When Life Falls Apart

Wake Church

When Life Falls Apart

August 11, 2024 • Josh Gosney • Jonah 2

Today we discuss the dangers of becoming complacent and oblivious to God's guidance in our lives, waking up to recognize our own disobedience. Realizing the importance of turning back to God, especially when life begins to fall apart, and remembering His character in times of difficulty.

Comfort & Compassion

August 25, 2024 • Josh Gosney • Jonah 4

Today we dive into Chapter 4 of the story of Jonah, emphasizing how his selfishness and anger toward God's mercy for the people of Nineveh reveal the dangers of prioritizing personal comfort and desires over God's will. We are challenged to reflect on our own hearts, urged to surrender our anger and comfort, embrace God's mission of grace, and extend mercy to others, even to those who have wronged us.

Radical Grace

August 18, 2024 • Josh Gosney • Jonah 3

Today we discuss Jonah's mission to Nineveh, emphasizing how resistance and sabotage can ultimately backfire, leading to unexpected outcomes that reflect God's radical grace. We are encouraged to recognize God's love and judgment, encouraging repentance and humility as essential responses to both, but ultimately realizing that God's grace is powerful enough to transform even the most broken aspects of our lives.

Why We Run

August 4, 2024 • Josh Gosney • Jonah 1:1–6

Pastor Josh discusses the story of Jonah, highlighting how our understanding of God's character can influence our actions. Challenging us to reflect on whether we are running away from God's calling, perhaps due to a misunderstanding of His nature. Encouraging us to move toward repentance, forgiveness, and embracing God's mission despite personal inconveniences.