When God Says “Go”: Running from God

When God Says, “Go”: Running from God | Jonah 1 | January 4, 2026 Sermon

What if the first step into a new year is actually the step you’ve been avoiding? Jonah tried to run from God’s call… but God ran after him with grace. In this message, When God Says "Go": Running from God, Mark teaches from Jonah 1 in the opening sermon in the Running into Grace series. He explores why we run from God, how God pursues us with relentless grace, and how a new year offers a new beginning for obedience, surrender, and spiritual clarity. Whether you're stepping into a new season, wrestling with God's direction, or longing for a fresh start, Jonah's story shows us that God's call is always tied to God's grace.
📌 In this sermon, you’ll learn:
• Why Jonah ran from God’s call.
• How God lovingly disrupts our detours.
• What storms reveal about our spiritual condition.
• How to stop running from God and start running with Him.
• Why obedience is the doorway to purpose, peace, and grace.