Running from the God who is everywhere is normal—and it's nuts. Jonah 1 reveals how a violent storm is often God's mercy when we're running. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explores why the storms in our lives might actually be a grace. What if a sinking ship is the safest place to be?
This is part three of the sermon, "Running from God."
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Podcast Timestamps:
03:03 – The Divine Javelin: Why Yahweh hurled the storm at Jonah's ship.
05:20 – Snoozing through the Tempest: Understanding the heavy sleep of guilty despair.
07:28 – The Pride Barrier: Why Jonah knew where the mercy was but refused it.
08:52 – Normal and Nuts: Why running from God is insanity.
11:38 – Threat or Promise: Why God's pursuit is your ultimate hope.
13:05 – The Better Jonah: How Jesus ran toward His enemies to save the world.
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Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders.
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