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How to Pray for This Church - Part 5
This sermon, based on Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3, delves into the infinite and qualitatively unique nature of God's love in Christ, which human language struggles to describe. The speaker emphasizes that this love is boundless, with no end or limit, making it impossible for finite humans to fully comprehend on their own. Paul's prayer specifically requests that believers be able to "comprehend and know" Christ's love. A crucial prerequisite is being "rooted and grounded in love" at salvation, meaning one must be a Christian to genuinely experience and begin to understand it. This understanding is vital for *all* believers, not just a select few, as it brings profound spiritual benefits: assurance and confidence in God, a deeper love for Him and others, and a powerful motivation to live for Christ instead of oneself. To grow in comprehending this vast love�described with dimensions of "breadth, length, height, and depth" that surpass knowledge�Christians must earnestly pray for divine insight and diligently study God's Word.
How to Pray for This Church - Part 4
In "Ephesians How to Pray for this Church (Part 4)," Tom Pennington illustrates that human understanding of God is merely a tiny dot compared to His infinite nature. He describes God as eternally self-sufficient and complete, who, out of immeasurable love, chose to create humanity and offer Christ as a sacrifice, making eternal promises. Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3 is that believers might comprehend this boundless love. Pennington emphasizes that spiritual growth is a progressive process, not an instant transformation, akin to the stages in 1 John 2: "little children" (knowing God's forgiveness and the Father), "young men" (strong in Scripture, overcoming evil), and "fathers" (possessing a deep, full knowledge of God). Paul's second prayer request for the Ephesians is that they might comprehend Christ's love in its immeasurable breadth, length, height, and depth. The essential prerequisite for this deep understanding is "being rooted and grounded in love," a state established at salvation. This "love" encompasses both God's transformative love for believers and their reciprocal love for God and others, which naturally flows from experiencing His love. This continuous rooting and grounding in love qualifies believers to continually deepen their grasp of Christ�s boundless affection.
A Virtual Tour of Israel - Part 2
Pastor Tom Pennington�s sermon provides a virtual tour of Israel (Part 2), guiding listeners on a pilgrim's journey south from Galilee to Jerusalem. He describes the Jordan Rift, a geologically significant region mostly below sea level, highlighting sites like Beit Shean, a strategic Roman city, and Ein Gedi, famed as David�s hiding place. The tour moves to Masada and Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls dramatically confirmed the ancient biblical text's remarkable preservation. The journey proceeds to Jericho, a crucial stopping point before the arduous 4000-foot ascent to Jerusalem. Pennington emphasizes Jerusalem's profound biblical importance, from Genesis� King of Salem and Isaac�s sacrifice to Christ�s crucifixion, resurrection, and future return to the Mount of Olives. He details the city�s topography, including the Kidron Valley and Mount of Olives (home to Gethsemane). The Temple Mount, Herod's massive expansion, is central, with its ancient retaining walls (now the Western Wall). He notes the Dome of the Rock, an Islamic shrine, stands where the Holy of Holies once was. Finally, the tour focuses on the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, identified as the almost certain site of Jesus� crucifixion and burial.
A Virtual Tour of Israel - Part 1
Pastor Tom Pennington's "Virtual Tour of Israel (Part 1)" emphasizes the land's crucial role in understanding Scripture. He explains God chose Israel not for inherent beauty, but its unique strategic location as an ancient international land bridge connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa. This placement allowed Israel to be God's "witness nation," tasked with displaying His character and wisdom to passing civilizations if they obeyed His laws (Deuteronomy 4). The tour navigates Israel's diverse topography and historical eras, exploring significant biblical sites. Caesarea, the Roman capital, was pivotal for early Christianity. Megiddo reveals ancient strategic importance. Mount Carmel marks Elijah's famous confrontation. The Jezreel Valley (Armageddon) witnessed many battles, including Gideon's strategic victory at Ein Harod. Nazareth was Jesus' humble home, while Capernaum became His primary ministry base on an international route, hosting Peter's house and a synagogue where Jesus taught extensively. Other stops include the Sea of Galilee, Mount of Beatitudes, and the Golan Heights. The tour culminates at Dan in the north, contrasting its beauty with Jeroboam's idolatrous "high place." Pennington concludes that Israel's geography and history serve as God's stage, showcasing His grace to the faithful and His wrath against sin and idolatry, providing enduring lessons for all.
How to Pray for This Church - Part 3
This sermon, Part 3 on Ephesians 3:14-21, explores Paul's prayer for spiritual growth, emphasizing foundational principles of effective prayer: praying according to revelation, with humility, and aligning with God's character. The sermon�s core focus is Paul�s first specific request: for believers "to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man" (Ephesians 3:16). This strengthening of the soul, our true self, is of vast extent, occurring "according to the riches of His glory" and enabling Christlikeness beyond imagination (Eph 3:20). It's accomplished by God's own power, which works in us "both to will and to work" for His good pleasure (Phil 2:13), mediated by the Holy Spirit. The ultimate result is that "Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith," signifying Christ becoming deeply at home in us, profoundly shaping our thoughts, speech, and actions to increasingly mirror His character. The text warns against two extremes in pursuing spiritual growth: the mystical "let go and let God" approach, which is debilitating, and the self-reliant "Christian self-help" approach. Instead, biblical growth balances divine power and human effort: "We expend the effort, and God produces the change.
How to Pray for This Church - Part 2
Pastor Tom Pennington's sermon on Ephesians 3:14-21, "How to Pray for This Church (Part 2)," emphasizes prayer as an essential "exercise" for overcoming spiritual weaknesses, likening them to the "Achilles heel" in legendary heroes. He presents Paul's prayer as a crucial bridge between doctrinal understanding (Ephesians 1-3) and practical Christian living (Ephesians 4-6), serving as a model for effective prayer. Pennington highlights three observations from Paul's requests: first, prayer's priority should always be spiritual, focusing on inner growth over worldly needs. Second, Paul, despite being in prison, doesn't pray for a change in his circumstances, but for strength *within* them, advocating for sanctification through difficulties rather than their removal. Third, prayer is indispensable for spiritual growth; while scripture study and obedience are our responsibilities, genuine spiritual strength ("strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man") is ultimately a gift of God's grace. We must both diligently engage in spiritual disciplines and dependently pray for God to perform the inner transformation we cannot achieve ourselves.
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