Jonah - FBC Bentonville

Jonah | Week Four

November 24, 2024 • Chris Dixon • Jonah 4

In the final message from our series, Pastor Chris explores Jonah 4 and three main themes: God's priority of love, learning, and life. The narrative reveals how Jonah's anger at God's mercy towards Nineveh contrasts with God's compassionate nature, teaching us about our own struggles with extending grace to others. He emphasizes that without love, all our actions, knowledge, and accomplishments are inadequate, highlighting God's desire for all people to experience His grace and salvation.

Jonah | Week Three

November 17, 2024 • Chris Dixon • Jonah 3

In the third week of our series on Jonah, Pastor Chris emphasizes the importance of obeying God's will, even when it seems difficult or unreasonable. He highlights that God offers second chances and that obedience brings blessings, while disobedience leads to burdens. He reminds us that great moves of God often start with simple acts of obedience, and that God's plan for our lives may challenge us but He will always be there to help us accomplish it.

Jonah | Week Two

November 10, 2024 • Chris Dixon • Jonah 2

In week two, Pastor Chris continues into the story of Jonah, emphasizing God's pursuit of those who run from Him and the importance of turning back to God. He gives us two main steps for those tired of running: having a conversation with God and committing to His plan. The message also looks at responses to pressure and adversity, and the consequences of placing idols above God.

Jonah | Week One

November 3, 2024 • Chris Dixon • Jonah 1

In the first week of our new series, Pastor Chris explores story of Jonah, emphasizing that it's about a man running from God's will. He discusses three main points: the direction God gives in life, the decisions we make in response, and the development that occurs as a result. He outlines the consequences of disobedience and God's persistent efforts to bring us back to His purpose.