Independence Day Message part 2

What is the way, and how does a person follow the way? Jesus is the way (John 14:6-7). To follow the way, we need to abide in Jesus.

Today's text teaches God's sovereign rule over the events of Jonahs' life. God's desire is to accomplish his good purpose in believer's lives despite the selfish efforts we may trying to get our own way!

Your Independence Day

1 Timothy series part 25. Looking at the qualifications for a pastor in light of the fact that all believers should strife to be more Christlike. The focus today is on the theme of all the qualities focusing on our need to be less selfish, then we focus on the quality of hospitality!

Jonah was bent on NOT seeing God spare the Assyrians from the punishment believed they deserved. So much so, that he refused to be the one to warn them and possibly save them from God's wrath.

Paul's list of qualifications for the office of a bishop/pastor may have been patterned after common lists of his day. These 'job qualification' lists are found often in Scripture. What can we learn about God's lists?

Understanding the concept of casting lots as seen in Jonah Chapter 1 verse 7, and sanctioned in Proverbs 16 verse 33. Also 1 Samuel 10 & 1 Samuel 14;

Looking at three important qualifications expected for men in leadership and how they should exemplify men of God.