Faith that Speaks— Anytime, Anywhere

Each one of the four gospels presents Jesus Christ in a specific and unique way to its intended audience. Matthew wrote to Jewish believers, portraying Jesus as the promised Messiah and King. Mark addressed Romans and other Gentiles—emphasizing Jesus as the faithful servant. Luke crafted his gospel for Greeks and Gentile believers—presenting Jesus as the perfect man. And John wrote to the entire world—revealing Jesus as the unique Son of God. Together, the four gospels provide a comprehensive portrait of Jesus that He is the promised Messiah of the Old Testament and the only Savior of the world. Join Tom Pennington as he not only explains the message of the four gospels but gives An Aerial View of the New Testament.

If we are honest, there are many dangers that threaten your walk with Christ. But one sin in particular is emphasized all through Scripture—and it is this sin that poses the greatest danger to your soul: your own pride. In our day, pride isn’t considered a sin but is promoted as a virtue. And such thinking runs contrary to all of Scripture, specifically what the apostle Peter writes in his first epistle. Join Tom Pennington as he explains why pride is Your Soul's Greatest Enemy.

The Bible teaches that all people are bound by sin and unable to rescue themselves from its power and consequences. Therefore, all people are in desperate need of redemption. In Ephesians 1, the apostle Paul deals with the solution to our sin problem by explaining God’s eternal plan of salvation. And while doing so, he focuses on the work of Jesus Christ, who entered human history to redeem a people—purchasing our freedom, forgiving our sins, and releasing us from the bondage we could never escape on our own.

In this life, do you only seek and make it your aim personal peace and personal prosperity—seeking only comfort, security, and material gain? In contrast, King David demonstrates that a person after God's own heart is driven by one all-consuming passion that stands in stark contrast to these worldly motivations—a passion we'll discover as Tom Pennington explains 1 Samuel 17 and the encounter between David and Goliath and what it means to be A Man After God's Own Heart.

In the midst of unimaginable suffering, the Old Testament prophet, Jeremiah, found hope in God by deliberately calling certain truths to mind, reminding himself to stop listening to his despair and start speaking truth to his soul. From Lamentations 3, we discover that when tragedy surrounds us, we can find hope by remembering that God's character hasn't changed—His steadfast love and compassion never cease; they are new every morning. Join Tom Pennington as he explains from Lamentations 3, specifically Hope From Ashes: Responding to Tragedy.

In the New Testament, particularly the book of Acts, we find the core biblical priorities that every true follower of Jesus Christ should be engaged in. But what makes these priorities so important? And why should every Christian organize their lives with these priorities in mind? In this brief 2-part series, we discover how believers must prioritize that which is truly important for the Christian life and why our lives must be intimately connected to Christ and His church and the glory of God our Father. Join Tom Pennington from the book of Acts as he explains The Essentials.