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Evil Diversion

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

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A diversion is turning aside from a course that is to be followed. A diversion is a change of direction or an alternative route. It is also something designed to take away attention from the main course. Simply put, it is a change of direction.

EVIL DIVERSION Dr. D. K. Olukoya Our Father in heaven, we thank You because you are El-Shaddai, You are the Jehovah- Jireh, the Jehovah-Shamah, and Jehovah Shalom who has all powers in His hands. Thank You for being our provider, shelter and rock. We thank You for the promotion, provision and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Watching World Wants To Know

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 12, 2009

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The world wanted to know – Who Jonah was? Who did he belong to? What was he doing? What was he doing to them? Why was he sleeping at the worst time? Like Jonah, the world watches the believer and wants to know the same thing.

THE WATCHING WORLD WANTS TO KNOW JONAH 1:1-17 Then they said to him, “Please tell us! For whose cause is this trouble upon us? What is your occupation? And where do you come from? What is your country? And of what people are you?” Jonah’s ministry took place in the 8th century B.C. – sometime ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Is Too Far? Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Aug 7, 2009

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What do you do when you don’t want to do what God wants you to do? What do you do when you know what’s right, but that’s just not the path you want to travel? What do you do when you and God just don’t want the same things for your life?

Introduction I read a story recently about a 5-year old who decided to run away. The lady who lived next door saw him go, as she was outside cutting her grass. She said that she watched him walk up and down the pavement, in front of her house, hauling his little suitcase behind him. He would ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do It Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2009

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This is the 1st sermon in the series "When God Says..."

Sunday Morning October 25, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: When God Says… [#1] DO IT Jonah 1:1-17 Introduction: Ever dealt with a child that when you tell them to do something they can come up with a million reasons why they shouldn’t have to? I can’t tell you how many ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacred Cow

Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 3, 2009

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We don’t have high regard for cows in our culture. Even the term, sacred cow, is funny to us. However, God has given cows a special place in the Holy Scriptures.

One of my favorite Far Side cartoons shows a herd of cattle standing at a fence, facing a leader. In the background is a large urban city in flames. In the caption, the leader cow is saying, “Evidently, Agent (some number) has accomplished her mission.” Cows. Even the word is funny. We don’t ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:11

Denomination: Orthodox

I'm Listening Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2009

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This is the 2nd sermon in the series "When God Says..."

Sunday Morning November 1, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: When God Says… [#2] I’M LISTENING Jonah 2:1-10 Introduction: Does it seem at times that your conversations with God are like having a conversation over a bad cell phone connection? You know, like the commercial ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Try Again Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2009

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This is the 3rd sermon in the series "When God Says".

Sunday Morning November 8, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: When God Says… [#3] TRY AGAIN Jonah 3:1-10 Introduction: I want each of you to think of someone that you least expect to be saved. Maybe it is an actor, business person, prisoner, etc… Now think of someone that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Problem Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2009

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This is the 4th sermon in the series "When God Says..."

Sunday Morning November 15, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: When God Says… [#4] WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM? Jonah 4:1-11 Introduction: Who in here has made the comment, “I would rather die than __________ (please fill in the blank)”? Of course we have all said that; but how ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Switching Drivers - Hitchhiker 3 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

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This is the third week of our "Hitchhiker" sermon series. When we become overwhelmed... sometimes the best response to give control over to someone who has the power to do something about it! It’s time to give control over to God.

Jonah 3:1 - 4:1 NIV Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you." 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city-- a visit required three days. 4 On the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Whale Of A Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 19, 2009

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A most unusual place to give thanks

A WHALE OF A THANKSGIVING Jonah 2:1-9 Within two days, millions of people in this country will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. However, Thanksgiving has become less and less about gratitude and more and more about gluttony. Thanksgiving has become a day where prayer and praise have been ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Rescuing The Mission-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2010

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Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. God rescued His mission from/out of Jonah’s obstinance. Thus a hampered mission of God must be rescued from our obstinance/indulgences. But how can it be done? 10 discoveries that can rescue God’s mission.

A Hampered Mission requires... RESCUING THE MISSION-I—Jonah 1:4-17 Rescue: A—4 yr. old Zachary came screaming out of the bathroom to tell me he’d dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. So I fished it out & threw it in the garbage. Zachary stood there thinking for a moment, then ran to mom’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Rescuing The Mission-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2010

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Part 2 of a 3-part sermon. God rescued His mission from/out of Jonah’s obstinance. Thus a hampered mission of God must be rescued from our obstinance/indulgences. But how can it be done? 10 discoveries that can rescue God’s mission.

Rescuing the Mission-II—Jonah 1:4-17 God rescued His mission from Jonah’s obstinance. A hampered mission can be rescued. What can be done to rescue God’s mission from sin/worldly/human disruption/corruption/indulgence? 10 discoveries that can rescue God’s mission. A hampered mission can be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Rescuing The Mission-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2010

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Part 3 of a 3-part sermon. God rescued His mission from/out of Jonah’s obstinance. Thus a hampered mission of God must be rescued from our obstinance/indulgences. But how can it be done? 10 discoveries that can rescue God’s mission.

A Hampered Mission requires... RESCUING THE MISSION-III—Jonah 1:4-17 Rescue: B—One day a college professor of Psychology was greeting his new college class. He stood up in front of the class & said, "Would everyone who thinks he or she is stupid please stand up?" After a minute or so of silence, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

A "U" Turn

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 12, 2009

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The "U" turn for Nineveh ❶ Warned - v.4 ❷ Believed - v.5a ❸ Remorse — v.5b-7 ❹ Repented - v.8a ❺ Converted - v.8b-11

- Ramp unto interstate has signs that warn wrong way - If you do not stop you find yourself in a heap of trouble - Only escape is to go back Examples this month - 3:00 am Arkansas I-30 - Sleepy man traveling wrong way crashes into grove of trees - 12:00 am Idaho I-84 17 yr. Girl - 2 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Running To . . .? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009

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Part 2 of a 5 part series

Running to . . .? July 26, 2009 Jonah 1:4-16 Last week we began to take a look at one of the most famous Bible stories, the story about a prophet named Jonah. Most people know him because there is something in the story about Jonah being swallowed by a whale and living. Now, that’s a story to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

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