Jonah 3
In Jonah 3 we see two responses to God's rescuing heart, one of reluctant obedience and the other of repentant turning. How do our hearts respond?
Jonah: Drowning in Anger - Praying from the Belly of the Fish
Jonah 2
Jonah's disobedience and attempt to run from the Lord got him pitched overboard to die afloat on the sea. What happens when the disobedient and hard-hearted turn to the Lord and cry out for mercy?
Jonah: Drowning in Anger - Lessons from a Miseducated Prophet
Jonah 1
Jonah is a prophet who somewhere along the line was miseducated. He quickly learns what it means to walk by faith in the will of God.
The Relationship at the Center of the Universe: Living Out of the Relationship
John 16:7-11; Ephesians. 3:14-19
The Holy Spirit draws us into the relationship that Jesus made possible, and the Spirit enables us to live out of that relationship so that we can grow to be more like Jesus. What a complete plan!
The Relationship at the Center of the Universe: Invited into the Relationship
Galatians 4:4-6; 1 John 1:1–3
Through Jesus, the eternal Son, and by the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, we are invited into relationship with God, the Father. The Trinity isn't a logical puzzle to be solved; it's a glorious relationship to be entered into.
The Relationship at the Center of the Universe: The Relationship
Genesis 1:26-27; Matthew 28:16-20
The living God reveals himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: the Trinity. This isn't just the heart of biblical Christianity; this is at the center of the Christian life!
Opposition/Opportunity: One with the Father
John 10:22–42
Jesus knows His sheep, and all who call upon His Name will be held securely in His hands forever.
Opposition/Opportunity: One Flock. One Shepherd.
Opposition/Opportunity: The Good Shepherd
John 10:1–15
When Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd, He is telling us something about the relationship and leadership He offers. Sheep underestimate how much this Shepherd is needed!
Opposition/Opportunity: Making Sense of Pain
John 9:1–12
Pain. If God is so good, why does He allow it? If God is so powerful, why doesn't He stop it? Jesus doesn't shy away from answering His followers' big questions.
This Joy of Mine Is Now Complete
John 8:25-36
John the Baptist witnessed more and more people following Jesus and said, "Therefore this joy of mine is now complete." This Sunday we witness people declaring that they're following Jesus and our joy is made complete, as well.
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Opposition/Opportunity: I AM Is Here
John 8:42–59
At the Feast, Jesus has said amazing things about who He is and what He offers for our lives. Now He makes a claim about himself that has people picking up stones to kill Him. They know exactly what He's saying.
Opposition/Opportunity: He Sets You Free
John 8:31–41
What is the evidence of a true disciple of Christ? What is this truth that Jesus speaks of and what does it free us from? Why on earth would anyone refuse this truth and the resulting freedom?
Opposition/Opportunity: The Light of the World
John 8:12–30
When we follow Jesus, the light of life, we will never walk in darkness about foundational aspects of life!
Opposition/Opportunity: Living Water
John 7:37–44
"Living water" is more than just a metaphor for the Holy Spirit; it is a way of life that flows from the believer's heart.
Opposition/Opportunity: Timing Is Everything
John 7:1–24
When you follow Jesus, your perspective on time changes, which changes your perspective on at least three other areas of life. But watch out, these changes invite both opportunity and opposition!
Generational Stories
Psalm 145:1-7
Psalm 145:4 reminds us that we are to tell the stories of God's mighty acts. This Vision Sunday, we're making sure we're telling the stories well and that we're investing ourselves to tell them for years to come.
Come & See. Go & Be: Go and Be
John 6:60-71
Jesus sometimes says things that are hard to accept. True discipleship follows him even in these teachings. Go and be true disciples.
Come & See. Go & Be: Come & Be Fed
John 6:25-59
Jesus is the Bread of Life who gives Himself freely to all who are drawn to Him by the Father, and the Father does not draw anyone unwilling to come.
Come & See. Go & Be: Be and Serve
John 6:1-15
When Jesus calls us to serve, no matter how overwhelming the task, He takes what we offer and multiplies. Kingdom math always provides abundantly!