Faith that Speaks— Anytime, Anywhere

In every age, Christians have to make decisions about issues and topics that the Bible either doesn't mention at all or that, if it does, are not entirely definitive. For example, the style of worship music; drinking alcoholic beverages; school and education; parenting philosophies; and entertainment choices. In these types of situations, how are Christians supposed to conduct themselves, even if there is disagreement with other church members and other Christians? Thankfully, the Bible lays out a series of biblical principles to help Christians navigate these liberties. Join Tom Pennington from the book of Romans as he equips believers in Navigating Christian Liberty.

The book of Psalms has been described as a book that reveals a personal pattern of worship, that is, how God’s people can come to Him in worship. The theme of Psalm 92 is that it is good for the people of God to give thanks and to sing praises to God. In fact, this psalm reveals several important lessons about thanksgiving and why we, as Christians, must be committed to a life of thankfulness to our God. Join Tom Pennington as he considers Psalm 92 and the fact that all Christians must Give Thanks and Sing!

In Jesus’ greatest sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, He teaches that we, as Christians, must love both our friends and our enemies. Said another way, we have a duty to love those who love us and to love those who hate us. But such a clear-cut truth was heavily distorted by the Pharisees during Jesus’ day. So Jesus sets out to correct their faulty teaching in order to show His true disciples the way in which they should respond to all people. Join Tom Pennington as he will help you answer from Scripture a crucial question: Do You Love Only Love Those Who Love you?.

In John 4, John the Apostle demands that we, as Christians, diligently apply several biblical tests to every spiritual idea, every message, or every sermon that we hear in order to distinguish genuine teachers who teach God's truth from false teachers who, in fact, teach damning error. Such a message was appropriate for 1st century Christians—but, at the same time, this same message is vital for Christians to understand today. Join Tom Pennington as he demonstrates from Scripture how Christians must be committed to Recognizing False Teachers.

There is a certain philosophy and idea in our world today that teaches self-determinism—the idea that I’m in control of my life and I can do anything I want if I believe in it long enough. But such thinking is completely contrary to what the Bible teaches about life. The book of James teaches that as followers of Jesus Christ, we must constantly acknowledge and joyfully accept God's sovereignty over our lives in all circumstances. Join Tom Pennington as he explains James 4 and the Christian phrase: Lord Willing.

In Mark 10, our Lord Jesus Christ unfolds the divine mind about the controversial topic of divorce and remarriage. Unfortunately, today divorce has become commonplace among unbelievers and, sadly, even professing Christians have joined the world in their acceptance and practice of divorce. But as Christians, in every issue—including divorce—we must first ask, “What does the Bible say?” What the Bible teaches about divorce must be our view also, and we must teach and respond accordingly. Join Tom Pennington as he explains from Mark 10 the teaching of Jesus on Divorce.