The Bible says that God is a present help in times of trouble. Look to Jesus when life feels out of control so that you don’t exchange the idols of self-effort, self-protection, and/or self-preservation for trust in the mercy of God. You can be certain self-help will be no match to the power of God at work in your life.

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God wants all people everywhere to know His great love for them. And long before the Great Commission was given to the church, God chose a prophet named Jonah to tell people in Nineveh about God’s amazing grace. Jonah knew God was merciful and initially responded in disobedience by not bringing God’s message to a people he saw as his enemy. Throughout this sermon series we will see how God gives second chances, demonstrates His compassion, and proves His love for all people everywhere.