Sermons on Jonah 1:1-4:15:

Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

What God offers must be Received.

THE SECOND CHANCE CAN BE REJECTED Jonah 4:1-11 Intro: 1. In Greek mythology Narcissus falls in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. He loves the image so deeply he cannot leave the side of the pool. Thus we have Narcissism, speaking of one who is self-absorbed. Joseph Stowell ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah: Living The Word Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on May 30, 2004

Perhaps the storm you’ve been experiencing has broken you and gifted you with the realization that there is no LIFE apart from living the word of the Lord!

Series Title: The Book of Jonah Sermon Title: LIVING BY THE WORD Sermon Text: Jonah 1:1 “The word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying." The word of the Lord isn’t something we nod our heads to or merely sound out A-men to. It is more important and vital to our life than the very ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jonah Saw Something Out There

Contributed by Grady Henley on Aug 6, 2003

The Beached Whale

Mat. 12:40 and Jonah 1 Grady Henley June 2003 Jonah Saw Something Out There or The Beached Whale Incident I. The Wisdom of the Lord on the Translators. There is a word in Mat. 12:40 that supposedly the King James Translators mis-translated. According to Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Dictionary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:40

Denomination: Baptist

Deep Throat (Story Of Jonah) Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 28, 2004

4th in 4 part series on God’s X-Files "unexplained phenomenon" and the lessons we can learn from them.

“Deep Throat” Book of Jonah (Selected passages) INTRODUCTION: There are a number of situations in this life, that for the most part, we have only one chance to get right. What are some that you thought of? (Take answers from the audience - 2 or 3) Well, there are some things that you have just ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Jonah - A Lesson In What Not To Do

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 19, 2003

A look at how Jonah got it wrong and how we can get it right, by understanding and acting on the grace of God.

Introduction A long time ago in a country far, far away, there lived a prophet, God sent him a message of destruction. The country was corrupt, responsible for murder and cruelty. The prophet said, “Wait a minute God, if I go preaching against them they’ll kill me I don’t want to go.” There was ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Modern Day Jonah Christians

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 4, 2001

The experiences of the Prophet Jonah are like some Christians in the Church today. The lessons we can learn from this message are valuable and give certain direction for the Will of God in our life.

Jonah was an established Prophet in the days of Jeroboam king of judah..2-kings.14:24-27.Jonah like many people today are remembered for what he did not do, instead of what he could have done.Many people like Jonah are called of God and obey his will. However, many are called of God and do not ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah: Avoiding A Legacy Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

The story of Jonah, who was called by God, but ultimately leaves a shameful legacy. How do we avoid a legacy of bitterness?

What are the experiences in life that can cause us to become bitter? How do we avoid a legacy of bitterness? 1. When God speaks act first and ask questions later. Jonah 1:1-3 1:1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Jonah - His Message Then And Now Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 19, 2004

Jonah’s real life story is on him as a Runaway from Duty, his Repentantance of Sin, his Restoration to Fellowship and Recommissioning for Service

My first encounter with Jonah was when I was in my teens. Perhaps the preacher was parading his modern scholarship or talking “tongue in cheek”, but he certainly startled his congregation by saying that he wasn’t concerned “if Jonah was swallowed by a whale or if Jonah swallowed the whale!” He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Jonah Part 1

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 17, 2008

this two part series looks at Jonahs life and relates how we can begin to live as God intended thru the transforming power of the Holy Spirit

Life Lessons From The Life of Jonah… most of us know the story of Jonah and the whale… however most don’t realize that Jonah was a prophet of God who is mentioned well before the book of Jonah…. 2 Kings 14:24-25 One day Jonah was in his prayer closet when he became greatly disturbed at the new ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Jonah Part 2

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008

tonight we continue out lessons from the life of Jonah… as we look at part 2, rather than choose a particular portion of scripture we will cover the remainder of the book of Jonah as we go thru to see more lessons from this willing mentor of the faith.

tonight we continue out lessons from the life of Jonah… as we look at part 2, rather than choose a particular portion of scripture we will cover the remainder of the book of Jonah as we go thru to see more lessons from this willing mentor of the faith. PRAY Life Lessons from The Life Of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Greater Than Jonah Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 30, 2007

Jesus is greater than Jonah in His Person, His ministry, and His promise.

One greater than Jonah Matt. 12:41 INTRO.: If we see the shadow of a man coming around the corner, we know the man will follow not far behind. We also know the man is greater and more substantial than the shadow. Jonah was an Old Testament shadow of Jesus. Jesus spoke these words to point up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah: God's Straying Prophet Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 10, 2012

Message one of four that deal with people in scripture that stray from their walk with God, but then experience the restoration that God offers His children.

Jonah: God’s Straying Prophet “Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time saying, ‘Arise and go to Nineveh, that great city and call out against it the message that I tell you’”. So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh.” – Jonah 3:1-3 I. Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah: A Word From The Lord

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 1, 2012

A message about receiving and running from the call of God

Note: Thanks to Aldon Johnson and Mike Wilkins (The Run Away Prophet) for their thoughts and ideas on Jonah chapter 1. Title: The Word of the Lord Theme: Show the importance of following God’s Word spoken to us. Text: Jonah 1 Introduction Jonah is mentioned in 2Ki_14:25. He prophesied ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Jonah, Running From God

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 29, 2011

Taken from Jonah chapter 1, this message contains three truths about God's ways with those who attempt to run away from Him.

Jonah, Running from God CHCC – August 7, 2011 Jonah chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: Just about everyone is familiar with the Jonah story … the ultimate big fish story. The book of Jonah is a short book – only 4 chapters – and it’s arguably the most entertaining, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ