The final chapter of Jonah shows that Jonah's preferences are strong. He preferred to hate the people of Nineveh and wanted to see that city destroyed. When it didn’t happen, Jonah let God know that he was upset. We all have preferences! To have desires is to be human, but as followers of Christ, our desires and preferences should be aligned with God’s. The good news is when God interrupts our preferences, it is best for us so we can become more like Christ.
Jonah and the Plan of God
January 20, 2021 • Brad Randall
We live in a day when messages can come to us many different ways. In the Book of Jonah, this prophet was the only one called by God to give them an important message. They were commanded to repent from their wickedness and obey God alone! That message is the same for all who don’t personally know Jesus and the Church, like Jonah, is the carrier of that amazing message. It’s a message of love. It’s a message of grace. It’s a message that invites all to be a part of God’s family.
Jonah and the Plan of God
January 13, 2021 • Brad Randall
Jonah is possibly the only person to ever pray from the belly of an animal, but when he was rescued by God, the location of his prayer didn’t matter. He was given a second chance to obey God and we have all been given many chances and a lot of mercy and grace. It’s from Jonah’s prayer that we learn God hears us no matter where we are and God alone can rescue us in order to get back on the path of His plan for our life.
Jonah and the Plan of God
January 6, 2021 • Brad Randall
We have heard it said that God works in mysterious ways. That is true! However, there are also times when we see how God operates. In the first chapter of Jonah, this popular story shows that God sovereignly uses His creation to see His desires fulfilled. This includes mankind. It is an amazing truth to realize that God desires for us to be a part of His plan.
A Christ-Centered '21
December 30, 2020 • Ben Boyd
Watch as Connections Pastor, Ben Boyd, talks about being "Christ-Centered" as we step into a new year together.
Fullness of Time
December 23, 2020 • David Cherry
God is our redeemer! Listen as Facilities Pastor, David Cherry, walks us through Galatians Chapter 4 in a message titled, "Fullness of Time".
The Priestly Benediction
December 16, 2020 • Jon Graef
Join Member Care Pastor, Jon Graef, as he gives us all a challenging message out of Numbers Chapter 6 entitled, "The Priestly Benediction".
Why Joy?
December 9, 2020 • Claude Shufelt
Bro. Claude Shufelt shares a special message he preached on July 17, 2013, entitled, "Why Joy?"
Rooted
December 2, 2020 • Cameron Tate
Join Pastor Cameron Tate from Bridging the Gap Outreach Ministries as he gives us all a challenging message out of the Word entitled, "Rooted".
Grateful for God's Presence
November 25, 2020 • Brad Randall
Belonging to God offers us many blessings, but none of those blessings compare to His presence. This Thanksgiving, we can be grateful for the Spirit of God living and being with us. Like Moses and the Israelites, the presence of God offers us rest, satisfaction, and distinction. That is more than enough to be thankful for.
Living Out Biblical Discernment
November 18, 2020 • Ben Boyd
Discernment is the ability to obtain sharp perception or to judge well. One of the most interesting things about our culture is that when something awesome is created or invented, it takes no time for someone to make a counterfeit or a fake that looks like it or does a function like it.
A Message from Heaven
November 11, 2020 • Claude Shufelt
Bro. Claude Shufelt shares from the late John Sojourner's Bible a special "Message from the Heaven".
Are You Living Anchored to the Truth? - Part 2
November 4, 2020 • Ryan Wade
Join Community Outreach Pastor, Ryan Wade, as he gives us all a challenging message out of the Word entitled, "Are You Living Anchored to the Truth? - Part 2".
Are You Living Anchored to the Truth? - Part 1
October 28, 2020 • Ryan Wade
Join Community Outreach Pastor, Ryan Wade, as he gives us all a challenging message out of the Word entitled, "Are You Living Anchored to the Truth? - Part 1".
Consider Your Ways - Part 2
October 21, 2020 • Jon Graef
Join Pastor Jon Graef as he gives us all a challenging message out of the Word entitled, "Consider Your Ways - Part 2".
