Faith that Speaks— Anytime, Anywhere

Are you concerned about your own spiritual growth in Christ? Perhaps you're wondering about the spiritual journey of those around you—your family, your friends, your fellow believers? In Philippians 1, the apostle Paul shares his heart—his deep concern for the spiritual growth of the church in Philippi. In his prayer, Paul outlines seven timeless principles for spiritual growth. Join Tom Pennington as he unpacks each principle to help us understand and implement The Essentials of Spiritual Growth.

Have you thoroughly considered from Scripture the holiness of God? And have you considered what this majestic attribute has to do with you? Scripture shows us that God's holiness has two distinct facets: His transcendent majesty, meaning He is wholly separate from His creation in grandeur and glory, and His transcendent moral purity, meaning He is absolutely separate from all sin and evil. Join Tom Pennington as he explains God's timeless words: Be Holy As I Am Holy.

One of Christianity's most contested doctrines is the virgin birth or conception of Jesus Christ. But in reality, there are only three possible explanations for Jesus' conception—first, that He was the legitimate child of Mary and Joseph; second, that He was illegitimate; or third, that He was miraculously conceived by the Holy Spirit of God. But Matthew’s gospel couldn’t be more clear: the virgin birth was a supernatural miracle that brought the eternal Son of God into the world—being fully God and now fully man. But what does this mean for us as Christians and why is this doctrine so important today? Join Tom Pennington as he explains the crucial details surrounding The Birth of Jesus the Messiah.

The Bible teaches that God cannot and will not spiritually bless anyone apart from the person and work of Jesus Christ, particularly His accepted substitutionary sacrifice on the cross. And this blessing isn't a promise of earthly prosperity, physical health, or a life without trials: Rather, it's a spiritual blessing for God's true people who come to Him through Jesus Christ alone. Join Tom Pennington in the Old Testament book of Numbers as he compels Christians to offer A New Year's Prayer.

The Bible teaches that once a sinner comes to saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, that he is no longer estranged from God but in fact in union with Christ. But what are the results of this magnificent union? In Ephesians 2, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit the apostle Paul lays out severy key results or consequences of being in union with Christ. As believers, we must understand this union and let it fuel how we live for our God and His glory. Join Tom Pennington as he unpacks Our Union with Christ: Three Compelling Illustrations.

Jesus' public ministry centered not on miracles and healing but on preaching and teaching God's Word—particularly the Old Testament. He taught Scripture in the synagogues on the Sabbath, and during the week He taught His disciples and the crowds. One powerful way Jesus taught was through parables. The gospels record over 60 different parables. But why does Jesus begin with the Parable of the Soils? Join Tom Pennington as he helps us understand the background and context of Jesus' teaching ministry and why He taught in parables—and why He begins with The Parable of the Soils – Mark's Perspective.