GCC

Jonah: Heart Check

A retelling of Jonah’s flight, dramatic storm, and second chance. Discussion of Nineveh’s surprising corporate repentance and God withholding judgment. Practical tips for simple evangelism and sharing a one-sentence gospel. Teaching that salvation is God’s work and faith comes by hearing. A call to pray fervently and identify one person to pray for and invite to Easter.

A dramatic retelling of a desperate sea rescue and the strange mercy found in an impossible situation. A vivid comparison between a modern whale encounter and ancient peril. Exploration of a prayer that moves from lament to worship and the idea of hitting rock bottom as a redirect toward repentance. A symbolic link between three days in darkness and a larger story of rescue.

A look at Jonah’s refusal to follow God and the reasons he runs away. Exploration of Nineveh’s fearsome reputation and why Jonah resists going there. A dramatic storm as a wake-up call and how private disobedience can harm others. Contrast between Jonah’s flight and the rescue foreshadowing a greater sacrifice.

Obadiah

A preacher unpacks Amos, a rancher-turned-prophet who called out Israel’s moral rot. They confront economic exploitation, sexual abuse, and hollow religious performance. Practical examples of generosity and true faith in daily life are highlighted. The message urges humility before Scripture and points to heart-level change through the cross and repentance.

A deep dive into Joel's world: locust plague as a picture of sin and looming judgment. A call to sincere repentance and the true meaning of fasting. Exploration of God as gracious and merciful, promising restoration and contentment. Connections between Joel, the outpouring of the Spirit, generational testimony, and how Christ’s atonement resolves wrath.

A walk through the strange, symbolic love story in Hosea and why every word of Scripture is worth attention. The sermon explores marriage as a metaphor for God's relationship with people and how names and actions signal judgment and hope. Listeners hear about redemption's cost and the image of one who pays to rescue the unfaithful. It invites reflection on idolatry and total salvation.

A deep dive into generosity and money as matters of the heart. Biblical stories and passages frame why giving flows from grace, not wealth. Practical tips on budgeting, starting small, and keeping commitments are offered. Personal anecdotes and myths about wealth are challenged. Communion and trust in daily provision tie generosity back to spiritual life.

A conversation about how busyness can replace rest and relationships. A retelling of Mary and Martha to show two very different responses to Jesus. Exploration of the fears that drive chronic busyness and the false idea that busy equals faithful. Practical moves like creating margin, prioritizing heart over tasks, sleeping well, and practicing Sabbath rest.