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GP Plainfield - 09.14.25 - Course Correction, Week 1
This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Jonah 1.
# Key Verses
Jonah 1:1-2
Jonah 1:9
Jonah 1:14-15
Hebrews 2:9
Questions
The sermon mentions that Jonah was a 'Jewish nationalist' who believed God was exclusively on Israel's side. In what ways might we develop similar attitudes that limit our understanding of God's mission?
Why do you think God specifically sent Jonah to Nineveh, a place and people he despised, rather than somewhere more comfortable?
Pastor Jared stated that 'as disobedience increases, faith decreases.' Have you experienced this in your own life? How?
What fears or hesitations do you have about sharing your faith with others in your neighborhood or workplace?
The sermon suggests that many Christians acknowledge they should share their faith but don't actually do it. What barriers prevent you from being more open about your faith?
How does seeing Jesus as the 'true and better Jonah' change your perspective on sacrifice and obedience?
Pastor Jared mentioned that 'the cure for cynicism is obedience.' Can you share an example from your life where obedience to God helped overcome doubt or cynicism?
Who are the 'Ninevites' in your life - people who might be difficult to love or share your faith with? What small step of obedience might God be asking you to take toward them?
Life Application
This week, commit to taking one small step of obedience toward being a faithful witness. Choose one person from your 'five' list (or create that list if you haven't yet) and take a specific action: pray daily for them, invite them to coffee, ask them about their spiritual background, or share a meaningful part of your faith journey with them. Remember that even small steps of obedience can powerfully reveal God's nature to others. Come prepared next week to share what happened - whether it felt successful or not - and what you learned through the experience.
Key Takeaways
Our world desperately needs Jesus, yet statistics show only 14% of Christians regularly share their faith despite believing they should.
Like Jonah, we often misunderstand God's mission, limiting it to people like us rather than embracing His heart for all people.
Disobedience to God's call leads to cynicism and diminished faith, while even small steps of obedience can powerfully reveal God to others.
Jesus is the true and better Jonah who willingly sacrificed himself so that everyone else might be saved from the storm of God's judgment.
Being a faithful witness isn't about growing our church but about revealing God's redemptive plan for the world.
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Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online
More Information ↓
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 network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL
Connect with us:
Website: https://gracepointe.us
Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield
Instagram: / gppchurch
YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield
Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM
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By Grace PointeThis sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Jonah 1.
# Key Verses
Jonah 1:1-2
Jonah 1:9
Jonah 1:14-15
Hebrews 2:9
Questions
The sermon mentions that Jonah was a 'Jewish nationalist' who believed God was exclusively on Israel's side. In what ways might we develop similar attitudes that limit our understanding of God's mission?
Why do you think God specifically sent Jonah to Nineveh, a place and people he despised, rather than somewhere more comfortable?
Pastor Jared stated that 'as disobedience increases, faith decreases.' Have you experienced this in your own life? How?
What fears or hesitations do you have about sharing your faith with others in your neighborhood or workplace?
The sermon suggests that many Christians acknowledge they should share their faith but don't actually do it. What barriers prevent you from being more open about your faith?
How does seeing Jesus as the 'true and better Jonah' change your perspective on sacrifice and obedience?
Pastor Jared mentioned that 'the cure for cynicism is obedience.' Can you share an example from your life where obedience to God helped overcome doubt or cynicism?
Who are the 'Ninevites' in your life - people who might be difficult to love or share your faith with? What small step of obedience might God be asking you to take toward them?
Life Application
This week, commit to taking one small step of obedience toward being a faithful witness. Choose one person from your 'five' list (or create that list if you haven't yet) and take a specific action: pray daily for them, invite them to coffee, ask them about their spiritual background, or share a meaningful part of your faith journey with them. Remember that even small steps of obedience can powerfully reveal God's nature to others. Come prepared next week to share what happened - whether it felt successful or not - and what you learned through the experience.
Key Takeaways
Our world desperately needs Jesus, yet statistics show only 14% of Christians regularly share their faith despite believing they should.
Like Jonah, we often misunderstand God's mission, limiting it to people like us rather than embracing His heart for all people.
Disobedience to God's call leads to cynicism and diminished faith, while even small steps of obedience can powerfully reveal God to others.
Jesus is the true and better Jonah who willingly sacrificed himself so that everyone else might be saved from the storm of God's judgment.
Being a faithful witness isn't about growing our church but about revealing God's redemptive plan for the world.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online
More Information ↓
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 network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL
Connect with us:
Website: https://gracepointe.us
Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield
Instagram: / gppchurch
YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield
Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM