Summons Radio

Many of the historical records we come across regarding the kings of the past often depict ruthless and brutal dictatorships. Whether it's total corruption, unquenchable thirst for power, or endless lust for bloodshed, we don't always have a positive view of kings. But what about The one perfect and true King spoken of in Scripture? In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on the nature of Christ...

Many of us are all too familiar with the short lived t-shirt craze that had the message “Jesus is my homeboy” on them. While Jesus definitely referred to His own disciples as His friends, His disciples weren't quick to forget that He is Lord and King of the universe. But how often do we approach our Lord and King as a mere friend? In today's message, Pastor Terry reminds us about the deity and aut...

Perhaps the most important roll of the Christian life is found in the servitude of God and of others. By putting others before ourselves, we begin to truly experience The Kingdom as God intended it to be and so showed us through His Son. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us that one of the best ways we can measure our maturity in Christ is by reflecting on our selflessness. In our study, we...

The Old Testament can often seem like a long list of scandals and atrocities committed by mankind. While this idea does have quite a bit of merit to it, there's the underlying message that we can easily miss if we're not careful. God's grace and redemption. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on the life of Judah who many of us would have written off if we knew him personally. However, in ou...

As many of us have probably experienced several times throughout our lives, forgiveness can be much easier said than done. Whether we're incredibly stubborn or we've suffered a great offense, we sometimes harbor unforgiveness for extended periods of time. In today's message, Pastor Terry reminds us that no matter what the offense might be, we're called to forgive others as Christ forgave us. In ou...

One of the most common areas of complaint in the Christian life typically falls into the category of environment. Whether it's our work environment, a season of ministry, or even a sour friendship, we each have our own limit of what we think we can handle. In today's message, Pastor Terry teaches us the importance of striving for excellence no matter what our environment might be. In our study, we...

Perhaps one of the easiest ways we can feel as though we're not doing enough for The Kingdom is by thinking our work isn't Kingdom focused. Whether it's because we're not a full time evangelist or an employee at a local Church, we often discourage ourselves with this thinking. But what if our day to day job can be Kingdom focused no matter what that job might be? In today's message, Pastor Terry t...

Many of us can fall into the trap of thinking that work is a part of the fall of man in the Garden of Eden. Whether we're currently working a job we despise or even a job we love, we easily forget that God instituted work in the beginning and saw that it was good. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on the position of great responsibility that Joseph had over all of Egypt's food during the s...

As many of us have experienced, identifying a problem is much easier than it is to address and even strive to resolve it. Whether it's in the family, work place, or even our friendships, many of us tend to cross our fingers and hope for the best. Unfortunately, as we're all well aware, this can only make things worse in most cases. In today's message, Pastor Terry encourages us to strive for resol...

One of the most comforting aspects of the Christian walk is that the sovereign hand of God is in our lives. No matter what life might throw at us, we can take comfort in knowing that our loving Father is always working behind the scenes. In today's message, Pastor Terry reflects on the provision and orchestration of God in Joseph's life. In our study, we gain a powerful example of how God can easi...

As many of us have experienced, the daily grind of life can easily distract us from one of the most important parts of our faith. Our daily and moment by moment witnessing for The Kingdom of God. Not only can the trials of life have an impact on our witnessing, but it can also create distance in our relationship with Christ. So just how do we get back on track? In today's message, Pastor Terry tea...

The grace and patience of God is almost so much so that we often mistake it for tolerance of sin. Whether it's the deepest darkest sin that we hide daily or sin we expect immediate consequence for, we sometimes feel like we “get away” with the sins we commit. However, in today's study Pastor Terry reflects on the reunion of Joseph and his brothers which brought to surface their sin from so long ag...

Temptation to sin is a constant part of our lives here on earth. The enemy is always trying to pull us away from what we believe, and away from the life God has for us. Pastor Terry has some great practical advice for us in today’s message on how to resist temptation. The biggest thing we need to know, however, is that we need God’s help! There is no way in our own power that we could ever hope to...

Today’s message touches on an uncomfortable subject – the temptation of sexual sin. This temptation is one that has touched many lives throughout history, and still creates trouble today! However, Joseph was able to resist this temptation! Pastor Terry reminds us today that temptation to sin, in any way, can appear minor and relatively harmless when we first encounter it, but it will affect us and...

Nothing in this world can fill our hearts like Jesus can! We can strive to find fame and fortune, to reach the highest level in business or have the perfect home and family, and yet in the end, none of that will truly be of any value to us. Pastor Terry reminds us today that the only source of happiness we need comes from Jesus! He loves us more than we could ever imagine, and His sacrifice on the...

Joseph’s world was turned upside down time and time again. As Pastor Terry continues to share more from Joseph’s story in today’s message, we will find one truth standing out – God was with Joseph every step of the way! In the good times and the bad, Joseph consistently chose to turn to God for his source of strength. We can take this lesson from Joseph’s story and apply it to our own situations t...

In today’s message from the book of Genesis, we continue examining the life of Joseph. Joseph’s brothers had grown so jealous and resentful of their father’s favorite son that they were murderous. The brothers plotted to kill Joseph by throwing him into a pit to die. Pastor Terry points out that of all the low moments in Joseph’s life, being betrayed by his own family in such a vile manner had to...

When Joseph was seventeen, he received his famous coat of many colors from his doting father, Israel. Even though Joseph was the younger brother, the coat signified leadership and responsibility over everything his father owned. In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches us that Joseph was given such an honor because he had earned it through his wise behavior and integrity. Pastor Terry encourages t...

In Revelation chapter 4, John the Revelator writes about a vision of the heavenly throne where Jesus has sovereign rule over all creation. John tries to use inadequate words to describe the indescribable majesty of God’s throne. In today’s message, Pastor Terry points out that the twelve elders surrounding the throne wear crowns. These elders represent the redeemed sons and daughters of God. Only...

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...

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...

After the Lord Jesus was crucified and three days later resurrected, Thomas refused to believe the story that Christ has risen as others reported it. In fact, Thomas said in so many words, “God has to prove it Himself!” In today’s message form the book of John, Pastor Terry teaches us about Jesus’s gentle and patient character by examining Christ’s response to Thomas’s doubt. Instead of lecturing...

Perhaps we have all heard Jesus’s disciple, Thomas, called “doubting Thomas”. He was the man that refused to believe that Christ had risen until he laid physical eyes upon His Lord. In today’s message, Pastor Terry helps us see Thomas in a more sympathetic light. Scripture reveals that Thomas was loyal to Jesus even unto death. Thomas truly loved the Lord with all that he had, and so when Jesus wa...

As the disciples gathered together to grieve and hide from the authorities when Christ was crucified, many questions must have been rumbling around in their minds. First and foremost, they must have wondered if God could still use them and if God still loved them after so many mistakes had been made. In today’s message, Pastor Terry reminds us that our Jesus is gentle. He does not condemn us when...

In today’s message, Pastor Terry begins a new and dynamic sermon series focusing on the life of Joseph. We will learn that Joseph was born into a family full of strife and drama. Joseph’s 10 elder brothers were jealous of him from the start because Joseph enjoyed his father’s favor. It is in these circumstances that God begins a good work in Joseph’s life. Throughout the turmoil and trial of Josep...