Sermons on Jonah 1:1-17:

A Sailor's Tale Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 20, 2004

This is the story of Jonah told from the perspective of a sailor on the boat he sailed on.

September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, honest it really is www.talklikeapirateday.com.  And seeing I was preaching on Jonah it seemed like too good an opportunity to pass up.  This is the first sermon that I’ve preached in the first person and I wore a pirates costume. Arrr mattes, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jonah Running From God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004

Sermon 1 of 4 in a series on Jonah and God

Introduction: 1. I will admit that I’ve been looking forward to preaching this series of messages from the book of Jonah since I first came up with the idea in my sermon thinking last year. 2. Jonah is one of those books in the Bible that never fails to fascinate people. Perhaps it’s the idea of a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fisher Or Fishbait Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Oct 13, 2004

We are either fishers of men or fishbait. God has called us for a purpose. We either fulfill that purpose his way or he will have his way with us. God can be convincing whether we like it or not.

Fishers of Men or Fish Bait Jonah 1, Matthew 12:39-41, Hebrews 11:36-38 Basically there are two things that Jesus wants us to do once we have accepted him as our Christ—once we have been born of the Spirit: First, Love one another as he has loved us… and Second, as we go about in this world we are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Simple Sailors Seek Solutions Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 14, 2008

Jonah had run out of "wiggle room." He had run, slept, hid and remnained out of sight long enough. Now he stood before seasoned sailors who, in kindness and sympathy demanded an explanation from him.

JONAH 1:8 SIMPLE SAILORS SEEK SOLUTIONS I. SIMPLE-NESS: A. Superstitious. B. Sensible. C. Steady. II. SINCERITY: A. Seekers. B. Scrupulous. C. Sympathetic. III. SEASONED: A. Sagacity. B. Sensitivity. C. Saddened. The scene on the high Mediterranean Sea centuries ago was not one ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Cycle Of No Purpose Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 24, 2008

Are you tired of having no purpose? Are you weary from wasting all of your energy on unproductive things? Are you ready for a change? Are you willing to trust God?

THE CYCLE OF NO PURPOSE Jonah 1 Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out her kitchen window watched the two men ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's First Call Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 27, 2007

An examination of Jonah’s first call and the God Who called.

Jonah’s First Call Jonah 1:1, 2 INTRO.: As a boy, if I asked permission to go somewhere when it was close to mealtime, my mother would often say, I’m only going to call you once,” or “Don’t make me call you twice.” I knew, if she stuck her head out the door and called, I better be close enough to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah, Prophet Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 27, 2007

There is a real God Who has revealed Himself to men and is active in the affairs of men and nations, and Jesus really is His Son.

Jonah, Prophet of God Jonah 1:1, 2 INTRO.: Today’s message begins a series on the book of the prophet Jonah. There is something in the Bible for everyone from the preschooler to the PhD. I think the Book of Jonah was a story written for children. No doubt many a Jewish child heard this as his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Attempting To Run Away From God" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 21, 2004

God Still Speaks Inviting Us to Join Him in His Work. God Still Speaks To Us But Sometimes We Don’t Like What Tells Us To Do! Going Away From God Is Always Going In The Wrong Direction When We Are Running From God, Satan Is Away Happy To Provi

A Study of Book of Jonah Sermon # 1 “Attempting To Run From God.” Jonah 1:1-3 Have you ever just wanted to run away? We all probably have that feeling once in a while. We just want to get away. Sometimes it is even that way in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Evil Diversion

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

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

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

It's Not Too Late For Jonah The Rebel Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jul 31, 2009

This is sermon 3 of the series, IT’S NOT TOO LATE. This message is about JONAH, the REBEL & how he received a 2nd chance to do the will of GOD. Thnak GOD for 2nd chances.

Sermon for August 01, 2009 Sermon Series: It’s Not Too Late: Sermon #3: It’s Not Too Late for JONAH, the REBEL Scripture Ref: Jonah 1:1-4 1. Now the word of the LORD came unto JONAH, the son of AMATAI, saying, 2. Arise, go to NINEVEH, that great city, for their wickedness is come up before ME. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-4

The Call Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

The background and commission of the prophet Jonah.

The Call Jonah 1:1-3 1. I have read several commentaries and over the years and I’ve also heard many people speak about Jonah. He’s been described as everything from a reluctant prophet to a rebellious one. One writer went so far as to suggest Jonah was one of the first foreign missionaries to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Somedays You Eat The Fish And Somedays The Fish Eats You Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

THe reaction of God to the diobedience of man.

Somedays you eat the fish and other days the fish eats you. Last week we began looking at the prophet Jonah and you will remember that I mentioned how he was an historical figure as far as the Old Testament is concerned. We are told that he prophesied during the reign of Jeroboam II ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Missions Work Is Fishy

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

You may have felt you have served God long and faithfully in many areas of church life so why should I consider missions now? Why should I open my heart to people who may have their hearts closed to Gods message?

Why Missions Work is Fishy Right here at New St. Andrews our WMS reaches men and women, boys and girls in Canada, India, Malawi, Guatemala, Mozambique and Nicaragua as well as Eastern Europe and even Israel and Palestine. We often take for granted that such far reaching work is being ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Missions Work In Zambia

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

Have you ever cleaned fish? It is a messy smelly job that requires you to get your hands dirty. Missions work can be like that sometimes. Yet what beautiful things can be accomplished when we try.

Missions Work in Zambia There is a man in Zambia named Jimmy Kongwa. He has been a guest at our church. He and his wife Ivy work tirelessly to rescue the children of their country from disease, starvation, forced labor and a life of crime. They do it through an agency we support called Kids ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed