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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Jonah Runs Away From God

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 15, 2025
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    Jonah runs away from God - Jonah chapter 1 verses 1-17 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Jonah: Running From God! SERMON OUTLINE: God calls Jonah (vs 1-2) God watches Jonah run (vs 3) God sends a storm (vs 4-8) God is resisted (vs 9-13) God shows mercy (vs 14-16) God provided a fish (vs 17) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Elderly man who had a growing suspicion, • That his wife was becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 9 - Arise From Your Slumber Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 18, 2024
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    Just as Jonah slept through the raging storm there were others in the Bible who also slept for various reasons. Today if the church does not wake up and continues to be in slumber of any sort, we will become easy targets of the evil one.

    We read in Jonah 1:5-6, And the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god; and they cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it unto them. But Jonah was gone down into the innermost parts of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep. So the shipmaster came to ...read more

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    Sermon # 10 - United To Fulfill God's Will Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 20, 2024
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    God’s call to the church today is that we be united just like the early church so we can experience the powerful working of the Holy Spirit of God. Our prayer to God must be that those who hinder this unity be removed and that we fulfill God’s will in our lives.

    We read in Jonah 1:7, Then the men said to each other, "We should throw lots to find out why this is happening to us." So the men threw lots. The lots showed that the troubles came to them because of Jonah. (ERV) As we continue this series of studies on the life of Jonah and the church, ...read more

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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 11 - Chosen For A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 25, 2024
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    The life of Jonah teaches us that there is nothing we do is hidden from God. Also, we learn that as a church we must be certain of our identity and our purpose so we can glorify God through all we are and all we do.

    We read in Jonah 1:7-8, Then the men said to each other, "We should throw lots to find out why this is happening to us." So the men threw lots. The lots showed that the troubles came to them because of Jonah. Then the men said to Jonah, "It is your fault that this terrible thing is ...read more

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    Sermon # 12 - What Is Our Identity? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 26, 2024
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    When Jonah revealed his true identity, the other seafarers must have been astounded. We as a church are called to let the world know that the God we believe and worship is the true and living God, creator of heaven and earth and let’s not miss the opportunity to do so.

    We read in Jonah 1:8, Then the men said to Jonah, "It is your fault that this terrible thing is happening to us. Tell us, what have you done? What is your job? Where do you come from? What is your country? Who are your people?" (ERV) The word of God came to Jonah to go to Nineveh, but ...read more

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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "your Spiritual Nineveh Awaits You."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 28, 2024
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    Just as the biblical figure Jonah was summoned to the city of Nineveh to deliver a message of repentance, today's spiritual Nineveh represents a population that may lack understanding or awareness of moral and ethical principles.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jonah 1:1-4) (1) “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.” (3) “But ...read more

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    Sermon # 13 - Why Have You Done This? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 1, 2024
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    When the men on the ship realized that Jonah was the cause for their serious predicament they asked him, ‘Why have you done this?’ May we as children of God not do anything that will dishonor God and be a hindrance to those outside the church.

    We read in Jonah 1:10, Then the men were terrified. They knew that he was running away from the LORD, because he had told them. They asked Jonah, "Why have you done this?" (GW) The prophet Jonah who received the word of God to go to Nineveh, disobeyed God, and undertook a voyage on a ...read more

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    Sermon # 14 - Stay United, Prayerful And Obedient Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 3, 2024
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    Jonah’s disobedience brought untold troubles on all the crew aboard that ship. The church too must be wary of those who are divisive and must strive hard to maintain unity, integrity continuing in prayer and being obedient to God.

    We read in Jonah 1:11, Then they said to him, "What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us?" For the sea was raging and growing more tempestuous. (AFV) The events that preceded this verse were that the ship on which Jonah voyaged was faced with a severe tempest. The mariners ...read more

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    Sermon # 15 - The Gradual Steps Of Backsliding Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 9, 2024
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    Jonah walked away from God and landed everyone aboard the ship he travelled in big trouble. Backsliding is a gradual process, but if we repent and turn back to the Lord we can be reconciled and restored to our first love.

    We read in Jonah 1:10-12, Then the men were terrified. They knew that he was running away from the LORD, because he had told them. They asked Jonah, "Why have you done this?" The storm was getting worse. So they asked Jonah, "What should we do with you to calm the sea?" He told ...read more

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    Sermon # 16 - Hinder No One Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 11, 2024
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    Jonah’s disobedience became a hindrance the entire crew of unbelievers aboard that ship. This is a caution to us that as believers we should walk in total obedience to God and not become a stumbling block to those outside the church.

    We read in Jonah 1:13, “Instead, the sailors tried to get the ship to shore, rowing with all their might. But the storm was becoming worse and worse, and they got nowhere.” (GNB) As we continue these studies on the life of Jonah, there are many lessons that we can learn from the same. Though Jonah ...read more

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    Sermon # 17 - Stop Striving - Start Trusting Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 16, 2024
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     | 907 views

    While Jonah the prophet of God thought of no one but himself, the mariners who were unbelievers were so concerned about him. The church needs to be filled with those who have compassion for the lost, who depend on entirely on the Lord and lead many into His Kingdom.

    We read in Jonah 1:11-14, The storm was getting worse all the time, so the sailors asked him, “What should we do to you to stop the storm?” Jonah answered, “Throw me into the sea, and it will calm down. I know it is my fault that you are caught in this violent storm.” Instead, the sailors tried to ...read more

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    Sermon # 18 - Peace-Makers Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 18, 2024
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    Jonah’s disobedience to God resulted in total chaos and turmoil for all aboard the ship. God’s call to His children is to be peace-makers wherever we are. The word of God cautions those who cause disunity and discord of serious consequences.

    We read in Jonah 1:15, “And they lifted Jonah up and threw him out into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging.” (AFV) The background to this verse is that a sea-voyage which commenced peacefully, with the hopes of a tranquil journey, was suddenly confronted with a furious and violent storm. ...read more

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    Sermon # 19 - God Gives Us Hope Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 23, 2024
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    As Jonah was thrown into the sea it seemed all was over, but God had prepared a big fish to keep Jonah safe. In all those seemingly hopeless times, God is in control and let’s keep in mind that God’s grace and His justice always go hand in hand.

    We read in Jonah 1:15, “And they lifted Jonah up and threw him out into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging.” (AFV) As we continue our studies on the life of Jonah and its relevance to the church, many have been blessed and we thank God for these good testimonies. God instructed Jonah to ...read more

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    Part 33: What The World Needs From Christians Today Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 15, 2025
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    1. The world needs our assistance. 2. The world needs our awakening. 3. The world needs our answer.

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 33: What the World Needs from Christians Today Jonah 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 15, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study the story of the Prophet Jonah. And it may surprise you but Jonah's story has some crucial lessons for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonah - God’s Compassion Is On Full Display

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 14, 2025
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    We can see God’s Compassion is On Full Display in His willingness to use flawed People, in His willingness to Give People a second Chance, in the patience God showed to help Jonah to see himself and as God seeks to see all men saved.

    Sermon: Jonah - God’s Compassion Is On Full Display Scripture Text: Jonah 1:1-17, “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist