Sermons by Michael Penfold (Page 3)
Tongues, Healing and Baptism in the Spirit (50 min)
PART 1 – Michael Penfold preaches on the subjects of speaking in tongues, miraculous healing and baptism in the Spirit, explaining the purpose, power, pattern and period of the apostolic sign gifts. He mentions the Alpha Course and other influential charismatic phenomena. (Message preached in the Gove Hall, Ealing, London, 5th Mar 2011)
The Nature of the Sinner’s Need (23 min)
Michael Penfold gives a 12-point description of the sinner (rebellious, dead, lost, guilty etc.), outlining the stark Biblical picture of the sinner’s true condition “under sin” and “under sentence” (Message preached 20th Feb 2011)
Why God Chose Preaching (21 min)
Michael Penfold sets forth numerous reasons why drama is an unsuitable method of communicating the gospel, and explains why God specifically ordained the means of “preaching” (Message preached 21st Nov 2010)
Preaching is the Divinely Chosen Means of Gospel Communication (24 min)
Michael Penfold explains that “preaching” is the divinely chosen method for communicating the gospel. He proves this from the words the Bible uses and from the Biblical history of evangelism (Message preached 14th Nov 2010)
The Source and Immutability of the Gospel (24 min)
Michael Penfold preaches on the source of the gospel message, explaining that it is a sacred immutable deposit that God gave to Paul, about man’s ruin, God’s remedy and man’s responsibility to repent and believe (Message preached 7th Nov 2010)
Exposition of Genesis Chs 9 and 10 (38 min)
Michael Penfold expounds Genesis Chs 9 and 10. He outlines details of the Noahic covenant and the division of the nations. He examines the difficult issues of the sin of Noah and the curse pronounced on Canaan (Message preached 27th May 2010)
Lessons from the Life of Samson (38 min)
Michael Penfold preaches on lessons from the life of Samson, “The man who got used to doing the wrong thing”. Samson ended up losing his sight, his strength, his freedom and his testimony (Ministry given Thursday 17th Sept 2009)
The Humanity of Christ (46 min)
HUMANITY OF CHRIST – Michael Penfold preaches on the crucial doctrine of the humanity of Christ under two main headings: the need for it, and its nature. He tackles a number of dangerous misconceptions on this subject (Message preached 26th Feb 2009)
The Importance of the Local Assembly (35 min)
Dedication to the local assembly is a central teaching of the New Testament epistles. A casual approach to attendance and participation is widespread. Michael Penfold contends that a believer should be fully committed to the principles and practices of the local assembly (Message preached 8th Nov 2008)
Man’s Fall and God’s Call (39 min)
Michael Penfold preaches on “man’s Fall” and “God’s Call”, answering the question “If there’s a God why is there evil in the world?” and challenging the audience as to their own sin and need (Message preached 28th Sept 2008)
The Doctrine of Sin (37 min)
SIN – Michael Penfold defines the doctrine of sin, outlining its origin, results & scope, as well as explaining its relation to the law & judgment of God. Also included is a look at the believer’s standing & state (Message preached 5th June 2008)
A Bad Man Saved: a Good Man Lost (22 min)
Faced with an audience of people who considered themselves to be good-living upright people and who, at the same time, despised others who they considered lower than themselves, the Lord Jesus related the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Recorded in Luke’s gospel Ch 18:9-14). Michael Penfold preaches the gospel from this passage in a message directed at people who are religious but unconverted (Message preached 2008) (Painting: “The Pharisee and the Publican” by James Tissot, 1836-1902)
The Life and Times of Enoch (36 min)
Michael Penfold preaches on the life and times of Enoch, highlighting the secret of his walk with God and how he pleased God and by virtue of his faith was translated to heaven without dying (Ministry given on 28th Feb 2008)
Gathering Unto His Name (38 min)
Michael Penfold preaches on the meaning of the Biblical expression “gathering in the name of the Lord” and its implication for local assembly testimony (Message preached Dec 13th 2007)
Parents and Children (41 min)
Michael Penfold preaches on what the Bible has to say about the kind of relationship that should exist between parents and their children. A touching incident from the life of John Paton is included (Message given in 2007)
What is Propitiation? (37 min)
PROPITIATION – Michael Penfold teaches on the subject of propitiation – the sacrifice of Christ that satisfies the just demands of God against sin and appeases His wrath. He explains that ‘atonement’ is the Old Testament equivalent of the New Testament concept of ‘propitiation’ (Message preached 29th March 2007)
What Does it Mean to be Born Again? (30 min)
The Lord Jesus told Nicodemus “You must be born again” (John 3:7). But what does it mean to be born again? Michael Penfold preaches on how to be born again, outlining the need, nature and results of the new birth (Message preached in 2006)
