The Seven-Minute Sermon

Each week The Reverend George Penk brings a short message of encouragement from the Bible. Accessible, relevant and life-giving … this is The Seven-Minute Sermon.

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A Tricky Question
The Pharisees try to trap Jesus with a tricky question. He gives a simple, brilliant answer. This week’s passage: Matthew 22:34-40 For more daily encouragement and short reflections, follow my Facebook page: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk If you’d like to get in touch, you can email me at george@lif…
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When the King Returns
Jesus is coming back to reign. One day, his Kingdom will fully arrive, and everything will be set right. This is the great Christian hope. This week’s passage: Psalm 96:10-13 If you’d like to get in touch, email me at george@lifefm.co.nz For more daily encouragement, follow my Facebook page: fac…
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Invited by the King
Jesus tells us the Kingdom of Heaven is like a joyful banquet. The King invites you to be part of it. This week’s passage: Matthew 22:1-14 Follow along on Facebook for daily encouragement: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk If you’d like to connect by email, my address is george@lifefm.co.nz
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Marvellous in Our Eyes
The rejected Son became the risen Lord. This week’s passage: Matthew 21:33-46 If you enjoy this kind of content, I share more on Facebook – daily encouragement, videos, and reflections: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk You can reach out by email: george@lifefm.co.nz
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The Acrobatic Love of Christ
The One who humbled himself is the One before whom every knee will bow. This week’s passage: Philippians 2:6-11 For more daily encouragement and short reflections, follow my Facebook page: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk If you’d like to get in touch, you can email me at george@lifefm.co.nz
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The Last Will Be First
Even when others overlook you, God does not. This week’s passage: Matthew 20:6-12 If you’d like to get in touch, email me at george@lifefm.co.nz For more daily encouragement, follow my Facebook page: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk
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Mercy Received, Mercy Given
God forgives us, so we forgive others. This week’s passage: Matthew 18:21-33 Follow along on Facebook for daily encouragement: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk If you’d like to connect by email, my address is george@lifefm.co.nz
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Not a Punchline but a Promise
Jesus assures us that when we gather in his name, he is present. It’s not a joke – it’s a promise which shapes our life together. This week’s passage: Matthew 18:15-20 If you enjoy this kind of content, I share more on Facebook – daily encouragement, videos, and reflections: facebook.com/revgeorg…
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The Power of Goodness
St Paul urged believers to overcome evil with good. From the earliest days of the Church, Christians have shown how powerful goodness can be. This week’s passage: Romans 12:14-17,21 For more daily encouragement and short reflections, follow my Facebook page: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk
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Who Is Jesus to You?
Jesus asked his disciples to say who they thought he was. It’s a question which still matters for us today. This week’s passage: Matthew 16:13-17 If you’d like to get in touch, email me at george@lifefm.co.nz For more daily encouragement, follow my Facebook page: facebook.com/revgeorgepenk
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