Sermon 1

A Big Love

In the book of Jonah, God calls Jonah to preach to Nineveh - Israel's sworn enemy - but Jonah runs the opposite way. There are times we want to do the same thing.

But Jonah's story reminds us that God's love extends to all, even those we struggle to love. So how will we respond when God calls us to love those we'd rather avoid?

Sermon 2

Don't Just Say It

After spending some time in the belly of a fish, Jonah finally decides to do what God told him to do. But he isn't exactly enthusiastic about it.

But Jonah's half-hearted obedience highlights the gap between our words and our hearts. And in this sermon, we'll learn the importance of aligning our inner attitudes with our outward actions as we serve God and others.

Sermon 3

Representing God

When Jonah finally arrives in Nineveh he preaches a half-hearted sermon that is exactly nine words long. As representatives of God, are we sometimes just as half-hearted in our obedience?

This sermon challenges us to examine how we're representing Jesus in our daily lives and interactions. Are we truly reflecting God's heart for the world, or are we, like Jonah, just going through the motions?

Sermon 4

Pick A Side

When Nineveh repents, you'd think Jonah would be thrilled. Instead, he's angry that God showed mercy to his enemies. How often do we feel the same way?

This sermon explores the tension between our desire for justice and God's heart of compassion. It challenges us to see people as God sees them - not as enemies to be punished, but as children to be loved. Whose side are we really on - our own, or God's?