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"Giving God a ‘YES’ when I want to say ‘NO’!" Pastor Roderick Ingram

message from New Life Worship Center on the story of Jonah and explores the theme of obedience to God’s call, even when it challenges personal comfort and preferences. Jonah was commanded by God to go to Nineveh and preach against its wickedness, but he fled in the opposite direction to Tarsus, attempting to escape God’s presence. This act of disobedience caused a storm that endangered not only Jonah but also the sailors on the ship. The sermon emphasizes that disobedience affects more than just the individual; it impacts families, communities, and beyond. However, God’s mercy is abundant, and He prepared a way for Jonah’s redemption through a great fish that swallowed him, symbolizing a place of surrender and repentance rather than punishment. Jonah’s eventual obedience led to the repentance and salvation of Nineveh, highlighting that God’s call is not merely for personal benefit but for the transformation of others as well. The message challenges believers to identify their own “Nineveh” — areas or people they resist due to pride, fear, or discomfort — and to give an unqualified “yes” to God’s call. Obedience, the message concludes, is about surrender rather than preference, and it has the power to change both the individual and the world around them. Highlights [00:01:00] 📖 Jonah's clear call from God: "Go to Nineveh and preach." [00:05:30] ⚔️ Obedience is about surrender, not preference — even when it’s costly. [00:12:00] 🌟 Running from God’s call means running from His presence and joy. [00:19:30] 🌊 Jonah’s disobedience caused a storm that endangered others, showing disobedience’s broad impact. [00:36:00] 🐋 The fish was a place of surrender and restoration, not punishment. [00:50:00] 🙏 Nineveh repents and is saved because Jonah obeyed — one “yes” can spark a turnaround. [00:57:00] 💡 Call to action: Name your Nineveh, own your storm, receive your second call, and adopt God’s heart. Key Insights [00:03:00] 🤔 *Internal Conflict in Obedience:* The sermon acknowledges the natural human struggle between saying “yes” and “no” to God’s call, particularly when it demands leaving comfort zones. This internal battle is key to understanding why obedience can be challenging and requires surrender. [00:12:00] 🎯 *Presence of God Linked to Obedience:* God’s presence and the fullness of joy are experienced in submission and obedience. Jonah’s attempt to flee was not just geographical but spiritual, highlighting that fellowship with God is tied to walking in His will. [00:19:30] 🌪️ *Disobedience Has Community Consequences:* Jonah’s disobedience didn’t only affect him; it endangered the lives of the sailors on the ship, illustrating that our choices can impact others beyond ourselves. This extends to families, ministries, and communities. [00:36:00] 🐋 *God’s Provision for Redemption:* The great fish was not punishment but a divinely prepared opportunity for Jonah to repent and realign with God’s purpose. This shows God’s grace in providing ways back when we stray. [00:50:00] 🔄 *Power of One Yes:* Jonah’s eventual obedience led to the repentance of an entire city, demonstrating that one person’s yes to God can trigger widespread transformation and salvation. [00:56:00] 💔 *Resistance Rooted in Personal Bias:* Jonah’s reluctance stemmed from an unwillingness to extend mercy to those outside his own group, revealing how prejudice and fear often block obedience. God calls us beyond our personal biases. [00:57:00] ❤️ *Fourfold Call to Action:* The message concludes with practical steps — naming the Nineveh we resist, owning the storms our disobedience causes, embracing God’s second chances, and adopting His heart of compassion — which collectively foster true obedience and spiritual growth. This sermon powerfully illustrates that obedience to God is a journey requiring humility, surrender, and courage. It is not about ease or preference but about faithfully responding to God’s call, which in turn brings healing to ourselves and the world around us.