Life.Church with Craig Groeschel

God’s Plans Are Wrecking Mine | Jonah | Part 1

Sep 8, 2024

What happens when your plans clash with a higher calling? The story of Jonah reveals the struggle between disobedience and the need for surrender. As Jonah runs from God's command, we explore the consequences that follow. Listeners learn about the powerful moments of reverence found even in storms and the importance of seeking a deeper relationship with God. The message highlights how second chances can arrive in unexpected ways, urging us to embrace obedience for spiritual growth.

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Jonah's story illustrates how personal disobedience to God's calling can create conflict both within oneself and in the lives of others.

The narrative emphasizes God's grace and desire for reconciliation, showing that hardships can lead individuals back to their divine purpose.

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God's Call and Human Resistance

God often calls individuals to undertake tasks that they may not feel inclined to pursue, as seen in the story of Jonah. When God instructed Jonah to preach to the people of Nineveh, Jonah chose to run away instead due to his disdain for them. This act of disobedience highlights the conflict that arises when personal feelings oppose divine instructions. Jonah's journey reveals that running from God's calling can lead to deeper conflict within one's spirit, as he ultimately heads in the opposite direction of what God asked.

Delayed Obedience Is Disobedience

01:21

Storms of Our Own Making

01:25

Intro

6min

The Struggles of Obedience and Disobedience

17min

The Call to Reverence and Surrender to God

12min

You have your plan, but God has a different one. How do you obey God when His plans aren’t what you expected or even wanted? Let’s learn more in this message.

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ABOUT THIS MESSAGE

Ever wanted a do-over? We all want second chances but sometimes struggle to offer them. What if that reluctance is hindering our own fresh start? Discover how one man found his second chance in the most unexpected way in our new series, Jonah.

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