1. Jonah upset with God's character

   A. Gracious and merciful

   B.  Slow to anger

   C. Abundant in loving kindness

   D. Forgiving the guilty 

2. Jonah has a heart of hatred

   A. Angry not happy when people turn to God

   B. Takes pity on himself

   C. Turns back on ministry opportunity

3.  Jonah is taught a lesson

    A. God prepares a plant - Jonah gets happy

    B.  God sends a worm - Jonah gets hot

    C. God's plant withers - Jonah gets angry

4.  Jonah needs God's eyes

    A. City full of babies

    B. People made in the image of God

    C. Souls not ready for eternity

Series: Jonah

Title: Revival Comes to Nineveh

Text: Jonah 3

1. A second opportunity for Jonah

     A. Not unique to Jonah

     B. Jonah obeyed the Word of the Lord

2. A revival message from Jonah

     A. A message for one and all

     B. A message of truth

     C. A message of judgement

3. Nineveh responds to message

     A. Believed God

     B. Fasted and prayed

     C. Repented of sinful ways

4. God responds

     A. God doesn't send judgement

     B. God forgives their sin

 1. Jonah pays the fare

A, He pays the full price

B. He doesn't get to where he is going

C. He hits rock bottom

2.  Jonah is ready to prayer

A. During his time of affliction

B. When he is behind bars

C. When he is cast into the deep

3. Jonah remembers

A.  God's mercy and patient

B.  God hears the cry of despair

C. God is sovereign

4. Jonah prays

A.  Prayer of repentance

B.  Prayer of thanksgiving

C.  Prayer of commitment

Series: Jonah

Title: Did I Do That?

Text: Jonah 1:4-16

1. Why storms come

     A. Discipline of God

     B. Test of faith from God

     C. Trial from Satan

     D. Sin in my life

     E. Sin in another's life

     F. Sin of a nation 

     G. Life in general 

2. Impact on others

     A. Ship was breaking up

     B. Fear of the mariners

     C. Threw cargo overboard

3. Asleep in a storm 

     A. Unaware of what's happening

     B. Unconcerned about others

     C. Insensitive to the Spirit of God

Series: Jonah

Title: Starting the New Year Learning From Jonah

Text: Jonah 1:1-3

1. Jonah is a real person

     A. Son of Amittai

     B. A servant and a prophet

     C. Witness of God's grace

2. Jonah's assignment

     A. Go to Nineveh

     B. Preach against wickedness

     C. Warn against judgement

3. Jonah's rebellion

     A. Jonah goes in the opposite direction

     B. Jonah goes on a downward spiral

     C. Jonah pays a great price

Series: Christmas from Mary's Viewpoint

Title: It Happened at the Temple

1. Meeting Simeon and Anna

     A. They were older adults

     B. They were devoted to God

     C. They were prophets from God 

     D. They were expecting God to move

2. Song of celebration

     A. Ready to die in peace

     B. Salvation for all people

     C. The light to gentiles and the glory of Israel

3. Prophecy to Mary 

     A. Stone of decision: to stumble of build 

     B. Opposition that will grow fierce

     C. A heart broken mom 

     D. The truth about your heart revealed. 

Series: Christmas from Mary's Viewpoint

Title: No Room in the Inn

1. How did it happen?

     A. Caesar Augustus issued decree to travel to hometown to be taxed

     B. Prophecy from Micah 

     C. Protective husband watching over his wife

2. What was Bethlehem like?

     A. Crowded and chaotic

     B. Hurry up (and wait) and pay up

     C. Distracted and disgruntled 

3. What did it mean for Joseph and Mary?

     A. Pushed to the outskirts of town

     B. No help in giving birth

     C. He was born where the lambs were

Series: Christmas from Mary's Viewpoint

Title: Mary Visits Elizabeth 

Text: Luke 1;39-45

1. Mary felt alone 

     A. Mary knew people would not believe her 

     B. Mary knew she would be rejected 

     C. Mary knew she would be talked about 

     D. Mary knew she could have family problems

2. Mary gets a preview from John

     A. John leaped for joy in his mother's womb

     B. John would proclaim about Jesus "Behold the Lamb of God"

     C. John would say, "He must increase, but I must decrease"

3. Mary was encouraged by Elizabeth

     A. Elizabeth was excited for Mary

     B. Elizabeth confirmed the angel's words

     C. Elizabeth confessed Jesus is Lord

     D. Elizabeth blessed Mary because of her faith

4. Mary praises God

     A. Mary praises God for His Sovereignty 

     B. Mary praises God for blessing her 

     C. Mary praises God for His mercy upon generations

Series: Christmas from Mary's Viewpoint

Title: The Angel Gabriel Visits Mary 

Text: Luke 1:26-38

1. Who is Mary 

     A.  A young virgin

     B. Betrothed to Joseph

     C. From Nazareth

2. Two misunderstandings about Mary 

     A. Mary is not the giver of grace

     B. Mary is not a continual virgin 

3. It's about her Baby Boy

     A. He shall by called Jesus, Savior 

     B. He will be great in ministry 

     C. He is the Son of God 

     D. He will reign forever

4. How can this be?

     A. Holy Spirit will come upon you 

     B. Elizabeth will conceive in her old age

     C. For with God nothing is impossible

5. Confirmation of Mary's testimony 

     A. Confirmed by prophecy 

     B. Confirmed by Jesus's life 

     C. Confirmed by Jesus's resurrection 

Series: Know What You Believe

Title: The Second Coming of Christ 

Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10

1. The Prophecies about Christ 

     A. The suffering servant

     B. The reigning king

2. The Second Coming Begins with the Rapture 

     A. The Church Age described in Revelation 2 and 3

     B. Absence of Church in Revelation 4-19

     C. The deliverance from wrath 

3. The Time of Tribulation 

     A. The appearance of the Anti-Christ 

     B. Rebellion against God 

     C. Judgements of God 

4. Return of Christ 

     A. Return with His Church 

     B. Defeat His enemies 

     C. Set up His Kingdom 

5. The Judgements of God 

     A. The Judgement Seat of Christ 

     B. The Great White Throne Judgement