Summons Radio

For many of us, prayer is a last resort when we have a need. We take pride in managing our problems on our own. We work hard so we can afford our daily bread. When we’re sick, we might try to rough it out, and if it gets really bad, we’ll take a pill. God loves to provide, and many times the abilities He has given us are His way of providing for our needs. But, as Pastor Terry explains in today’s...

Jesus’ teachings sometimes get overshadowed by His miracles. His supernatural acts certainly deserve our attention and praise, but His Words are what truly brought life. Physical signs and wonders were only temporary. Even Lazarus eventually died again. But, as Pastor Terry explains in today’s message, the Words of Jesus bring us spiritual life that lasts through eternity. His Gospel should always...

We all love spiritual mountaintops. When we experience a great victory in an area of our lives, it feels like God is closer to us than ever. In those moments, we may question why we ever doubted Him or gave into temptation in the past. As Pastor Terry warns in today’s message, it is in the time following that spiritual high that we may be at our most vulnerable. We often let our guard down, or per...

We are bombarded with temptation on a daily basis. Even minute by minute, we find ourselves facing an invitation to sin. If we are following the Scripture, we will flee at the very sight of it. We should avoid going anywhere near a place we know will present temptation. Giving in to sin only leads to guilt and regret. As Pastor Terry continues to lead us through the book of Mark, we witness Jesus...

Jesus was fully God and fully human. We often feel ashamed or alone as we endure the temptations and pain of this life. We feel as though there’s no way anyone, especially God, could understand what we’re going through. That assessment couldn’t be more wrong. As Pastor Terry explains in today’s message, Jesus endured it all. He lived in our shoes, experiencing life with all of its woes. He didn’t...

Jesus’ earthly ministry only made up a small fraction of His life on earth, and we know very little about the rest of His 33 years in the flesh. While we may be able to speculate based off of historical context and clues, those years are largely a mystery. As Pastor Terry continues our study of the book of Mark, we come to the beginning of Jesus ministry. We may not be able to fully understand the...

God used John the Baptist in great and mighty ways. His ministry still affects us today. As Pastor Terry points out in today’s message, John’s main role was to point people towards Christ. He lived a simple, humble life, devoted to preaching the truth no matter how it might affect the quality of his own life. Ultimately he was martyred as a consequence of speaking that truth. Will we be able to lo...

Jesus’ concept of leadership is completely different than that of mankind. Political leaders put on a show. They are concerned with their image and controlling their environment to make themselves look as good as possible. Jesus, on the other hand, used his hairy, eccentric cousin to proclaim His arrival. In today’s message, Pastor Terry takes a close look at John the Baptist. He was a humble, but...

As Pastor Terry examines the words of Jesus regarding water baptism, we can start to piece together a more complete understanding of the meaning and significance of this act. It is not a requirement for salvation, but it is commanded by Jesus for those who have already been saved. This public act is a beautiful reflection of what Christ has done for our souls. We were once slaves to sin until we d...

What does baptism mean and is it really essential for every believer? The questions surrounding this act are numerous and complex. The debate over this subject has led churches, and even entire denominations to split. Depending on our background, most of us hold to slightly different opinions on the meaning and value of it. In today’s message, Pastor Terry leads us through an in depth study of wha...

Most, if not all of us, have been there. That awkward moment following an argument at the dinner table. What was meant to be a time of fellowship and healthy interaction transforms into a time of confrontation and discord. As Pastor Terry examines the meaning of Communion in today’s message, he explains that while our hearts should be aligned with Christ, it’s also important that our hearts are at...

The Lord’s Supper has been observed for the last 2000 years by a wide variety of denominations and sects of Christianity. It’s meaning and interpretation has varied just as widely. This act is beautiful and sacred, and only becomes more so as we increase our understanding of what Christ intended for it. In today’s message, Pastor Terry will lead us through an in depth study of what Communion shoul...

Some people view their relationship with God much like a game with sequential levels and rewards. They believe that if they simply follow a set of rules and pray the right words, God will grant them access to the next level of faith. As Pastor Terry explains in today’s message, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a free gift that all believers can receive when they accept and acknowledge Christ as t...

The disciples were very human. We have a tendency to put them on a pedestal, imagining superhuman qualities, but they were subject to the very same weaknesses we find ourselves struggling with every day. They got to interact with Jesus face to face, ask Him questions, literally walking in His footsteps; yet they still didn’t understand Him half of the time. As Pastor Terry reminds us in today’s me...

In today’s study, Pastor Terry wants you to grasp your calling as a disciple of Jesus who can share the gospel with others. You don’t have to wonder whether or not God wants you to share the good news with others. The answer is yes! The matter of prayer is who God wants you to share His message with. You don’t have to be afraid that you lack the competence to talk about Jesus because the scripture...

In today’s study, Pastor Terry will explore what multiplication means for His people. Multiplication is the way in which God has grown the church and we are His disciples who can share the gospel with others! All Christians have been born again, and this salvation is a gift that is meant to spill out from our lives through our words and actions. It is quite normal and natural for us to share what...

In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches us about our daily life as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Christians are called to take up their cross, which means following in Jesus’ footsteps and obeying His teaching. Be prepared, you may face persecution for living as Jesus desires. No matter what we face, we must be willing to forsake all things and to give up that which we hold most dear in order to se...

Are you a disciple of Jesus? What does it mean for you to be a disciple of Jesus? Pastor Terry explains what this means to us today, for God has called all people to follow Jesus. In order to be a disciple of Jesus, we must be willing to learn from Him, but we are more than just students learning information. A disciple follows their leader as their master. For us, this means having a special rela...

What happens when a Christian sins? Is one’s relationship ended because of a sin? Today, Pastor Terry wants you to understand your fellowship with God. If you have fellowship with God, your relationship is not broken by your sinful actions, but when we do sin, God is faithful to forgive us when we confess. The reality is that we will mess up, but a relationship means we walk with God through it al...

In today’s message, Pastor Terry invites us to explore an essential aspect of our Christian walk. Being a follower of Jesus Christ means we are in unity with Christ and therefore have fellowship with God. However, we fall short in a couple of ways. In our sinfulness, we are separated from God and vastly different from His holiness, and we understand so little of God. What hope do we have if we are...

In today’s message, Pastor Terry wants you to comprehend the victory that is available in the Christian life. Living as a Christian is not something that is perfected at some point while on this earth; rather, the Christian life is a process of sanctification, which means an ongoing opportunity to learn to be more like Jesus. Sanctification is a continual process of growth that relies on God’s tru...

In today’s message, Pastor Terry explores the meaning and significance of sanctification as it relates to our salvation. The word “sanctification” has its roots in the word “holy” which appears 240 times in the New Testament. Thus, to be sanctified means to be holy and set apart. For the followers of Jesus Christ, there is no division because of gender, race, class or denomination. Every born-agai...

n today’s study, Pastor Terry continues to explore what it means to be in Christ. The key first step to being in Christ is to have a real relationship with Jesus Christ. When this happens, Jesus comes into our hearts and begins to change and transform our lives. This is not just a mystical, abstract truth, for being in Christ has a very practical impact on our heart and action. Your growth in Chri...

It is a fact that as a Christian, you are in Christ. Today, Pastor Terry wants you to have a greater understanding of what it means to be in Christ. A follower of Christ is joined to Jesus, God’s son; therefore, you will have access to God and His power and love. When you are in Christ, you are swallowed up by Jesus for he covers you with his love. Thus, those who have been joined to Christ are ne...

In today’s message, Pastor Terry continues a study on the meaning of reconciliation found in the book of Romans. Because of God’s love demonstrated through Jesus Christ, we can be forgiven, cleansed, and reconciled to God. So, we have a vertical relationship with God, and this relationship can transform our horizontal or human relationships! God can heal you of any bitterness or hatred that may be...