Sermons on Jonahs Disobedience:

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

Jonah: The Word Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on May 30, 2004

This message addresses the importance of heeding the Word of the Lord.

SERIES TITLE: The Book of Jonah Sermon Title: THE WORD OF THE LORD Sermon Text: "The word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying" (Jonah 1:1). The phrase "the word of the Lord" gives what was received and revealed divine status. A word from heaven increased the value of any verbal ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

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, 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

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 Running To God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004

Sermon #2 in a series of 4 on the book of Jonah

Introduction: 1. In some ways you might say that this week’s sermon is the exact opposite of what we studied in the first sermon on Jonah. Last week’s title was, "Jonah Running from God," as you have probably noticed, this week’s is, "Jonah Running to God." 2. Before we go farther in our study I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Jonah: Behind The Story

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 1, 2009

Some scripture can be perplexing if one is not familiar with times in which it is written.

Jonah: Behind the Story by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. The Timeline 1. Written around 800-750 BC 2. Jeroboam II was the king of Israel. II Kings 14: 25 a. This validates Jonah as a real person. b. Some believe Jonah was a fictional person. 3. Actually occurred ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

God's Grace For Jonah Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009

Part 4 of a 5 part series. This sermon speaks of God’s grace, mercy and compassion, because of His love for us.

Jonah 2:10 - 3:10 August 09, 2009 When it comes to forgiveness, there are different types of people. There are some people who cannot forgive, even the small things aren’t forgiven. Then there are those who say they forgive, but really don’t forgive, if you know what I mean. Then we have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah...what A Loser!

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Nov 7, 2009

Jonah actually teaches us many characteristics of being a Christian without actually following them himself. This sermon concentrates on these characteristics.

Captain Tim Gardner Text: Jonah 3 & 4 Introduction: Melodrama: Joe and the Wannafights by “Spontaneous Melodramas” book There are so many things we can learn from the bad attitude of Jonah, but this morning we will just concentrate of three. His willingness to be unwilling. His fearless fear ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army