Minutes of Mercy

Recorded Live, Wednesday Evening, 07/15/2026

The Pain that Marked him- vs 9, “Bare him with sorrow”

The Pursuit that Distinguished him- vs 10, “Jabez called on the God of Israel”

The Prayer that Changed him- vs 10,

“Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed” He prayed for blessing. This showed his hunger.

He prayed for Borders, “enlarge my coasts” Help me impact and influence more for you

He prayed for Backing, “that thine hand might be with me” Showed his humility. If your hand goes with me, I can face whatever is ahead of me.

He prayed for himself in the Battle, This showed his heart, “keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me”

The Provision that Followed him- vs 10, “God granted him that which he requested”

Recorded Live, Tuesday Morning, 07/14/2026

The Direction to Jonah- Ch. 1:1-2

The Disobedience of Jonah- Ch. 1:3

The Deception of Jonah- Ch. 1:3

The Descent of Jonah- Ch. 1:4-5

The Desperation of Jonah- Ch. 2

The Decree of the Lord- Ch. 3:1

The Dispensing of God’s Power- Ch. 3:5-10

The Displeasure of Jonah- Ch. 4:1-3

Recorded Live, Monday Morning, 07/13/2026

To avoid being held back from fully following Christ:

—Don’t be to confident in Self, (What he trusted)

—Don’t get to comfortable with your Stuff (What he treasured)

—Don’t refuse to relinquish Control of your Life (Revealed who was really on the Throne of his heart)

We all are living in the “now” We see through a glass darkly. We see a reflection, but it’s an imperfect one. In this passage we’re reminded that although there is a “For now” the “But then” is coming! Scripture reminds us constantly that “now” is temporary but “then” is eternal!

Recorded Live, Sunday Night, 07/12/2026

Time is Short

Opportunities are Weighty (Heavy)

The Risk of Routine is Dangerous

Recorded Live, Sunday Morning, 07/12/2026

Consider His Cost

Consider His Courage

Consider His Crown

Recorded Live 07/19/2026

* Remember- vs 6, “Wherefore I put thee in remembrance..” Remember what God did, how God moved, what He called you to do. Look back at notes, re read Bible passages that God used to move your heart

* Recognize when it starts to Fade- vs 6, “stir up the gift of God” It’s a gift when God moves, but often we need reminded.

* Replenish- vs 6, “stir up the gift of God” Fires don’t go out because of one major decision. Fires go out because of many missed opportunities to stir it up that went unnoticed.

* Expect to be Tested- vs 7, Fear that comes after our decisions for the Lord does not come from Him. God gives us power, love and a sound mind. He can equip you to do what He’s called you to do

* The Reinforcement- vs 8, “Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord…” God wouldn’t call you to something that He won’t empower you to do

* Return when you fall- vs 8, “Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord…” You will fall and or fail on your decision but don’t quit!! Go back at it again!

* Allow your decision to grow into a lifestyle- vs 8-11, You made a great decision, now follow God into making it a lifestyle

Recorded Live 07/12/2026

Can Christians live however they want?

* Key Scriptures: Romans 6:1-2, Titus 2:11-14

* Grace is not permission to sin

* Grace teaches us to deny ungodliness

* We obey because we are saved and can’t be lost

* Salvation (relationship) is different from religion because it changes our desires before our behaviors

Christians and Serious Sin

* David- Adultery, Murder, Ps. 51:12, “Restore unto me the JOY of thy salvation”

* David lost his fellowship with God, but never the relationship

* God disciplines His children. He does not abandon them. “There is therefore now no condemnation…” (Romans 8:1)

What about those who say they’re saved and then walk away?

* Key Scriptures: 1 John 2:19, Matthew 13

* Their departure revealed they never truly belonged

Matthew 7:21-23

* They placed their confidence in their works and not their relationship with Christ

1 Corinthians 3:11-15

* Believers may lose rewards, but never their salvation

* OUR ASSURANCE RESTS FULLY ON CHRIST’S PROMISE, NEVER OUR PERFORMANCE

You’ll be known as a follower of Christ not by your abilities or gifts, but by your love. Charity marked the ministry of Christ. Charity should mark believers lives and the church as a whole. Let not our question be, “What impressive thing can I do?” But rather “How can I show Godly charity in my life to someone today?”

“Endurance is found when a person refuses to quit even when quitting feels reasonable” We see God’s power, God’s moving, God’s perfect work when we choose to keep on!