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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Protesting Prophet Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 31, 2022
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    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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    Someone Must Come Preaching

    Contributed by Eric Wright on Jul 3, 2022
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    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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    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
     | 1,801 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

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Eagle's Wing Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 7, 2022
     | 3,106 views

    God, grant me the courage to change the things I can.

    [This the second sermon that is based on Reinhold Niebuhr's prayer/poem "The Serenity Prayer." This sermon is about asking God to grant us the courage to change the things that we can.] Once upon a time, a caterpillar crawled inside a hare’s house when the hare was away and set ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Bright avatar

    You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
     | 3,095 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
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    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

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    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

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Attitudes In The Life Of Jonah

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022
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    Some people describe others by saying, “They have an attitude problem.” Listen, on any given day that could be said of any of us.

    Illus: There used to be a song that some churches in the South liked to sing called, “I woke up this morning feeling fine! I woke up with heaven on my mind.” But I have a confession, sometimes I wake up and I am not feeling fine, and I certainly do not have heaven on my mind. Generally, when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chicken Of The Sea

    Contributed by Richard Stevens on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,243 views

    Jonah didn't follow God's clear direction for his life. Jonah didn't take a Bible Principle (Bible Truth) and make it a Conviction (belief based on Bible Truth), then take that Conviction and make it a Standard in his life.

    Introduction SLIDE Jonah 1:1-3 “Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running From God

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 2,972 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

  • Michael Collins avatar

    1 - The First Commission Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 22, 2020
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     | 3,438 views

    This is the 1st of 31 Sermons on the Book of Jonah, where I've compared The Church at large with Jonah

    Introduction We are all aware that the story of Jonah as recorded in the Bible is a true story of an account that took place in history and one that cannot be disputed. But what I’d like to do in these 31 devotions, is compare the story of Jonah as recorded in the book of Jonah, with The Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jonah

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 24, 2020
     | 8,668 views

    The pandemic situation right now in the world points squarely to disobedience to God, don’t you dare think you can disobey and get away with it, the ‘corona virus’ has been released on the world from the storehouse of God.

    When you leave His presence..Part 1 Jonah 1: 3”But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.” When you disobey God, you actually may feel free but you are fleeing from His presence, which is very dangerous. If you watch the bird’s nest , it is so secure, protected, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Collins avatar

    2 The First Rebellion Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 27, 2020
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     | 3,270 views

    Having received the commission from God to go to Nineveh to preach against it, Jonah decided instead to rebel against God and flee to Tarshish instead.

    # 2 - The First Rebellion Jonah 1:3a - “But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord...” 1. BUT In verse 1, God clearly told Jonah to go and preach against Nineveh as it's wickedness had come up before God. Verse 2 begins with the word, ‘But.’ The verse could have begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    I Am Jonah Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020
     | 5,618 views

    What’s the BIG IDEA of the book? God is a God of extravagant grace, especially to the ones who seem less deserving of His grace.

    I am Jonah Jonah 1:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-01-19 You Think you Know Jonah? If you have grown up in church at all, you know the story of Jonah. It’s probably the best know prophetic book of the Old Testament. Or you think you do. Even if you didn’t grow up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist