Faith that Speaks— Anytime, Anywhere

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.

The busyness of life and the traditions of men can often distract us from our primary focus around the Christmas holiday season: the incarnation of God the Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. As we look forward to celebrating the birth of our Lord on Christmas Day, join Tom Pennington as he prepares our hearts by examining the birth story of Jesus from Luke 2: A Savior Is Born!

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.

First John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sin, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” As Christians, although we are forgiven for all of our sins—past, present, and future—we are still called to confess them to our God. Such a pattern of confession is the heart of Psalm 51, what we will be studying together in this series. Join Tom Pennington as he explains Psalm 51 and The Divine Pattern of Confession.

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.

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.