Summons Radio

I haven’t put a lot of thought into who would carry me at my funeral. I have always figured that my family would do so – close cousins, kids, grandkids. Jesus didn’t have that – no, we would expect that his disciples would care for His body after His death. But His disciples were scattered! Here’s where we see Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea step in. Pastor Terry shares about the significance of...

It’s powerful to read through what Jesus went through to be crucified, but it’s even more powerful when we realize that Jesus could have stopped it. He wasn’t powerless; He was willing. At any moment, He could have walked away, called down help, or ended it all. But He chose the cross. Pastor Terry will tell you today that nothing about the crucifixion caught Jesus off guard. He laid His life down...

It’s easy to think about the cross in broad terms—like Jesus died for the world, for humanity as a whole. And that’s true. But sometimes that truth can feel distant, almost impersonal. The reality is far closer than that. Today, Pastor Terry will remind you that Jesus didn’t just die for everyone in general; He died for you. For your sins. Even the ones you’d rather forget. The cross wasn’t vague;...

Sooner or later, every one of us comes face to face with the question of Jesus. We can listen to His words, hear His claims, and even admire His teaching, but eventually a decision has to be made. There really isn’t any middle ground. Pastor Terry will encourage you today to choose how you will respond. Will you push Him away and go your own way, or will you bow before Him and crown Him Lord of yo...

We all come across moments when the truth of Jesus crosses our path—through a conversation, a verse of Scripture, a sermon, or even a quiet nudge in our hearts. Those moments aren’t accidents. They’re opportunities. But the real question isn’t whether we’ll encounter the truth…it’s how we’ll respond when we do. Today, Pastor Terry will ask what you will do with the truth. Will you ignore it, push...

We all go through seasons where things don’t make sense, where life feels off track, and prayers seem unanswered. In those moments, it’s easy to start wondering what God is up to… or question if He’s really in control at all. If you’ve ever felt that tension, you’re not alone. Pastor Terry will remind you today that even when you can’t see what God is doing, He is still working behind the scenes....

It’s amazing to think about Jesus, God in the flesh, being arrested by the very people He created. The One with all authority allowed Himself to be bound and led away. He could have stopped it in an instant, but He didn’t. He chose to let it happen. Today, Pastor Terry will explain to you that this wasn’t weakness; it was love on full display. Jesus surrendered Himself so that you could be set fre...

We’ve all seen how easy it is for Christians to focus on our differences: styles of worship, traditions, even certain theological debates. Those things can feel big sometimes. But when you step back, every born-again believer stands on the same foundation: Jesus is Lord, salvation is by grace, and the cross changed everything. Pastor Terry will tell you today that the essentials unite far more tha...

We often come to God with what’s right in front of us, the need today, the struggle this week, the problem we can see. And there’s nothing wrong with that. But prayer can reach farther than the moment we’re in. It can reach into tomorrow… into our children’s lives… even into the future of the church. Today, Pastor Terry will remind you that your prayers don’t have to stop at the present. When you...

Have you ever been part of a prayer chain before? There used to be a time when a prayer chain was where you could call in a prayer request to one person, who’d call up the next person on the list until the whole church group was praying for your request. Well, did you know that as one of Jesus’ followers, He’s praying for you, too? In Pastor Terry’s message today, he wants you to know that one thi...

Have you ever been part of a prayer chain before? There used to be a time when a prayer chain was where you could call in a prayer request to one person, who’d call up the next person on the list until the whole church group was praying for your request. Well, did you know that as one of Jesus’ followers, He’s praying for you, too? In Pastor Terry’s message today, he wants you to know that one thi...

All throughout the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, we see Him in constant prayer. He prayed privately. Oftentimes, sneaking away to do so. And He also prayed publicly. He prayed for the sick and lame. He prayed for food, and He even taught His disciples how they ought to pray. If you’ve ever wished you could just sit and listen to Jesus pray, then look no further. Pastor Terry’s message today i...

Roman crucifixion was a horrendous thing. If there were ever experts in death, it was the Romans. Crucifixion wasn’t just a means of execution, but it was a complete and total public humiliation. It was a long and torturous process on display for all to see. In his message today, Pastor Terry shares with you that when Christ was crucified, God was glorified. When Jesus took your sins upon Himself...

For all of you fantasy and adventure buffs out there, there are some pretty cool battle weapons. All kinds of swords. Double-headed axes. Maces. Different kinds of bows. All kinds of daggers. And don’t forget about trebuchets and catapults and all the other cool stuff… What’s your favorite? Well, in Pastor Terry’s message today, he tells you that prayer is the most powerful weapon in your spiritua...

It’s been said that it’s better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in war. But all too often, as Christians, we forget that we’re in a battle every day. The reality is that we face all kinds of challenges every day of our lives. IN his message today, Pastor Terry shares with you that when you face battles in life, you can know that the victory has already been won. Jesus won the victory o...

It seems like yesterday that my car was new and problem-free… but somehow it’s been over a decade since that was true… Now it’s got all kinds of dents and dings and parts that need to be replaced, along with well over 200,000 miles on the odometer. In his message today, Pastor Terry tells you that everything in life fades over time, but true, lasting joy comes from Jesus. Material things can bring...

In the early hours of the morning, it’s still dark out. But slowly, as the earth rotates and the sun makes its way towards breaching the horizon, the sky begins to lighten up…. And then… the dawn breaks, and that orange glow of the sun fills the sky. Isn’t the sunrise such a glorious thing to witness? In Pastor Terry’s message today, he wants you to know that even if you’re going through a dark ti...

The Holy Spirit is like our GPS. That’s great, isn’t it? When we’re unsure which way to turn, when life feels confusing or overwhelming, we’re not left to figure it out alone. He leads. He nudges. He corrects when we drift off course and gently reroutes us when we make wrong turns. Pastor Terry will tell you today that Jesus promised you wouldn’t be abandoned, and He kept that promise by giving yo...

We don’t like to think about this, but God’s standard isn’t “mostly good.” It’s perfection. We either hit the mark or we don’t. One ounce of sin still means imperfection. One wrong thought, one failure to love completely, and the standard is missed. Today, Pastor Terry will share with you how that can feel crushing if it all depends on you. But here’s the good news: it doesn’t. Jesus lived the per...

We don’t always talk about this part, but sharing the gospel can be hard. Sometimes it’s awkward. Sometimes it costs us. And sometimes it brings real hostility and opposition. The world often doesn’t welcome the name of Jesus. Pastor Terry will encourage you today to not stop sharing Jesus with people. Because even when hearts look closed, God is still working. Seeds are still being planted. Lives...

Do you remember growing up, how kids at school would treat a kid who looked different or acted differently? It didn’t take much—different clothes, different interests, a different way of talking—and suddenly they were on the outside. The world has always had a way of pushing away what doesn’t fit. Today, Pastor Terry will tell you that it doesn’t change much as you get older. But as a Christian, y...

I love the chances I get to sit across from my best friend at a coffee shop, talking about everything and nothing for hours. No pressure. No pretending, just being known and wanted at the table. There’s something sacred about that kind of friendship. Pastor Terry will share with you today something amazing: God loves you like that. Not distant. Not cold. Not merely formal. He calls you friend. The...

We spend so much of our lives trying to earn love. We perform. We strive. We polish our image and hope it’s enough. Somewhere deep down, we start to believe God must work the same way, that His love is a reward for good behavior. Today, Pastor Terry will remind you that the gospel tells a different story. You didn’t earn God’s love. You couldn’t. And yet, He chose you anyway. That’s the kind of lo...

Have you ever seen a branch that’s been cut off the tree make fruit? Of course not. The moment it’s separated from the trunk, it starts to wither. It might look fine for a little while, but it has no life source. That’s exactly what Jesus taught. Pastor Terry will share with you today that you can’t produce real, lasting fruit apart from Jesus. You can try to strive, perform, and manufacture growt...

We love the idea of growth, but we don’t always love the process it takes to get there. God wants us to be fruitful, to reflect His character, to multiply His love, to produce something lasting. Today, Pastor Terry will remind you that God’s not distant from that process. He’s like a careful gardener tending a fruit tree. He waters. He prunes. He protects. Sometimes He even cuts back what looks he...