9:30am | Pursued by God x Dr. JP Foster | Back to School: The book of Jonah Series

Main message: God graciously pursues and redirects us when we go the wrong way—sometimes using storms or interruptions to stop us—and a single word from the Lord can change a situation; respond by receiving God's grace, confessing, staying connected, and trusting his transforming work.

Key points:

• Sermon centered on Jonah 1 (especially Jonah 1:7 and verse 4): God sent the storm to stop Jonah’s disobedience and pursue him, not merely to punish.
• Our bad decisions and disobedience often affect others (like the sailors), so personal choices carry communal consequences.
• Not every trial is “the devil” attacking you—God can allow or send interruptions to redirect us back to his will.
• “One word” from God has power to heal, restore, deliver, and turn a situation around (illustrated by the preacher’s personal testimony of physical healing).
• Grace is real but not cheap: spiritual growth is a process—commitment, regular church involvement, confession, and perseverance are necessary for transformation; invitation given to receive Christ and God’s forgiveness.

Scriptures mentioned: Jonah 1:7, Jonah 1:4, Psalm 27:13-14, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:6, Philippians 4:13, Matthew 24:35, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 John 1:9