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Drawing Near: A Prayer and Praise Service
Pastor Tom Pennington's service, "Sermons Drawing Near," systematically explores the six petitions of the Lord's Prayer, integrating praise, theological reflection, and various forms of prayer. The first petition, "Hallowed be Your name," focuses on God's glory, prompting reverence, praise for His character and deeds, a mind informed by His Word, and a commitment to live righteously. "Your kingdom come" calls for the advancement of God's spiritual rule in individual hearts through evangelism and prioritizing His kingdom, alongside a longing for Christ's literal return. "Your will be done" encourages rejecting all wills contrary to God's, unconditionally accepting His sovereign design in all life circumstances, and actively obeying His revealed commands. "Give us this day our daily bread" is a prayer for daily provision, promoting humility, contentment, and gratitude, while also seeking forgiveness for discontentment. "Forgive us our debts" necessitates acknowledging personal sin, understanding forgiveness based on Christ's sacrifice, and extending forgiveness to others, urging confession of specific sins and acceptance of responsibility. Finally, "Do not lead us into temptation but deliver us from evil" is a plea for protection from sin and a deep desire for personal holiness, praying for God's providential guidance to reduce sin and cultivate increasing righteousness.
God's Commentary on the Cross
Tom Pennington's sermon, "God's Commentary on the Cross," delves into Matthew 27:45-54, interpreting Jesus' crucifixion through seven divine miracles. Matthew's account, unlike modern interpretations, focuses on the profound meaning of Christ's death rather than physical torture. God's commentary begins with **supernatural darkness** from noon to 3 PM, a sign of His judgment against sin being poured out on His Son. This is followed by Jesus' cry, "**My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?**," revealing a divine separation as the Father abandoned Christ who bore humanity's sin. Jesus' **unique death** then occurred as He sovereignly yielded His spirit with a loud voice, choosing the moment, rather than being overcome by crucifixion, thus becoming the perfect Passover lamb. Further miracles include the **torn temple curtain**, ripped from top to bottom, symbolizing the removal of the barrier between humanity and God, opening a direct way to His presence through Christ's sacrifice. A **major earthquake** accompanied His death, signifying God's presence and judgment. An **unexplained resurrection** of saints after Jesus' own resurrection foreshadowed the future resurrection of all believers. Finally, a **miraculous conversion** saw a hardened Roman Centurion and his soldiers declare, "Truly this was the Son of God!
Just Like Him: the Promise of Glorification
Tom Pennington's sermon "The Promise of Glorification" details the future culmination of Christian salvation, emphasizing the ultimate defeat of death and sin, resulting in believers being made like Jesus Christ. This glorification occurs in two stages: at death, the soul is perfected and enters God's presence; and at Christ's return, the body is resurrected and transformed. Old Testament saints, like Job and Abraham, held this hope. The resurrected body, described in 1 Corinthians 15 and exemplified by Christ's own glorified body, will be imperishable, glorious, powerful, and spiritual. This means it will be free from decay, shame, weakness, and temporal limitations, yet remain physical and recognizable. This complete transformation of both soul and body into Christ's image is God's ultimate design for His people. Understanding glorification should motivate believers to not lose heart amid struggles, to purify themselves, to adopt a Christian perspective on aging and death as a prologue to eternity, to grieve with hope, and to live in eager anticipation of this final and perfect conformity to Christ.
The Cross' Commentary on Man
Tom Pennington's sermon on Matthew 27:33-44 presents the crucifixion not as Jesus's trial, but as humanity's, where diverse groups converged, united by their hatred or indifference towards Christ. The gospel writers emphasize the crowd's reactions, inviting readers to see themselves reflected in this scene. Pennington identifies five categories of people present: the **distracted**, too busy with life to care; the **profane** Roman soldiers, who callously mocked Jesus; the **fickle** passersby, who previously praised Him but quickly turned hostile when He didn't meet their expectations; the **religious** leaders, whose deep-seated hatred persisted despite witnessing His miracles; and even the **robbers**, condemned men who joined in insulting Him. This widespread animosity, Jesus explains, stems from His presence revealing humanity's sin, leaving no excuse. Despite this overwhelming hatred, the sermon concludes with a powerful message of grace: individuals from each of these condemned groups�from Jerusalem's masses at Pentecost to the Centurion, one of the robbers, and many priests�later came to embrace Jesus as Lord and Savior. We are therefore urged to recognize our own place in that crowd and, through repentance and faith, find grace and forgiveness at the same cross that indicted humanity.
Assurance: Beyond the Shadow of a Doubt?
This text delves into the vital concept of assurance of salvation, asserting its foundational importance for spiritual growth and effective ministry, as exemplified by figures like John Wesley and C.H. Spurgeon. It establishes that while false assurance exists and true believers can experience doubt, God intends and commands His followers to possess certainty of their salvation. The author outlines several wrong paths to assurance, including reliance on religious rituals (like baptism), subjective feelings ("I just know I'm saved"), the affirmations of others (easy-believism), or past singular experiences. Instead, the biblical path involves two key elements: first, **resting in the clear promises of the gospel**, trusting God's word and Christ's finished work; and second, **examining the evidence in one's life**. This examination includes consistent obedience to God's word (covering theological accuracy, moral righteousness, and love for fellow believers, as detailed in 1 John) and the visible fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5). The text warns against over-emphasizing either aspect, as focusing solely on promises can lead to superficiality, while exclusive self-examination can breed legalism and diminish joy. Doubt, even for genuine believers, may stem from disobedience, unaddressed guilt, or ignorance of salvation's depths.
Watch Your Mouth! - Part 2
This sermon on James 3:1-12 by Tom Pennington profoundly underscores the immense and lasting power of the tongue. He presents five critical reasons why controlling our speech is paramount for believers. First, our words condemn us, inviting stricter divine judgment, especially for those who teach. Second, the tongue controls us, acting like a small bit or rudder that directs the entire course of our lives, indicating that self-control in speech leads to overall life control. Third, our words corrupt us; the tongue is likened to a "fire" and "world of iniquity" that defiles our whole being and life's trajectory, fueled by hell itself, devastating both the speaker and others. Fourth, the tongue confronts us because, unlike any wild animal, it cannot be fully tamed; it remains a "restless evil" and "deadly poison" demanding constant vigilance. Finally, our tongues characterize us, revealing the true state of our hearts. It is utterly inconsistent for individuals to bless God and simultaneously curse fellow humans made in His image. Just as a single fountain cannot produce both fresh and bitter water, or a fig tree olives, our speech ultimately exposes our spiritual nature.
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