Richard Dawkins, Lady Gaga and Amazon.com by Michael J. Penfold How do you sum up Western culture in one sentence? How about “Richard Dawkins, Lady Gaga and amazon.com”? What these cultural icons represent has come to dominate society, totally transcending […]
The Blessedness of Giving by Michael J. Penfold It is well to understand that authentic Biblical Christianity is supremely paradoxical. Followers of Christ see the invisible, believe the impossible and understand the inscrutable. They are strong when they are weak, […]
Someone isn’t ready to be saved if they’re unwilling to admit this. by Michael J. Penfold How can you tell if someone is near to salvation? Suppose someone is willing to say, “I believe hell is a real place where […]
TED. Ideas Worth Spreading? by Michael J. Penfold Once a year, the overwhelmingly secular Technology, Entertainment and Design event (TED) brings together “the world’s most fascinating thinkers” for four days of talks and networking. Tickets cost roughly $10,000 per attendee. The […]
Should Churches be Doing Social Work? by Michael J. Penfold Despite being continually mocked, threatened and beaten for preaching the gospel, the apostles refused either to give up or change tack. Why? Because they had an unshakeable confidence in the […]
What is Repentance? by Michael J. Penfold Referenced over 100 times in Scripture, repentance is undoubtedly a topic of vital biblical importance. God commands all men everywhere to repent,1 and the Lord Jesus declared there is no salvation without repentance.2 […]
Here’s a handy A4 chart outlining what the New Testament teaches about the content and communication of the gospel. The key take-away from the chart is: God has not only given us a message, but also a method for communicating […]
What Does It Mean to Repent? Audio sermon by Michael J. Penfold A look at the fundamentally important foundational doctrine of repentance under 5 headings: 1. Why study repentance? 2. What is the link between repentance and faith? 3. What […]
Preaching 101 – The Essential Content (Audio: 55 min) Audio sermon by Michael J. Penfold In the second of a 4-part series on gospel communication, this sermon lays out the essential content of the gospel message. A three-fold proof is […]
Preaching 101 – The Biblical Method Audio sermon by Michael J. Penfold In the first of a 4-part series on gospel communication, this sermon takes up the subject of “the divine method of communication”. The New Testament is clear; God […]
New Testament Church Basics Chapter 8 – The Local Assembly Fulfils the Divine Commission Our thoughts now turn to “the great commission” in which the Lord Jesus told his disciples to go into all the world and preach the gospel, […]
In October 2015 a conference on the subject of “dispensations and ages” was held at the Gospel Hall in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Understanding the Bible’s dispensations greatly aids in appreciating its overall flow, structure and goal. These sessions will repay careful […]
In October 2015 a Christian apologetics conference on the subject of “Origins” was held at the Gospel Hall in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Over seven sessions, a wide range of fundamental issues were taken up by Michael Penfold, all relating to […]
Is the Contemporary Gospel Another Gospel? by Michael J. Penfold Central to every genuine spiritual revival, has always been the public preaching of the gospel. Directly through this particular means1 the Holy Spirit has been pleased to awaken multitudes to a […]
The Alpha Course Examined by Michael J. Penfold The hugely popular Alpha Course, written by ex-Barrister turned Anglican Curate Nicky Gumbel, styles itself as a friendly, fun and non-threatening ‘practical introduction to the Christian faith’. Summarised in Gumbel’s best-selling book Questions of Life, Alpha involves […]
What Does It Mean That Christians are “Not Under Law”? Audio sermon by Michael J. Penfold A sermon addressing the debate about the relationship between Christians and the law. Reformed Christians believe that while we are not under the law […]
