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GP Plainfield - 10.05.25 - Course Correction, Week 4
Sunday, 5 October, 2025
This sermon is given by Rusty Ford, a Missionary to Spain. The scripture reference is from Jonah 4.# Key VersesJonah 1:1-3Jonah 1:17Jonah 3:1-2Jonah 4:2 QuestionsThe sermon states that 'God is more concerned with advancing your faith than advancing your career.' How have you seen this play out in your own life?Pastor Rusty talked about 'golden handcuffs' that can keep us from God's plan. What kinds of 'handcuffs' might be holding you back from fully following God's specific plan for your life?How do you typically respond when God gives you a second chance after you've made a mistake?Jonah obeyed God outwardly but his heart wasn't aligned with God's heart for the Ninevites. In what areas of your life might you be going through the motions without your heart being fully engaged?The sermon points out that Jonah didn't want God to showmercy to his enemies. Are there people in your life that you struggle to want God to bless or show mercy to?How can we discern God's specific plan for our lives versusjust following what seems logical or beneficial to us?Pastor Rusty mentioned that our country is more divided than ever. How can we as Christians love those who are different from us while still standing firm in biblical truth?What's the difference between modifying our behavior and experiencing a true heart change? How have you experienced this distinction in your own spiritual journey? Life ApplicationThis week, take time to honestly evaluate if there are any'handcuffs' holding you back from fully following God's plan for your life. These might be financial concerns, comfort zones, relationships, or prejudices against certain people groups. Choose one specific area where you need to surrender control to God, and take a concrete step toward obedience. This might mean having a difficult conversation, adjusting your budget priorities, reaching out to someone different from you, or spending time in prayer asking God to reveal His specific plan for your next steps. Write down what God reveals to you and share it with a trusted friend or family member who can pray with you and hold you accountable. Key TakeawaysGod has a specific plan for each of our lives, not just ageneral suggestion, and running from that plan is running from God.God is a God of second chances who mercifully restores us torelationship and ministry even after we fail Him.God's plan for us often includes our sanctification -pruning sinful attitudes and behaviors from our hearts.We can be outwardly obedient like Jonah while our heartsremain unchanged and unaligned with God's heart for others.True faith means putting our complete trust in Jesus alone,not in our good works or religious activities.-------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us onlineMore Information ↓ Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL Connect with us: Website: https://gracepointe.usFacebook: / gracepointeplainfield Instagram: / gppchurch YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM
