Let's recover the radical nature of the first Advent.

At Christmas, we celebrate the gift of Jesus. But what about God's other gifts to us? Are you leaving some unwrapped under the tree?

Christ is our Hope above all other hopes, the true King above all other kings.(Unfortunately the first minute or so of the message is cut off. Apologies for this error, and thank you for listening!)

God is relentless in His effort to transform our hearts. We can either burn His word or let His words burn within us.

God is our Creator and sovereign Lord. He certainly does not need us to fulfill His purposes in this broken world, yet He calls us both collectively and individually to do just that.

Key Text: Jonah 1:1-17; 3:1-4:4 (NET)

The mercy of God knows no boundaries, but obedience to God sometimes overwhelms us.

Obedience is often scary and difficult. But it forces us into deeper understanding of who God really is.

Indiana Jones Clip Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFntFdEGgws

There is a place of deep abiding and rest, a "house" that only God can give us.

Despite how we feel, even in our darkest moments there’s no question as to whether God always remembers us. But do we always remember God?

Humans seem hardwired to distort the image of God. Good thing God's promises aren't linked to our performances.