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Rooting Out Anger
Jonah 4:1-11
God was at work in the gourd! Through a simple object lesson the Lord was teaching Jonah (and us) what truly matters. Here are five truths we must be remember if we want to think and feel as God does.
God was at work in the gourd! Through a simple object lesson the Lord was teaching Jonah (and us) what truly matters. Here are five truths we must be remember if we want to think and feel as God does.
Roots of Anger, Part 2
Jonah 4:2-11
Anger never gets better on its own; it always gets worse. We must discover the seeds of it in our own lives and ask the Lord to remove every thought, motive, and desire that isn't rooted in Him.
Anger never gets better on its own; it always gets worse. We must discover the seeds of it in our own lives and ask the Lord to remove every thought, motive, and desire that isn't rooted in Him.
Roots of Anger, Part 1
Jonah 4:2-8
Why do we get angry? In Jonah's experience we identify some of the small roots of anger that grow and produce bitter fruit. A little root of bitterness can become a big problem.
Why do we get angry? In Jonah's experience we identify some of the small roots of anger that grow and produce bitter fruit. A little root of bitterness can become a big problem.
Angry Christians
Jonah 4:1,11
Our world is an angry world, but the anger that is most destructive is the spirit of anger in God's people. It robs us of joy and keeps others from seeing the God of love in us. Let's talk about anger in the life of a believer...
Our world is an angry world, but the anger that is most destructive is the spirit of anger in God's people. It robs us of joy and keeps others from seeing the God of love in us. Let's talk about anger in the life of a believer...
What Happened to Jonah
Jonah 3:10-4:1
It was not hard for God to conquer Ninevah - one message brought them to their knees! But, Jonah? Today we discover why there is a fourth chapter to the book and what God is trying to teach His servants.
It was not hard for God to conquer Ninevah - one message brought them to their knees! But, Jonah? Today we discover why there is a fourth chapter to the book and what God is trying to teach His servants.
Would You Give 40 Days?
Jonah 3:1-10
Throughout Scripture 40 is a number of testing and proving. God gives a space of grace and men must determine what they will do with it. He will bring judgment but He offers mercy. Would you give the next 40 days to telling others?
Throughout Scripture 40 is a number of testing and proving. God gives a space of grace and men must determine what they will do with it. He will bring judgment but He offers mercy. Would you give the next 40 days to telling others?
Three Ways to Start
Jonah 3:1-5
We want to make a difference in the world but the need and our inability can be overwhelming at times. How do you begin to witness? Take three practical ideas from Jonah's example and start right where you are.
We want to make a difference in the world but the need and our inability can be overwhelming at times. How do you begin to witness? Take three practical ideas from Jonah's example and start right where you are.
GO!
Jonah 3:1-5
One of God's favorite words is the "go." It implies definite advancement and a divine aim. Those who have the truth cannot be passive with it. This is a clarion call to stop being spectators and become participants in God's work in this world.
One of God's favorite words is the "go." It implies definite advancement and a divine aim. Those who have the truth cannot be passive with it. This is a clarion call to stop being spectators and become participants in God's work in this world.
God’s Commands and Our Action
Jonah 3:1-3
Three commands, action words, were given to Jonah. They are the same three things that all of us are to do now. It is time to consider God's commands and determine to take action.
Three commands, action words, were given to Jonah. They are the same three things that all of us are to do now. It is time to consider God's commands and determine to take action.
Great
Jonah 3:1-3
The word "great" is greatly overused! Not everything is great. Not everyone is great. Yet the Lord uses this word to describe Ninevah. Today we discover three things that are truly great.
The word "great" is greatly overused! Not everything is great. Not everyone is great. Yet the Lord uses this word to describe Ninevah. Today we discover three things that are truly great.
The Miracle of God’s Power
Jonah 2:9-10
Did you know that there is a connection between Jonah and Jesus? In fact, Jonah is the only Old Testament prophet to whom Jesus likened Himself. Find out why today...
Did you know that there is a connection between Jonah and Jesus? In fact, Jonah is the only Old Testament prophet to whom Jesus likened Himself. Find out why today...
The Miracle of God’s Pity
Jonah 2:4-8
God's greatest miracle is seen at Calvary. What a miracle that the Lord loves us! The entire book of Jonah is a reminder of the unfailing, undeserved love of God for all people.
God's greatest miracle is seen at Calvary. What a miracle that the Lord loves us! The entire book of Jonah is a reminder of the unfailing, undeserved love of God for all people.
The Miracle of Providence
Jonah 2:3
Perhaps you cannot see how the Lord is working in all of the details and even the difficulties of your life...but He is! So many of His miracles are not known until much later. Remember this: He is working right where you are.
Perhaps you cannot see how the Lord is working in all of the details and even the difficulties of your life...but He is! So many of His miracles are not known until much later. Remember this: He is working right where you are.
The Miracle of Prayer
Jonah 2:1-2
It is amazing that God would listen to us! A holy God hears the sinner's prayer when he comes honest and humbly to Him. God's miraculous work begins to be seen when His servants return to prayer.
It is amazing that God would listen to us! A holy God hears the sinner's prayer when he comes honest and humbly to Him. God's miraculous work begins to be seen when His servants return to prayer.
The Greatest Miracle in Jonah
Jonah 2:1-10, 4:2
Jonah is full of miracles but the greatest miracle in the book is the goodness shown to a rebellious sinner. The story is not about a great fish, a great prophet, or even a great city - it is about a great God!
Jonah is full of miracles but the greatest miracle in the book is the goodness shown to a rebellious sinner. The story is not about a great fish, a great prophet, or even a great city - it is about a great God!
True Worship
Jonah 2:1-10
What will it take for us to pray again? At the lowest moment Jonah comes back into the holy presence of God. Today we join a private worship service in the belly of a great fish...
What will it take for us to pray again? At the lowest moment Jonah comes back into the holy presence of God. Today we join a private worship service in the belly of a great fish...
What God Wants
Jonah 1:11-17
Have you ever wondered what God wants from you? He wants you! All of you. Simple, complete obedience is the only way to know God's best. As we give Him ourselves we are given His perfect will.
Have you ever wondered what God wants from you? He wants you! All of you. Simple, complete obedience is the only way to know God's best. As we give Him ourselves we are given His perfect will.
Why Are You Running from God?
Jonah 1:4-10
If we will not listen to God's Word then we may have to listen to His works. God knows how to get our attention! Observe how the Lord dealt with Jonah and how Jonah had to respond. Why are you running from God?
If we will not listen to God's Word then we may have to listen to His works. God knows how to get our attention! Observe how the Lord dealt with Jonah and how Jonah had to respond. Why are you running from God?
The Presence of the LORD
Jonah 1:1-3
All people are either moving closer to God or running away from Him. In this study we discover where the presence of God begins to work in our life. If you want to live in His presence you must start here.
All people are either moving closer to God or running away from Him. In this study we discover where the presence of God begins to work in our life. If you want to live in His presence you must start here.
Jonah and God
Jonah 1:1-3
The book of Jonah is not about Jonah and the whale! It is not about Jonah and Ninevah. It is about Jonah and God. All of life is about our personal relationship and obedience to God.
The book of Jonah is not about Jonah and the whale! It is not about Jonah and Ninevah. It is about Jonah and God. All of life is about our personal relationship and obedience to God.
Cutting through the Noise
Jonah 1:1
We live in a noisy world! So many voices crying out for our attention. Only one thing cuts through all of noise - "the word of the LORD." He still speaks.
We live in a noisy world! So many voices crying out for our attention. Only one thing cuts through all of noise - "the word of the LORD." He still speaks.
The Message We All Need
Jonah 2:9
There is one message that is needed in every nation and in every generation. Those who do not know God need to hear it and those who do know Him need to hear it again: "Salvation is of the LORD."
There is one message that is needed in every nation and in every generation. Those who do not know God need to hear it and those who do know Him need to hear it again: "Salvation is of the LORD."
