Sermons on Jonah Principles:

Jonah -- The Pouting Prophet

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 19, 2002

It is amzaing. Jonah gets down preaching the greatest revival messege and then he pouts. This sermon looks at the life of Jonah

Jonah 1:1-4:11 Jonah – The Pouting Prophet Introduction A. When a team when a game it is funny to hear what they are going to say afterwards in the interview B. You can almost guess what they will say C. This is a total team effort, D. We gave 110%, I am proud of the guys E. I’m going to Disney ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Gospel According To Jonah

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 21, 2002

Jonah was angry because God did not destroy Ninevah. In his protesting prayer, Jonah declared some wonderful truths about the goodness and compassion of God.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JONAH "And Jonah prayed to the Lord and said, ’Please Lord, was not this what I said while I was still in my own country? Therefore, in order to forestall this I fled to Tarshish, for I knew that Thou art a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and abundant in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Having Fun With Jonah

Contributed by Carla Powell on Oct 2, 2002

A re-telling of the entire story of Jonah, but with a twist.

This sermon was given without notes, so the text may differ somewhat from the actual preached word. I asked the people to help me as I read the story of Jonah from the Bible, to raise their hands whenever they heard something that differed from the story as told in the Bible. This sermon works ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Jonah, The Preaching Prophet Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 19, 2003

Like it or not, Jonah helped bring about one of the largest mass conversions in history. He’s hoping the city will reject his message of doom, which he likely enjoyed delivering!

Jonah, “the Preaching Prophet” -chapter 3 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Evangelism is a program originated by God. In the light of human depravity and inability to lift ourselves from our sinful condition, God takes the initiative, opening our blind ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Jonah And God Ii

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

Second in a series on the importance fo obedience

JONAH AND GOD! II THE HIGH COST OF DISOBEDIENCE JONAH 3-4 Sunpm 1/27/02 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you." 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Throw Jonah Overboard

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 19, 2006

A message about getting rid of that which is Jonah like in our lives.

Throw Jonah Overboard Text: Jonah 1:1-16 Jonah’s name is connected with the word "Dove", which signifies a messenger (pigeon/dove). His father’s name was Amittai, which means "My Truth". Put the two together and we find that Jonah, by name, was to be a messenger of the Truth! One of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah's Second Chance Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 25, 2007

God is always willing to give another chance, never sends judgement before warning, and expects us to heed His warnings.

Jonah’s Second Chance Jonah 3:1-5 INTRO.: Jonah was called to his task twice. The first time he ran away. The second time, he obeyed and went. Though we say "opportunity only knocks once" obligation may hammer again and again at our conscience. Tell story of Jonah’s preaching. Jonah 3. I. God is ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Jonah

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 14, 2007

Vacation Bible School Message for 2007 Family Day

Lessons from Jonah VBS Family Day, 2007 Micah 6:8: “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Introduction This week we had a blast here at VBS! It began with a power outage on Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace In The Book Of Jonah

Contributed by Wade Allen on Apr 9, 2007

A study of the Book of Jonah.

There are some stories contained in the Bible that many people in the world who aren’t even Christians know. Stories like David and Goliath. Why, every time there is an underdog in the sporting world, the TV announcers use the analogy of David and Goliath; the little guy who defeated the big guy. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Is Jonah In The Bible?

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Jan 25, 2006

A look at the story of Jonah from three different viewpoints: Personal, Christological, and God’s

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Today’s OT lesson is a portion of the writings of the prophet Jonah in the book attributed to him. If you go through all the pericopes listed in our hymnal, you’ll find that this is the only Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Jonah Running For God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004

The 3rd sermon in a series on Jonah.

Introduction: 1. This morning we look at the third chapter of Jonah. I’ve reviewed the basic outline of the book with you at the beginning of each sermon because by the time we finish the book I want you to be able to think through Jonah and have a basic understanding of what the book is about. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah And God's Plant

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 15, 2007

I was listening to a group of men talking, and they were talking about real men being turned off of Christianity because of the pastor’s language and even the songs we sing aren’t manly enough.

Jonah and God’s Plant Text: Jonah 4:5-11 So Jonah went out of the city and sat on the east side of the city. There he made himself a shelter and sat under it in the shade, till he might see what would become of the city. 6 And the LORD God prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah Makes A Comeback Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

The campaign to reach the city of Ninevah was nothing less than the work of God since Jonah obviously had no heart for these people.

Jonah makes a comeback Jonah 3 A man went to his doctor and said, "I don’t know what to do about my wife. She’s deaf as a doornail and she won’t do anything about it." The doctor said, "I’ll tell you what to do. When you go home tonight peek your head in the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

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