Sermons

This series of messages, given in March 2011, aims to equip listeners with the Biblical truth and scriptural reasoning needed to effectively deal with and counteract three of the most dangerous attacks on assembly testimony today: the charismatic movement, the contemporary worship movement and the contemporary gospel. The handout used with the first message is available here.

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES OF VITAL IMPORTANCE (2011) - A series of 3 messages dealing with trends in evangelicalism that present a serious challenge to scriptural assembly testimony
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 5th Mar 2011)
PART 2 - Michael Penfold addresses the issue of the contemporary worship movement. He contends that rock music is worldly and unsuitable for use in the worship of God. He cautions against the use of songs like "Shout to the Lord" and "Majesty". New actions, appointments, arrangements and accompaniments are all examined (Message preached 5th Mar 2011)
PART 3 - Michael Penfold examines the "contemporary gospel". He argues that the modern message lacks essential elements in connection with repentance and faith, and that the modern methods involving drama and music are unbiblical and counterproductive. The mandate, method and message of the true gospel are outlined (Message preached 5th Mar 2011)