Jonah had been told by God to go to Nineveh, the capital city of the great empire conquering the nation of Israel, and tell them to repent. Jonah was not willing to go. Jonah went on a downward trajectory from the presence of God to the bowels of the boat heading to Joppa. God hurled […]
Go. Stop. – The Fish
September 24, 2023Pastor Alan Smith Sermon Notes Jonah 1:17And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. I. His Timing Is Always Right Jonah 1:17aAnd the Lord appointed… A. He brings the Calamity Isaiah 45:7I form light and create […]
Acts of Rebellion
Rebellion is a strong word. In some cases, it can be positive. Without rebellion, we may not be free from British rule. Without rebellion, we may not enjoy the progress made in civil rights. By its very nature, rebellion can be positive if we are pushing against oppression and running toward freedom. On the flip […]
Go. Stop. – The Storm
September 17, 2023Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Jonah 1:4-16But the Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship threatened to break up. Then the mariners were afraid, and each cried out to his god. And they hurled the cargo that was in […]
Partial Obedience
On a recent trip to Israel, I was able to visit Jaffa, which is the ancient city of Joppa. This large and thriving city has well preserved the ancient city. You can still walk the old roads and even visit the front door to the house of Simon the Tanner from Acts 10. You can […]
Go. Stop. – The Prophet
September 10, 2023Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. One Piece to a Larger Puzzle Jonah 1:1Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, Wickedness against God brings calamity in our lives and in the world. 2 Kings 14:25-27In the fifteenth year of Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, […]