Sermons on Historicity Of Jonah:

God For Everyone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore God's unconditional love, mercy, and grace as seen in the book of Jonah, and to learn from Jonah's unwillingness to obey God's command.

Good morning, church family! Today we're diving deep into the heart of the book of Jonah, specifically Chapter 3. We'll be exploring God's unconditional love, Jonah's unwillingness to obey, and God's mercy and grace that is available to all, even when we least expect it. I'm reminded of a quote by ...read more

Topics: Unlikely Heroes, Jonah

When God Says Go Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 10, 2007

Running from God is disastrous. Following God brings peace. Even when the storms come we find peace in the will of God.

A man’s car broke down on the side of the road. He flagged down a passing car. The driver stopped neither had jumper cables. She would need to push his car with her car with hers at a speed of 40 MPH. In this way they could push start his car. He looked in his rearview mirror to see what was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

“the Significance Of The Resurrection”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 21, 2014

The life, and crucifixion of Christ are historical facts as is the empty tomb. Christianity is rooted in historical events.

What is the most significant event in world history? No doubt, you can receive as many answers to that question as there are people. But for the Christian, the answer is simple. The most significant event in the history of mankind is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. “Some religions, both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Reluctant, Rebellious Prophet: Jonah, Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

Serving and ministering those whom we love is easy. What if you were called by God to minister to a nation of murderers, whose part and parcel was to kill wantonly and have no fear of God at all?

The Reluctant, Rebellious Prophet: Jonah, Chapter 1 Today we will begin the first of a four part series on the book of Jonah. I hope to be in the church building in three Sundays from today, and we will finish this series the Sunday after that. I've decided to take a break from the Achieve New ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Jonah: A Vine, A Worm, And A Scorching East Wind

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 10, 2015

This is an exposition on the fourth chapter of Jonah, which teaches us patience, grace, and the value of not getting too angry with the small things in life or we may be overwhelmed when big trials come our way

Jonah and A Vine, a Worm, and a Scorching East Wind Introduction: Let me begin by telling you a story about a little girl that pretty well sums what I’m talking about here. A little girl was reading on an airplane when the man beside her noticed her storybook, entitled, "Jonah and the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah's Mom Was So Proud Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 6, 2020

May we act in grace and mercy, try not to be easily angered, act in love, offer forgiveness.

MESSAGES FROM THE PROPHETS: Jonah’s Mom was So Proud Jonah 4:1-3 #6weeksintheprophets INTRODUCTION Today is the day once a year since 1908 that we traditionally set aside to acknowledge and celebrate those women who are our mothers, grandmothers, and guiding lights in our lives. We appreciate ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Program Of Self Vs A Greater Than Jonah! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 31, 2013

God give an object lesson in His mercy and nondiscrimination concerning salvation to all and exposes Jonah's lack of grace.

Jonah Chapter 4 If I am allowed to headline the four chapters one maybe humorous way would be like this: Politically perverse prophet purposefully pursued by God Prayerfully penitent prophet precisely protected by God Powerfully preaching prophet pointedly pushed by God Pitifully ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sign Of Jonah (Matthew 12:38-42)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 6, 2025

The Pharisees kept clamoring for a sign that Jesus was the Promised Messiah. Jesus in turn saw this request as a waste of time and effort. Nothing He would do or say would ever make them believe.

Beginning in Matthew 12:38-42, we read that the Pharisees won’t leave Jesus alone. Now they wanted to see a “sign from heaven” that would provide visual evidence of His Divinity. Consider what has happened so far in the ministry of the Lord Jesus. These same religious leaders had seen the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1, Matthew 24:3, John 4:48, 1 Corinthians 1:22

Denomination: Baptist

Running From God Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012

Let me ask you….have you ever wanted to run away from home? Just leave everything, go someplace where no one can find you. At one time or another I would say that every one of us have felt like that. There was a problem or a situation or a person that

“Running from God” Jonah1:1-3 I read a story this week of a 5 year old boy who decided to run away from home. The woman who lived next door saw him leave as she was cutting her grass. She watched him as she walked up and down the sidewalk in front of her house dragging his little ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance: Beyond Excuses Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 18, 2007

No more explanations, no more excuses - like the Ninevites, stop, turn around, go the other way.

Repentance: Does our generation understand what it means? We have been following the prophet Jonah for the past few weeks and we have seen that for many of us, when we read through the book of Jonah we place assumptions on the text, that aren’t really there. For example, a quick reading of chapter ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Study The Ministry Of Jesus Christ_part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 12, 2008

The third of four reasons Luke suggests to study the ministry of Jesus Christ - to gain a perfect understanding of His life, death, and resurrection.

TITLE: WHY STUDY THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST SERIES: THE INCOMPARABLE MINISTRY OF JESUS THE MESSIAH TEXT: JOHN 21:24-25; LUKE 1:1-4 Introduction: As we continue studying the reasons for examining the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, we discover Luke’s desire for us to have a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Babbling Builders

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 3, 2010

Pride confounds.

Babbling Builders, Genesis 11:1-9 Introduction “Look over these lands,” said the farmer, “They are all mine.” He took him to the pasture and showed the agent the choice stock, the fine horses he had, and then pointed to a little town, and then to a large hall where he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

More To Come Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 9, 2016

Jesus reveals more of the Holy Spirit and the work which the Holy Spirit would do through the disciples in the new revelation of the New Testament.

"More to Come" John16:12-15 After all the things Jesus had revealed to His twelve disciples concerning Himself throughout His ministry, and now in the hours directly leading to His crucifixion on the cross, Jesus says in John 16:12: “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of Life Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2021

First John 1:1-4 gives us five certainties about the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Scripture I am starting a new sermon series on the Letters of John. Most scholars believe that the Apostle John wrote all three letters. They also believe that John wrote the Gospel and the Revelation. John wrote the three letters most likely around the start of the final decade of the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Day For Remembering (Thanksgiving) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 18, 2023

Thanksgiving is about looking back and being grateful for what we have been through and how God has been with us. As we remember, we celebrate and rejoice in all that God has given us.

What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving? (give time for the students to raise their hands and tell you what they love about Thanksgiving). Absolutely, Thanksgiving is a day when we stuff our faces with turkey and pumpkin pie. But, it's more than just a food fest. It's a day to remember and be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-18

Topics: Gratitude, Family Gatherings, Historical Events, Traditional Meals