Jonah chapter 4 1. Don’t get angry when God doesn’t do things the way you think He should (Jonah 4:1-4). Point to ponder: To complain about what God has done is to express dissatisfaction with God, and is sin. 2. Don’t become self-centered and uncaring about what God is doing in the lives of others…

Jonah chapter 3 1. God sometimes gives second chances (Jonah 3:1-2). 2. Learn from previous sins and failures; if God gives you another chance, obey Him (Jonah 3:3-4). 3. God’s word warns us of our sins and gives us the opportunity to repent and be spared from His judgment (Jonah 3:4-9). 4. God honors genuine…

Jonah chapter 2 1. The all-powerful God intervenes in people’s lives (Jonah 1:17; 2:10). 2. You can pray to God from anywhere and in any circumstance; He hears when we cry out to Him (Jonah 2:1-2). 3. Let troubles cause you to turn your attention to God (Jonah 2:3-7). 4. God is the only reliable…

Jonah 1:4-17 1. God knows the appropriate way to discipline us when we choose to disobey Him (Jonah 1:4). Discipline is evidence: of God’s love (Hebrews 12:5-6). of being the child of God (Hebrews 12:7-8). 2. Our disobedience to God results in consequences for us personally, but also for those around us (Jonah 1:5-10). 3.…

Jonah 1:1-3 1. God directs specific people to do specific things in specific places (Jonah 1:1-2). 2. God is keenly aware of people’s sinfulness (Jonah 1:2). 3. Don’t try to avoid what God wants you to do (Jonah 1:3). Obey Him! When you try to avoid what God wants you to do: 1) You go…

1. A sacrifice for one person (Genesis 22). God provides the needed sacrifice. 2. A sacrifice for one household (Exodus 12). God’s judgment passes over those who have applied the blood of a lamb in accordance with His instructions. 3. A sacrifice for an entire nation (Leviticus 16). Sin cannot be removed without an atonement…

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” John 11:1-45 1. The Lord’s timing is perfect (John 11:1-21). Personal application: Trust the Lord in every situation; He always does the best thing in the best way at exactly the best time. 2. Jesus’ power is so great that He is able to raise the dead…

Psalm 86:8-11

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Luke 6:6-11 1. Jesus is all-powerful, able to miraculously cause that which is useless to become useful (Luke 6:6, 10). 2. Don’t let manmade traditions be more important than what Jesus is able to do in people’s lives (Luke 6:7-9). 3. Don’t harden your heart to what…

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” John 4:3-30, 39-42 1. Jesus offers salvation to people of all nationalities and backgrounds (John 4:3-15). We need to know about the gift of God. We need to know who Jesus is: the One who gives the gift of God. We need to ask Jesus for that…