Faith that Speaks — Anytime, Anywhere

What does a biblical model of leadership in the church look like? Not necessarily in terms of leadership structure, but character and competence—qualities required to lead and serve faithfully in Christ’s church. Friend, if you want to serve faithfully in the local church, you have to be the right kind of leader. In this brief series, Pastor Tom examines the importance of faithfully leading and serving in the local church. Join Tom Pennington as he outlines from Scripture Principles of Effective Leadership in order strengthen the people of Christ's church.

Are we living in the end time? In the Old Testament, the book of Daniel describes a future seven-year tribulation period in which God unleashes worldwide judgment on those who do not believe in the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The final three and a half years of that seven year period, the Great Tribulation, will be a time when Antichrist rules and reigns over the earth. Daniel 12 records a prophecy about this time period. And in this series, Pastor Tom will explain this great chapter and what it means for God’s people today. Join Tom Pennington as he explains The End of Time.

In Psalm 103, King David rehearses what God has done for His people and the many benefits that we experience because of His goodness in Christ. As a result, this psalm calls God’s people to praise and worship Him and to live in light of the blessings that we have received in Jesus Christ our Lord. Join Tom Pennington as He explains the character of God from Psalm 103 and that we should Forget None of His Benefits.

Is it possible for Christians to have assurance of salvation and be completely secure in Christ? In chapter 8 of his letter to the Romans, the Apostle Paul gives several reasons to develop his argument for the absolute security of every Christian. In other words, if you are truly saved, Romans 8 teaches that you are secure, and nothing can ever separate the theological and experiential reality. Join Tom Pennington as e he explains from Romans 8 that God has eternally loved every Christian, and nothing can change that reality: He Will Hold Me Fast.

Do you exercise true, biblical love to both the Triune God of Scripture and all true Christians? According to 1 John 4, the true Christian experiences a life that is characterized by love. But this isn’t a worldly love like the culture advocates, but a divine love implanted in us by the Spirit of God that's expressed sacrificially, practically, and relationally. Join Tom Pennington as he exhorts all Christians to love God and God’s people — This Is Love.

Do you have assurance of your salvation? In other words, are you confident that Jesus Christ really died for your sins, has forgiven you of them, and has also given you His perfect righteousness? According to the apostle John, the surest and most accurate test of your spiritual ancestry is the way you live your daily life. In the series, Pastor Tom takes an in-depth look at 1 John 3 to explain that the child of Satan continually practices sin but the child of God practices righteousness. Friend, what do you practice? Join Tom Pennington as he describes the necessity of Researching Your Spiritual Ancestry.