Rhema Media
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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Episodes
King of Kings 10.05.2026 7:28
The Ascension is not just Jesus leaving. It’s actually him ascending to the throne. This week’s passages: Acts 1:6-9, Ezekiel 34:23-24, Mark 1:15, and Matthew 25:31 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=o...
God With Us, Always 03.05.2026 7:10
Jesus promised his followers they would never be alone. This week’s passage: John 14:15-17 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Life That Points to Jesus 26.04.2026 6:38
A life lived with courage, integrity, and love can be a powerful witness for Christ. This week’s passage: Acts 7:54-60 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listene...
The Voice of the Shepherd 19.04.2026 7:09
Jesus says his sheep know his voice. Learning to listen is at the heart of what it means to follow him. This week’s passage: John 10:1-6 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omny...
When Hope Returns 12.04.2026 6:38
What looked like the end was the beginning of a living hope. This week’s passages: Luke 24:17-21 and 1 Peter 1:3 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for...
My Lord and My God! 05.04.2026 7:17
The risen Christ shows up, speaks peace, and invites us into a personal relationship. This week’s passage: John 20:26-28 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/liste...
You Can’t Be Serious! 29.03.2026 6:58
The Easter story is not myth or metaphor. This week’s passage: 1 Corinthians 15:17-20 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Failure Isn’t Final 22.03.2026 8:27
Peter denied Jesus, but Christ met him with grace – not shame. This week’s passages: Matthew 26:73-75 and John 21:17 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/lis...
A Dress Rehearsal for Easter 15.03.2026 7:02
The raising of Lazarus is a sign that death doesn’t get the final word. This week’s passage: John 11:39-44 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Leaving Every Negative Trend 08.03.2026 7:09
Lent is about leaving behind darkness. It’s about choosing to live fully in Christ’s light. This week’s passages: Ephesians 5:8-11, Matthew 10:29-31 and Ephesians 4:29 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm...
The God Who Uses the Unlikely 01.03.2026 7:16
The Lord uses unlikely people with willing hearts. This week’s passage: John 4:10-14,39-41 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gospel in a Nutshell 22.02.2026 8:12
The famous words of John 3:16 can bring light into our darkness. This week’s passage: John 3:13-17 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
From Dust to Redemption 15.02.2026 7:18
The message of Ash Wednesday is not depressing, it’s beautiful. This week’s passage: Genesis 3:6-7,17-19 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
When the Standard Feels Impossible 08.02.2026 8:29
When we finally admit we can’t measure up, we discover grace. This week’s passage: Matthew 5:21-22 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Faith That Shines 01.02.2026 8:09
Jesus calls us to be salt and light. Christian faith is meant to be tasted and seen. This week’s passage: Matthew 5:13-16 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/list...
Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly 25.01.2026 9:19
Through the centuries, God’s people have taken Micah’s call seriously. There are some amazing stories of Christians living it out. This week’s passage: Micah 6:6-8 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_sou...
A Song of Cheerful Hope 18.01.2026 8:12
The Lord is our light and our salvation. This week’s passage: Psalm 27:1,5,7-8,13-14 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Look! 11.01.2026 8:16
John the Baptist pointed to Jesus, and so can we. This week’s passage: John 1:35-42 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Is My Son, Whom I Love 04.01.2026 8:13
Christ’s baptism is really significant. It reveals our identity as God’s children. This week’s passage: Matthew 3:13-17 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudi...
Jesus, Not January 28.12.2025 8:17
A true fresh start isn’t found in resolutions or routines. It’s found in a relationship with Jesus. This week’s passage: John 8:4-11 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link...
The Magi, the Manger, and Why It Matters 21.12.2025 6:55
The wise men represent us at the birth of Christ. This week’s passage: Matthew 2:9-11 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Hope of Christmas 14.12.2025 7:25
The baby in the manger is where hope is found. This week’s passage: John 1:1-5,14 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Glad Tidings of Great Joy 07.12.2025 7:19
Christmas isn’t just a nice, familiar story from a long time ago. It’s good news for us, here and now. This week’s passage: Luke 2:8-11 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=li...
The Secret of Advent 30.11.2025 7:38
It’s easy to miss the real meaning of Advent. It’s more than the birth of Christ. This week’s passage: Matthew 24:37-44 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk or george@lifefm.co.nz Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudi...
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Call 23.11.2025 7:38
Andrew was one of the original disciples. His life has so much to teach us. This week’s passage: Matthew 4:18-20 If you enjoy this podcast, make sure you also check out Bible Boost! Get in touch: george@lifefm.co.nz or https://www.facebook.com/revgeorgepenk Support The Seven-Minute Sermon: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for...
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