Mount Pleasant Christian Church
Running Ahead of God (FISH STORIES-Pt. 4)
Locations & Times
Mount Pleasant Christian Church
381 N Bluff Rd, Greenwood, IN 46142, United States
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
Make an IMPACT
The Bible teaches us that tithing is an act of obedience and that we should trust God with every aspect of our lives, which also includes our finances. Sacrificing a portion of our income helps us look beyond ourselves and makes us more aware of the needs of others. We offer many ways for you to make an IMPACT and give back. Take a look at some of the options below:
https://mpcc.info/giveGod doesn't just want your obedience. He wants your heart.
What will it take to align your heart with God’s heart?
Jonah raged at God’s mercy – because he’d forgotten the grace he’d been given and lost sight of God’s heart for others.
Jonah God
Perspective Worthless & deserving Cherished & deserving
judgement judgement
Desire Wants destruction Wants repentance
Result Filled with anger at Filled with compassion,
grace + mercy grace, and mercy
Perspective Worthless & deserving Cherished & deserving
judgement judgement
Desire Wants destruction Wants repentance
Result Filled with anger at Filled with compassion,
grace + mercy grace, and mercy
1. Remember the Grace that Rescued You. (v1-4)
- The obnoxious coworker
- The unrealistic boss
- The political opposite
- The one who hurt you
- The one who left you
- The unrealistic boss
- The political opposite
- The one who hurt you
- The one who left you
Jonah’s heart:
Save the plant. Spare me the discomfort.
Punish the people. Don’t spare them your judgement.
Save the plant. Spare me the discomfort.
Punish the people. Don’t spare them your judgement.
2. See through the Eyes of the Creator (v5-11)
Do you have the heart of God toward the people that are far from Him?