Course CorrectionThis message is from Lead Pastor Dan Painter in week one of the sermon series “Course Correction”. Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church in Illinois with a campus in Naperville, IL and Plainfield, IL. If you would like to learn more about Grace Pointe Church, please visit www.gracepointe.us. Grace Pointe Naperville: Sunday services at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 amGrace Pointe Plainfield: Sunday services at 9 am and 11 am.Discover the transformative power of heart change in this profound exploration of how we can break free from cycles of disobedience. Using the story of Jonah as a mirror for our own hearts, this message reveals why we often run from God's mission and how God mercifully pursues us even in our disobedience. Learn why sharing the gospel isn't optional but essential to Christian discipleship, and how Jesus as the 'greater Jonah' demonstrates God's missional heart. This teaching challenges believers to examine what fears or prejudices might be holding them back from fulfilling the Great Commission and offers practical guidance for stepping out in faith. Perfect for Christians struggling with evangelism, those feeling distant from God, or anyone seeking to understand why behavior modification alone doesn't lead to lasting change. Key topics include heart transformation, biblical obedience, God's pursuit of the disobedient, the cost of discipleship, and practical application for sharing your faith. If you've ever wondered why changing your behavior is so difficult or felt convicted about not sharing your faith, this message offers both challenge and encouragement for your spiritual journey.Important VersesMatthew 28:18-20Jeremiah 17:9-10Hebrews 4:12James 4:17Matthew 12:39-41Think about it!The pastor said that 'heart work is hard work.' What makes examining and changing our hearts so difficult?In what ways might you be like Jonah—not physically running away, but passively avoiding God's mission in your everyday life?The sermon suggests that not sharing the gospel is actually unloving. Do you agree or disagree with this statement, and why?What fears or hesitations do you have about sharing your faith with others?How has God used 'storms' or difficult circumstances in your life to redirect you back to His purposes?The sailors in the story showed more concern for Jonah than he showed for the Ninevites. How might this challenge us in how we view and treat those who don't know Jesus?Jesus said, 'Whoever loses his life for my sake and the Gospel's sake will save it.' What might 'losing your life' for the sake of the gospel look like in your specific context?What practical steps can you take this week to align your heart more with God's heart for the lost?Apply it!This week, identify one person in your life who doesn't know Jesus. Commit to praying for them daily, asking God to give you His heart of love for them. Then, take one concrete step toward sharing the gospel with them—this might be inviting them to coffee, asking about their spiritual background, sharing your testimony, or simply showing Christ's love in a tangible way. Remember, the goal isn't just to check a box, but to allow God to transform your heart so that sharing the gospel becomes a natural overflow of who you are in Christ.Key TakeawaysTrue and lasting change requires more than vision or good intentions—it requires a change of heart that only God can produce.Not living the mission Jesus gave us is more than an accident or oversight—it's sin that requires confession and repentance.God pursues us with hard love when we run from His mission, using circumstances, conviction, and even other people to redirect us.The only way we'll risk sharing the gospel is if we truly love others with the same love Christ has shown us.