Faith that Speaks— Anytime, Anywhere

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.

Do you have a genuine longing to read, study, and understand what the psalmist calls "the Law of Yahweh"—the entire Scripture? For those of us who claim to love the Lord Jesus Christ, our thinking must be right regarding His Word. It ought to be our daily delight. But what if you don't have that appetite? What if God's Word feels more like duty than delight? Join Tom Pennington as he unpacks a portion of Psalm 119 to help you pursue Building an Appetite for God's Word.

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.

As believers, how should we respond to the temptations we face and the sins we commit? It's an uncomfortable reality, but true. Because we're still living in our unredeemed flesh in a fallen world, we will face temptation. And we will stumble into sin—every single day. Yet the book of James gives us hope, particularly when he lays out four godly responses to temptation—giving us a clear path forward. Join Tom Pennington in his series Hook, Line & Sinker, as he takes us deep into Scripture, showing how Christians must stand guard against sin and earnestly desire to glorify God, even in our weakest moments.

Are you confident that the Bible is the Word of God and that it is without error and that it has been preserved and accurately translated throughout history? For us as Christians, it is vital for our promotion of the glory of God and our own Christian life that we come to understand how God gave us the Bible and why we can trust it. Join Tom Pennington has he helps believers understand The Inerrancy, Preservation, and Translation of Scripture.

What exactly is the Canon of Scripture? It's the collection of the 66 books officially recognized as Scripture: God's inspired, authoritative Word. Many Christians think church councils in the 3rd and 4th centuries decided which 66 books belong in the Bible. But that's not quite how it happened. In this series, Pastor Tom walks us through how the Bible actually came to be—and how we can be confident these are the only inspired books God gave us. Join Tom Pennington as he makes a compelling case for The Canon.