Faith that Speaks — Anytime, Anywhere

The gospel of Mark is unique in that, at the end of the narrative, a controversial portion of Scripture exists. In fact, Mark 16:9–20 is one of the most controversial passages in all of Scripture. But not in terms of the truth, because what is written there is true, but whether it is part of Mark’s original writing. In this brief series, Pastor Tom will help us, as Christians, understand not only what this passage means but also how this text of Scripture found its way into the Bible and whether we should consider it part of the original text. Join Tom Pennington as he concludes his study in the gospel of Mark with The End of the Story.

There is a constant battle that every Christian faces as we fight against worldly ideas and secular philosophies and embrace the truth of God’s Word. One often overlooked aspect of this battle relates to our daily decisions and actions. Do we, as Christians, make decisions based on the prevailing philosophies of the world and culture, or do we acknowledge and submit to God and His Word while we navigate the course of our lives? This key issue needs to be biblically understood by every Christ follower. Join Tom Pennington as he teaches from the book of James that our God Rules!

In John chapter 3, what did Jesus mean when He told Nicodemus that he must be born again? The answer to this question is no small matter, but rather it has eternal significance. Our Lord made it clear to Nicodemus that salvation is impossible apart from a powerful work of the Holy Spirit. In other words, man cannot save himself; instead, the Holy Spirit has to regenerate him, that is, give him new spiritual life. Join Tom Pennington as he helps us understand four crucial details about regeneration and why You Must Be Born Again.

The Christian faith promotes the good news of Jesus Christ: that He came into this world to rescue sinners from sin and death. This act of redemption was accomplished by Christ on the cross. But a crucial detail about His sacrificial death on the cross is the fact that He died and was then buried. As Christians, our theology and understanding of the cross must include the fact that Jesus really did die. Because if He did not die, then His resurrection was a farce. Join Tom Pennington from the gospel of Mark as he explains that Jesus was Dead and Buried.

The Book of Revelation describes the future events surrounding the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ from heaven to earth. And when He returns, He will establish a literal 1,000-year kingdom in which He will reign and rule on this earth. But in Revelation 14, the chapter we will study together in this series, the apostle John provides a powerful preview of Jesus' final victory, describing the eternal defeat of His enemies and the eternal reward of all of His followers. Join Tom Pennington as he explains Revelation 14 and gives A Preview of Jesus' Victory.

The theme that the apostle Paul introduces in Romans 1:18 and continues through the rest of the chapter is certainly an unpopular one in the 21st century. And it is the wrath of God. Some deny the truthfulness and integrity of Scripture, so they outright reject the idea of the wrath of God. Others believe there is no way a loving God could act in such a way. And there are those who simply downplay and ignore the wrath of God, like it doesn’t even exist. But we, as Christians, must always ask: What does the Bible say? In this series, Pastor Tom gives an in-depth explanation of God and His wrath and how all mankind knows God yet, shockingly, responds by suppressing that truth. Join Tom Pennington as he explains from Romans 1 God's Wrath Revealed and Man's Shocking Response.