Sermons on Jonah 2:2-3:

What In Hell Are You Talking About?

Contributed by Tracy Clark on Jul 22, 2019

Oftentimes, we look around, and things seem deplorable and devastating. Sickness, disease, and limited finances consume our thoughts.

WHAT IN HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? Jonah 1:17, 2:1-2 (King James Version): Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish’s belly, And said, I cried by reason ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-2

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 4, 2019

In our desperate times we often pray as a last resort. God may answer but how much greater would it be if prayer was our first impulse?

1. An older lady lay ill in her bed. Her family had gathered to encourage her. Her daughter said, “Mama, we’ve asked the preacher to come and pray for you.” The lady replied, “O no, has it come to that?” 2. In the story of Jonah: a. God is concerned about Nineveh – Jonah is not b. The storm shows ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Be Like Jonah, Don't Run Away, Follow Your Calling Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2017

Have you discovered the calling that God has for your life? Do you know what it is that He wants you to do for Him? If you do know what He has called you to do are you doing it or avoiding it?

Don't be like Jonah, don't run away, follow your calling. We are continuing in our series Discovering Your Destiny and this week we are considering how ‘God Prepares and Positions us’ Ephesians 2:10 reminds us, God has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Jonah 2:1-10, Isaiah 27:1, Psalm 104:26, Psalm 74:14, Job 41:1, Job 3:8, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know. Tefillah- Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 5, 2017

WE need to understand the nature of prayer if we are going to engage in prayer!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • A comparison of the following book titles on the subject of prayer points up some of the tensions of the subject: • Where Is the Lord of Elijah? (Cox) vs. You Never Walk Alone (Mesner) • How Can God Answer Prayer? (Biederwolf) vs. Getting Things from God ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aligning My Will With God’s Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 21, 2018

The amazing story of Jonah reminds us: 1) Don't run from God, 2) When life gets you down, look up, 3) Respond to God's second chance, and 4) Get God's heart for people. Like Jonah, we need to give up the "reluctant prophet" role and stay in God's will.

Jonah 3:1-10 Aligning My Will with God’s Prophets with a Purpose – Week 2 Do you ever feel like some people are beyond hope, that they are incapable of change? Or maybe you’ve felt like God wanted you to do something, but you resisted that urge? If so, you can identify with the prophet Jonah. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:2-3, Jonah 3:1-3, Jonah 2:1-2, Psalm 139:7-10, Jonah 1:1-3, Jonah 3:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers From The Deep (Part 1)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 6, 2019

As Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish, within the depths of the sea, he began to realize the sovereignty of God and his great need for Him. In his desperation, he cried out unto the lord.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 1) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 We have come to the most familiar portion of the book of Jonah. Most people, even with limited exposure to the Bible, have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. While I will admit that was a miraculous event, it is not the focus of the book. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers From The Deep (Part 1)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 6, 2019

As Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish, within the depths of the sea, he began to realize the sovereignty of God and his great need for Him. In his desperation, he cried out unto the lord.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 1) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 We have come to the most familiar portion of the book of Jonah. Most people, even with limited exposure to the Bible, have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. While I will admit that was a miraculous event, it is not the focus of the book. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers From The Deep - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 10, 2019

As Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish, within the depths of the sea, he began to realize the sovereignty of God and his great need for Him. In his desperation, he cried out unto the Lord.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 1) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 We have come to the most familiar portion of the book of Jonah. Most people, even with limited exposure to the Bible, have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. While I will admit that was a miraculous event, it is not the focus of the book. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers From The Deep - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 13, 2019

Like the prodigal son, Jonah came to himself in his moment of despair. He cried out unto the Lord, desiring renewed fellowship with Him. Seeking to flee the Lord's presence cannot delay the inevitable.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 2) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 In our last study we began the most familiar portion within the book of Jonah – his being swallowed by the great fish. Again, I want to emphasize the dominant theme conveyed throughout the book – the absolute sovereignty of God in all His dealings, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Under Water

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 27, 2018

Jonah's prayer from the belly of a fish serves to encourage Christians to pray, especially when under water.

“Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the belly of the fish, saying “‘I called out to the LORD, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and you heard my voice. For you cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the flood surrounded me; ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Guidance (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

From Psalm 50 message explores basic direction for what to do. For example, we are to be thankful; we are to do what we promise to do; and in times of trouble, call on the Lord.

Psalm 50:7-15 Richard Tow 3/13/16 Last week I spoke from Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?”1 We entitled that message “Foundational Guidance” because in that verse God tells us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:7-15, Isaiah 58:1-14, Psalm 105:1-6, Hebrews 13:15, Jonah 2:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Desperation: Precursor To Breakthrough

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Desperation is often the harbinger to breakthrough. Although this message was preached prior to the presidential election, the principles taught still apply nationally and individually. How does God use desperation to ultimately bless us?

Isaiah 30:18 10/9/16 Intro A. I have experienced a heightened awareness of God’s love for Israel this week. As you know this is the time of year when Israel is approaching the Feast of Tabernacles. We are currently in the midst of Ten Days of Awe which began last Sunday with the Feast of Trumpets ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18, Exodus 3:7-10, Matthew 23:37-39, Matthew 24:1-31, Jonah 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Jonah: The Praying Prophet Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018

Jonah comes to his senses inside the fish and he prays

“JONAH: THE PRAYING PROPHET” Jonah 2:1-10 David P. Nolte Jonah disobeyed God’s command to go to Nineveh and cry against it. He ran to Joppa to take a ship to Tarshish. God was a step ahead of him, though, and caused a great storm. Jonah was cast into the sea where immediately a giant ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gloomiest Chapter In The Bible – Psalm 88 – Passing Through Stormy Seas – Part 3 With Conclusions Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2022

Psalm 88 is the gloomiest chapter in all the bible. There is not one glimmer of hope yet we can draw from it wonderful teaching. The psalmist was in a very dark state . Even by the end of the Psalm the conflict was not resolved. In Psalm 88, the writer was overcome by feelings and emotions.

SERIES - THE PSALMS OF KORAH – PSALM 88 PART 3 THE GLOOMIEST CHAPTER IN THE BIBLE – PSALM 88 – PASSING THROUGH STORMY SEAS – PART 3 VERSE 13 Psalm 88:13 But I, O LORD, have cried out to You for help, and in the morning my prayer comes before You. The previous verses comprise four questions all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:13-18, Jonah 2:3-5, Job 14:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Praying Prophet Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2022

Jonah prays from inside the great fish. When we realize that God wants us to accomplish something, we ought not to run.

Fear the God – Respect 2:1-9 At the beginning of chapter 1, we see Jonah as The Protesting Prophet. He did not want to go to Nineveh as directed by God. It is noted in verse three that he “rose up to flee…from the Presence of the Lord.” Jonah had sinned by running from God. However, we can see ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible