Indian Creek Sermons (from Village Bible Church)

1. Jonah’s problem is that he’s indignant, irrational, and ignorant.2. But God patiently pursues asking: Will you embody His character     and concern for the lost?

God’s message to Nineveh shows that God’s mercy…1. Confronts the rebellious.      Will you see your sin? 2. Calls for a response.      Will you receive or reject it? 3. Changes those who receive it.      Where do you need to course correct?   4. Is...

Jonah's second chance presented the...1.  Gift of God's grace. 2.  Opportunity to obey.       •  Hear God's Word.       •  Heed God's Word.       •  Honor God's Word. 3.  Lessons to be learned.       •  Scope of God's...

From the belly of the fish, Jonah…1. Reflected on his distress.2. Recognized God’s discipline.3. Repented of disobedience.4. Rejoiced in God’s deliverance.

God’s discipline is seen in Jonah’s...1. Circumstance (vv. 4–6).2. Conviction (vv. 7–12).3. Consequence (vv. 13–17).

1.  God's command exposed Jonah's spiritual condition. 2.  Jonah's response exposed his own rebellion.

Your influence is shaped by your...1.  Character.2.  Conduct.3.  Calling.4.  Care.

Biblical discipleship means the body…1. Shouldn’t be ignored.2. Shouldn’t be idolized.3. Should be involved.      •  Care for your body.      •  Control your body.      •  Consecrate your body.

Acts 17:10-12“They were more noble than those in Thessalonica…” (11a) “…they received the word…” (v. 11b) “…with all eagerness…” (v. 11b) “…examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so” (11c). “Many of them therefore...

Philippians 2:1-8 (Collaboration in Theory) 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 (Collaboration in Practice)1.  The Phase of a "work of faith"2.  The Phase of a "labor of love"3.  The Phase of a "steadfastness of hope"

1.  God gave us emtions.     Avoid living in the extremes of...       •  Dismissing emotions.       •  Deifying emotions. 2.  We need to govern our emotions.       •  Recognize       •  Regulate       •  Respond

1.  "For we are his workmanship"         •  God is the Creator, we are the creature.         •  God is the One on mission. 2.  "created in Christ Jesus for good works"      Three observations on "for good works"       ...

We need to be honest about...1.  What disrupts peace.2.  Where we discover peace.3.  How we define peace.4.  How we dwell in God's peace.

The name Jehovah Shammah reminds us...1.  Distance from God is our own doing. 2.  God desires relationship with His creation. 3.  We should set our sights on eternity, now.       •  Walk in the works created for us.       •  Share the hope we have. ...

The LORD of Hosts is a...1.  Commander of armies.2.  Comforter of the afflicted.3.  Conqueror of His adversaries. In life's most chaotic circumstances, God's command gives His people courage, comfort, and confidence.

1. God has woven His character into His Creation a. Elohim is uncreated b. Elohim is unrivaled c. Elohim is uncompromising 2. You are wired to worship: a. Will you foolishly worship the Creature? b. Will you faithfully worship the Creator?

Sanctification is the work of God by which He sets us apart for Himself, shaping us to reflect His character in every part of our lives. God’s sanctification defines our…1. Position.2. Purpose.3. Practice.

1.  We are ruined by sin.2.  We are rescued by substitution.3.  We are reformed by grace.

Jehovah Rohi: The LORD is Our Shepherd Jehovah Rohi...1.  Reveals our condition.2.  Restores our comfort.3.  Redeems us completely. What should we do?   •  Trust Him as our Shepherd.   •  Take refuge in His care.   •  Treasure His eternal promise.

YHWH is...1.  Preeminent.2.  Present.3.  Personal.