The Calling We Can't Outrun | Michael Newton

When the Storm Finds You | Michael Newton

When the Storm Finds You | The Book of Jonah Scripture: Jonah 1v4-17 This week at Boise Community Church, we continued our journey through Jonah with one of the most challenging passages in the book: Jonah 1v4–17. While we often think of storms as random hardships, this message explores a different kind of storm—the kind that comes when we run from God's call. Pastor Michael Newton unpacks how Jonah's disobedience didn't just impact his own life; it endangered everyone on the ship. Our choices are never made in isolation. Sin creates ripples through our families, friendships, workplaces, and churches, while obedience can impact generations. Yet even in Jonah's rebellion, we see a God who refuses to stop pursuing His people. The storm wasn't meant to destroy Jonah—it was meant to bring him home. This message is a powerful reminder that God loves us too much to let us keep running. Through honest confession, repentance, and surrender, we discover that His grace is always deeper than our failure. Ultimately, Jonah's story points us to Jesus, who entered the storm of judgment on our behalf so that we could be reconciled to God. If you're walking through a difficult season, wondering whether God has forgotten you, this sermon offers hope: the storm you're facing may not be evidence of God's absence, but of His relentless pursuit. His mercy is greater than your rebellion, and His grace is already waiting beneath the waves.

The Calling We Can't Outrun | Michael Newton

The Book of Jonah | Week 1: The calling we can't outrun Jonah 1v13 Why do we run from God? Most of us don't shake our fists at heaven or reject God outright. Instead, we delay, avoid, rationalize, and convince ourselves that "later" is good enough. The truth is, we don't run because God isn't good—we run because, somewhere deep down, we struggle to believe that He is. In this opening message of our new series through Jonah, Pastor Michael Newton explores the story of a reluctant prophet, a surprising mission, and a relentlessly pursuing God. Jonah isn't ultimately a story about a fish—it's the story of a God who refuses to give up on people who run. Discover how our disobedience often reveals what we truly believe, why God's call can feel so costly, and how the cross stands as God's ultimate declaration that He would rather pursue us than leave us running. Big Idea: We don't run because God isn't good. We run because we don't believe He is. No matter how far you've wandered, the good news remains: You can run from God's will, but you can't outrun God's pursuit.

We need the Father | Michael Newton

Father's Day is a celebration for some—but for many, it's complicated. In this deeply personal message, Pastor Michael Newton shares his own story of growing up with an absent father and an abusive stepfather, and how God slowly revealed that the answer wasn't to reject the idea of a father—but to discover the heart of a good Heavenly Father. Walking through Mark 10, the story of the rich young ruler, and Paul's encouragement to Timothy, this sermon reminds us that the gospel is not about striving harder, proving ourselves, or earning God's acceptance. Before Jesus challenged the rich young ruler, He looked at him and loved him. Before God changes us, He loves us. Whether you've wrestled with shame, fear, failure, or the feeling of never being enough, this message is an invitation to stop performing and start receiving the Father's love. Because sons and daughters don't earn their place in the family—they receive it through Jesus. Key Scriptures: * Mark 10:17–27 * 2 Timothy 2:1 * Philippians 1:6 No matter your story, your failures are not greater than God's faithfulness. The Father is not standing

Before the Night Comes | Michael Newton

Ecclesiastes | Under the Sun Life is a gift. Life is brief. Life is meant to lead us to God. In this message from Ecclesiastes 11:7–12:8, we walk through Solomon's final appeal to enjoy God's gifts, remember our Creator, and live with eternity in view. As the years pass, our bodies change, our priorities shift, and we're reminded that life moves faster than we think. Yet in the face of aging, uncertainty, and even death, the gospel offers a hope that Ecclesiastes longs for and Jesus fulfills. The problem of Ecclesiastes is death. The answer of Ecclesiastes is Jesus. Join us as we discover how to live in the light before the night comes. Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting ⁠⁠⁠https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/⁠⁠⁠ [https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/to/general] and making a one-time or recurring donation. SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 11v7-12v6 SPEAKER: Michael Newton

Wisdom for the Long Haul | Kyle Williams

Ecclesiastes | Under the Sun Today's podcast is brought to you by Boise Community Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting ⁠⁠⁠https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/⁠⁠⁠ [https://boisecommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving/to/general] and making a one-time or recurring donation. SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 10-11v6 SPEAKER: Kyle Williams