About this episode
Pastor Tom Pfingsten discusses the drastic nature of redemption through the cross in relation to moral bankruptcy.
Series: MEANT FOR EVIL Pastor Tom Pfingsten preached "Desperate Measures" on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Fallbrook, California. The Big Idea: The cross is an act of redemption so drastic that it’s indecent—but it’s the only thing drastic enough to bring sinners to the recognition of our moral bankruptcy.
People in this episode
Host: Tom Pfingsten
Topics covered
- redemption
- moral bankruptcy
- Christianity
- faith
- sacrifice
- spirituality
Keywords
- redemption
- cross
- moral bankruptcy
- Christianity
- faith
- sacrifice
- Genesis 38
- Desperate Measures
- MEANT FOR EVIL
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Emmanuel Baptist Church
Books & works: Desperate Measures, Genesis 38, MEANT FOR EVIL
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