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The Love of God - Part 2
Pastor Tom Pennington's sermon delves into the profound nature of God's love, defining it as a reasoned, self-sacrificial, and unselfish desire to meet the needs of cherished individuals, regardless of their worthiness or response. This love is sovereign, infinite, eternal, and unfailing, flowing from God's inherent goodness. He identifies three objects of God's love: God Himself and the other members of the Trinity; every human being universally, a love demonstrated through common grace and the universal offer of salvation, which he argues is not mutually exclusive with divine election; and finally, His chosen people (believers) with a special, redemptive love. For believers, God's love is expressed primarily through Christ's substitutionary death, election, salvation, adoption, and even chastening. In response to this immense love, believers are called to love God wholeheartedly, love all people (especially other believers with practical kindness), obey God's commands, and cease loving the world's fleeting values. Husbands are specifically admonished to mirror Christ's sacrificial love for the church in their marriages. Ultimately, understanding God's unwavering love should strengthen a believer's assurance, as nothing can separate them from it.
The Love of God - Part 1
Pastor Tom Pennington introduces a two-part series on "The Love of God," stressing its profound, revolutionary nature often misunderstood in culture. He recounts evangelist D.L. Moody�s transformation: initially denying God�s love for sinners, Moody's entire ministry was revolutionized by a preacher who illustrated God's love from Genesis to Revelation. This experience turned Moody into an "apostle of the love of God." Pennington emphasizes that understanding the "breadth and length and height and depth" of God's love, as prayed for in Ephesians 3, is foundational for Christian life. He defines this divine love, "agape," as a reasoned, self-sacrificial, and self-giving act of will that loves irrespective of the object's worthiness or response, yet is not devoid of emotion. God's love is sovereign, choosing to love because He chooses to love; it is infinite, eternal, and utterly unselfish, as described in 1 Corinthians 13 and exemplified by His love for Solomon despite his failings. The sermon highlights that perfect, self-giving love eternally exists within the Trinity, forming the basis for God's voluntary choice to love humanity.
Six Steps to Spiritual Stability - Part 1
Tom Pennington's sermon, "Stability: Six Steps to Spiritual Stability (Part 1)," from Philippians 4:1-9, outlines how to achieve spiritual steadfastness, using the D-Day Rangers' resilience as an analogy. He identifies three initial steps. First, **resolve to live in harmony with other Christians**. This isn't about compromising doctrine or overlooking unrepentant sin, but diligently resolving non-foundational disagreements among believers. Paul urges personal reconciliation, involving a mature third party if needed, and gracious separation without sowing discord. Second, **determine to respond to life's circumstances with joy**. This spiritual joy, unlike happiness, is independent of circumstances and a fruit of the Spirit. Paul, who suffered immensely, commands constant rejoicing. It comes from a firm belief in God's sovereignty, unchanging character, unwavering promises, and an eternal perspective, illustrated by Dr. Walt Fremont's enduring joy amidst illness. Third, **make it your ambition to be known for a gentle spirit**. This involves sweet reasonableness, graciousness, and not insisting on one's own rights, showing considerate courtesy to all. Paul links this to "the Lord is near," reminding believers of Christ's imminent return and ultimate vindication, encouraging them to extend grace. These steps are crucial for standing firm in the spiritual battle.
Learning How to Walk
In "Learning How to Walk," Pastor Tom Pennington explains Philippians 3:17-21, urging Christians to translate their desire to know Christ into daily conduct. He outlines three instructions for a Christ-centered life. First, "follow the right examples." Believers should imitate Paul and other mature Christians�from Scripture, history, and their own communities�who reflect Christ's teaching. Everyone models someone, so choose good role models, and also strive to be a worthy example for others, especially family. Second, "watch out for false claims." Paul laments "enemies of the cross of Christ"�professing Christians whose actions contradict their faith. Their characteristics include: destruction as their end, their appetite as their god, glorying in their shame, and minds set on earthly things. Pennington stresses that behavior always reveals true belief; genuine faith leads to good works. Third, "set your mind on heaven's glory." True Christians remember their heavenly citizenship, eagerly await Jesus Christ's return, and anticipate the transformation of their humble bodies into glorious ones like His. This eternal perspective motivates their earthly walk. Pennington concludes with the call to "change your ways or change your name," challenging believers to walk consistently with their identity in Christ.
Grace Unknown
Pastor Tom Pennington's sermon "Grace Unknown" defines grace as God's unmerited favor towards those deserving only wrath, contrasting it with merit-based religions. He illustrates this with King Manasseh, an exceptionally wicked ruler who sacrificed his sons and led Judah to extreme evil. Despite his profound sin, when Manasseh humbled himself in captivity and cried out to God, God graciously heard him and restored him, showing that grace is extended even to the most undeserving. Pennington emphasizes that grace is eternal, free, and sovereign, meaning God chooses recipients not based on their merit, as all deserve judgment. Grace is comprehensively expressed in salvation (gospel, forgiveness, election, justification) and continues through sanctification, strengthening believers for life and service. It extends into eternal blessings, as humanity will perpetually need God's favor due to inherent sinfulness. Practical applications include: crying out for grace in need; recognizing that believers "stand in grace," living in its constant provision; relying on its sufficiency in trials; and never abusing it as an excuse for sin. Moreover, believers should extend grace to others and actively cultivate humility�by submitting to authority, serving, and humbling oneself under God's providence�as God gives grace to the humble but opposes the proud.
God's Unseen Hand
Pastor Tom Pennington introduces the doctrine of God's providence, defining it as God's unseen hand actively sustaining and governing all events in His universe for His own glory. He illustrates this by contrasting everyday processes (like water becoming wine in nature) with overt miracles, asserting both demonstrate God's constant activity. Providence is crucial because God possesses an eternal plan and absolute sovereignty. Through "concurrence," God, as the first cause, superintends human free choices and natural laws (second causes) to fulfill His perfect will, without being responsible for sin. God's providence extends universally, controlling the physical world, the affairs of nations (including leaders), seemingly accidental events, and every detail of individual lives�from birth to free decisions and even sinful acts, which God ultimately redeems for good. Understanding this doctrine is vital for rightly facing life's circumstances and is foundational to faith. Pennington advises against using providence as an excuse for sin or neglecting responsibility. Instead, believers should humbly submit to God's will, recognize His providential care works for their good, overcome fear, and cultivate deep gratitude for everything He orchestrates in their lives.
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