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Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the book of Jonah, particularly focusing on chapter 4, to reveal the disconnect between God's compassion for lost souls and our own misplaced concerns. The pastor challenges believers to examine their hearts and align their priorities with God's desire to save people. He emphasizes the importance of responding to God's nudges to share the gospel, highlighting that God often prepares people's hearts in advance for such encounters.

Key Points:

• God gives second chances and doesn't give up on us
• We should be bolder in sharing our faith, trusting God with the results
• Our concerns often don't align with God's priorities for lost souls
• True spiritual maturity is when our concerns sync up with God's concerns
• We must identify and remove barriers that prevent us from sharing God's love

Scripture Reference:

• Jonah 3:1-5, 4:1-11

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Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the themes of obedience, overcoming fear, and responding to God's call. The pastor emphasizes the importance of stopping spiritual running, embracing God's second chances, and allowing Him to reawaken dreams and callings in our lives. He stresses the need for personal revival that leads to awakening in the world, urging listeners to pursue holiness and develop a burden for their community and beyond.

Key Points: God offers second chances to fulfill His calling in our lives Fear can suppress the anointing and gifts God has given us We must embrace both the life and lifestyle of Jesus Personal revival should lead to awakening in the world Breaking up "unplowed ground" in our spiritual lives is challenging but necessary Developing a holy agony and burden for our community is crucial

Scripture Reference: Jonah 3:1-10 2 Timothy 1:6-7 Joel 2:12-14 Psalm 67 Hosea 10:12

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Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the story of Jonah, focusing on God's relentless pursuit of those who run from Him. It emphasizes God's willingness to hear the prayers of those who have strayed, His involvement in the circumstances that bring people back to Him, and the realization that true salvation and fulfillment can only be found in the Lord. The message encourages listeners to stop running from God and embrace His grace and second chances.

Key Points: God hears the prayers of those who run from Him God is often behind the circumstances that stop a runner in their tracks Salvation from guilt, loneliness, and purposelessness is found only in the Lord God leverages our mistakes and consequences for good if we turn to Him God offers second chances and is not finished with anyone, no matter how far they've run

Scripture Reference: Jonah 2:1-3

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Sermon Summary: This week we explore the story of Jonah and its relevance to our own tendency to run from God. It emphasizes that while we all attempt to flee from God's will at times, we cannot outrun His love and grace. The pastor highlights the dangers of running from God, including making unwise decisions and hurting those around us. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a return to God, emphasizing His unconditional love and the grace available through Jesus Christ.

Key Points: Everyone has attempted to run from God at some point in their lives We run from God because we think we'll miss out, don't trust Him, or confuse Him with bad church experiences Runners often go to dangerous places and make unwise decisions Running from God hurts not only the runner but also those close to them God's pursuit of runners is motivated by love, not punishment Jesus, unlike Jonah, ran towards God's will to bring us salvation God's grace is sufficient and available to those who turn back to Him

Scripture Reference: Jonah 1:1-17 (primary focus) Matthew 12 (Jesus referencing Jonah) Luke 15

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This sermon introduces a new series titled "From Running to Revival," focusing on the importance of cultivating a desire for God's presence and revival in our lives. The pastor emphasizes the need to move beyond settling for less than what God offers, urging believers to prepare their hearts for a powerful encounter with God. He contrasts the dangers of spiritual complacency with the transformative power of genuine revival, encouraging the congregation to long for God's presence and be willing to consecrate themselves for His work.

Key Points:

• Revival is when God's presence shifts from a doctrine to an experience
• We often settle for less than what God has available for us
• True revival comes with both internal and external resistance
• Preparing for revival involves consecration and fervent prayer
• Our actions for God should flow from our intimate relationship with Him
• The drift away from spiritual fervor is subtle but dangerous
• God always shows up where He is wanted

Scripture Reference:

• Jonah 1:1-2
• Acts 2:41, 2:47, 4:31, 19:17-20
• Revelation 2:2-5
• Psalm 16:11
• 2 Timothy 2:19-21

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This sermon reflects on the church's achievements in 2024 while emphasizing the importance of maintaining spiritual zeal and pursuing God's vision for the future. The pastor encourages the congregation to view challenges as opportunities for God to work, confront fears with faith, and recognize that human weakness provides a stage for God's strength. He stresses the urgency of reaching the lost and calls for continued growth and expansion of the church's ministry.

Key Points:

• Celebrating the church's growth and achievements in 2024
• Warning against complacency and the tendency for vision to "leak"
• Viewing insurmountable obstacles as opportunities for God
• Confronting fears as motivating factors rather than paralysis
• Recognizing human weakness as a platform for God's strength
• Encouraging daily Bible reading, particularly a 90-day Gospel reading plan
• Outlining future plans for church expansion and ministry development

Scripture Reference:

• Numbers 13-14 (The story of the 12 spies exploring Canaan)

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Sermon Summary: This sermon focuses on the concept of a "spiritual glow-up" for the new year, emphasizing the importance of deepening one's relationship with God. The pastor uses the biblical example of Moses encountering God on Mount Sinai to illustrate how intimate encounters with God can transform a person's life. The sermon encourages believers to awaken their intimacy with God through practical steps like daily worship, prayer, and engaging with Scripture, all aimed at fostering a noticeable spiritual transformation.

Key Points: - A spiritual glow-up involves a significant transformation in one's relationship with God - Encountering God's presence is the key to experiencing spiritual change - Practical steps for awakening intimacy with God include: - Shouting words of worship (internally) - Feeling one's worth from God - Saying words of prayer - Hiding God's word in one's heart - Reading the Bible for depth rather than distance - The importance of maintaining zeal and enthusiasm in serving the Lord

Scripture Reference: Romans 12:11 - "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." Exodus 34:29-30 - Moses' face radiating after encountering God Zechariah 2:8 - "For whoever touches you touches the apple of his eye" 1 John 5:14-15 - Confidence in approaching God through prayer Psalm 119:11 - Hiding God's word in one's heart

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Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the significance of Mary's response to the events surrounding Jesus' birth, as described in Luke 2:19. It encourages believers to reflect on God's work in their lives, treasure spiritual truths, and ponder deeply on their relationship with God. The message emphasizes the importance of storing up meaningful memories and spiritual insights, particularly as we transition into a new year, and challenges listeners to replace negative thoughts with God's truth.

Key Points:

• Mary treasured and pondered the miraculous events surrounding Jesus' birth
• We should reflect on significant spiritual moments in our lives
• The importance of treasuring God's providence and presence
• Replacing negative thoughts with biblical truths
• Entering the new year with a focus on joy and unburdening ourselves from falsehoods

Scripture Reference: Luke 2:19 - "But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart."