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What is the way, and how does a person follow the way? Jesus is the way (John 14:6-7). To follow the way, we need to abide in Jesus.
Today's text teaches God's sovereign rule over the events of Jonahs' life. God's desire is to accomplish his good purpose in believer's lives despite the selfish efforts we may trying to get our own way!
1 Timothy series part 25. Looking at the qualifications for a pastor in light of the fact that all believers should strife to be more Christlike. The focus today is on the theme of all the qualities focusing on our need to be less selfish, then we focus on the quality of hospitality!
Jonah was bent on NOT seeing God spare the Assyrians from the punishment believed they deserved. So much so, that he refused to be the one to warn them and possibly save them from God's wrath.
Paul's list of qualifications for the office of a bishop/pastor may have been patterned after common lists of his day. These 'job qualification' lists are found often in Scripture. What can we learn about God's lists?
Understanding the concept of casting lots as seen in Jonah Chapter 1 verse 7, and sanctioned in Proverbs 16 verse 33. Also 1 Samuel 10 & 1 Samuel 14;
Looking at three important qualifications expected for men in leadership and how they should exemplify men of God.
Does God Love Everyone the Same? follows an article by Jonathan Noyes of Stand to Reason as we look at an overview of the life of Jonah and his response to God's attempt to show mercy on the Assyrian people: A people that deserve judgment.
As one commentator put it, "While the sailors panicked, Jonah slept soundly, oblivious to the perils surrounding him. The prophets smug indifference illustrated Jonah's self righteousness."
"The office of the Christian ministry, rightly understood, is the most honorable, and important, that any man in the whole world can ever sustain; and it will be one of the wonders and employments of eternity to consider the reasons why the wisdom and goodness of God assigned this office to imperfect and guilty man!" Cotton Mather
God doesn't just use a large fish to get Jonah's attention and bring a message of mercy to the Assyrians. He also uses the weather, a boat and a group of pagan sailors.
The call of the pastor and the importance of the local church ministry.
Israel's sin of Impatience and ingratitude brought judgment on his people, and teaches us a lesson for today. "Grumbling revealed hearts hardened by entitlement and forgetfulness."
How did Jonah's hatred for the Assyrians lead him to flee from the presence of God? Learn how our refusal to "set apart" God in our hearts leads us to unfounded fears and unjust animosity toward others.
What does Paul mean when he speaks of women being "saved in (or through) childbearing?"
Final message on Receiving Criticism. Being able to "dish it out but not being able to take it."
Palm Sunday morning message. He is too wise a God to frustrate His purpose due to ... anything.
Part 17 in 1 Timothy series. Paul addresses the clothing that women should wear in public worship. Gender Distinctions for the Glory of God
Part 4 of series on "Receiving Criticism." Many people miss out on the benefits of the "faithful" wounds of a friend (Proverbs 27:6). Open rebuke is better than secret love. Being by looking at Proverbs 27:17 and the importance of friends who sharpen us!
Part 3 of "Receiving Criticism" Series. When criticism comes from those who don't have our best interests at heart.
Don't Mistake the Messenger from the Mediator (Part 25 of 1 Timothy Series).
We all receive criticism. It's never easy. Sometimes it comes from people who are on our side. Sometimes it comes from those who are against us. In both cases, for the believer, God wants to use it to grow us in to be more like Jesus Christ.
Part 14 of 1 Timothy Series, also a gospel presentation.
Message from expanded from devotional given during annual business in January.
Chapters 50 and 51 How God uses authority for His purposes but also makes them accountable to Himself. Proverbs 21:1 "The Kings heart is in the hand of the Lord."
What does Paul mean by delivering someone over to Satan?
A New Years Message reflection on the brevity of life.
God's message to Moab. Looking at this nation, it's origin, and it's history in the Bible.
1 Timothy Part 8 How could Paul know the reason God saved Him as the worst sinner?
Jeremiah Chapter 47 A Prophecy to the Philistines
Jeremiah Chapter 46 looking at the first of two poems.
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