Sermons on Jonah 1:1-3:10:

Revival: More Than A Whale Of A Story

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 5, 2001

Principles of preparation for revival.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: Jonah 1:1-6, 17; 4:11 TOPIC: Revival THEME: Principles of preparation for revival REVIVAL: MORE THAN A WHALE OF A STORY By Dr. James O. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Second Time Around-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2001

1 of 2. Jonah was given a second chance to bring about God’s desire in Nineveh. God can use rescued servants to achieve His will among mankind. But what can be achieved thru a second chance? Extensions are granted to wayward servant’s for...

THE SECOND TIME AROUND—Part I—Jonah 3:1-10 An elderly couple had dinner at another couple’s house, & after eating, the wives left the table & went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, & Albert said, "Last night we went out to a new restaurant & it was really ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Time Around-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2001

2 of 2. Jonah was given a second chance to bring about God’s desire in Nineveh. God can use rescued servants to achieve His will among mankind. But what can be achieved thru a second chance? Extensions are granted to wayward servant’s for...

THE SECOND TIME AROUND—Part II—Jonah 3:1-10 Jonah was given a second chance to bring about God’s desire in Nineveh. God can use rescued servants to achieve His will among mankind. What can be achieved thru a second chance? 5 reasons God grants extensions to wayward servants are... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Storm - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 17, 2001

Analysis of Jonah’s battle with God’s will

God has a way of sending messages to His children. He has three definitive ways of grabbing your attention to let you and I know exactly what is on His mind. First, there is the avenue of His Word. God’s word has a way of never becoming stale, never becoming outmoded or outdated, and even though ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Storm - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 17, 2001

An examination of Jonah’s struggle with the will of God.

As we continue into this exploration of the life of Jonah – it is interesting to discover how much we are like him. Many times in our lives we have to deal with God giving us a word. Whether it is directly from the Word of God (the Bible), or by the Man of God (the Preacher) or by Inspiration of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Can - Jonah 3

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 2, 2002

Jonah 3 shows us what God can do through us despite our limitations. It also gives us a clear & strong reminder about his message.

INTRO Review of Jonah 1-3:2 1. God called his prophet to fulfill his purpose & go to preach to Nineveh (in modern day Iraq). 2. Jonah attempted to run away to Spain but God sent a storm & a fish to get his attention. 3. Jonah asked God for help when he found himself in a spot he couldn’t get ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Salmo Del Profeta Prodigo

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 2, 2002

La oracion de Jonas se parece a los Salmos pero es diferente y demuestra su falta de arepentimiento.

Salmo del profeta prodigo - Jonás 2 I. Introducción A. Reviso del capitulo 1. B. Leída del capitulo 2. II. La forma del capitulo 2 - se parece a los salmos. A. Comienza con la introducción. Jonás oro desde el vientre del pez (vs. 1). B. Sigue el cuerpo del Salmo (vs. 2-9). 1. Estos ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Runaway Prophet Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 10, 2002

God has a call on our lives. We need to stop running and obey that call.

Jonah 1 The Runaway Prophet Jonah was a prophet of the most-high God. It was his job to listen to the word of God and then communicate it to the people. It is by God’s word through Jonah that Jeroboam II extended the boundaries of Israel in 2 Kings 14:25. Much of what he would communicate would ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: *other

Praying In The Belly Of A Fish Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 10, 2002

Jonah’s prayer teaches to pray the Psalms in times of trouble. It also teaches us about God’s deliveramce.

Jonah 2 Praying in the Belly of a Fish Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10, Jonah 4:2-6

Denomination: *other

The Nature Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 17, 2002

Repentance is the key to the Christian faith, but how do we know if we’ve done it? Jonah 3 teaches us what real repentance looks like

Jonah 3 The nature of repentance On the day of Pentecost, after the Spirit comes, the disciples are shaken by the sound of a rushing wind, tongues of fire appear on their heads, they head out on to the street praising God and speaking in tongues. Peter explains to the crowds what is happening. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Sleeping Saints

Contributed by James May on Jul 3, 2002

The Saints of the Lord must wake up and obey the call of God or He may just allow us to spend time in the "belly of the whale" until we do!

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Story Of Jonah - A Tragic Hero With A Fatal Flaw Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The story of Jonah is a satiric masterpiece. The book of Jonah is unique in that it humorously recounts the adventures of a prophet who struggled against his divine commission. This really is a handbook on how not to be a prophet.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In his book, True Heroism in a World of Celebrity Counterfeits, Dick Keyes writes that a celebrity is "one who is famous and well publicized," well known "apart from how they became known. Celebrity itself is indifferent to moral character," he adds. One can be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Resistance To Commitment

Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 27, 2001

Have you ever echoed the words, "I can’t do it!" My mother answered those words, with "Can’t never could!" This sermon deals with why we as Christian sometimes resist commitment in our lives.

Resistance to Commitment Resistance by it’s very definition means to withstand or fight against.. so the question I have is, How hard is it for you to resist? For me sometimes, it’s almost impossible! Here’s what I mean. You’ve already had two pieces of cake, there is only one piece left. You ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:8, Exodus 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens When We Run Series

Contributed by Scott Gleason on Jan 4, 2001

As believers we need to realize the dangerous position in which we put ourselves when we decide to reject God’s will and run from His plan.

What Happens When We Run – Rejecting God’s Will Text: Jonah 1 (Sunday AM) Date: January 9, 2000 I. Introduction Attention: I had neatly folded my clothes, at least as neatly as an eight year old could have, and I had placed them in a little bag. I headed to the kitchen to get some food and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Send Someone Else

Contributed by Danny Salyer on Feb 1, 2001

Where is your Nineveh?

“LORD SEND SOMEONE ELSE” TEXT: JONAH 1:1-3 INTRO: HERE WE READ OF THE PROPHET JONAH, WHOSE NAME MEANS “DOVE”. THE BOOK OF JONAH DOES NOT CONTAIN PROPHECY PER SE, RATHER IT CONTAINS THE HISTORY OF A PROPHET..... 1. A PROPHET RELUCTANT TO FULFIL THE MISSION GOD HAS FOR HIM. 2. A PROPHET WHO ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist