believers can use as a me...

If we were to be perfectly honest, each of us have experienced a number of times in our lives as believers where we've doubted the goodness of God. Whether things didn't turn out how we anticipated or we were going through a massive trial, it can be easy for us to forget just how good He is. As Pastor Terry teaches us in today's message, it's these moments of doubt that we're at a higher risk of g...

Perhaps one of the most dangerous attitudes for both believers and non believers alike to have is one that underestimates our propensity to sin. Whether we're lost in sin or we know The Lord very well, we all have a natural inclination to sin, deny that we sin, and even dismiss our sin. In today's message, Pastor Terry warns us about the dangers of this attitude as he reflects on the teaching of J...

While many of us are probably thrown off by the concept of boasting or glorying in our poverty, rejoicing in our humiliation can seem just as odd. The idea of being excited over the fact that there isn't one of us who can escape our inevitable deaths almost seems rather morbid or dark. However, as Pastor Terry teaches us in today's message, this is precisely the attitude that we as believers are t...

Due to the fact that many of us are blessed above and beyond our needs, it can be difficult for us to relate to those who experience economic hardship. Not only can sympathizing be difficult, but the concept of boasting in one's position of financial struggle can be hard to fathom. However, in today's message Pastor Terry teaches us that this is exactly what Scripture instructs us to do, to boast...

In the book of James we read that those who ask God for wisdom in faith without doubting will receive it in abundance, without reproach. For many of us, as great as this promise sounds, we sometimes tend to approach God with timidness or fear that He won't actually give us what we need. However, as Pastor Terry teaches us in today's message, our loving Father is generous to those who come to Him i...

Due to the fact that each and every one of us has a world of information at our fingertips, it can be easy to take it for granted just how fortunate we are. However, no matter how much information we might be able to cram into our finite minds, knowledge and wisdom are worlds apart. So how do we actually obtain wisdom? In today's message, Pastor Terry both teaches us the distinction of wisdom, and...

Many of us would probably be quick to agree that the idea of rejoicing over a trial or struggle in life is rather counterintuitive or even odd. However, in the book of James, we read that this is precisely what we're to do as believers and followers of Christ. But how exactly do we rejoice? In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us that James isn't instructing us to rejoice over the trial itself...

No matter how hard we might try to avoid them, each and every one of us is guaranteed to face numerous trials throughout our lives. Whether the trial is self induced from poor decisions, completely random, or the result of persecution, we all face trials of various kinds whether we're a believer or not. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us what it means to rejoice whenever we're met with th...

Many of us can recognize when someone tries to elevate themselves or gain notoriety through their affiliation with someone of success or power. Whether it's for personal gain, fame, attention or otherwise, it's definitely one of the least humble approaches to establishing respect with others. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on the humble and gentle nature of James, the brother of Christ,...

Every now and then we come across certain passages, chapters, or books in the Bible that leave us feeling as though they might not be applicable to us. With books such as Leviticus and Deuteronomy, it can be easy for us to assume that a letter addressed to the twelve tribes of Israel is strictly for Jews. However, as we'll learn from Pastor Terry in today's message, the book of James is one of the...

Every now and then we might come across certain individuals or even denominations that misunderstand the spiritual gifts as recorded in Scripture. In some cases, we might even hear people claim that if someone is lacking in a specific spiritual gift, they're probably not saved. However, as Pastor Terry teaches us in our study today, not only is this a gross misunderstanding, but there are several...

The Gospel accounts all could've very well ended right after the resurrection of Jesus. However, not only do they go on to teach us that we're to share the Gospel with others, but we have several letters that instruct us how we ought to live our lives as we share our faith with the world. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us the importance of living out the great commission that each of us...

Many people are quick to believe something that has substantial evidence thats either backed up by numerous testimonies or physical evidence. Interestingly enough, when it comes to the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, we'd be hard pressed to find any other event in that era that has more evidence. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us about the history, context, and significance of...

The more we find ourselves exposed to something that initially brought us excitement, the more we tend to become less enthused than at first. As sad as it is to say, this can be just as true with believers when it comes to reading the Gospel accounts of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on the context and setting of that glorious day when an e...