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How to pray. About the spirit world. The sign of Jonah and the comparison to Sheba.

Dear Grace Church, September 6, 2026 To make the most of the Lord's Day, I encourage you to read Ephesians 4:17-5:14 for the pastoral-theological flow of thought. We will take up verses 13 and 14 and point IIB, and III. But I do encourage you to reread and pray through the outline as a whole. Study the graphic, and read Paul's own personal, autobiographical statements of his experience of the giving-love of Christ to draw him out of his old legal life. In our introduction, I'll make use of 2Corinthians 5:13-15; Galatians 2:19-20, Philippians 3:2-11, and Ephesianas 3:1-13. However, Paul makes many references to his own experience of the Free Love of God in Christ and each is worth reading many times and meditating on: Galatians 1:15-16; 2 Corinthians 12:15; 1 Thessalonians 2:8; Philippians 4:14-18; Colossians 1:24; Romans 9:3; 15:16; Galatians 1:13-16; 2 Corinthians 6:11-13. Finally, please pray for me and my preparation to do your souls and the life of our church the greatest good for God's own glory. Seeking to serve together with you, Murray EPHESIANS SERIES, MESSAGE 39 "Live Acceptably as Children of Light in All Goodness, Righteousness, and Truth; Or,Reawakening to the Ecstasy of the Light and Love of God in Christ to Take Us Out of the Poisoned Darkness of Our Worst Legal-Hearted Selves" Ephesians 5:8-14; Part 3, vss. 13-14 8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9(for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. 11And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. 12For it is shameful even to speak of those thi

The sermon analyzes Matthew 12 to expose the spiritual blindness of those who demand signs despite witnessing clear miracles, contrasting their rejection of Jesus with the repentance of Nineveh. It emphasizes that Christ is greater than Jonah, Solomon, and the temple, serving as the ultimate proof of His divinity through His death and resurrection. The preacher warns against attributing the Holy Spirit's work to Satan and stresses the serious responsibility of protecting one's household from spiritual harm. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to abandon their search for miraculous proofs and instead trust in the recorded witness of Scripture for salvation.

Elijah saw a great victory of God over the prophets of Baal at Mt. Carmel (1 Kings 18:38-39), yet when his life was threatened by wicked Jezebel, he fled a day's journey away and prayed for God to take his life, seeing himself and his ministry as a great failure- saying "It is enough; now, O Lord, take my life, for I am not better than my fathers" (1 Kings 19:4). Job was a man described in the Bible as "blameless and upright, fearing God and turning away from evil." Yet, after losing his possessions, his adult children and his health, this righteous man became miserable. And although Scripture says Job did not blame God but said, "Blessed be the name of the Lord," Job had become so weary with life, he wished he had never been born. Jonah was a prophet called by God to go to Nineveh and proclaim to the people there to repent. But Jonah tried to flee from the Lord and God sent a large fish to swallow him. Jonah finally obeyed after the fish took him there, but was deeply discouraged God had showed mercy on the Ninevites and had not destroyed them. God caused a plant to grow and shelter Jonah from the sun. And Jonah was happy… until God caused the plant to die, then Jonah felt the hot sun and the wind and was so depressed over this he wanted to die (Jonah 4:9). These men each had witnessed the power of God, and each had become discouraged and weary when events did not turn out like they had wanted. Jesus said in Matthew 11:28, "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." When believers hear this verse, we think of Jesus calling to the lost to come to Him in faith for salvation. But there are many reasons to feel w

This sermon analyzes Jonah chapter four to expose the hypocrisy of being angry at God's mercy toward enemies while caring more for personal comfort. The preacher contrasts Jonah's shallow grief over a withered gourd with God's profound concern for the souls of Nineveh, warning against confusing material prosperity with divine approval. It challenges believers to reject a dual life of claiming faith while indulging in worldly desires or political bitterness. The message emphasizes that true joy must stem from a relationship with Christ rather than fluctuating circumstances. Ultimately, it calls for decisive obedience and repentance before facing eternal judgment.

The sermon examines Jonah's bitter anger toward God's mercy in Jonah chapter four, highlighting the hypocrisy of a prophet who resents grace for others while having received it himself. It contrasts forced external conformity with genuine heart transformation, warning that resentment and pouting are destructive responses to divine kindness. The preacher urges believers to align their hearts with God's gracious nature rather than demanding judgment or control over others. By comparing Jonah to the older brother in the prodigal son parable, the message emphasizes the danger of staying outside the circle of forgiveness. Ultimately, the transcript calls for repentance from bitterness and a return to trusting God's sovereign will.

The sermon examines the repentance of Nineveh in Jonah 3 to illustrate that genuine faith inevitably produces a change in behavior. It contrasts the sincere humility of the Ninevite king with the superficial religiosity of biblical figures like Jehoiakim, emphasizing that works are the visible evidence of inward belief. The preacher connects this narrative to the doctrine of imputation, arguing that righteousness is received through faith alone, as seen in Abraham and detailed in Romans 3 and 4. By analyzing the specific actions of fasting and wearing sackcloth, the text highlights that true repentance involves turning from evil ways rather than performing empty religious rituals. The message concludes by urging listeners to trust in the complete counsel of God and Jesus Christ, moving from uncertainty to confident assurance of salvation.

The sermon explores the theme of God's patience and mercy through the biblical account of Jonah receiving a second call to preach to Nineveh. It contrasts Jonah's initial disobedience with his eventual compliance, illustrating how God repeatedly offers opportunities for restoration to figures like Abraham, Elijah, and Peter. The speaker emphasizes that while God is gracious enough to give second chances, believers should strive for immediate obedience to avoid damaging their spiritual vessel. The message also highlights the simplicity of the prophetic task: preaching the specific words given by God rather than relying on human creativity or gimmicks. Ultimately, the text serves as a pastoral encouragement that failure does not end one's purpose, provided there is a genuine desire to return to God's will.

Jonah: The Ninevites turn around, but Jonah is not happy about it. Micah: Israel and its rulers rebuked by the prophet of the Lord. But a remnant...

Amos. Familiar pattern, judgment followed by restoration! Obadiah. About Edom, then about the Millennium! Jonah. The boat ride away from God and into the jaws of a huge "fish."