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Many of those who seek to achieve greatness, power, or riches in life are more than likely doing so in order to be served by others. In many cases, even those who seek to obtain positions of power or greatness with the intention of serving others are often quick to become prideful or selfish. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us about the fundamental differences between greatness in the wor...

Many of us tend to do our best to avoid situations where we know there might be animosity or strife that's directed solely at us. Whether it's a friendly get together or a company gathering, we often shy away from environments that we know can become hostile due to an individual. In today's message, Pastor Terry helps us to better understand the tension that's building as Jesus approaches the fina...

Having a desire for great wealth is a powerful indicator of both the state of our heart and where we're currently at in our walk with The Lord. From as simple as not being content in The Lord and what He's given us to having a desire for money rather than God, the implications vary. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us the importance of learning to be content with what we have and to pursue...

The claim that Jesus came and completely flipped man's perception of the world on it's head could easily be recognized as an understatement. From the elevation of children, the respect of women, and the condemning of the elite upperclass, Jesus definitely brought a whole new perspective. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on what was perhaps one of the most controversial teachings to both t...

While many of us are familiar with the words “receiving Jesus by faith” we probably don't spend enough time meditating on what takes place when we do. Whether it's because we've heard it so many times or we simply haven't put in the effort, it's important we understand how remarkable this event is. In today's message, Pastor Terry reminds us of just how amazing of an event it is when we literally...

Whether salvation by faith alone sounds too good to be true or deception is involved, there are those who think that salvation requires works. From Church attendance, large donations, or even following the Law, anyone who claims a salvation other than grace by faith is deceived. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on the rich young ruler who approached Jesus and asked Him what works he might...

Unless we've experienced it ourselves, many of us can't even fathom the idea of our spouse breaking the bond of trust by committing adultery. Whether we'd think about reconciliation or divorce without question, nothing can be more heart shattering than to experience this tragedy. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on the heart breaking scenario of adultery in a marriage in contrast to what...

One of the most common traps we fall into as believers is thinking that we'll be satisfied if we give in to the desires of our flesh. From sins we repeatedly struggle with to random temptations, no matter how convinced we might be, sin always leads to destruction and disappointment. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on the negative impacts that sin has in our lives as followers and discipl...

Divorce was one of the most controversial topics of the day in ancient Israel during the earthly ministry of Christ. From which spouse one would be united with in eternity to whether or not divorce was even kosher, divorce was just as controversial as it is in the Church today. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on one of the public traps that the Pharisees tried to set on Jesus regarding d...

Whether we're aware of it or not, each and every once of us plays a role in influencing those around us on a daily basis. Whether it's our co workers, our children, or perhaps just our friends, the manner in which we act, speak, and think has a significant impact on others. When it comes to the innocent and impressionable mind of a child, our influence can be especially significant. In today's mes...

No matter how hard we might try, many of us struggle with trying to break outside of our normal social circles or cliques to meet new people. Whether we're shy, anxious, or have a prideful attitude, this struggle is common amongst believers and non believers alike. In some cases, this can even lead to a negative attitude towards those outside of our own congregation. In today's message, Pastor Ter...

You're listening to Summons, the daily radio ministry of Terry Gray, senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Sun City in El Paso Texas. Summons is a gathering of God’s people via the airwaves to study the Word of God. We gather to worship. We gather to be equipped for ministry. We gather to reach the world for Christ. Just as God's chosen people knew how to respond depending on the tone of the shofar, so...

When Jesus sent out His disciples, they were able to accomplish supernatural wonders in His Name. They were able to heal the sick and drive out demons. With very little planning, they simply would preach the message, and thousands would hear and believe in Jesus. It must have been an incredible time, but it feels unattainable for the Church today. But, as Pastor Terry reveals in today’s message, w...

We have so many more resources available to us as the Church today than the early Church. The Church has grown in number throughout the world and may be larger than ever in history… Yet, we are weak. As Pastor Terry examines the powerful things that God did through the early Church, we are challenged to ask why the modern Church seems so incapable by comparison. The difference doesn’t lie in the g...

As we examine the account of the Transfiguration in today’s passage, we get a glimpse of what the coming Kingdom of God will be like. We all have heroes of the faith that we would love to meet, as well as loved ones who have already gone to be with Christ. As Pastor Terry encourages us in today’s message, as believers, death is just the beginning of an eternity of worshipping Jesus, shoulder to sh...

Why do some Christians seem to have more of God? We may find even find ourselves envious as we witness the apparent favor that He imparts on them. It’s possible the rest of the disciples felt the same way after Peter, James and John had their incredible mountain-top experience with Jesus. To be in the presence of Moses and Elijah, along with their teacher, the Son of God, must have been an incredi...

There’s no such thing as a “fair-weather” disciple. Many self-proclaimed Christians live out their faith only as long as it’s good for them. The minute it threatens to hurt their social standing or career, it suddenly takes a much lower priority in their life. As Pastor Terry challenges us in today’s message, we are called to live sold out lives for Jesus. This means sacrifice and discomfort. It m...

Who is leading the way in your life? All too often, we live our lives as though Jesus is a backseat passenger at best. We have our will and our desires, and we may pray for His blessing, but disregard His voice when He pushes us in an unwanted direction. As Pastor Terry walks through what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, we are reminded of an obvious, but often overlooked aspect of that life. J...

God has a clear and perfect plan for the redemption of His Creation. The Jewish people of Jesus’ day had hoped for a political Messiah. They hoped to see their Roman oppressors uprooted and driven from their land. They didn’t understand that they were under an even greater oppression that would lead to their eternal judgement and suffering. As Pastor Terry points out in today’s message, the salvat...

We entrust our lives into the hands of others on a regular basis. Whether it be a pilot, a bus driver, a doctor, or countless other professionals who are responsible for our safety, we wouldn’t trust them if they displayed confusion over how to carry out their job. As Pastor Terry explains in today’s message, our spiritual lives are no place for confusion either. It’s one of Satan’s favorite tools...

This world holds so many distractions. We may spend hours a day swiping or clicking through page after page, filling our shopping carts, or dreaming about the next big thing; the next car, or house, or vacation. As Pastor Terry explains in today’s message, those things are not inherently bad, but if they take precedence to our relationship with God, they have become an idol. They can severely inhi...

Jesus didn’t agree with or affirm the lifestyles or religions of everyone He interacted with. In fact, He seemed to make a point of stepping outside of His cultural and religious circle to reach out to those who were living in ways that directly opposed the religious mainstream. As Pastor Terry challenges us in today’s message, as we follow Jesus, we need to treat all people with love and respect....

Today’s message may sound a little bit like déjà vu. Wasn’t it only a few chapters ago that Jesus fed thousands of people with only the contents of a young boy’s lunch? And here He is doing it again. Why so repetitive? Was this just a mix-up on the author’s part? As Pastor Terry will assure us in today’s message, this was a unique and meaningful miracle in its own right. We’ll find that it bears m...

What would you do if a friend was perilously injured or ill? Would you do your best to treat them with your limited knowledge or get them to medical help? It seems so simple, but we are really good at overcomplicating things. As Pastor Terry explains in today’s message, we can’t expect to win people over to Christ on our own. Whether we are a brand new Christian or a seminary graduate, it is compl...

We humans take pride in our strength and independence. We don’t want to rely on anyone or anything for help. While it may seem like an admirable character trait, being self-reliant can lead to our spiritual downfall. As Pastor Terry warns in today’s message, the longer we harden our hearts towards the Gospel, the harder it gets to accept our weakness and vulnerability. It’s only when we acknowledg...