Sermons on Jonah 4:6:

The Compassion Of A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2020

God teaches Jonah a visual lesson by providing, and then removing, the shade of the vine. Through this lesson Jonah is faced with the question of whether he has a right to be angry. That question continues to hang in the air.

Message The Compassion of A Merciful God Jonah 4:5-11 Summary Jonah preached The Ninevites repented. God relented from sending punishment It made Jonah a “grace extinguisher”. They are the people who say . I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Depression

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 10, 2020

Dr. Tim LaHaye says of over 200,000 people, that have been to his meetings, everyone has admitted at some time they have been depressed. I know in my life it is the most helpless feeling I have ever known.

Let me share some known facts about depression with you. 1. For many years’ depression has been the nations #1 emotional illness. 2. Between 50,000 and 70,000 people commit suicide each year, and most are depressed. 3. The National Institute of Mental Health says, “125,000 Americans are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14, Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Justice Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

One thing evident about the story of Jonah is that his assignment to Nineveh was not so much about what Nineveh needed to learn as what Jonah needed to learn; so it is with us.

Jonah 4:3-11 Man’s Justice 11/23/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction Parents, have you ever heard a version of this statement? “My life is so terrible, I wish I were dead!” God had to deal with such an attitude from his prophet Jonah. Text We saw Jonah’s initial reaction ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mad At God

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 11, 2023

Look how patient God is with Jonah's sulking. He's that patient with you, too.

Have you ever been mad at God? I have. I became a Christian in my 30’s, which is a little unusual. Quite a number of people recommit in their middle years, as they start looking around and wondering what it’s all about, but they were usually raised at least nominally Christian, while I was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Yonah Ran (Jonah 4:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 24, 2022

Finally, we learn why Yonah ran from the Word of Yahweh, and first chose death over life. Should God give people a chance to repent? Is it wrong, for God to show mercy? And if God did the right thing, who will be Yonah?

Let's start today by simply rereading Jonah 3. We need to get sucked back into our story, and there's no easier way to do it, than to just read it (NRSV updated): 3 The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2 “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Sometimes It Takes A Worm

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

Let's look at Jonah and his story and get a whole new take on it. I want you to see the story of Jonah as everything that comes into your lives – good and bad – as a means of seeing God’s provision.

SomeTimes It Takes A WORM! With Pastor Tim Porter Introduction: Have you ever made a mistake? Have you ever messed up due to your on stupidity or disobdience? Has there ever been a time when you were rescued because of your disobiedance and you couldn't explain it? The ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reluctant Missionary: Jonah Preaches To Nineveh

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 16, 2021

God's will will be done whether we are willing or not.

The Reluctant Missionary: Jonah Preaches to Nineveh Jonah 3:1-10 The story of Jonah and the whale is a favorite story at Vacation Bible School. Children are drawn with the fascination of the idea of being swallowed alive. It also addresses the natural fear children have of the unknown. A story ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 4:1-11, Jonah 2:1-10, Jonah 1:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jonah: The Pouting Prophet Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018

Jonah is mad becxause God spared Nineveh

“Jonah: The Pouting Prophet” Jonah 4:1-11 David P. Nolte A man of petulant disposition demanded two eggs for breakfast one morning. His wife meekly asked, “How would you like them cooked?” He testily replied, “Fry one sunny-side-up and scramble the other!” In due time the eggs were ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character Study Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025

Jonah’s story is a powerful example of God’s mercy, human weakness, and the necessity of obedience. His journey from rebellion to reluctant obedience and his struggle with God’s grace teach us that God’s will must be done, and His mercy extends to all who repent.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JONAH – PROPHET SENT TO NINEVEH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jonah 1:1-2 "Now the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me." Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Jonah 2:1-10, Jonah 3:1-10, Jonah 4:1-11, Matthew 12:39-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Second Chance (Jonah) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 29, 2025

When you’re down, look up in prayer, speak up in repentance, and listen up to the lessons God is teaching you.

Jack Eppolito from Tulsa, Oklahoma, was hurrying his 11-year-old daughter to school. He turned right on red where it was prohibited. “Oh, oh,” he said, realizing his mistake. “I just made an illegal turn.” “It's all right,” his daughter replied. “The police car behind us did the same thing” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Jonah 2:1-10, Jonah 3:1-10, Jonah 4:1-11, Romans 10:11-13, Genesis 12:1-3, Ephesians 1:11-12, Colossians 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jonah 4:5-11 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 4, 2025

Jonah 4:5-11

Jonah 4:5-11 So we finished Jonah 4:1-4 last week with Jonah asking God to take his life because he was displeased with the patience, mercy and grace that God had given to Nineveh. Imagine being mad at that. But Jonah isn't done with his little temper tantrum yet as we will see in these last ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Part 33: What The World Needs From Christians Today Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 15, 2025

1. The world needs our assistance. 2. The world needs our awakening. 3. The world needs our answer.

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 33: What the World Needs from Christians Today Jonah 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 15, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study the story of the Prophet Jonah. And it may surprise you but Jonah's story has some crucial lessons for ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist