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Text: Jonah 1:17-3:1

We see in the book of Jonah that God is a gracious, patient, and compassionate God Who desires to do great things in us, through us, and for us for His glory and purposes. However, many never experience this because, like Jonah, we choose to go our own ways. In this message, we discover a subtle but powerful temptation that we must daily overcome in order to honor God with our lives.

Text: Jonah 1:1-16

We see in the book of Jonah that God is a gracious, patient, and compassionate God Who desires to do great things in us, through us, and for us for His glory and purposes. However, many never experience this because, like Jonah, we choose to go our own ways. In this message, we discover the first thing we must let go of if we are to personally embrace the fullness of Who God is and be used for His glory.

Text: Philippians 2:12-18

God calls us to live out our faith in such a way that we will shine like lights in the midst of a dark world. This message reveals three simple ways that we can do this effectively in the community in which we live.

Text: Acts 2:36-47

God calls all believers to live out our faith in Jesus. The question is, “Where are we to do this?” This message shows us how we are to live out our faith in Christ in the context of the local church where He has placed us. Living out our faith in the church is more than mere church attendance, faithful giving, or knowing other attendees. God gave us a simple illustration to help us understand clearly what living out our faith in the church looks like. From it, we discover four powerful truths that will impact our lives and our churches for His glory.

Text: Acts 10:1-8, 30-45

God desires for all mankind to have faith in Him and live our lives daily by faith. This isn’t something to be done only at church, at work, or even in the community. Living out our faith should begin in the home that God has placed us in. Our greatest missional impact should always take place in the lives of those closest to us. This message reveals five simple truths to help us live out our faith in a way that impacts our home for the Lord.

Text: James 2:14-26

All mankind has faith and places it in various persons or objects, but the reality is that our faith is only as strong as its object. There is only one faith that saves and brings about the promises of God in our lives. This message helps us to examine ourselves to identify if we have this saving faith and calls us to live it out every day.

Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Jesus gave two ordinances for the Church to observe that reflect His sacrifice for all the world – baptism and the Lord’s Supper. This message explains how the Communion powerfully demonstrates our faith in the Lord and enables us to be in right relationship with God and man.

Text: Acts 8:24-40

Jesus commissioned His disciples to go into all the world making disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This was His final command to His followers before He returned to Heaven. The significance that Jesus placed on baptism causes us to consider, “What is baptism? Why do we do this? Why is it such a big deal?” This message answers all these questions.

Text: Romans 12:9-13

While it is important for every believer to understand how God has gifted them to serve in the Body of Christ, it is equally important that they possess the right heart and attitude in exercising their gifts. This message helps us discover the foundation for effective service and explains how we can live this Truth out for the glory of God and the good of others.