The prophet Jonah was a prodigal. He ran far away from God’s message and mission. Along his journey he experienced the hardship of life’s storms and struggles. He lived in the belly of a fish, which turned out to be not such a happy place to live but a helpful place to learn. It was…
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Rebellion (Jonah 1)
AUDIO: MOTIVATE Danielle’s grandparents – Grampy had a sign hung on mantle: “Here lives an old fisherman with the catch of his life.” There’s something about the older generation that is a bit mystical heroicism with all they were able to accomplish: nation building and technological advancements (factories & products, highway system, towns & cities,…
Jonah 2 – 4
MOTIVATE – When have you received a “second-chance” and what difference did it make? God commissioned Jonah to go to Nineveh, but he fled away from the presence of the Lord. God pursued Jonah with a storm & a fish, along with a 3-day period of waiting for God’s renewal. Then, God gave Jonah a…
Jonah and Me (Jonah 1-2)
MOTIVATE Walk The Line – scene 8 “songs that save” Johnny Cash makes his first audition to the legendary record producer Sam Phillips with a couple of friends by singing a tired old gospel song from his childhood. They aren’t allowed to finish. “Hold on. Hold on. I hate to interrupt, but do you…
Growing Godly Generations 