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May 4th, 2025 | Prayer of Desperation | Jonah 2In Week 2 of our series in Jonah, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks Jonah's prayer from inside the fish and challenges us with a powerful question: Am I desperate for God? More than a story about a runaway prophet, Jonah is a mirror that reveals our own hearts—especially when we've been running, resisting, or relying on ourselves. In Jonah 2, we see how spiritual desperation strips away illusions of control and self-sufficiency, leading us to the kind of surrender where real healing begins. Pastor Matt shows us that desperation isn't something to avoid—it's the onramp to spiritual transformation. If you're tired of striving, drowning in pressure, or trying to fix your life in your own strength, this message is a call to stop fighting and start trusting the only One who can truly rescue and restore.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
April 27th, 2025 | Running From His Presence | Jonah 1In this powerful kickoff to our series in Jonah, Pastor Matt Darby takes us beyond the well-known fish story to the heart of rebellion—and the even deeper heart of grace. Jonah knew exactly what God wanted, yet he ran. Not from danger, but from mercy. In Jonah 1, we see the downward spiral of spiritual rebellion: running from God's presence, dragging others into our storms, falling into spiritual slumber, and growing numb to conviction. But more than that, we see a God who refuses to give up. God pursues, disciplines, and rescues—not out of anger, but out of relentless love. Whether you're drifting, disobeying, or simply spiritually asleep, this message is a call to repent, return, and remember: you can run from God's assignment, but you can't outrun His grace.Reflection Questions:Is your rebellion distancing you from God's presence?Could the storm in your life be God's grace, not punishment?Have you confused God's discipline with His rejection?Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
In Jonah 3, we read how by repentance, Jonah was delivered from the sea and from the fish. By repentance, Jonah obeyed the Lord, went to Nineveh and proclaimed the judgment of God. By repentance, the people of Nineveh caused the Lord to relent so that he did not judge them as they deserved. By […]
In Jonah 3, we see the Ninevites turn from their evil ways and repent, but what led them to that point? What leads us to repent from our evil ways? Only God's love, shown through His grace and His mercy and sometimes even His wrath, can truly change a heart and turn a life around.Support the show
In Jonah's anger and God's compassion, we are left with a question for each of us to answer: Is our heart aligned with God's heart of compassion for all people? Pastor Nate Keeler shares "When God is Compassionate" from Jonah 4. Please sign our digital Connection Card Downloaded the Children's Bulletin. License: CSPL066641 Size D #church #Jonah #Missions #Missionary
BuzzFeed has always been a company that plays with the boundaries of media, technology, and internet culture. From its early days mastering viral content to its ill-fated attempt to build a sustainable news division, the company has been in a constant state of reinvention. Now, CEO Jonah Peretti is making perhaps his boldest move yet: transforming BuzzFeed into something more than just a publisher—into a social network.In Jonah's telling, this move springs from a frustration with the direction of social media, as platforms have turned to adversarial algorithms that addict users and prey on human weaknesses. It's a different social media than the heady days of 2012-2015, when BuzzFeed mastered the art and science of creating shareable content. Jonah and I discuss the media landscape and why it's not too late to come up with an alternative social network built around joy.
What happens when we finally say yes to God's call? In Jonah 3, we see how God gives second chances—not just to Jonah, but to an entire city. Despite Jonah's grudging yes, his obedience led to the transformation of 120,000 people. In this sermon, we explore: - How God continues to call us, even after our failures. - Why obedience matters more than our feelings. - The incredible impact God can have through our "yes". - How Jesus' obedience changed eternity for us all. No matter where you've been or how far you've run, God is still inviting you into His story. Will you say yes?
In Jonah chapter 2, Brandon emphasizes the transformative power of God's grace for those who have hit rock bottom, using the story of Jonah as a key illustration. Jonah's descent away from God illustrates how sin separates us from Him, often leading us to despair, but it is in our lowest moments that we can look up and call upon God for salvation. He highlights that true salvation belongs to the Lord, not through our efforts but through God's merciful intervention, which is epitomized in Jesus. Ultimately, Pastor Brandon encourages listeners to confront their despair and recognize that God can restore and redeem, offering hope even in the direst circumstances. Brandon Bachtel | On Mission www.stonepointchurch.com
Yesterday we talked about the “certain man” who went down from Jerusalem to Jericho. The way that takes you away from the worship and presence of God is always down. It is a the “broad way” that Jesus told about in Matthew 7:13-14; "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” The way down is the “easy” way to go. It is a lot easier to hike down the mountain, than it is to climb up the mountain. Solomon wrote that: “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death” (Proverbs 14:12). In Jonah 1, when the prophet Jonah was running away from the presence and the will of God in disobedience, did you ever notice that it says, “He went down to Joppa… he went down into a ship… he went down into the lowest parts of the ship…”, and when he was thrown overboard, he went down into the sea and he went down into the belly of a great fish! The way from God is always a downward one! This “certain man” fell among thieves, was robbed and beaten up and left half-dead in a ditch on the side of the road. “By chance” a “certain priest” comes by, simply glances over at him and “passed by on the other side”. This is the religious leader who really doesn't care about the real needs of the hurting people around him. He is more concerned about not getting dirty himself or sharing his time or resources for the dying man. My friend, religion has never had a answer or solution for the needs of mankind. The Levite, a religious worker, actually came closer and looked, and he passed by on the other side. He probably wrote a book about the needs of people, or a newspaper article about the poor thieves that need help. But he also “passed by on the other side. He didn't care about the broken man. But notice, the “certain” Samaritan, “as he journeyed, came where he was”. This man was no doubt had business to do. He was busy but he saw the man in the ditch, and “had compassion” and decided to do something about it. He didn't try to figure it out or be critical of the man going the wrong way in life. He saw a person in need and took the time get up close to him. To get his hands and clothes bloody and dirty and take him to the closest hospital and pay for his care! We may read this passage and think only of "the high cost of caring," but it is far more costly not to care. The priest and the Levite lost far more by their neglect than the Samaritan did by his concern. They lost the opportunity to become better men and good stewards of what God had given them. They could have been a good influence in a bad world, but they chose to be a bad influence. The Samaritan's one deed of mercy has inspired sacrificial ministry all over the world, like Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse. Never say that such ministry is wasted! God sees to it that no act of loving service in Christ's name is ever lost. It all depends on your outlook. To the thieves, this traveling Jew was a victim to exploit, so they attacked him. To the priest and Levite, he was a nuisance to avoid, so they ignored him. But to the Samaritan, he was a neighbor to love and help, so he took care of him. What Jesus said to the lawyer, He says to us: "Go and keep on doing it likewise" Who is your neighbor? It is the person closest to you with a need. Today “by chance”, you will cross paths with people that have emotional, mental, personal, financial, and physical needs. Are you willing to stop and help them. Maybe it will just be a smile, or a kind word that will pick them up! You never know! God bless!
Key Verses: Jonah 2 Episode: 3 of 3 As we begin the New Year, Pastor Michael Lantz takes us deeper into the story of Jonah in this three-part series. In "Jonah's Song," we reflect on Jonah's heartfelt prayer from the belly of the great fish—a powerful reminder of God's mercy and the transformation that comes through repentance. This teaching is perfect for anyone seeking a fresh start, as it emphasizes hope, renewal, and the faithfulness of a God who hears us in our darkest moments. Tune in for encouragement to face the year ahead with confidence in God's grace. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com
Key Verses: Jonah 2 Episode: 2 of 3 As we begin the New Year, Pastor Michael Lantz takes us deeper into the story of Jonah in this three-part series. In "Jonah's Song," we reflect on Jonah's heartfelt prayer from the belly of the great fish—a powerful reminder of God's mercy and the transformation that comes through repentance. This teaching is perfect for anyone seeking a fresh start, as it emphasizes hope, renewal, and the faithfulness of a God who hears us in our darkest moments. Tune in for encouragement to face the year ahead with confidence in God's grace. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com
Key Verses: Jonah 2 Episode: 1 of 3 As we begin the New Year, Pastor Michael Lantz takes us deeper into the story of Jonah in this three-part series. In "Jonah's Song," we reflect on Jonah's heartfelt prayer from the belly of the great fish—a powerful reminder of God's mercy and the transformation that comes through repentance. This teaching is perfect for anyone seeking a fresh start, as it emphasizes hope, renewal, and the faithfulness of a God who hears us in our darkest moments. Tune in for encouragement to face the year ahead with confidence in God's grace. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com
In Jonah three, we see one of the greatest miracles in the Bible. Join us as we look at this dense chapter and highly the power and mercy of our God. Jonah 3:1-10
In Jonah chapter 4, Jonah, because of his rejection of the Gentiles and distaste for their participation in salvation, was displeased at God's demonstration of mercy towards the Ninevites. Jonah knew God was merciful, which is why he initially fled to Tarshish to begin with; he didn't want the Ninevites to receive the mercy that he himself had experienced. God proceeded to teach Jonah that His love and mercy for the Ninevites is far different than Jonah's indifference to their damnation, and far greater than Jonah's warped concern for a wild plant for which he played no role in causing to flourish.
This Sunday's Inspirational Message is: Recovering From Failure Today's message is part of the life of Jonah. In Jonah chapter 2 verse 1 through chapter 3 verse 3, we see Jonah in a place where many of us have been before - feeling lost, guilty, and broken. But God doesn't leave Jonah in the depths of that failure, and He won't leave us there either. We'll talk about how God rescues us from our mistakes, offers us grace when we don't deserve it, and sets us back on His path with new purpose. So, if you've ever felt like you've let God down or gone too far off course, this message is for you. Today's sermon, titled “Recovering From Failure,” reminds us that there's hope, there's healing, and there's a second chance waiting for each of us. * * * * * Once again, thanks for joining us in our time of worshiping the Lord through His Word! If you enjoyed this episode and want to help support this ministry, please share it with others and post about it on social media. “Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible. 1995. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation. The music "Revive Us Again" and "Praise Him, Praise Him" arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission.
In Jonah chapter one Jonah was running away from God. Now in chapter three Jonah is running with God. This story reveals the blessing of God's discipline and the joy of getting a second chance to do what we are called to do. This story also reveals that God's desire is not to bring deserved punishment, but rather to show undeserved mercy. Join me in this podcast of Wisdom from Above as we discover how God how to find mercy and forgiveness and life.
In Jonah 3, we witness the incredible mercy of God as He offers both Jonah and the people of Nineveh a second chance. Despite Jonah’s initial disobedience, God calls him again to deliver a life-changing message. This chapter reveals the transformative power of repentance and obedience, showing us that no one is beyond God’s reach. Join us as we explore how God’s grace can rewrite our story, and how He uses our obedience to bring about the redemption of others.
In Jonah chapter 3, God reissues His command for Jonah to preach to Nineveh, and this time Jonah obeys, proclaiming that the city will be overthrown in forty days. The people of Nineveh from the common folk to the king, respond with immediate and profound repentance, fasting and wearing sackcloth in hopes of averting disaster. Moved by their repentance, God "relents of the disaster that He said He would do to them, and He did not do it," demonstrating His mercy and willingness to relent from judgment when met with sincere change of heart.
In Jonah 4:4-11, God questions Jonah's anger over the death of a plant that had provided him shade, contrasting it with Jonah's indifference to the fate of the people of Nineveh. God points out that Jonah cared more for the plant, which he didn't create, than for the 120,000 people of Nineveh, whom God had compassion for. The passage highlights God's mercy and Jonah's struggle to accept it, showing that God's concern extends beyond Israel to all people.CHECK OUT CHASE'S PODCASThttps://open.spotify.com/show/7gxTY5izAvrjn76D0Ep6NN?si=939221571bcd48d5IF YOU MARK IN YOUR BIBLE PODCASTWebsite: www.iymiyb.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/iymiybInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iymiyb/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iymiyb?sub_confirmation=1Email: josh@biblemarkings.comTHE SCATTERED ABROAD NETWORKVisit our linktree: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork Visit our website, www.scatteredabroad.org, and subscribe to our email list. "Like" and "share" our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/sapodcastnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ the_scattered_abroad_network/ Subscribe to our Substack: https://scatteredabroad.substack.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Scattered Abroad Network Contact us through email at san@msop.org. If you would like to consider supporting us in any way, don't hesitate to contact us through this email.
Ever feel like running away from what God asks of you? This is exactly what happened to Jonah, who ran from God's call. In Jonah's story, we explore why we resist His plans, the cost of disobedience, and how God uses storms in our lives to wake us up. The good news is that God offers second chances despite our running, and our obedience leads to transformation, even when it's uncomfortable.
In Jonah, the antagonists are the religious, moral people. It's us. It's the city-disdaining, city-phobic, religious, moral people. We're the antagonists, and God is the protagonist. It all comes down to this last question when God says, “Should I not have compassion? Should I not love that great city?” This is what the story is about. It's about God's love for a big, unbelieving, unjust, violent, pagan city. We can learn about three things here: 1) God's call to the city, 2) God's view of the city, and 3) God's love for the city. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 14, 2001. Series: The Church in the City. Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.
After the revival of Nineveh, our reluctant prophet has a meltdown. In Jonah 4, Pastor Casey Fritz opens the word to unravel the fury of a bitter prophet, and what that means for how we relate to God when He works outside our wants.
In Jonah 3, God not only restores Jonah, but uses him to bring revival. What God did for Jonah, he wants to do for you.
When we run, hit rock bottom, and are at our lowest, how does God respond? In Jonah 2, we see Jonah do just this and call out to God in his distress.
In Jonah chapter 4, we see the prophet's anger and disappointment when God shows mercy to the people of Nineveh. But what's really driving Jonah's response? In this sermon, Pastor Jordan explores how often we, like Jonah, create distance between ourselves and others. It's easier to judge and categorize from a distance.
Have you ever done the exact opposite of what God calls you to? In Jonah 1, Jonah does just that, and we see God pursue him still.
As we journey through the book of Jonah, we see God's intense love of cities on full display. In Jonah 3, we will discover the wonder of the city, the path of influence, and the God of the grand weave.
In Jonah 4, we finally learn the reason for Jonah's initial flight from God. Turns out he wasn't afraid of what the Ninevites might to do him. He was, instead, afraid of what God might do for the Ninevites.
In Jonah 3 we explore God's command to Jonah to preach to Nineveh and the city's miraculous repentance. The Ninevites, from the greatest to the least, turn from their evil ways and seek God's mercy. This sermon emphasizes the power of obedience, repentance, and God's boundless compassion. Visit Sharon RPC for deeper biblical insights and inspiring sermons.
In Jonah 3 we explore God's command to Jonah to preach to Nineveh and the city's miraculous repentance. The Ninevites, from the greatest to the least, turn from their evil ways and seek God's mercy. This sermon emphasizes the power of obedience, repentance, and God's boundless compassion. Visit Sharon RPC for deeper biblical insights and inspiring sermons.
In Jonah 3 we see what happened when Jonah preached the worst sermon in history, what it means to define "repent" apart from shame, and how God sovereignly works to bring his grace to our graceless world.
In Jonah 1, we find Jonah fleeing from grace and confronted with a series of questions that cut to the core of who he is. How does this impact us in the 21st century and point us to Jesus?
Friday, 10 May 2024 “For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve, Acts 27:23 A bit more literally, it reads, “For a messenger of the God stood by me this night, whose I am and whom I serve” (CG). In the previous verse, Paul told those gathered on the ship to be of good cheer because there would be no loss of life. Only the ship would be lost. Now, to explain how he knows this, he says, “For a messenger of the God.” The Greek word aggelos means a messenger. It can be human or divine. In this case, there is no indication which it is. One could say, “Obviously it was a non-human angel from heaven because they are on a ship at sea.” However, it could be one of the two anointed ones noted in Zechariah 4, who are surely humans. As it is, a messenger of the God came to Paul and, he says, “stood by me this night.” The words would otherwise be incredible unless one is willing to believe in the supernatural. How could a messenger come to a person on a ship that has been lost at sea for an extended period of time, even while the sea raged and roared around them? And yet, this is the claim Paul has made. Therefore, those gathered must decide if he is bonkers or if he is telling the truth. The fact that the messenger waited this long, however, is its own sort of validation. Why would God allow the ship to be tossed around so long and then send a messenger, unless what he says to Paul is true? The people had, as it said already, given up all hope of being saved. And yet, there is suddenly a ray of hope shining through to them. With their physical and mental strength completely used up, this would have a much more profound effect on them. Where their works had failed them, a note of grace is extended from above, and it has come from the God, as Paul says, “whose I am and whom I serve.” Paul is a Hebrew. The people on the ship would probably have known this. But at least those in charge were aware of it. The words are not unlike the account of Jonah. There is a difference, however. In Jonah, the remedy was to cast Jonah into the sea. That was an anticipatory type of Christ. With Paul, he is a servant of Christ Jesus. Instead of being the instrument of the salvation of those on the ship, as Jonah was when he was cast into the sea, Paul's God will bring about their salvation apart from any effort of, or use for, Paul. The types of the past, seen in Jonah, are no longer needed. Christ has come. Paul serves Him, and He will provide the delivery. Life application: Notice the difference in the KJV and NKJV in these words – KJV – the angel of God. NKJV – an angel of the God. In the Greek, there is no article before angel (messenger), but there is one before God. Therefore, either way, the KJV is wrong. However, the NKJV, despite having the articles right, might lead someone to a false understanding of what the intent of Paul's words is. Look now at the difference between the placement of the words by the NKJV, the YLT, the SLT, and the CGT – NKJV – For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve. YLT – for there stood by me this night a messenger of God -- whose I am, and whom I serve. SLT – For the messenger of God stood by me in this night, whose I am, and whom I serve. CGV – For a messenger of the God stood by me this night, whose I am and whom I serve. The NKJV directly connects the words “of the God” to “to whom I belong and whom I serve. This could then lead to a false conclusion, that Paul's God is one of many. Regardless of the use of the article before God, the other three separate the thoughts. Thus, it separates the thought of God and man in the mind of the reader. The SLT and YLT chose not to include the word “the” before God. This is a common way of treating the article when it is before God, especially in a verse where it is understood that there is one God. However, including the article as the CGT does is perfectly acceptable because of the separation of the God and Paul in the clauses. As for the article before “messenger” in the SLT version, that is incorrect and should not have been included. Likewise, the word “there” in the YLT should have been italicized as it is not in the Greek. Despite this, the order of the words in the Greek is more closely matched by the YLT than the CGT. Here is the exact order of the Greek: παρέστη γάρ μοι τῇ νυκτὶ ταύτῃ ἄγγελος τοῦ θεοῦ οὗ εἰμι ᾧ καὶ λατρεύω (Stood by) for me the night this messenger the God whose (I am) whom and (I serve). Now it is your turn to look at the words and see how you would make them fit both the intent and the English so that it is understandable. Test at 9. Be ready... Lord God Almighty, may we carefully and respectfully contemplate Your word. There is intent in how it is presented, but there is also a need for it to be understandable to us. Help us to have the two match in our minds so that our thoughts about You are correct. We want to know You and Your word intimately. So be with us in our time in fellowship with You through Your word. Amen.
In Jonah 1:4-17, we see two different ways of responding to God's Word: stubborn rebellion and submissive fear. Which is more characteristic of your own response to the Sovereign God?
In Jonah's attempt to run from the will of God, he found himself in the belly of a great fish. It was at this low point that he then turned to God and prayed, surrendering his will for the Lord's. Oftentimes God uses the trials and low-points in our lives to bring us to that place, where we can be used by God, how He wants to use us.
In Jonah's attempt to run from the will of God, he found himself in the belly of a great fish. It was at this low point that he then turned to God and prayed, surrendering his will for the Lord's. Oftentimes God uses the trials and low-points in our lives to bring us to that place, where we can be used by God, how He wants to use us.
In Jonah's attempt to run from the will of God, he found himself in the belly of a great fish. It was at this low point that he then turned to God and prayed, surrendering his will for the Lord's. Oftentimes God uses the trials and low-points in our lives to bring us to that place, where we can be used by God, how He wants to use us.
Has America lost its sense of humor? In Jonah's view, only a Brit with a distinctly stiff upper lip can answer that question. He's joined on today's Remnant by journalist and politician Daniel Hannan, who's back on the show to explore when and why America began to take a turn for the crazy. Why do recessions lead to populism? Is political apathy actually a good thing? And has the United Kingdom become besotted by its own post-liberal movement? Show Notes: – Daniel's webpage – Steven Pinker's The Better Angels of Our Nature – Matt Ridley's The Rational Optimist – The Remnant with Yuval Levin - Watch this episode on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We resist the call of God for many reasons. Maybe we feel inadequate, or we fear the ramifications. We might prefer the comfort of our current situation or have a distaste for the assignment. The book of Jonah documents one man's resistance to God's call. Others merely protested, but Jonah led God in a full-on chase. God called Jonah to bring a message of repentance to Nineveh, a large city on the eastern bank of the Tigris River (now Iraq). It was over 500 miles from Israel, a month's journey by land. Nineveh was considered “great” because of its size and importance. Morally, however, it was a mess. The people were cruel, violent, and known for idolatry. If he entered that city, Jonah's life could be in danger. Unlike the prophets before him, Jonah did not offer a verbal protest to the Lord. He didn't argue his inadequacy or fear. He just ran. His destination was Tarshish, which may have been in North Africa or even Spain (possibly more than 2,000 miles away). Jonah was serious about his escape. In the narrative, Jonah (probably the author) recorded that he “ran away from the LORD” (v. 3). This, of course, was impossible. The omnipresent God worked through the wind, the water, and the sailors to bring Jonah to a place of confession and discipline. And when the crew had thrown Jonah into the sea to save themselves, God sent a fish to rescue him. From the belly of the fish, Jonah cried, “In my distress I called [kaleo] to the LORD and he answered me” (2:2). In Jonah's distress, God opened his eyes to His mercy and salvation and moved Jonah from disobedience to thankfulness and obedience. >> Jonah's story shows us how we, too, can sometimes disobey or even deny the call of God. But if you read the rest of Jonah's story, you'll see that God is able to bring His servants back—to correct our course in extraordinary ways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does God ‘change' His mind? It seems unlikely. Why would a perfect, all knowing God change His mind? On the other hand, there are several verses that suggest He does. In Jonah 3, the Bible said God ‘relented' from destroying Nineveh. In 1 Samuel, God himself said He ‘regretted' making Saul king. If God doesn't … Read More Read More
Does God ‘change' His mind? It seems unlikely. Why would a perfect, all knowing God change His mind? On the other hand, there are several verses that suggest He does. In Jonah 3, the Bible said God ‘relented' from destroying Nineveh. In 1 Samuel, God himself said He ‘regretted' making Saul king. If God doesn't … Read More Read More
Does God ‘change' His mind? It seems unlikely. Why would a perfect, all knowing God change His mind? On the other hand, there are several verses that suggest He does. In Jonah 3, the Bible said God ‘relented' from destroying Nineveh. In 1 Samuel, God himself said He ‘regretted' making Saul king. If God doesn't … Read More Read More
Does God ‘change' His mind? It seems unlikely. Why would a perfect, all knowing God change His mind? On the other hand, there are several verses that suggest He does. In Jonah 3, the Bible said God ‘relented' from destroying Nineveh. In 1 Samuel, God himself said He ‘regretted' making Saul king. If God doesn't … Read More Read More
Does God ‘change' His mind? It seems unlikely. Why would a perfect, all knowing God change His mind? On the other hand, there are several verses that suggest He does. In Jonah 3, the Bible said God ‘relented' from destroying Nineveh. In 1 Samuel, God himself said He ‘regretted' making Saul king. If God doesn't … Read More Read More
Does God ‘change' His mind? It seems unlikely. Why would a perfect, all knowing God change His mind? On the other hand, there are several verses that suggest He does. In Jonah 3, the Bible said God ‘relented' from destroying Nineveh. In 1 Samuel, God himself said He ‘regretted' making Saul king. If God doesn't … Read More Read More
Have you ever had a competing vision of what is right or wrong with your boss before? What about with God? In Jonah chapter 4 we see Jonah struggling with a different vision of good that is not theological, but ideological. The truth is, Jonah is motivated by what is good for Jonah and God is motivated by what is good for all of his creation.“Then God said to Jonah, ‘Is it right for you to be angry because the plant died?' ‘Yes,' Jonah retorted, ‘even angry enough to die!' Then the Lord said, ‘You feel sorry about the plant, though you did nothing to put it there. It came quickly and died quickly. But Nineveh has more than 120,000 people living in spiritual darkness, not to mention all the animals. Shouldn't I feel sorry for such a great city?'”Jonah 4:9-11 (NLT)“Post-Christianity is not pre-Christianity; rather post-Christianity attempts to move beyond Christianity, whilst simultaneously feasting upon its fruit. Post-Christian culture attempts to retain the solace of faith, whilst gutting it of the costs, commitments, and restraints that the gospel places upon the individual will. Post-Christianity intuitively yearns for the justice and shalom of the kingdom, whilst defending the reign of the individual will. Post-Christianity is Christianity emptied of its content.”Mark Sayers | Disappearing ChurchTo plug into our daily bible study, text "DLR" to 501-200-3122 and follow the link to sign up. For more information on how to get connected at New Life Church - Downtown Little Rock, follow us on Instagram @nlcdowntownlittlerock or visit our website at newlifechurch.tv
Jonah 3:1-10 - In Jonah 3, God commissions Jonah to go to Nineveh again and this time he goes. He preaches a shockingly short message and to everyone's surprise, the entire city repents! In these verses we see the compelling power of the grace of God even in the worst of places and even in the worst of ourselves. A sermon by Ron Friesen. [Part 3 of the series "The Book of the Prophet Jonah"]
Life can be a rollercoaster ride, full of ups and downs, twists and turns. We all face moments when it feels like we're trapped in the belly of a whale, swallowed by despair, fear, or overwhelming circumstances. In these dark places, prayer becomes critical to our way forward. Jonah, the biblical prophet, knew this all too well, and his story holds invaluable lessons for us today.In Jonah 2, we witness Jonah's desperate plea for deliverance from the depths of the sea. He was at his lowest point, surrounded by darkness and on the brink of despair. Yet, instead of giving in to hopelessness, Jonah turned to prayer. He found redemption and a renewed sense of purpose through his heartfelt communication with God.In this message, we'll unpack Jonah's prayer and learn how to apply its principles to our lives. We'll explore the power of authenticity in prayer, the importance of surrendering control, and the transformational effect of turning things over to God. Whether you're going through a heart-wrenching breakup, battling a health crisis, or feeling overwhelmed by the weight of the world, this video is for you.
This is probably the part of the story that jumps to mind first when we hear Jonah's name. When we left off last Sunday, Jonah ran from God and ended up being thrown into the sea. In Jonah 1:17-2:10 our man is swallowed by a great fish. As Jonah continued his descent to the roots of the mountains he prayed. We learn a lot about Jonah through his prayer. Read it carefully, all may not be what it seems to be.
To request a custom story, visit www.storybird.ai. In "Jonah and Jesse's Shadow Adventure," two kids discover that their shadows can talk and lead them to a treasure box buried in the forest. However, when they dig up the treasure box, a shadow escapes and they find themselves in a shadow world. With the help of a talking house, the boys learn that they must shine a flashlight on themselves to find their way back to the real world. They return home with the treasure box, but find it filled with only a magic tag that can grant wishes. The boys use the tag to make trees disappear, their house talk, and even to transform the treasure box into a flashlight. They discover that the treasure box was previously taken by pirates, and they only have the magic tag left. Jonah and Jesse eventually make their way back to their real town, treasure box in hand, and live happily ever after.
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