Sermons on Historicity Of Jonah:

Sermon # 33 - God Is Sovereign Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 11, 2024

The King of Nineveh humbled himself before God because he understood that God is sovereign. There are many others in the bible who recognized God’s sovereignty and submitted to His will. Only those who recognize and acknowledge God’s sovereignty can joyfully accept His dealings in their lives.

We read in Jonah 3:9, “Who knows? God may turn and relent and turn from his fierce anger, so that we may not perish.” (ESV) The one who said these words in the verse mentioned above, was the King of Nineveh, which makes it truly astounding. Let me give you a background which led to this response ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:9, Isaiah 46:9-10, Daniel 3:17-18, 2 Samuel 12:20-23, Deuteronomy 3:23-26, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 25 – Mercilessly Hunted Down And Silenced In A Pit; Waters Of Judgment Flowed Over The Heads - Chapter 3:52-54 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 22, 2025

What is it to be hunted down and thrown into a pit of silence, and then to be sealed there by a stone? These survivors from the Babylonian holocaust describe their feelings. The waters of judgement surged over their heads. Jesus has identified with His people by passing that way Himself.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 25 – MERCILESSLY HUNTED DOWN AND SILENCED IN A PIT; WATERS OF JUDGMENT FLOWED OVER THE HEADS - CHAPTER 3:52-54 The laments of the people and of Jeremiah continue through the next three verses, then move into more positive territory as prayer sets the focus. I hope ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:52, John 8:44, Lamentations 3:53, Jeremiah 38:2, Jeremiah 38:6, Genesis 37:22-24, Lamentations 3:54, Psalm 69:1-2, Psalm 69:14-15, Jonah 2:3-5, Job 29:2-3, Hebrews 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seaweed Prayers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002

God desires to help us in all situations, even when we blow it, if we will only draw near to Him.

First Baptist Church Jonah 1:17-2:10 Seaweed Prayers July 14, 2002 Have you ever watched a season finale knowing the program is going to end on a cliffhanger? Do you remember all the hoopla over "Who shot J.R.?" If you were a Dallas fan, you remember the long wait to know what happened next. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Answering Our Culture #4: "You Can't Trust The Bible (Part 2)" Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Fourth in a series answering charges against Christianity.

Answering Our Culture #4 – “You Can’t Trust the Bible” (Part 2) Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35 August 18, 2002 Introduction There’s a story of a guy on an airplane who was an atheist. He was sitting next to a little girl who was traveling alone, and the little girl brought out a Bible to read during ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being On God's Side Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 26, 2018

It’s more important for me to be on God’s side than it is for God to be on my side

ENGAGE How many of you here this morning would like for God to be on your side? I think that most of us would answer that question yes – at least at first. But this morning, I’m going to ask all of us to consider that question more carefully and perhaps as we do that, by the time we finish this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Missing Prophecy

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 4, 2012

A talk on prophecy that relates directly to the resurrection of Christ.

Text: 1 Cor 15:4, Title: Missing Prophecy? Date/Place: NRBC, 4/1/12, AM Opening illustration: the conversation that I had with the family about prophecies of Jesus Background to passage: it just amazed me that there weren’t more and more specific prophecies about the resurrection, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Peter: Rock N Troll Haul Of Famer

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008

A very punny, scholarly-inclined exploration into the contextual implications of Simon’s new name: Peter.

“Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. ‘The time has come’ he said ‘and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.’ As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake—for they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Tragedy Of Lawlessness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

When there is no regard for God’s law and everyone does what is right in their own eyes, lawlessness, violence, and evil take over.

THE TRAGEDY OF LAWLESSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 19 Key Verses: Judges 19:2530 Lesson: When everyone does what is right in their own eyes, evil abounds. INTRODUCTION: Judges 19 paints one of the darkest pictures in the history of Israel. In a time when there was no king in ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Window Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 2, 2018

God showed mercy to a disobedient Israel, not giving them what they deserved but provided a window of opportunities for them to return and repent.

We are going to swing back to ISRAEL (N) and look at King Jeroboam today. • King JEROBOAM is the 3rd successor of JEHU, succeeding his father JEHOASH, who fought with Judah’s King AMAZIAH in the first part of 2 Kings 14 (we saw last Sun). • Read 2 Kings 14:23-29. Again verse 24 says “He did evil ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 14:23-29, Amos 5:4-6, Hosea 14:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bible Is Inspired By God Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Jesus believed every word of Scripture

A. INTRODUCTION: JESUS BELIEVED EVERY WORD OF SCRIPTURE 1. Attitude. “Search the Scriptures, these words testify of Me that I am from My Father, but you will not come to Me to have eternal life. You think you have eternal life but you don’t” (John 5:39, BBJ). 2. The word “search” (ereunao) ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39, Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Not Dead: Is Faith Blind? Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016

Although Christians "walk by faith and not by sight," doesn't mean that faith is blind. Our faith in God is based upon irrefutable evidences substantiated by science.

GOD’S NOT DEAD: IS FAITH BLIND? A. What sets a believer apart from a non-believer is our FAITH. 1. Hebrews 11:6- “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Chastisement - The Purpose And Final Outcome

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 16, 2025

What does our Lord do to bring the persistently sinning Christian back into the "right track"!!!

Divine Chastisement -Purpose and Final Outcome _hand this man *over to Satan* for the destruction of the flesh,[a][b] so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord.- 1 Cor 5:6_ _Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:4-6, 1 Timothy 1:19-20

Denomination: *other

Three Faithful Men Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 17, 2021

God meets generations with his punishments for the attitude of that generation towards God and one another. However, he is mindful of men who are devoted to him. Individual responsibility is emphasised.

Theme: Three Faithful Men Text: Ezekiel 14:12-23 Greetings The Lord is good; His love endures forever. Last week we have seen about the Kingdom of Truth, and Truth will set you free. In the morning we meditated on the theme of Worship in Truth. Now we will mediate on Three Faithful Men mentioned ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Nahum Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 14, 2022

Nahum was a minor prophet whose Prophecy is recorded in the Tanakh, also called the Hebrew Bible and The Old Testament. He wrote about the end of the Assyrian Empire and its capital city, Nineveh, in a vivid poetic style.

Nahum was a minor prophet whose Prophecy is recorded in the Tanakh, also called the Hebrew Bible and The Old Testament. He wrote about the end of the Assyrian Empire and its capital city, Nineveh, in a vivid poetic style. Life Little is known about Nahum's personal history. His name means ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible, Is It Just Another Book Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 30, 2019

In this message we will talk about how the bible is like no other book throughout human history and how all the evidence points that is was written by God.

“The Bible: Is It Just Another Book?” There’s a story of a guy on an airplane who was an atheist. He was sitting next to a little girl who was traveling alone, and the little girl brought out a Bible to read during the trip. The man struck up a conversation with the little girl, and after a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ