{"id":558,"date":"2023-05-22T20:04:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T20:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fbccastroville.com\/sandbox\/?page_id=558"},"modified":"2023-05-30T15:38:34","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T15:38:34","slug":"sermons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fbccastroville.com\/sandbox\/sermons\/","title":{"rendered":"Sermons"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"558\" class=\"elementor elementor-558\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5dbf9a3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5dbf9a3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/-NcU3rMyUu0\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/-NcU3rMyUu0\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/-NcU3rMyUu0\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/-NcU3rMyUu0\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"-NcU3rMyUu0\"  data-user=\"First Castroville\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-NcU3rMyUu0\" data-avatar=\"\" data-title=\"In this message, Pastor Travis Garcia continues our journey through the book of Philippians by exploring the tension between comfort and surrender. Through Paul\u2019s testimony in Philippians 3, we are reminded that chasing success, control, and personal comfort will never satisfy the way a life fully surrendered to Jesus can. Pastor Travis challenges us to examine the choices we make every day and asks the powerful question: Are we willing to trade comfort for faithfulness?<br \/>\n<br \/>\nPaul once believed his achievements, status, and religious accomplishments made him righteous, but after encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus, everything changed. What once gave him confidence became worthless compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ. This message reminds us that following Jesus is not about perfection, legalism, or earning God\u2019s love\u2014it is about daily surrender, trusting His grace, and faithfully walking with Him even when life feels uncertain.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIn a world constantly pushing comfort, success, and self-control, this sermon encourages believers to live differently. We were not created for a comfortable life\u2014we were created for a faithful one. Pastor Travis explains how a comfort-focused life can slowly shift our worship away from Jesus and onto ourselves, while true discipleship calls us to live with open hands, fully trusting Christ with every area of our lives.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThis message also offers hope and encouragement for anyone who feels like they don\u2019t \u201chave it all together.\u201d Just as Jesus patiently walked with His disciples through their doubts and failures, He meets us with grace, kindness, and mercy in the middle of our process. Faithfulness\u2014not perfection\u2014is the goal.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIf you\u2019ve ever struggled with fear of the future, the pressure to make the \u201cright\u201d choices, or the temptation to pursue comfort over obedience, this message will encourage you to trust Jesus more deeply and surrender fully to Him.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcd6 Scripture References:<br \/>\n\u2022 Philippians 3:4-14<br \/>\n\u2022 Matthew 13:44-46<br \/>\n\u2022 Luke 9:62<br \/>\n<br \/>\nLike, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney, Pastor Travis, and First Castroville!<br \/>\n<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd14 Be sure to share this message with someone who needs encouragement to keep pursuing Jesus faithfully.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:<br \/>\nInstagram: First Castroville Instagram<br \/>\nFacebook: First Castroville Facebook<br \/>\nWebsite: First Castroville Website<br \/>\n<br \/>\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #Philippians #BookOfPhilippians #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #FaithOverComfort #FollowJesus #Discipleship #GraceAndTruth #SermonSeries #ChurchOnline #JesusChangesEverything #Faithfulness #ChristianLiving\" data-video-title=\"Faith Over Comfort | Following Jesus Is Worth Everything\" data-channel-id=\"UCHafqQ2gj0FnHGOcniwKw6w\">\n                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fbccastroville.com\/sandbox\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png?w=720&ssl=1\" alt=\"In this message, Pastor Travis Garcia continues our journey through the book of Philippians by exploring the tension between comfort and surrender. Through Paul\u2019s testimony in Philippians 3, we are reminded that chasing success, control, and personal comfort will never satisfy the way a life fully surrendered to Jesus can. Pastor Travis challenges us to examine the choices we make every day and asks the powerful question: Are we willing to trade comfort for faithfulness?\n\nPaul once believed his achievements, status, and religious accomplishments made him righteous, but after encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus, everything changed. What once gave him confidence became worthless compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ. This message reminds us that following Jesus is not about perfection, legalism, or earning God\u2019s love\u2014it is about daily surrender, trusting His grace, and faithfully walking with Him even when life feels uncertain.\n\nIn a world constantly pushing comfort, success, and self-control, this sermon encourages believers to live differently. We were not created for a comfortable life\u2014we were created for a faithful one. Pastor Travis explains how a comfort-focused life can slowly shift our worship away from Jesus and onto ourselves, while true discipleship calls us to live with open hands, fully trusting Christ with every area of our lives.\n\nThis message also offers hope and encouragement for anyone who feels like they don\u2019t \u201chave it all together.\u201d Just as Jesus patiently walked with His disciples through their doubts and failures, He meets us with grace, kindness, and mercy in the middle of our process. Faithfulness\u2014not perfection\u2014is the goal.\n\nIf you\u2019ve ever struggled with fear of the future, the pressure to make the \u201cright\u201d choices, or the temptation to pursue comfort over obedience, this message will encourage you to trust Jesus more deeply and surrender fully to Him.\n\n\ud83d\udcd6 Scripture References:\n\u2022 Philippians 3:4-14\n\u2022 Matthew 13:44-46\n\u2022 Luke 9:62\n\nLike, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney, Pastor Travis, and First Castroville!\n\n\ud83d\udd14 Be sure to share this message with someone who needs encouragement to keep pursuing Jesus faithfully.\n\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:\nInstagram: First Castroville Instagram\nFacebook: First Castroville Facebook\nWebsite: First Castroville Website\n\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #Philippians #BookOfPhilippians #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #FaithOverComfort #FollowJesus #Discipleship #GraceAndTruth #SermonSeries #ChurchOnline #JesusChangesEverything #Faithfulness #ChristianLiving\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >In this message, Pastor Travis Garcia continues our journey through the book of Philippians by exploring the tension between comfort and surrender. Through Paul\u2019s testimony in Philippians 3, we are reminded that chasing success, control, and personal comfort will never satisfy the way a life fully surrendered to Jesus can. Pastor Travis challenges us to examine the choices we make every day and asks the powerful question: Are we willing to trade comfort for faithfulness?<br>\n<br>\nPaul once believed his achievements, status, and religious accomplishments made him righteous, but after encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus, everything changed. What once gave him confidence became worthless compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ. This message reminds us that following Jesus is not about perfection, legalism, or earning God\u2019s love\u2014it is about daily surrender, trusting His grace, and faithfully walking with Him even when life feels uncertain.<br>\n<br>\nIn a world constantly pushing comfort, success, and self-control, this sermon encourages believers to live differently. We were not created for a comfortable life\u2014we were created for a faithful one. Pastor Travis explains how a comfort-focused life can slowly shift our worship away from Jesus and onto ourselves, while true discipleship calls us to live with open hands, fully trusting Christ with every area of our lives.<br>\n<br>\nThis message also offers hope and encouragement for anyone who feels like they don\u2019t \u201chave it all together.\u201d Just as Jesus patiently walked with His disciples through their doubts and failures, He meets us with grace, kindness, and mercy in the middle of our process. Faithfulness\u2014not perfection\u2014is the goal.<br>\n<br>\nIf you\u2019ve ever struggled with fear of the future, the pressure to make the \u201cright\u201d choices, or the temptation to pursue comfort over obedience, this message will encourage you to trust Jesus more deeply and surrender fully to Him.<br>\n<br>\n\ud83d\udcd6 Scripture References:<br>\n\u2022 Philippians 3:4-14<br>\n\u2022 Matthew 13:44-46<br>\n\u2022 Luke 9:62<br>\n<br>\nLike, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney, Pastor Travis, and First Castroville!<br>\n<br>\n\ud83d\udd14 Be sure to share this message with someone who needs encouragement to keep pursuing Jesus faithfully.<br>\n<br>\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:<br>\nInstagram: First Castroville Instagram<br>\nFacebook: First Castroville Facebook<br>\nWebsite: First Castroville Website<br>\n<br>\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #Philippians #BookOfPhilippians #ChristianFaith 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In a world that constantly pressures us to move faster, do more, and appear perfect, God invites us into something better: a life surrendered to Him, trusting that He is faithfully completing the work He started in us.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThis message challenges us to reframe the way we see growth, faith, and progress. Instead of asking, \u201cWhy am I not further along?\u201d we can learn to trust the process of becoming more like Jesus day by day. Real spiritual growth happens through patience, perseverance, and remaining connected to Christ.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nWhether you\u2019re stepping into a new season of life, feeling stuck in your faith journey, or struggling under the weight of perfectionism, this sermon is a reminder that Jesus doesn\u2019t expect perfection from you \u2014 He invites you to walk faithfully with Him.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nKey Scriptures:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcd6 Philippians 1:1-11<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcd6 John 15<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcd6 Romans 12:2<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIn this message, you\u2019ll discover:<br \/>\n\u2022 Why perfectionism keeps us spiritually stuck<br \/>\n\u2022 The difference between perfection and faithfulness<br \/>\n\u2022 How God transforms us over time through discipleship<br \/>\n\u2022 Why remaining connected to Jesus changes everything<br \/>\n\u2022 How encouragement within the church helps us keep moving forward<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIf this message encouraged you, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Travis and First Castroville!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fbccastroville<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbccastroville<br \/>\nWebsite: https:\/\/fbccastroville.com<br \/>\n<br \/>\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #DifferentKindOfBetter #Philippians #ChristianFaith #Discipleship #FaithOverPerfection #JesusChangesEverything #BiblicalTeaching #ChurchSermon #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth\" data-video-title=\"God Isn\u2019t Finished With You Yet | Faith Over Perfection\" data-channel-id=\"UCHafqQ2gj0FnHGOcniwKw6w\">\n                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fbccastroville.com\/sandbox\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png?w=720&ssl=1\" alt=\"In Week 1 of our \u201cDifferent Kind of Better\u201d series, Pastor Travis Garcia shares a powerful message about the trap of perfectionism and the freedom that comes from faithfully following Jesus instead of striving to \u201chave it all together.\u201d\n\nThrough Philippians 1:6, Pastor Travis reminds us that discipleship is not about instant perfection \u2014 it\u2019s about continual transformation. In a world that constantly pressures us to move faster, do more, and appear perfect, God invites us into something better: a life surrendered to Him, trusting that He is faithfully completing the work He started in us.\n\nThis message challenges us to reframe the way we see growth, faith, and progress. Instead of asking, \u201cWhy am I not further along?\u201d we can learn to trust the process of becoming more like Jesus day by day. Real spiritual growth happens through patience, perseverance, and remaining connected to Christ.\n\nWhether you\u2019re stepping into a new season of life, feeling stuck in your faith journey, or struggling under the weight of perfectionism, this sermon is a reminder that Jesus doesn\u2019t expect perfection from you \u2014 He invites you to walk faithfully with Him.\n\nKey Scriptures:\n\ud83d\udcd6 Philippians 1:1-11\n\ud83d\udcd6 John 15\n\ud83d\udcd6 Romans 12:2\n\nIn this message, you\u2019ll discover:\n\u2022 Why perfectionism keeps us spiritually stuck\n\u2022 The difference between perfection and faithfulness\n\u2022 How God transforms us over time through discipleship\n\u2022 Why remaining connected to Jesus changes everything\n\u2022 How encouragement within the church helps us keep moving forward\n\nIf this message encouraged you, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Travis and First Castroville!\n\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fbccastroville\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbccastroville\nWebsite: https:\/\/fbccastroville.com\n\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #DifferentKindOfBetter #Philippians #ChristianFaith #Discipleship #FaithOverPerfection #JesusChangesEverything #BiblicalTeaching #ChurchSermon #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >In Week 1 of our \u201cDifferent Kind of Better\u201d series, Pastor Travis Garcia shares a powerful message about the trap of perfectionism and the freedom that comes from faithfully following Jesus instead of striving to \u201chave it all together.\u201d<br>\n<br>\nThrough Philippians 1:6, Pastor Travis reminds us that discipleship is not about instant perfection \u2014 it\u2019s about continual transformation. In a world that constantly pressures us to move faster, do more, and appear perfect, God invites us into something better: a life surrendered to Him, trusting that He is faithfully completing the work He started in us.<br>\n<br>\nThis message challenges us to reframe the way we see growth, faith, and progress. Instead of asking, \u201cWhy am I not further along?\u201d we can learn to trust the process of becoming more like Jesus day by day. Real spiritual growth happens through patience, perseverance, and remaining connected to Christ.<br>\n<br>\nWhether you\u2019re stepping into a new season of life, feeling stuck in your faith journey, or struggling under the weight of perfectionism, this sermon is a reminder that Jesus doesn\u2019t expect perfection from you \u2014 He invites you to walk faithfully with Him.<br>\n<br>\nKey Scriptures:<br>\n\ud83d\udcd6 Philippians 1:1-11<br>\n\ud83d\udcd6 John 15<br>\n\ud83d\udcd6 Romans 12:2<br>\n<br>\nIn this message, you\u2019ll discover:<br>\n\u2022 Why perfectionism keeps us spiritually stuck<br>\n\u2022 The difference between perfection and faithfulness<br>\n\u2022 How God transforms us over time through discipleship<br>\n\u2022 Why remaining connected to Jesus changes everything<br>\n\u2022 How encouragement within the church helps us keep moving forward<br>\n<br>\nIf this message encouraged you, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content 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Even after obeying God, Jonah struggled to accept God\u2019s grace for people he believed didn\u2019t deserve it. This message challenges us to examine whether our obedience is truly transforming our hearts or if we are simply going through the motions.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThrough Jonah chapter 4, we see that God is not only concerned with outward obedience \u2014 He is after the condition of our hearts. Pastor Rodney explores how grace doesn\u2019t just restore us; it reshapes us, transforms us, and aligns our hearts with the heart of God. If you\u2019ve ever wrestled with anger, resentment, resistance, or struggled to extend grace to others, this message will encourage you to surrender fully to God\u2019s transforming work.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIn this sermon, you\u2019ll discover:<br \/>\n\u2022 Why obedience without heart transformation eventually reveals itself<br \/>\n\u2022 How Jonah\u2019s story mirrors struggles we still face today<br \/>\n\u2022 The difference between outward faithfulness and inward surrender<br \/>\n\u2022 How the Holy Spirit transforms our hearts to reflect Jesus<br \/>\n\u2022 Why grace is meant to change not only where we go, but who we love<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThis message reminds us that Jesus didn\u2019t just come to forgive our actions \u2014 He came to transform our hearts. When we surrender to Him fully, we begin to love what He loves, care about what He cares about, and live sent with compassion and purpose.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nLike, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:<br \/>\nInstagram: First Castroville Instagram<br \/>\nFacebook: First Castroville Facebook<br \/>\nWebsite: First Castroville Website<br \/>\n<br \/>\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #JonahSeries #BookOfJonah #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #GraceAndTruth #HeartTransformation #FaithJourney #HolySpirit #JesusChangesEverything #ChurchSermon #BibleMessage #FaithInAction\" data-video-title=\"Why Jonah Was Angry at God\u2019s Grace | Jonah Wk 05\" data-channel-id=\"UCHafqQ2gj0FnHGOcniwKw6w\">\n                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fbccastroville.com\/sandbox\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png?w=720&ssl=1\" alt=\"In this powerful conclusion to the Jonah series, Pastor Rodney unpacks the deeper heart issue behind Jonah\u2019s anger after Nineveh repented. Even after obeying God, Jonah struggled to accept God\u2019s grace for people he believed didn\u2019t deserve it. This message challenges us to examine whether our obedience is truly transforming our hearts or if we are simply going through the motions.\n\nThrough Jonah chapter 4, we see that God is not only concerned with outward obedience \u2014 He is after the condition of our hearts. Pastor Rodney explores how grace doesn\u2019t just restore us; it reshapes us, transforms us, and aligns our hearts with the heart of God. If you\u2019ve ever wrestled with anger, resentment, resistance, or struggled to extend grace to others, this message will encourage you to surrender fully to God\u2019s transforming work.\n\nIn this sermon, you\u2019ll discover:\n\u2022 Why obedience without heart transformation eventually reveals itself\n\u2022 How Jonah\u2019s story mirrors struggles we still face today\n\u2022 The difference between outward faithfulness and inward surrender\n\u2022 How the Holy Spirit transforms our hearts to reflect Jesus\n\u2022 Why grace is meant to change not only where we go, but who we love\n\nThis message reminds us that Jesus didn\u2019t just come to forgive our actions \u2014 He came to transform our hearts. When we surrender to Him fully, we begin to love what He loves, care about what He cares about, and live sent with compassion and purpose.\n\nLike, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville!\n\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:\nInstagram: First Castroville Instagram\nFacebook: First Castroville Facebook\nWebsite: First Castroville Website\n\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #JonahSeries #BookOfJonah #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #GraceAndTruth #HeartTransformation #FaithJourney #HolySpirit #JesusChangesEverything #ChurchSermon #BibleMessage #FaithInAction\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >In this powerful conclusion to the Jonah series, Pastor Rodney unpacks the deeper heart issue behind Jonah\u2019s anger after Nineveh repented. Even after obeying God, Jonah struggled to accept God\u2019s grace for people he believed didn\u2019t deserve it. This message challenges us to examine whether our obedience is truly transforming our hearts or if we are simply going through the motions.<br>\n<br>\nThrough Jonah chapter 4, we see that God is not only concerned with outward obedience \u2014 He is after the condition of our hearts. Pastor Rodney explores how grace doesn\u2019t just restore us; it reshapes us, transforms us, and aligns our hearts with the heart of God. If you\u2019ve ever wrestled with anger, resentment, resistance, or struggled to extend grace to others, this message will encourage you to surrender fully to God\u2019s transforming work.<br>\n<br>\nIn this sermon, you\u2019ll discover:<br>\n\u2022 Why obedience without heart transformation eventually reveals itself<br>\n\u2022 How Jonah\u2019s story mirrors struggles we still face today<br>\n\u2022 The difference between outward faithfulness and inward surrender<br>\n\u2022 How the Holy Spirit transforms our hearts to reflect Jesus<br>\n\u2022 Why grace is meant to change not only where we go, but who we love<br>\n<br>\nThis message reminds us that Jesus didn\u2019t just come to forgive our actions \u2014 He came to transform our hearts. When we surrender to Him fully, we begin to love what He loves, care about what He cares about, and live sent with compassion and purpose.<br>\n<br>\nLike, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville!<br>\n<br>\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:<br>\nInstagram: First Castroville Instagram<br>\nFacebook: First Castroville Facebook<br>\nWebsite: First Castroville Website<br>\n<br>\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #JonahSeries #BookOfJonah #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #GraceAndTruth #HeartTransformation #FaithJourney #HolySpirit #JesusChangesEverything #ChurchSermon #BibleMessage #FaithInAction<\/p>\n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_stats\" >\n                                <span class=\"sby_likes\" >\n                                <svg  class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-heart fa-w-18\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-fa-processed=\"\" data-prefix=\"fa\" 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rel=\"noopener\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/lbbbzLlgA4c\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/lbbbzLlgA4c\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/lbbbzLlgA4c\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/lbbbzLlgA4c\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/lbbbzLlgA4c\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"lbbbzLlgA4c\"  data-user=\"First Castroville\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lbbbzLlgA4c\" data-avatar=\"\" data-title=\"What if the thing God is asking you to do isn\u2019t really about you at all?<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIn this powerful message from the Jonah series, Pastor Rodney walks through Jonah chapter 3 and reveals how one act of obedience can become the catalyst for God to move in the lives of countless others. Jonah finally says \u201cyes\u201d to God\u2019s call and walks into Nineveh with a simple message: \u201c40 days and Nineveh will be overthrown.\u201d What seemed small and insignificant became the spark for an entire city\u2019s repentance and transformation.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThis sermon challenges us to rethink obedience\u2014not as something centered on our comfort, convenience, or personal growth, but as an opportunity for God to impact others through our willingness to trust Him. Pastor Rodney reminds us that obedience may begin with us, but it never ends with us.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIn this message, you\u2019ll discover:<br \/>\n\u2022 Why obedience is ultimately about trust, not control<br \/>\n\u2022 How God uses ordinary people and simple acts of faithfulness<br \/>\n\u2022 Why we often underestimate what\u2019s on the other side of our obedience<br \/>\n\u2022 The difference between our responsibility and God\u2019s responsibility<br \/>\n\u2022 How grace not only restores us, but also sends us<br \/>\n\u2022 Why God\u2019s heart moves toward people we may naturally avoid<br \/>\n\u2022 The importance of difficult conversations, forgiveness, and stepping toward others in love<br \/>\n\u2022 How your \u201cyes\u201d to God could become a movement that changes lives<br \/>\n<br \/>\nPastor Rodney also asks a deeply personal question: \u201cWho is on the other side of your obedience?\u201d Whether it\u2019s a conversation you\u2019ve been avoiding, a relationship you\u2019ve kept at a distance, or someone God keeps bringing to your mind, this message will encourage you to trust God with the outcome and simply take the next faithful step.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nNo matter how unqualified, uncomfortable, or unprepared you may feel, God is able to do immeasurably more through your obedience than you could ever imagine.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIf this message encouraged you, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fbccastroville<br \/>\n<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbccastroville<br \/>\n<br \/>\nWebsite: https:\/\/fbccastroville.com<br \/>\n<br \/>\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #Jonah #BookOfJonah #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #FaithInAction #ObedienceToGod #GraceAndTruth #ChurchSermon #JesusChangesLives #FaithJourney #Repentance #TrustGod #BibleTeaching #HopeInChrist #SermonSeries #ChristianLiving #GodsGrace\" data-video-title=\"You\u2019re Underestimating What God Can Do Through You\" data-channel-id=\"UCHafqQ2gj0FnHGOcniwKw6w\">\n                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fbccastroville.com\/sandbox\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png?w=720&ssl=1\" alt=\"What if the thing God is asking you to do isn\u2019t really about you at all?\n\nIn this powerful message from the Jonah series, Pastor Rodney walks through Jonah chapter 3 and reveals how one act of obedience can become the catalyst for God to move in the lives of countless others. Jonah finally says \u201cyes\u201d to God\u2019s call and walks into Nineveh with a simple message: \u201c40 days and Nineveh will be overthrown.\u201d What seemed small and insignificant became the spark for an entire city\u2019s repentance and transformation.\n\nThis sermon challenges us to rethink obedience\u2014not as something centered on our comfort, convenience, or personal growth, but as an opportunity for God to impact others through our willingness to trust Him. Pastor Rodney reminds us that obedience may begin with us, but it never ends with us.\n\nIn this message, you\u2019ll discover:\n\u2022 Why obedience is ultimately about trust, not control\n\u2022 How God uses ordinary people and simple acts of faithfulness\n\u2022 Why we often underestimate what\u2019s on the other side of our obedience\n\u2022 The difference between our responsibility and God\u2019s responsibility\n\u2022 How grace not only restores us, but also sends us\n\u2022 Why God\u2019s heart moves toward people we may naturally avoid\n\u2022 The importance of difficult conversations, forgiveness, and stepping toward others in love\n\u2022 How your \u201cyes\u201d to God could become a movement that changes lives\n\nPastor Rodney also asks a deeply personal question: \u201cWho is on the other side of your obedience?\u201d Whether it\u2019s a conversation you\u2019ve been avoiding, a relationship you\u2019ve kept at a distance, or someone God keeps bringing to your mind, this message will encourage you to trust God with the outcome and simply take the next faithful step.\n\nNo matter how unqualified, uncomfortable, or unprepared you may feel, God is able to do immeasurably more through your obedience than you could ever imagine.\n\nIf this message encouraged you, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville!\n\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fbccastroville\n\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbccastroville\n\nWebsite: https:\/\/fbccastroville.com\n\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #Jonah #BookOfJonah #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #FaithInAction #ObedienceToGod #GraceAndTruth #ChurchSermon #JesusChangesLives #FaithJourney #Repentance #TrustGod #BibleTeaching #HopeInChrist #SermonSeries #ChristianLiving #GodsGrace\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >What if the thing God is asking you to do isn\u2019t really about you at all?<br>\n<br>\nIn this powerful message from the Jonah series, Pastor Rodney walks through Jonah chapter 3 and reveals how one act of obedience can become the catalyst for God to move in the lives of countless others. Jonah finally says \u201cyes\u201d to God\u2019s call and walks into Nineveh with a simple message: \u201c40 days and Nineveh will be overthrown.\u201d What seemed small and insignificant became the spark for an entire city\u2019s repentance and transformation.<br>\n<br>\nThis sermon challenges us to rethink obedience\u2014not as something centered on our comfort, convenience, or personal growth, but as an opportunity for God to impact others through our willingness to trust Him. Pastor Rodney reminds us that obedience may begin with us, but it never ends with us.<br>\n<br>\nIn this message, you\u2019ll discover:<br>\n\u2022 Why obedience is ultimately about trust, not control<br>\n\u2022 How God uses ordinary people and simple acts of faithfulness<br>\n\u2022 Why we often underestimate what\u2019s on the other side of our obedience<br>\n\u2022 The difference between our responsibility and God\u2019s responsibility<br>\n\u2022 How grace not only restores us, but also sends us<br>\n\u2022 Why God\u2019s heart moves toward people we may naturally avoid<br>\n\u2022 The importance of difficult conversations, forgiveness, and stepping toward others in love<br>\n\u2022 How your \u201cyes\u201d to God could become a movement that changes lives<br>\n<br>\nPastor Rodney also asks a deeply personal question: \u201cWho is on the other side of your obedience?\u201d Whether it\u2019s a conversation you\u2019ve been avoiding, a relationship you\u2019ve kept at a distance, or someone God keeps bringing to your mind, this message will encourage you to trust God with the outcome and simply take the next faithful step.<br>\n<br>\nNo matter how unqualified, uncomfortable, or unprepared you may feel, God is able to do immeasurably more through your obedience than you could ever imagine.<br>\n<br>\nIf this message encouraged you, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville!<br>\n<br>\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:<br>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fbccastroville<br>\n<br>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbccastroville<br>\n<br>\nWebsite: https:\/\/fbccastroville.com<br>\n<br>\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #Jonah #BookOfJonah #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #FaithInAction #ObedienceToGod #GraceAndTruth #ChurchSermon #JesusChangesLives #FaithJourney #Repentance #TrustGod #BibleTeaching #HopeInChrist #SermonSeries #ChristianLiving 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story of Jonah to show that even when we run, God\u2019s grace gives us another chance\u2014and how if you choose to respond in obedience when God speaks, it will help you step into your true purpose and experience transformation in your life and the lives of others.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nDrawing from Jonah chapter 3, Pastor Rodney shares a powerful reminder that God doesn\u2019t give up on us when we miss it. Instead, He speaks again. This sermon explores the tension between disobedience and obedience, the weight of missed opportunities, and the incredible truth that grace not only forgives\u2014but also restores and sends us forward.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThrough honest reflection and biblical insight, you\u2019ll be challenged to consider:<br \/>\n<br \/>\nWhat happens when you know what God wants\u2014but choose differently?<br \/>\nHave you missed your chance, or is God calling you again?<br \/>\nWhat does it look like to move from receiving grace to responding with obedience?<br \/>\n<br \/>\nPastor Rodney reminds us that obedience isn\u2019t about comfort\u2014it\u2019s about trust. When we stop delaying and start responding, God can use our \u201cyes\u201d in ways far beyond what we could imagine. Just like Jonah, your obedience could be the doorway to transformation\u2014not only for you, but for others around you.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIf you\u2019ve ever wondered whether it\u2019s too late, this message will encourage you: God is still speaking, and His grace is still calling you forward.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nLike, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fbccastroville<br \/>\n<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbccastroville<br \/>\n<br \/>\nWebsite: https:\/\/fbccastroville.com<br \/>\n<br \/>\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #SermonSeries #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #BookOfJonah #FaithInAction #ObedienceToGod #GodsGrace #SecondChances #SpiritualGrowth #TrustGod\" data-video-title=\"Did I Miss My Chance With God? | Jonah Wk 03\" data-channel-id=\"UCHafqQ2gj0FnHGOcniwKw6w\">\n                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fbccastroville.com\/sandbox\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png?w=720&ssl=1\" alt=\"n this message, Pastor Rodney discusses the struggle of resisting God\u2019s direction, using the story of Jonah to show that even when we run, God\u2019s grace gives us another chance\u2014and how if you choose to respond in obedience when God speaks, it will help you step into your true purpose and experience transformation in your life and the lives of others.\n\nDrawing from Jonah chapter 3, Pastor Rodney shares a powerful reminder that God doesn\u2019t give up on us when we miss it. Instead, He speaks again. This sermon explores the tension between disobedience and obedience, the weight of missed opportunities, and the incredible truth that grace not only forgives\u2014but also restores and sends us forward.\n\nThrough honest reflection and biblical insight, you\u2019ll be challenged to consider:\n\nWhat happens when you know what God wants\u2014but choose differently?\nHave you missed your chance, or is God calling you again?\nWhat does it look like to move from receiving grace to responding with obedience?\n\nPastor Rodney reminds us that obedience isn\u2019t about comfort\u2014it\u2019s about trust. When we stop delaying and start responding, God can use our \u201cyes\u201d in ways far beyond what we could imagine. Just like Jonah, your obedience could be the doorway to transformation\u2014not only for you, but for others around you.\n\nIf you\u2019ve ever wondered whether it\u2019s too late, this message will encourage you: God is still speaking, and His grace is still calling you forward.\n\nLike, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville!\n\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fbccastroville\n\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbccastroville\n\nWebsite: https:\/\/fbccastroville.com\n\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #SermonSeries #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #BookOfJonah #FaithInAction #ObedienceToGod #GodsGrace #SecondChances #SpiritualGrowth #TrustGod\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >n this message, Pastor Rodney discusses the struggle of resisting God\u2019s direction, using the story of Jonah to show that even when we run, God\u2019s grace gives us another chance\u2014and how if you choose to respond in obedience when God speaks, it will help you step into your true purpose and experience transformation in your life and the lives of others.<br>\n<br>\nDrawing from Jonah chapter 3, Pastor Rodney shares a powerful reminder that God doesn\u2019t give up on us when we miss it. Instead, He speaks again. This sermon explores the tension between disobedience and obedience, the weight of missed opportunities, and the incredible truth that grace not only forgives\u2014but also restores and sends us forward.<br>\n<br>\nThrough honest reflection and biblical insight, you\u2019ll be challenged to consider:<br>\n<br>\nWhat happens when you know what God wants\u2014but choose differently?<br>\nHave you missed your chance, or is God calling you again?<br>\nWhat does it look like to move from receiving grace to responding with obedience?<br>\n<br>\nPastor Rodney reminds us that obedience isn\u2019t about comfort\u2014it\u2019s about trust. When we stop delaying and start responding, God can use our \u201cyes\u201d in ways far beyond what we could imagine. Just like Jonah, your obedience could be the doorway to transformation\u2014not only for you, but for others around you.<br>\n<br>\nIf you\u2019ve ever wondered whether it\u2019s too late, this message will encourage you: God is still speaking, and His grace is still calling you forward.<br>\n<br>\nLike, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville!<br>\n<br>\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:<br>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fbccastroville<br>\n<br>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbccastroville<br>\n<br>\nWebsite: https:\/\/fbccastroville.com<br>\n<br>\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #SermonSeries #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #BookOfJonah #FaithInAction #ObedienceToGod #GodsGrace #SecondChances #SpiritualGrowth #TrustGod<\/p>\n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_stats\" >\n                                <span class=\"sby_likes\" >\n                                <svg  class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-heart fa-w-18\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-fa-processed=\"\" data-prefix=\"fa\" data-icon=\"heart\" role=\"presentation\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M414.9 24C361.8 24 312 65.7 288 89.3 264 65.7 214.2 24 161.1 24 70.3 24 16 76.9 16 165.5c0 72.6 66.8 133.3 69.2 135.4l187 180.8c8.8 8.5 22.8 8.5 31.6 0l186.7-180.2c2.7-2.7 69.5-63.5 69.5-136C560 76.9 505.7 24 414.9 24z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <span class=\"sby_like_count\">0<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                                <span class=\"sby_comments\" >\n                                    <svg  class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-comment fa-w-18\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-fa-processed=\"\" data-prefix=\"fa\" data-icon=\"comment\" role=\"presentation\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M576 240c0 115-129 208-288 208-48.3 0-93.9-8.6-133.9-23.8-40.3 31.2-89.8 50.3-142.4 55.7-5.2.6-10.2-2.8-11.5-7.7-1.3-5 2.7-8.1 6.6-11.8 19.3-18.4 42.7-32.8 51.9-94.6C21.9 330.9 0 287.3 0 240 0 125.1 129 32 288 32s288 93.1 288 208z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <span class=\"sby_comment_count\">0<\/span>\n                                <\/span>\n                            <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <span class=\"sby-screenreader\">YouTube Video UExITUktcS0tVEs4Qm15MTQ5VU5XY2wwak1zRjg5dE45UC43RDFFNUM4NkUwRDhEMjRD<\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"sby_play_btn\" >\n                        <span class=\"sby_play_btn_bg\"><\/span>\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fab\" data-icon=\"youtube\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-youtube fa-w-18\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M549.655 124.083c-6.281-23.65-24.787-42.276-48.284-48.597C458.781 64 288 64 288 64S117.22 64 74.629 75.486c-23.497 6.322-42.003 24.947-48.284 48.597-11.412 42.867-11.412 132.305-11.412 132.305s0 89.438 11.412 132.305c6.281 23.65 24.787 41.5 48.284 47.821C117.22 448 288 448 288 448s170.78 0 213.371-11.486c23.497-6.321 42.003-24.171 48.284-47.821 11.412-42.867 11.412-132.305 11.412-132.305s0-89.438-11.412-132.305zm-317.51 213.508V175.185l142.739 81.205-142.739 81.201z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg>                    <\/div>\n                                <span class=\"sby_loader sby_hidden\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><\/span>\n            <\/a>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n\n        \n<div class=\"sby_info sby_info_item\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<p class=\"sby_video_title_wrap\" >\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_video_title\">Did I Miss My Chance With God? | Jonah Wk 03<\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t\n\t\t\t<p class=\"sby_meta\" >\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_username_wrap\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_username\">First Castroville<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_date_wrap\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sby_date sby_live_broadcast_type_none\">May 1, 2026 3:20 pm<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<\/div>        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"sby_item  sby_new sby_transition\" id=\"sby_UExITUktcS0tVEs4Qm15MTQ5VU5XY2wwak1zRjg5dE45UC43RkJGOTAwRDhCOEQ1RjIy\" data-date=\"1776862601\" data-video-id=\"4hRJZOIpcfE\" data-video-title=\"God\u2019s Plan Doesn\u2019t Stop When You Run | Jonah Week 02\" data-live-date=\"0\" data-channel-id=\"UCHafqQ2gj0FnHGOcniwKw6w\" >\n    <div class=\"sby_inner_item\">\n        <div class=\"sby_video_thumbnail_wrap sby_item_video_thumbnail_wrap\">\n            <a class=\"sby_video_thumbnail sby_item_video_thumbnail\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/fbccastroville.com\/sandbox\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4hRJZOIpcfE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/4hRJZOIpcfE\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/4hRJZOIpcfE\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/4hRJZOIpcfE\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/4hRJZOIpcfE\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/4hRJZOIpcfE\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"4hRJZOIpcfE\"  data-user=\"First Castroville\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4hRJZOIpcfE\" data-avatar=\"\" data-title=\"In this message, Pastor Rodney discusses the reality of running from God, and how if you stop running and call out to Him in your distress, it will help you experience His grace, find restoration, and step into obedience.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nContinuing in the Jonah series, this sermon dives into one of the most powerful turning points in Jonah\u2019s story\u2014when he hits rock bottom. What seems like the end is actually God\u2019s provision at work. When Jonah is swallowed by the fish, it\u2019s not punishment\u2014it\u2019s preservation. It\u2019s in that place of stillness, where all options are gone, that Jonah finally turns back to God in honest prayer.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThis message challenges us to reflect on our own lives: how often do we resist God\u2019s direction, delay obedience, or try to manage things on our own? Like Jonah, we may not run loudly\u2014but we run directionally. And often, it\u2019s not until everything unravels that we finally call out to God.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nPastor Rodney reminds us that:<br \/>\n<br \/>\nRock bottom is not the end\u2014it\u2019s a turning point<br \/>\nGod\u2019s provision may not look like what we expect<br \/>\nTransformation begins when we surrender control<br \/>\nGod responds to honest prayers, not perfect ones<br \/>\nObedience starts even when we don\u2019t feel ready<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIf you\u2019ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you\u2019ve gone too far, this message is for you. God meets you right where you are\u2014not after you fix everything, but when you call out to Him. Grace restores before it redirects.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThe question isn\u2019t whether we\u2019ll face moments like Jonah\u2014it\u2019s what we\u2019ll do when we get there. Will we keep running, or will we surrender?<br \/>\n<br \/>\nLike, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fbccastroville<br \/>\n<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbccastroville<br \/>\n<br \/>\nWebsite: https:\/\/fbccastroville.com<br \/>\n<br \/>\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #JonahSeries #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #SermonMessage #FaithJourney #TrustGod #Obedience #Grace #SpiritualGrowth #BibleStudy\" data-video-title=\"God\u2019s Plan Doesn\u2019t Stop When You Run | Jonah Week 02\" data-channel-id=\"UCHafqQ2gj0FnHGOcniwKw6w\">\n                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fbccastroville.com\/sandbox\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png?w=720&ssl=1\" alt=\"In this message, Pastor Rodney discusses the reality of running from God, and how if you stop running and call out to Him in your distress, it will help you experience His grace, find restoration, and step into obedience.\n\nContinuing in the Jonah series, this sermon dives into one of the most powerful turning points in Jonah\u2019s story\u2014when he hits rock bottom. What seems like the end is actually God\u2019s provision at work. When Jonah is swallowed by the fish, it\u2019s not punishment\u2014it\u2019s preservation. It\u2019s in that place of stillness, where all options are gone, that Jonah finally turns back to God in honest prayer.\n\nThis message challenges us to reflect on our own lives: how often do we resist God\u2019s direction, delay obedience, or try to manage things on our own? Like Jonah, we may not run loudly\u2014but we run directionally. And often, it\u2019s not until everything unravels that we finally call out to God.\n\nPastor Rodney reminds us that:\n\nRock bottom is not the end\u2014it\u2019s a turning point\nGod\u2019s provision may not look like what we expect\nTransformation begins when we surrender control\nGod responds to honest prayers, not perfect ones\nObedience starts even when we don\u2019t feel ready\n\nIf you\u2019ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you\u2019ve gone too far, this message is for you. God meets you right where you are\u2014not after you fix everything, but when you call out to Him. Grace restores before it redirects.\n\nThe question isn\u2019t whether we\u2019ll face moments like Jonah\u2014it\u2019s what we\u2019ll do when we get there. Will we keep running, or will we surrender?\n\nLike, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville!\n\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fbccastroville\n\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbccastroville\n\nWebsite: https:\/\/fbccastroville.com\n\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #JonahSeries #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #SermonMessage #FaithJourney #TrustGod #Obedience #Grace #SpiritualGrowth #BibleStudy\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >In this message, Pastor Rodney discusses the reality of running from God, and how if you stop running and call out to Him in your distress, it will help you experience His grace, find restoration, and step into obedience.<br>\n<br>\nContinuing in the Jonah series, this sermon dives into one of the most powerful turning points in Jonah\u2019s story\u2014when he hits rock bottom. What seems like the end is actually God\u2019s provision at work. When Jonah is swallowed by the fish, it\u2019s not punishment\u2014it\u2019s preservation. It\u2019s in that place of stillness, where all options are gone, that Jonah finally turns back to God in honest prayer.<br>\n<br>\nThis message challenges us to reflect on our own lives: how often do we resist God\u2019s direction, delay obedience, or try to manage things on our own? Like Jonah, we may not run loudly\u2014but we run directionally. And often, it\u2019s not until everything unravels that we finally call out to God.<br>\n<br>\nPastor Rodney reminds us that:<br>\n<br>\nRock bottom is not the end\u2014it\u2019s a turning point<br>\nGod\u2019s provision may not look like what we expect<br>\nTransformation begins when we surrender control<br>\nGod responds to honest prayers, not perfect ones<br>\nObedience starts even when we don\u2019t feel ready<br>\n<br>\nIf you\u2019ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you\u2019ve gone too far, this message is for you. God meets you right where you are\u2014not after you fix everything, but when you call out to Him. Grace restores before it redirects.<br>\n<br>\nThe question isn\u2019t whether we\u2019ll face moments like Jonah\u2014it\u2019s what we\u2019ll do when we get there. Will we keep running, or will we surrender?<br>\n<br>\nLike, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville!<br>\n<br>\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:<br>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fbccastroville<br>\n<br>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbccastroville<br>\n<br>\nWebsite: https:\/\/fbccastroville.com<br>\n<br>\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #JonahSeries #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #SermonMessage #FaithJourney #TrustGod #Obedience #Grace #SpiritualGrowth #BibleStudy<\/p>\n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_stats\" >\n                                <span class=\"sby_likes\" >\n                                <svg  class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-heart fa-w-18\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-fa-processed=\"\" data-prefix=\"fa\" data-icon=\"heart\" role=\"presentation\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 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It\u2019s easy to say \u201cyes\u201d to God in a moment of worship. It\u2019s easy to declare trust, surrender, and obedience when it\u2019s general. But everything changes when God\u2019s will becomes specific\u2014when obedience costs something, disrupts your plans, or calls you toward people and places you would never choose.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nJonah didn\u2019t struggle with clarity. He didn\u2019t need more information. He simply didn\u2019t like what God said.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nAnd if we\u2019re honest, that\u2019s where many of us find ourselves today.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThis message confronts the reality of delayed obedience and exposes how easily we disguise disobedience with phrases like \u201cI\u2019m praying about it\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m waiting for the right time.\u201d But the truth is clear: delayed obedience doesn\u2019t become obedience\u2014it becomes more comfortable disobedience over time.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nAs we walk through Jonah 1, you\u2019ll see how running from God is rarely loud or obvious\u2014it\u2019s often subtle, justified, and even productive on the surface. You can still be moving, still be succeeding, and yet be drifting further from God\u2019s direction for your life.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nBut the story doesn\u2019t stop there.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nBecause grace doesn\u2019t just restore\u2014it pursues.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nEven in Jonah\u2019s rebellion, God doesn\u2019t abandon him. The storm wasn\u2019t random. It wasn\u2019t punishment. It was intervention. A loving disruption meant to bring Jonah back into alignment with God\u2019s purpose.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThis message is both a warning and an invitation:<br \/>\n<br \/>\n\u2022 Where are you running right now?<br \/>\n\u2022 What has God already made clear that you\u2019re avoiding?<br \/>\n\u2022 What step of obedience have you been delaying?<br \/>\n<br \/>\nWhether it\u2019s forgiveness, a difficult conversation, baptism, serving, generosity, or finally surrendering control\u2014this is your moment to stop pretending and start acknowledging.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nBecause nothing changes until you\u2019re honest about where you are.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nAnd the moment you stop running from God\u2026 is the moment your life begins to change direction.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nScripture: Jonah 1:1\u201317<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIf this message challenged you, encouraged you, or helped you take a step toward obedience, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nNext Step:<br \/>\nDon\u2019t wait for a better time. Take the step God is already asking you to take.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n#Jonah #Obedience #Faith #RunningFromGod #ChristianMessage #BibleTeaching #Reframe\" data-video-title=\"Running from God (And Calling It Something Else) | Jonah Wk 01\" data-channel-id=\"UCHafqQ2gj0FnHGOcniwKw6w\">\n                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fbccastroville.com\/sandbox\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png?w=720&ssl=1\" alt=\"What do you do when you know exactly what God is asking\u2026 and you don\u2019t want to do it?\n\nIn this opening message from the book of Jonah, we step into a story that feels uncomfortably familiar. It\u2019s easy to say \u201cyes\u201d to God in a moment of worship. It\u2019s easy to declare trust, surrender, and obedience when it\u2019s general. But everything changes when God\u2019s will becomes specific\u2014when obedience costs something, disrupts your plans, or calls you toward people and places you would never choose.\n\nJonah didn\u2019t struggle with clarity. He didn\u2019t need more information. He simply didn\u2019t like what God said.\n\nAnd if we\u2019re honest, that\u2019s where many of us find ourselves today.\n\nThis message confronts the reality of delayed obedience and exposes how easily we disguise disobedience with phrases like \u201cI\u2019m praying about it\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m waiting for the right time.\u201d But the truth is clear: delayed obedience doesn\u2019t become obedience\u2014it becomes more comfortable disobedience over time.\n\nAs we walk through Jonah 1, you\u2019ll see how running from God is rarely loud or obvious\u2014it\u2019s often subtle, justified, and even productive on the surface. You can still be moving, still be succeeding, and yet be drifting further from God\u2019s direction for your life.\n\nBut the story doesn\u2019t stop there.\n\nBecause grace doesn\u2019t just restore\u2014it pursues.\n\nEven in Jonah\u2019s rebellion, God doesn\u2019t abandon him. The storm wasn\u2019t random. It wasn\u2019t punishment. It was intervention. A loving disruption meant to bring Jonah back into alignment with God\u2019s purpose.\n\nThis message is both a warning and an invitation:\n\n\u2022 Where are you running right now?\n\u2022 What has God already made clear that you\u2019re avoiding?\n\u2022 What step of obedience have you been delaying?\n\nWhether it\u2019s forgiveness, a difficult conversation, baptism, serving, generosity, or finally surrendering control\u2014this is your moment to stop pretending and start acknowledging.\n\nBecause nothing changes until you\u2019re honest about where you are.\n\nAnd the moment you stop running from God\u2026 is the moment your life begins to change direction.\n\nScripture: Jonah 1:1\u201317\n\nIf this message challenged you, encouraged you, or helped you take a step toward obedience, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.\n\nNext Step:\nDon\u2019t wait for a better time. 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But everything changes when God\u2019s will becomes specific\u2014when obedience costs something, disrupts your plans, or calls you toward people and places you would never choose.<br>\n<br>\nJonah didn\u2019t struggle with clarity. He didn\u2019t need more information. He simply didn\u2019t like what God said.<br>\n<br>\nAnd if we\u2019re honest, that\u2019s where many of us find ourselves today.<br>\n<br>\nThis message confronts the reality of delayed obedience and exposes how easily we disguise disobedience with phrases like \u201cI\u2019m praying about it\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m waiting for the right time.\u201d But the truth is clear: delayed obedience doesn\u2019t become obedience\u2014it becomes more comfortable disobedience over time.<br>\n<br>\nAs we walk through Jonah 1, you\u2019ll see how running from God is rarely loud or obvious\u2014it\u2019s often subtle, justified, and even productive on the surface. You can still be moving, still be succeeding, and yet be drifting further from God\u2019s direction for your life.<br>\n<br>\nBut the story doesn\u2019t stop there.<br>\n<br>\nBecause grace doesn\u2019t just restore\u2014it pursues.<br>\n<br>\nEven in Jonah\u2019s rebellion, God doesn\u2019t abandon him. The storm wasn\u2019t random. It wasn\u2019t punishment. It was intervention. A loving disruption meant to bring Jonah back into alignment with God\u2019s purpose.<br>\n<br>\nThis message is both a warning and an invitation:<br>\n<br>\n\u2022 Where are you running right now?<br>\n\u2022 What has God already made clear that you\u2019re avoiding?<br>\n\u2022 What step of obedience have you been delaying?<br>\n<br>\nWhether it\u2019s forgiveness, a difficult conversation, baptism, serving, generosity, or finally surrendering control\u2014this is your moment to stop pretending and start acknowledging.<br>\n<br>\nBecause nothing changes until you\u2019re honest about where you are.<br>\n<br>\nAnd the moment you stop running from God\u2026 is the moment your life begins to change direction.<br>\n<br>\nScripture: Jonah 1:1\u201317<br>\n<br>\nIf this message challenged you, encouraged you, or helped you take a step toward obedience, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.<br>\n<br>\nNext Step:<br>\nDon\u2019t wait for a better time. 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Through His sacrifice on the cross and His victory over the grave, we see that real love is not conditional, temporary, or based on performance. It is sacrificial, relentless, and life-changing.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIn this sermon, you\u2019ll discover:<br \/>\n\u2728 What \u201cgreater love\u201d truly means according to John 15:13<br \/>\n\u2728 How Jesus meets us in our brokenness\u2014not our perfection<br \/>\n\u2728 The powerful exchange of ashes for beauty (Isaiah 61)<br \/>\n\u2728 Why the resurrection is proof that Jesus\u2019 sacrifice was enough<br \/>\n\u2728 How to stop carrying what Jesus already died to take<br \/>\n<br \/>\nNo matter what you\u2019re holding onto\u2014shame, regret, pain, or loss\u2014this message is an invitation to let go and receive the love that restores, heals, and makes you new.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThe resurrection isn\u2019t just something that happened\u2014it\u2019s something that changes everything today.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcd6 Based on teachings from John 15:13 and Luke 4, this message walks through how Jesus not only defines love but demonstrates it in a way that calls for a personal response.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n\ud83d\ude4f If this message spoke to you, don\u2019t just hear it\u2014respond to it.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nLike, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fbccastroville<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbccastroville<br \/>\nWebsite: https:\/\/fbccastroville.com<br \/>\n<br \/>\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #EasterMessage #HeIsRisen #ResurrectionPower #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #SermonSeries #FaithInAction #JesusSaves #HopeInChrist #NewLife #GospelMessage\" data-video-title=\"This Is What Real Love Looks Like | Easter 2026\" data-channel-id=\"UCHafqQ2gj0FnHGOcniwKw6w\">\n                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fbccastroville.com\/sandbox\/wp-content\/plugins\/youtube-feed-pro\/img\/placeholder.png?w=720&ssl=1\" alt=\"In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Rodney discusses the true meaning of love revealed through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and how when you surrender your burdens, regrets, and \u201cashes\u201d to Him, it will help you experience real transformation, freedom, and new life.\n\nEaster reminds us that Jesus didn\u2019t just speak about love\u2014He demonstrated it. Through His sacrifice on the cross and His victory over the grave, we see that real love is not conditional, temporary, or based on performance. It is sacrificial, relentless, and life-changing.\n\nIn this sermon, you\u2019ll discover:\n\u2728 What \u201cgreater love\u201d truly means according to John 15:13\n\u2728 How Jesus meets us in our brokenness\u2014not our perfection\n\u2728 The powerful exchange of ashes for beauty (Isaiah 61)\n\u2728 Why the resurrection is proof that Jesus\u2019 sacrifice was enough\n\u2728 How to stop carrying what Jesus already died to take\n\nNo matter what you\u2019re holding onto\u2014shame, regret, pain, or loss\u2014this message is an invitation to let go and receive the love that restores, heals, and makes you new.\n\nThe resurrection isn\u2019t just something that happened\u2014it\u2019s something that changes everything today.\n\n\ud83d\udcd6 Based on teachings from John 15:13 and Luke 4, this message walks through how Jesus not only defines love but demonstrates it in a way that calls for a personal response.\n\n\ud83d\ude4f If this message spoke to you, don\u2019t just hear it\u2014respond to it.\n\nLike, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Rodney and First Castroville!\n\nCONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT:\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fbccastroville\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fbccastroville\nWebsite: https:\/\/fbccastroville.com\n\n#fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #EasterMessage #HeIsRisen #ResurrectionPower #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #SermonSeries #FaithInAction #JesusSaves #HopeInChrist #NewLife #GospelMessage\">\n                \n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                                                    <p class=\"sby_caption\" >In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Rodney discusses the true meaning of love revealed through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and how when you surrender your burdens, regrets, and \u201cashes\u201d to Him, it will help you experience real transformation, freedom, and new life.<br>\n<br>\nEaster reminds us that Jesus didn\u2019t just speak about love\u2014He demonstrated it. Through His sacrifice on the cross and His victory over the grave, we see that real love is not conditional, temporary, or based on performance. It is sacrificial, relentless, and life-changing.<br>\n<br>\nIn this sermon, you\u2019ll discover:<br>\n\u2728 What \u201cgreater love\u201d truly means according to John 15:13<br>\n\u2728 How Jesus meets us in our brokenness\u2014not our perfection<br>\n\u2728 The powerful exchange of ashes for beauty (Isaiah 61)<br>\n\u2728 Why the resurrection is proof that Jesus\u2019 sacrifice was enough<br>\n\u2728 How to stop carrying what Jesus already died to take<br>\n<br>\nNo matter what you\u2019re holding onto\u2014shame, regret, pain, or loss\u2014this message is an invitation to let go and receive the love that restores, heals, and makes you new.<br>\n<br>\nThe resurrection isn\u2019t just something that happened\u2014it\u2019s something that changes everything today.<br>\n<br>\n\ud83d\udcd6 Based on teachings from John 15:13 and Luke 4, this message walks through how Jesus not only defines love but demonstrates it in a way that calls for a personal response.<br>\n<br>\n\ud83d\ude4f If 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