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  • Sail On!

    Contributed by James May on May 30, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,337 views

    Life is compared to sailing on a sea of time as we journey toward our ultimate destination. Let’s make sure we are on the right ship.

    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

  • What We Need To Learn From Jonah

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 5,991 views

    Valuable lessons to learn about God and ourselves as we look into Jonah’s story.

    What we need to learn from Jonah by Andrew Chan PBC, Vancouver, BC Text: Jonah 1 Introduction: An angler at the fishermen’s club was describing his toughest catch. “After 3 hours I landed this terrific monster of the sea” he said. “I saw the pictures and he was only 6 inches long,” said one ...read more

  • Please Leave A Message, No One Is Available To Receive Your Call Series

    Contributed by Terry Bailey on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 326 ratings
     | 30,426 views

    While the benefits of the "Greatest Story Ever Told" belongs exclusively to Christians, we must not keep them to ourselves! We, like Jonah, must deliever the message of Truth and Repentance from our heavenly Father.

    The Passage: Jonah 1:1-3 1:1The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2"Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." 3But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound ...read more

  • Lord, Send Someone Else

    Contributed by Danny Salyer on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
     | 4,898 views

    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

  • Modern Day Jonah Christians

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    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

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

    Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 12,661 views

    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

  • Stop Running

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 129 ratings
     | 13,857 views

    We can run but we can't hide.

    Stop Running As I prayed this week asking the Lord to give me the message for today, He brought me to the book of Jonah. Many people find this particular piece of scripture hard to believe, but we should not, for we know that nothing is impossible for our God. Today we are going to examine what ...read more

  • Why Hast Thou Done This?

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
     | 3,544 views

    A sermon to show the foolishness of running from God.

    WHY HAST THOU DONE THIS? Jonah 1:1-3,10 A Message on "Running From God" I. THE MOTIVE 1.) Disobedience 1:2 "Arise, go to Nineveh.." a.) Displeasing 4:1 "But it displeased Jonah..." b.) Difficult 1:2 "cry against it for their wickedness..." II. THE MANNER ...read more

  • When Will We Wake Up

    Contributed by Harold Nichols on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 4,444 views

    Jonah slept through the storm of his life, and so are we.

    When Will We Wakeup Text: Jonah 1:6 Introduction: Everyone knows Jonah ran from God’s call to go to Ninevah and cry against the city; however, not many christians know the rest of the story. When Jonah ran he went on a ship that was heading the opposite way of God’s call. While ...read more

  • Choices

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,433 views

    The choices we make in life can effect us and others eternally. Jonah’s first bad choice was to “Run Away.”

    “CHOICES” JONAH 1: 1-17 JANUARY 7, 2001 INTRODUCTION: “Above anything else,” Jackie Robinson said, “I hate to lose.” On April 15, 1947, Robinson made it to the “show.” He became the first black man to wear a Major League uniform, destroying the color barrier in professional sports. In his ...read more

  • Are You In A Storm That Isn't Your Fault?

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Nov 4, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    What do we do when we find ourselves in the midst of a storm that really isn’t our fault?

    This morning we could look at this passage and talk about: Running from God A merciful God (actual theme of the book) The significance of Jonah’s profession of God (v 9) God’s call on your life I don’t want to talk to you about that this morning Instead, I want to talk to you about the ...read more

  • Let Go And Let God

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,780 views

    If you are not experiencing God's grace (and the joy thereof), could there be idols that you are clinging to.

    Introductory Considerations 1. One of best known stories in Bible is the story of Jonah - often seen as a children’s story and heard many children’s songs about it. 2. But the story of Jonah is a story that has an important message to each of us - as a church and as individuals. Not just about a ...read more

  • From The Presence Of The Lord

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,905 views

    The importance of the will of God in our lives.

    Introduction: There are many people who has been called of God to do something and have obeyed. There are many people who have been called of God to do something, and ran from Him, instead of doing His will. Jonah was one who ran. Notice 1. REQUIREMENT OF GOD (Vss. 1-2) (Jonah 1:1-2) "Now ...read more

  • Not Me Lord!!! Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,978 views

    God is calling you...do you obey or run. Journey with Jonah and discover God’s call, discipline, forgiveness and mercy.

    Jonah – A Study in Stubbornness Jonah 1:1-17 Not Me Lord Jonah 1:1-2 (NLT) The Lord gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: [2] "Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh! Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are." Background • Nineveh – Assyria’s most ...read more

  • Jonah Storms Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,390 views

    This is part 5 of a 5 part series on surviving the storms of life. Jonah storms are storms of our own making. Find out what causes these storms and how to prevent them and even stop them once they are started.

    Surviving the Storms of Life Jonah Storms Jonah 1:1-17 Over the last few weeks we have been looking at the storms of life and how to survive and even thrive in the midst of them. We have walked through spring showers, thunderstorms, and even category 5 hurricanes. Today I want to finish this ...read more