Summons Radio

We’re not always called to witness to others using detailed arguments or heady knowledge. But according to 1 Peter 3:15, we’re also called “to be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that you have.” So, in today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches on justification by faith alone! It’s an easy argument if you use the New Testament and Jesus’ death. But alter...

Understanding something and then living by it are two very different things. If you have a teenager in your house, you probably cringe at the words, “yeah, yeah, I know; I got it.” But with no outward change in behavior, those are empty words. Do they really “have it?” Don’t let your faith and belief in Jesus be just empty words. Pastor Terry encourages you today to move from understanding to a de...

We all use a mirror when we’re getting ready in the morning. We look at ourselves and see the things we’d like to fix before we start our day. We then use a comb, some lotion, a toothbrush, and maybe some makeup. We don’t use the mirror to make ourselves presentable. That’s not the mirror’s purpose. In today’s message, that’s how Pastor Terry describes the Law of the Old Testament. God put it in p...

Sin is kind of like a wildfire that you struggle to keep under control. All it took was one spark for humanity to be corrupted by its influence, and that corruption has spread and grown for thousands of years since the Garden of Eden. In today’s message, Pastor Terry reminds you that every single person on this Earth is susceptible to temptation and sin. We should spend less time worrying about ou...

Have you ever met a sports fan who is extremely passionate about their favorite team? They may show up to a game wearing full face and body paint, or wearing their favorite player’s jersey, but none of those things make them a part of the actual team. In today’s message, Pastor Terry reminds you that just having the Law of Moses as part of their tradition did nothing to make the Israelites righteo...

If I were sitting across from you right now, would you be able to look me in the eye and say that you haven’t sinned today? Unless your day began a few minutes ago, it’s pretty unlikely that would be the truth! In today’s message, Pastor Terry reminds you that you shouldn’t judge other people for their sinful behavior, because everyone has sinned, including you and me! The human race is capable of...

I witnessed a pride parade and how even those who don’t identify with that persuasion fully endorse the behaviors and the lifestyle. They’re teaching and instilling their children to do so, too, waving pride flags, while decked out in pride apparel from head to toe. It’s disheartening to see a culture go so far away from what God intended, giving full vent to what’s now defined as being “loving.”...

Isn’t it heartbreaking to see how things devolve into outright disobedience to what God has commanded? God created marriage to be beautiful, but the world has corrupted it and chosen to define marriage any way it pleases. God created male and female, with specific and wonderful roles, but our society has twisted those gender definitions into something of their choosing. Pastor Terry teaches today...

So many people have an issue with God and His nature, as well as His way of giving consequences for sin. But it’s no different than a caring parent who wants their child to walk in an upright way. You’re willing to tackle your kid out of the way of a moving car, than to see her stand in the street and be permanently injured because of the harm that’s coming her way. Today, Pastor Terry expresses t...

When you’re gardening, you expect to get some dirt under your nails and even be a little sore from the physical labor that you’re putting in. When it comes to sharing the Gospel with others, Pastor Terry is telling you today to roll up those sleeves and be willing to get dirty. That means having those tense, maybe even awkward conversations with your neighbors at times. Or training your child thro...

This is not something that you can “live vicariously” through someone else. This is a personal decision, a personal invitation for you to accept. So it doesn’t matter if your mom and dad have accepted the invitation, or if your best friend has done that. This isn’t a “plus one” situation that you’re RSVP-ing for. Pastor Terry is saying today that each person is responsible for making that decision...

If you were to define or explain yourself to someone, what would you say? Think about a resume, for example. You’re trying to show people what you know, what you’re capable of, and what your strengths and skill set are, based on the knowledge and experience you have. Well, today, Pastor Terry starts the book of Romans by explaining where the Apostle Paul’s heart was in writing this letter to these...

No book in this entire world is big enough to hold everything there is to know about Jesus! Even the Bible, the very Word of God, only gives us a taste of who Jesus really is. Pastor Terry reminds us today that, if we really want to know Jesus, we have to spend time in His presence! Through studying God’s Word, spending time in prayer, and sharing the Gospel with others, we gain a deeper understan...

One of the reasons that you can trust that the Bible is the true Word of God is how it prophesied about historical events! In today’s message, Pastor Terry wants you to understand that all of the hundreds of prophecies written about Jesus centuries before His birth came true. Jesus just isn’t some fictional teacher from a book of fairy tales. He is the Son of the one true God! You can put your fai...

Sometimes, when we look at the people around us and see their relationship with God, we may want the same thing. But the reality is that every relationship with God is unique. Your friend’s journey will never be yours, though you can learn from them and be encouraged by their faith. Today, Pastor Terry reminds you that your relationship with God doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. When you gi...

When you’re a child, you learn to follow and trust your parents simply because that’s all you’ve ever known. But it’s not until you become a parent yourself that you truly understand the depth of a mother's or father’s love. That’s how God is with you and me. His love is beyond measure, and He wants you to choose Him. So in today’s message, Pastor Terry encourages you to choose a personal relation...

Have you ever had that one friend in your life with whom you can just be yourself? Someone you don’t have to pretend around, who listens and wants the best for you? Someone who will tell you right from wrong, even when it’s hard to hear? See, having a relationship with Jesus isn't just about serving; it's about following Him and allowing Him to guide you through life, in every moment. In today’s m...

There’s something so humbling about waiting on the Lord. It’s in those times that we discover who we truly are: are we patient and trusting, or do we try to take matters into our own hands? If you struggle with waiting, Pastor Terry reminds you that waiting on God doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means staying faithful, growing in character, and preparing your heart until the right time is right. Tr...

It can be easy to look down on Thomas – how could he doubt Jesus’ resurrection, especially after all of that time with Jesus, hearing Him speak, watching Him perform miracles, and hearing the testimony of his fellow disciples? And yet we struggle with doubt today. Perhaps you’re worried about finances, scheduling issues, family trouble – the list goes on. Don’t you have a myriad of examples of the...

I’ve had the thought before, saying, “Man, if only I had walked with Jesus, then I wouldn’t have any doubt in my mind about anything!” Much to my chagrin, the example of Thomas is there to rebuke that thought. Thomas walked alongside Jesus for 3 years, heard Jesus talk about His death and resurrection, and even had his closest companions proclaim the resurrection, and yet Thomas did not believe it...

What a friend we have in Jesus. He isn’t afraid of our mess, and we have nothing to fear when coming to Him. Just as Jesus invited Thomas to feel the nail holes in His hands, or to put his hand into the wound in His side, Jesus invites us to come to Him at any time, no matter our circumstances. In today’s message, Pastor Terry teaches on the lessons we learn from Thomas – both from the doubt he ex...

Home security systems, doorbell cameras, locks, and gates are all designed to keep a location secure from outsiders. Imagine the surprise of having someone appear in the middle of the room who wasn’t there before! I wonder if the disciples started blaming each other for not locking the doors, or if they were stunned into silence by Jesus’ sudden presence! Pastor Terry teaches today that Jesus’ app...

“Amen” is a declaration to say, “so be it” or “let it be so.” For God to agree with the statement “it is finished” gives us such great hope and freedom! No more are we bound to a system of continual substitution and sacrifice! Jesus has completed the work on the cross, and His resurrection is living proof that it really is finished! Death was defeated through death, and Jesus stands victorious ove...

Whoa! What a surprise that must have been for them! I cannot imagine being told that my grandpa’s grave was empty, running to ascertain the truth, and finding his empty suit sitting in an open casket! And yet, here we see Peter and John witnessing just that. Their teacher, their dear friend, whom they had heard was dead and buried, was no longer in His tomb! Pastor Terry looks today at the resurre...

At some point in life, we all face difficult choices. Which job to choose, what college to go to, or which flavor of ice cream to get? Okay, the last one is easy – cookies and cream, of course! But the other two questions have potentially life-altering implications. They impact our future, our prospective colleagues and friends, and even current colleagues and friends. Today, Pastor Terry shares a...