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The Christian's DNA - Part 1
This sermon, based on 1 John 2:28-3:3, introduces the concept of "spiritual DNA," where true Christians are said to inherit their Father's divine nature, akin to physical genetic inheritance. The book of 1 John aims to provide assurance of salvation through "tests of eternal life," structured in recurring cycles. This particular section begins the second cycle, focusing on the test of obedience, which serves to distinguish genuine believers from those who merely profess faith. True Christians are commanded to "abide in Him," meaning to actively persevere in faith and obedience to Christ. This perseverance is understood as the evidence of salvation, not its cause. At Christ's return, this "new birth" will be certified: genuine believers, whose lives consistently demonstrate righteousness, will have confidence, while false Christians, whose lives do not reflect God's character, will shrink away in shame. The sermon stresses that "practicing righteousness" denotes a habitual pattern of Christ-like living and obedience, not just occasional good deeds. This consistent practice is the *result* and *proof* of the new birth�a radical, God-initiated internal transformation called regeneration�rather than a condition for earning salvation.
The Little Book
This sermon on Revelation 10:1-11 addresses the enduring human question: "How long, O Lord, will You permit sin and delay judgment?" It assures listeners that God's answer is imminent, as His "Day of the Lord" will soon arrive, culminating in His eternal plan. This chapter serves as an interlude, reminding believers of God's unwavering sovereignty amidst unfolding judgments. A powerful angel, identified as Christ's special representative, descends, embodying delegated authority over all creation by placing one foot on the sea and one on the land. He declares with a lion's roar that "there will be delay no longer." He swears by the eternal Creator God that, with the sounding of the seventh trumpet, "the mystery of God"�His comprehensive plan of redemption�will be finished, ushering in the kingdom of Christ. Notably, John is commanded to seal up the words of seven thunders, reinforcing that some divine truths remain hidden. John is then commanded to take and eat an open "little book." This act symbolizes digesting God's Word, which tastes "sweet as honey" in his mouth (reflecting the joy of God's justice and Christ's triumph) but turns "bitter" in his stomach (representing the sorrow over the severe judgments awaiting unbelievers).
It Matters What You Believe - Part 6
In this sermon on 1 John 2:18-27, Pastor Tom Pennington asserts that while human polygraphs are unreliable, Christians possess a 100% accurate "lie detector" for fundamental doctrines: the Holy Spirit. This passage, part of 1 John's series of "Tests of Eternal Life" (moral, social, and doctrinal), focuses on the critical importance of what one believes. A true Christian consistently believes, knows, and perseveres in the biblical truth about Jesus Christ and the biblical gospel�salvation by God's grace through faith, not works. This perseverance is supernaturally enabled and protected by God's power, bringing the promises of real assurance and eternal life, defined as a present and eternal relationship with God and Jesus. The text also issues a strong warning against false teaching, identifying it as a real, constant, subtle, and personal danger. Our primary protection against such deception comes from two divine resources: the infallible Word of God and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit, indwelling every believer from salvation, continually teaches essential truths and acts as an internal, accurate discerning agent, preventing genuine Christians from embracing damning heresy. Ultimately, passing these tests provides assurance of eternal life, while failing them necessitates repentance and belief in the true gospel.
The Borrowed Tomb
The text highlights the essential, yet often overlooked, significance of Jesus' burial in the Christian gospel, alongside His death and resurrection. Historically, Jesus was buried in a "borrowed tomb" near Jerusalem's western gate, a site now likely commemorated by the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Mark 15:42-47 provides five key pieces of evidence: Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy, influential, but secret disciple, courageously risked everything to ask Pilate for Jesus' body. Pilate legally certified Jesus' death through a centurion (who had pierced Jesus' side), officially granting the corpse to Joseph. Joseph, aided by Nicodemus, traditionally prepared Jesus' body with linen and spices, placing it in Joseph's own new, rock-hewn tomb, sealed with a large stone. Finally, Mary Magdalene and Mary, mother of Joses, served as principal witnesses to the tomb's location. Jesus' burial proved His credentials as the Messiah, confirmed His innocence from God's perspective, documented His substitutionary death for sins, and certified that He was truly dead. Most crucially, it identified the precise location of His tomb, establishing an unassailable foundation for the greatest proof of the resurrection: the empty tomb.
The Worship Jesus Loves
This sermon by Tom Pennington, based on Mark 14:3-9, explores "The Worship Jesus Loves" through the account of Mary anointing Jesus with expensive perfume. Mary's act of breaking an alabaster vial of pure nard, worth a year's wages, and pouring it on Jesus's head and feet was an extravagant and humble display of devotion. The disciples, particularly Judas Iscariot (who was a thief), were indignant, criticizing it as a waste that could have been given to the poor. Jesus, however, defended Mary, declaring, "She has done a good deed for Me." He explained that worship is a "beautiful work" and a higher priority than charity, stating, "You always have the poor with you... but you do not always have Me." Jesus revealed that Mary had "anointed My body beforehand for the burial," demonstrating her profound theological understanding of His imminent atoning death. The sermon emphasizes that the worship Jesus loves is extravagant, humble, unashamed, and rooted in a deep understanding of His sacrifice. It teaches that worshipping Jesus from the heart is our highest priority, both individually and corporately, and involves listening to His word and contemplating His death on the cross.
The Seventh Seal & the First Six Trumpets - Part 4
Pastor Tom Pennington addresses how God interacts with evil, especially as Revelation 9 describes demons enacting judgment. He clarifies that God is not evil's source; it originated in Satan's pride. Evil, an absence of God and good, is not a separate entity. God neither tempts nor forces evil but sovereignly allows and uses it�preventing, permitting, limiting, and directing it for His purposes�while remaining completely untainted. The sermon then details the sixth trumpet judgment. Prompted by saints' prayers, four bound demons are released at the Euphrates. They lead a 200-million-strong demonic cavalry, unleashing a "murderous genocide" that kills a third of humanity. These terrifying creatures, with lion-headed horses spewing fire, smoke, and brimstone, and serpent-like tails, represent horrific destruction. Yet, God mercifully limits the plague, offering survivors an opportunity for repentance. Shockingly, the remaining two-thirds of humanity refuse to repent. They persist in worshipping idols (demonically inspired) of gold, silver, brass, stone, and wood, despite these idols' inability to see, hear, or walk. They also do not abandon murders, sorceries (drug-induced pagan rituals), immorality, or thefts. This profound unrepentance highlights humanity's extreme depravity.
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