Faith in Hard Times: The Truth About Running from God

IN THIS VIDEO Pastor John Sorrell launches a four-week series on the Book of Jonah, challenging us to see Jonah not as a window into the past but as a mirror that reflects our own hearts. Often, we use stories like Jonah’s to judge others, but in reality, it reveals our own resistance to God’s call, our reluctance to love those different from us, and our tendency to run from God’s plans. Jonah is not a story about a man running from God—it is a story about a God who relentlessly pursues His people. It is a foreshadowing of Jesus, the greater Jonah, who willingly entered the storm of sin and death for our salvation. Today, we are invited to stop running, to surrender, and to love as God loves—without barriers, without conditions, and with a heart that reflects His mercy. ABOUT CROSSLIFE CHURCH CrossLife is a dynamic group of people of all ages who are seeking to become passionate followers of Jesus Christ in a challenging and ever-changing world. With three locations across the Orlando, Florida area, we'd love to welcome you on a Sunday! Find locations, service times, information about our ministries, and more about CrossLife Church at https://crosslifechurch.com/. CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossLifeFL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crosslifefl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCwhzBpQowtx8eSTdXaT7xJg Have a question? We'd love to help! Contact us using this form and a member of our team will gladly get in touch with you: https://crosslifechurch.com/contact. #JonahSeries #GodsPursuit #FaithfulObedience #PastorJohnSorrell #CrossLifeChurch #BiblicalTeaching #StopRunning #LoveLikeJesus #LiveOnMission CHAPTERS 0:00 – Introduction: Living on mission with God, not just for Him 0:40 – Kicking off the Jonah series: More than just a children’s story 1:19 – A personal story: When we fail to recognize our own reflection 3:32 – Jonah is not a window into history—it’s a mirror into our own hearts 4:58 – The Book of Jonah exposes our pride