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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Running From God

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 2,915 views

    David Jansen made a big hit on the television series called, “The fugitive.”

    What made this program so exciting was that every week the character he played was staying just one step ahead of the law. He was running from the law because he had been falsely accused of killing his wife. He had been convicted and sentenced to prison, but somehow he escaped. After he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matt Newburg avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Matt Newburg on Aug 3, 2023
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    God is calling us to have his heart toward others. The Book of Jonah is a portrait of how this looks in action. It's just might be one of the toughest lessons in the Bible!

    “FORGIVENESS” I. BOOK OF JONAH! A. Jonah lived in Gath Hepher, next to Nazareth 1. He’s called to travel to Nineveh 2. “Nineveh” - Capital of the Assyrian Empire...modern-day Northern Iraq. 3. ASSYRIAN EMPIRE – Huge influence at this time!! B. 2 Kings 14:25- Jonah known prophet during ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Lindsey avatar

    Running From God Series

    Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Aug 7, 2023
     | 3,779 views

    The prophet Jonah is an interesting study, for his response to God’s call upon his life often mirrors our response when God calls upon us to be obedient to Him.

    “RUNNING FROM GOD” JONAH 1:1-17 The prophet Jonah is an interesting study, for his response to God’s call upon his life often mirrors our response when God calls upon us to be obedient to Him. The Book of Jonah contains four chapters. Each chapter describes Jonah’s struggle to submit to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Rocks The Boat Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 29, 2022
     | 1,369 views

    When an evil empire displayed its power before God and the world through various demonstrations of inhumane mercilessness, that is when Jonah heard God instruct him to proceed to call the people to repent for their sins.

    When an evil empire displayed its power before God and the world through various demonstrations of inhumane mercilessness, that is when Jonah heard God instruct him to proceed to call the people to repent for their sins. In verses 1-3: God called Jonah to do a work in Nineveh, an important city ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Was The Problem Of The Prophet? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 30, 2022
     | 1,007 views

    The purpose of the book of Jonah is to show the degree of the grace of God, that the message of salvation is for all individuals.

    The purpose of the book of Jonah is to show the degree of the grace of God, that the message of salvation is for all individuals. This book is not quite the same as the other prophetic books since it recounts the tale of the prophet and does not fixate on his predictions. Indeed, just one verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Protesting Prophet Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 31, 2022
     | 1,119 views

    Jonah sinned and ran from God; the sailors were spared and came to God.

    Fear of God – Scared 1:3 In verses 1-3: Jonah is referenced in 2 Kings 14:25. He prophesied during the rule of Jeroboam II, the king of Israel from 703-753 B.C. He might have been one of the youthful prophets of the school referenced regarding Elisha's service (2 Kings 2:3). Jonah was called ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unanticipated Direction Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,681 views

    Six Truths for Unanticipated Storms

    Jonah was a prophet of God from the northern kingdom of Israel. God called him to go to wicked and cruel people and preach judgment and repentance. Assyria was a rising world power in the mid 740’s BC and was expanding its territory with ruthless invasions of other nations resulting in torturous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decisions

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 2, 2022
     | 2,914 views

    Joel 3:14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decisions.

    DECISIONS, DECISIONS INTRODUCTION: Joel 3:14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decisions. Surely, there must be someone here who needs help making a decision. How many are good decision makers? On what basis do you make your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eric Wright avatar

    Someone Must Come Preaching

    Contributed by Eric Wright on Jul 3, 2022
     | 1,729 views

    Jonah decided that he would rather quit the prophetic ministry than preach to such people.

    Somebody’s Got To Come Preaching… Jonah 1:1-2 Now the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. Jonah 3:1-2 And the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the second time, saying, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Lyons avatar

    There's A Storm A Coming! Series

    Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 2, 2022
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     | 3,882 views

    Part I in a series on the book of Jonah

    Heavenly Father, we know that in every life, storms will come – sometimes, they’re of our own making. Sometimes they’re made for us. We cannot always control the trials of life, but we can control how we respond to them. We know that You can calm storms – or uphold Your people to walk above ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Dangerous Doors? Running Away? Get Me Out Of Here!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 2, 2022
     | 1,758 views

    There are many dangerous doors between us and eternity. The thrives a RUN AWAY SPIRIT in our society. I will just quit. There is happiness over there.

    DANGEROUS DOORS? RUNNING AWAY? GET ME OUT OF HERE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 55:6 And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. I ask God just get me out of here? Get me out of here to fly away is a fast escape. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    God Always Wins Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,307 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Bright avatar

    You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
     | 3,011 views

    A four part series on Jonah. A good reminder that you can run… but you can’t hide from God! Teaching sheet at the end of the text. Updated September, 2025

    “You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide” Jonah 1:1-16 Pastor John Bright Jonah 1 “1 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before Me.” 3 But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Aldrich Tamayo avatar

    Title: The Unfathomable Grace Of God: The Man That Swallowed By A Big Fish. Series

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,511 views

    Through the story of Jonah, we will discover the depth of God's love, the consequences of disobedience, the power of repentance, and the transformative nature of God's grace. May our hearts be opened to receive these timeless truths and be moved to embrace God's call in our own lives.

    Introduction: Hey there, friends! Today, we're diving into the epic story of Jonah—a tale packed with reluctance, crazy storms, big fish, and mind-blowing grace. It's like a Hollywood blockbuster, but with a powerful message that hits close to home. So, buckle up and get ready to uncover ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    To Go Down - A Lesson From Jonah's Life

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,189 views

    Have you ever tried to escape God's calling? Explore Jonah's journey, where rebellion led him down, and find the path upward toward God's grace and purpose.

    To Go Down - A Lesson from Jonah's Life Introduction: Have you ever tried to run away from God? Have you ever felt like He was asking you to do something too hard, too scary, or too unpleasant? Have you ever wondered what would happen if you just ignored His voice and went your own way? If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational