Sermons on Jonah 1:1-4:11:

Sermon # 40 - Mercy Instead Of Judgement Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 10, 2025

Jonah freely accepted God’s mercy but wanted God’s judgement to be given the people of Nineveh. God’s word reminds us that it is not our prerogative to judge others, but rather to be merciful to them, just as God is merciful to us.

We read in Jonah 4:4, “Then the LORD said, "Do you think it is right for you to be angry?" (ERV) The God who created heaven and the earth asked Jonah the prophet, if he thought it was right to be angry with Him, very much like a parent would enquire of their child, who is upset with ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:4, 2 Peter 3:9, Psalm 103:1-2, Luke 7:36, Matthew 23:13-36, Luke 7:37-38, Luke 7:40-46, Luke 7:1-3, Matthew 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 41 - Forgotten Purpose Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 15, 2025

Jonah did not perceive God’s heart and thereby failed to rejoice when God’s purposes were accomplished in Nineveh. We as a church must have our hearts beat as one with that of God’s and fulfill His purposes to reach the lost and bring them into God’s Kingdom.

We read in Jonah 4:5, “Jonah went out east of the city and sat down. He made a shelter for himself and sat in its shade, waiting to see what would happen to Nineveh.” (GNB) In this series we are studying the life of Jonah and comparing it with the church of today, thereby trying to learn some ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5, Jonah 3:10, 1 Samuel 8:3, 1 Samuel 8:7, 1 Samuel 8:10-18, 1 Samuel 8:22, 1 Samuel 9:17, 1 Samuel 15:10-11, 1 Samuel 16:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 42 - Time To Rise Up Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 17, 2025

Jonah was seated in the wrong place waiting for God to pour out His wrath on the city of Nineveh. There were many others in the Bible who were in the wrong place like Jonah. If we are in such a place, God reminds us to rise up and go, to fulfill His purposes for our lives.

We read in Jonah 4:5, “Jonah went out east of the city and sat down. He made a shelter for himself and sat in its shade, waiting to see what would happen to Nineveh.” (GNB) God sent the prophet Jonah to the city of Nineveh with a message. When Jonah preached, the people of Nineveh received the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5, Genesis 19:1, Genesis 13:7, Genesis 13:9, Genesis 21:16, Genesis 16:13, Genesis 21:17, Genesis 37:25, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 43- No Room For Self-Righteousness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 22, 2025

Self-righteous Jonah rejoiced over a plant that gave him shade, but had not compassion on the people of Nineveh who genuinely repented of their sins. There’s no room for self-righteousness, as all of us are sinners saved by God's grace alone.

We read in Jonah 4:6, “Then the LORD God made a plant grow up over Jonah to give him some shade, so that he would be more comfortable. Jonah was extremely pleased with the plant.” (GNB) As we studied the life of Jonah there are numerous lessons that we have picked up, both for our personal lives, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6, Jonah 4:1, Luke 15:28, Luke 15:26-30, Luke 18:10-12, Luke 6:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Storm Without A Reason

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 22, 2025

An American missionary was traveling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue.

• Psa. 139 • Jonah 1:1-10 • Matthew 12:38-42 Illustration An American missionary was traveling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue. The Missionary responded in the only Korean ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10, Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 44 - God Is Mindful Of Us Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 24, 2025

Jonah sat outside the city of Nineveh in the blazing heat fuming against God, but God graciously appointed a plant to grow and give shade to Jonah. No matter what our situation is, let’s remember that God is mindful of us and He will never leave us nor forsake us.

For our meditation let us look at Jonah 4:6, “Now the LORD God appointed a plant and made it come up over Jonah that it might be a shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort. So Jonah was exceedingly glad because of the plant.” (ESV) God gave Jonah a task to go and preach against ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6, Psalm 8:3-4, Acts 7:25, Exodus 3:2, Exodus 4:1-3, Numbers 16:30, Numbers 17:8, Numbers 17:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

When God Destroys Our Plans Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples of when God destroyed someone's plans, and what we can learn from these experiences.

As Christians, we often pray for God's guidance and wisdom in our decision-making processes. However, there are times when God may seem to be destroying our plans, even when we have prayed for His blessing. In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples of when God destroyed someone's ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3, Psalm 31:15

A Tree, A Fish, Some Bread And Water

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 25, 2025

Learning to be obedient and fruitful in the Presence of Jesus.

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, 20-22; Jonah 1:17; Mark 6:38-44; John 2:1-11 Theme: Obedience – Working With God Title: A Tree, A Fish, Some Bread and Water Mark 11:12-14; 20-22 12 On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he (Jesus) was hungry. 13 And seeing in the distance a fig tree in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Mark 6:38-44, John 2:1-11, Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon # 45 - Give God The Rightful Place Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 28, 2025

Jonah as a prophet of God did not give God the rightful place. When we obey God, serve Him alone, and set aside all that displeases Him, we will truly honor God and give Him the rightful place in our lives.

We read in Jonah 4:7, “But God appointed a worm at the rising of the dawn of the next day, and it struck the plant, and it withered.” (LITV) As Jonah enjoyed the shade of the plant that God had prepared for him, the Lord appointed a worm that obeyed God’s bidding, and ate up the plant, so that it ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:7, John 3:26-27, John 3:30, Luke 17:10, Deuteronomy 18:20-22, Deuteronomy 34:5-6, John 9:28-29, 1 Corinthians 7:23, 2 Kings 18:4, 2 Kings 18:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 47 - Avoid The Hot East Wind Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 10, 2025

God sent the hot east wind to rebuke the prophet Jonah. If we want to avoid the hot east wind from blowing over our lives we must set aside pride and disobedience and live in humility and obedience to the sovereign Lord.

Our meditation is based on Jonah 4:8, “After the sun had risen, God sent a hot east wind, and Jonah was about to faint from the heat of the sun beating down on his head. So he wished he were dead. "I am better off dead than alive," he said.” (GNB) Jonah was a prophet of God who preached ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:8, Daniel 4:1-3, Daniel 4:29-30, Daniel 4:33-37, 1 Samuel 13:12-13, 1 Samuel 15:10-11, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, 1 Samuel 16:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 48 - No Room For Rebellion Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 12, 2025

Jonah’s heart was hard and right to the end he was not willing to accept God’s forgiveness and compassion that was extended to the people of Nineveh. Rebellion against God is sin and if there is such a sin in our lives, may we set it aside and walk in obedience to the Holy Spirit.

Today’s meditation is taken from Jonah 4:9, “But God said to him, "What right do you have to be angry about the plant?" Jonah replied, "I have every right to be angry—angry enough to die!"” (GNB) God spoke to Jonah who was annoyed and angry, and asked him if it was right on his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:9, Psalm 32:9, Exodus 32:9-10, Psalm 95:10-11, Hebrews 3:8-10, Hebrews 3:11-15, Hebrews 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 49 - Value What God Values Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 14, 2025

Jonah had more pity for the plant that gave him a little shade than for the people of Nineveh who had repented and thereby were saved from God’s wrath and judgement. May we learn to value people over things and traditions and love them like Jesus did.

We read in Jonah 4:10, “The LORD said to him, "This plant grew up in one night and disappeared the next; you didn't do anything for it and you didn't make it grow—yet you feel sorry for it!” (GNB) Jonah sat outside the city of Nineveh and eagerly watched to see what would become of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:10, Matthew 12:9-10, Matthew 12:11-12, Luke 19:5-9, Matthew 19:14, John 4:4-26, Luke 5:12-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 50 - Which Side Are You On? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 19, 2025

As Jonah fretted and fumed that God withheld His judgement on the people of Nineveh, God saw a people who were ignorant and could not decipher between right and wrong. God calls the church to disciple their members, and grow them in maturity so all will be found in God’s eternal Kingdom.

Let us thank the Lord for the many lessons we learnt from the life of Jonah. We have come to the final part of this study. When I began this series, I did not expect that it would be such a long one, and I am grateful to the Lord for all that we have learned in this process, and all glory to God ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:9-11, 2 Peter 3:9, Ephesians 4:11-15, Matthew 25:31-34, Matthew 25:35-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sleeper Awake

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 3, 2023

With all the things going wrong in the world, how can a Christian be ignorant of it? It's time to arise and be the servant Jesus has called us to be.

Sleeper Awake! Scripture Reference: Jonah 1:1-5 Preached at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on February 26, 2023 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson See the video of the sermon at www.mountzionfamily.com. This is merely an outline, the Spirit speaks during the actual message. Jonah 1:1-5 Now the word of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Always Wins Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 3, 2023

God will bring Holy Moments in your life to bring correction in your life.

Introduction I have been a Christian for forty-seven years (47) years. During that time, I have to say that I have had a great relationship with God. But I also must tell you that the most powerful times in my Christian journey with the Lord occurred those times I called “Holy Moments.” Those “Holy ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist