In Sermon Illustrations: "Jonah 1:1-17" showing 1-7 of 7

The Choices We Make  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 20, 2001

THE CHOICES WE MAKE Every single day we make choices that show whether we are courageous or cowardly. We choose between the right thing and the convenient thing, sticking to a conviction or caving in for the sake of comfort, greed or approval. We choose either to take a carefully thought-out ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

What Is Revival?  PRO

Contributed by Rick Croffut on Feb 5, 2002

What is Revival? 1. Revival is not a week worth of meetings. 2. Revival is not started in one day. 3. Revival is not controlled by man. 4. Revival is a heart thing. 5. Revival is always ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1, Judges 6:24, Jonah 1:1-5, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Tags: Repentance

Denomination: Pentecostal

Here Kitty  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 11, 2002

HERE KITTY Once there was a man named Jim who let his dog out to do its business late one night. He watched some TV and then remembered to let the dog back in. When he opened the door, he was shocked at what he saw! In his dog’s mouth was his neighbor’s cat, dead! "Bad dog! BAD DOG!" said the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1, Jonah 1:1, Jonah 1:1

Tags: Faith, Truth, Leadership General

R T Kendall Has Said: "God Is Not Obligated To ...  PRO

Contributed by Peter Bines on Sep 10, 2005

R T Kendall has said: “God is not obligated to any man and, in so far as Jonah is concerned, God did not even have to send wind! But He did. He did not have to prepare the fish. But He did. He did not have to eject Jonah from the fish. But He ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-4

Tags: God's Provision, God's Omniscience

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running The Other ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 25, 2009

RUNNING THE OTHER WAY Bob Vernon, a 37 year veteran with the Los Angeles Police Department talked about this in his book: L.A. Justice, "Our department tried to demonstrate to rookie officers the value of their bullet-proof vests by placing them on mannequins and then shooting round after round at ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Tags: Obedience

Rebellion

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 15, 2019

REBELLION Long, long ago in a world far, far away from here there was a great kingdom. It was a kingdom fill with the wonders of all the ages. Everywhere that the eye looked the mind became overwhelmed with all the beauty. This world was filled with such beauty that it surpassed all imagination. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Tags: Rebellion, Sin

Denomination: Pentecostal

We’re Not Always Headed In The Direction We Think We Are

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on May 30, 2022

Once while living in Dallas, I witnessed to someone I worked with who proceeded to tell me they believed they just needed to be a good person to go to Heaven. Though I explained what the Bible says about being saved, they rejected my witness and went on with their life. It was clear to me they were ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Proverbs 3:6

Tags: Deception, Truth, Right Path, Wrong Doctrine

Denomination: Charismatic