Everyone runs from God sometimes. The good news is that grace overcomes the distance we create. The surprise is that grace also sometimes comes in unexpected forms. In this edition of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly considers how the bad things that happen to Jonah are really expressions of God's grace.

Of all the things we think about at Christmas, there's one word that comes to mind less often even though it captures the heart of Christmas. What is that one word? What happens when we refocus Christmas?

Meet two people called by God to do something out of the ordinary. One of them held back. The other was fully surrendered. Now everything is different.

You were made to know God face-to-face. But there's something in the way. Jesus came in the flesh to remove the barrier and restore that relationship. The bottom line: Jesus came in the flesh so you can know God face-to-face.

What do we do when things don't go according to plan? Do we hold back from Jesus? Attempt to regain control of our circumstances? Or will we surrender fully to what he wants to do in us and through us?

Jesus is generous. Jesus calls us to follow him. That means our growth as followers of Jesus is linked with our growth in generosity. And that sort of generosity is always marked by joy.

What sort of stewardship sermon has a main point that starts: "Jesus doesn't need your money..."? You'll have to listen to find out.

You've heard that God is loving, gracious, and merciful. But did you know that God is also generous? And did you know that he wants to reproduce his generous character in you? And did also know that's why generosity leads to joy?

You want to share your faith. But so many things get in the way. In this episode, Dr. Matt O'Reilly provides a strategy for overcoming the barriers to sharing your faith in Jesus.

Major companies spend billions of dollars on advertising each year. All to tell us that we won't be happy until we buy their product. But what if you could have everything you need all at once? And what if it doesn't cost a cent? In this episode of SermonCast, Dr. Matt O'Reilly explores the secret to finding contentment - trust everything you've got that Christ has everything you need.