Faith that Speaks— Anytime, Anywhere

Historians tell us that out of thousands of years of recorded history, humanity has experienced only a few centuries of peace—and the Bible reveals why: the deepest wars are not merely fought between nations but within the human heart of every person. Today, as we begin exploring James 4, Pastor Tom helps us discover that the source of our quarrels, arguments, and broken relationships is far closer than we often realize. Rather than pointing the finger at others, the Bible challenges us to examine ourselves and uncover the sinful desires that fuel conflict in every area of life. Join Tom Pennington from James 4 as we consider the theme of War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict.

In Matthew chapter 6, Jesus addresses the three great pillars of Jewish piety: giving, praying, and fasting. But He begins with a staggering warning against the sin of hypocrisy—practicing our righteousness before men to be noticed by them. Our Lord teaches that those who perform for the applause of the crowd have no reward from their Father in heaven. Join Tom Pennington as he considers the Sermon on the Mount and a Christian perspective on giving—For His Eyes Only: Giving to the Glory of God.

Would you describe yourself as a hospitable person? The often-overlooked Christian virtue of hospitality needs to be recaptured by Christians today. In this series, Pastor Tom encourages believers to be hospitable towards others, especially in a culture increasingly shaped by isolation, self-interest, and superficial connection. Join Tom Pennington as he helps believers understand from Scripture The Christian Virtue of Hospitality.

In this series, we consider the very heart of Paul’s letter to the Romans, where he describes the foundation upon which the entire Christian faith stands or falls: the doctrine of justification by faith alone. In Romans, Paul has already shown that every person falls short of God’s standard. But in Romans chapter 3, Paul presents the good news at the core of the gospel: that God offers His own righteousness as a gift through faith in Jesus Christ. Join Tom Pennington as he explains Romans 3:21–31 and that those who repent and believe in Jesus Christ are Found Righteous.

When Adam disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden, shockwaves went through every sense of what it means to be human—our morality, our minds, our relationships, and even our very image of God. From there, the Bible goes on to describe the depravity of man and how mankind is truly bad to the bone. But what does this mean for us as Christians today? Join Tom Pennington as he begins to help us understand the vital doctrine of total depravity, and that we truly are Bad to the Bone.

The opening chapter of the Gospel of John gives us a divine perspective on the birth of Jesus Christ. John compresses his description of Jesus' birth into a few powerful verses—the most concise New Testament statement of the incarnation of Christ. This passage is richly poetic and profoundly theological, which is why it served as the foundational text for discussions on the person of Christ at the Council of Chalcedon in 451 AD. Join Tom Pennington as he explains God's perspective on how The Word Became Flesh.