Sermons on Jonahs Disobedience:

Jonah And The Storm

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Apr 6, 2011

God has a purpose for the directions he gives us.

Jonah Introduction: I am not going to wow you with deep theological statements or thoughts. I want to start with something that maybe everyone is familiar and can possible relate to this morning. If you have your Bible, you can turn to the Book of Jonah: Before I get into the book ...read more

Denomination: *other

The God Of Jonah

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022

The story of Jonah is so exciting that some people believe it is no more than a fairy tale filled with exaggerations.

When it comes to exaggeration, we are reminded of the story of the little boy who was known for his problem with exaggeration. He came home from school one day and said, "Mom, I saw a dog as big as an elephant." The mother said, "Johnny, haven't I told you a billion times not ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah Sulks Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 4, 2006

Jonah’s heart is revealed as not right and God is concerned with the conversion of people more than we are.

Jonah 4 What makes you angry? Do you get angry very easily? Anger is such an important emotion but it is also a very revealing emotion. It tells us something is wrong – the problem is it does not tell us if the thing which is wrong is outside or inside us. We get angry because something is not ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Life Of Jonah

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 12, 2022

Some people describe others by saying, “They have an attitude problem.”

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

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

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah Obeys Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 11, 2006

The message is simple, the time urgent and Jonah obeys.

JONAH 3 JONAH OBEYS I want you to watch a short video clip – you have seen it before – it contains words from people to do with fulfilling the command of Christ to take the gospel to the world. Those words are striking. I also found them haunting and challenging. I want you, if you can, to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Psalm Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 2, 2010

We all run, we all disobey, we all fall short but in His grace God grants us a second chance just as He did Jonah. In his psalm Jonah expresses just how marvelous God's love is for all who seek his forgiveness.

I Am Jonah Part 2: The Psalm of Jonah Pastor Ryan Akers Recap: Jonah/prophet- Jonah means messenger of truth/also called the reluctant prophet. Jonah 1:1-2(READ). You know when the bible says a city was wicked it was wicked. Regardless of their wickedness God wanted to give them an opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Sign Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 21, 2006

The Book of Jonah, like the Story of Good Samaritan, is designed to remind us who we are; sinners saved by the grace of God, in need of repentance from our willfulness and obedience to the Heavenly Father by sharing the Good News.

THE SIGN OF JONAH Jonah 2__1-9 Jonah 2__1-9 I called out to the Lord he answered me Proper 14(A) The Psalm of Jonah Jonah 2:1-9 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 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Jonah's Mulligan Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 28, 2018

My second chances often become someone else’s first chance to experience God’s mercy

ENGAGE I occasionally play golf with a group of friends which includes another pastor. Since we’re all average golfers at best, we play “grace golf” which means that we have our own modifications to the official rules of golf that are intended to make our frequent poor shots less punitive than ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Running From God Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2013

This is the first in a series of sermons preached on the Book of Jonah. In this sermon we discuss chapter one and we look at the motivations behind Jonah's rebellion

Jonah Series 2013 (You Can Run on For a Long Time) Running From God Text: Jonah 1:1 – 17 Open your Bibles to the Book of Jonah… We’re going to be spending the next few weeks looking through this book… and while you’re turning there; let me just start by saying that I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Not To Respond To God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 22, 2013

Be careful when you read the story of Jonah that you are not distracted by the big fish, the big city, or the popular prophet. The story ks about the God who is bigger and above yet completely involved in the story of grace.

Intro: Top 10 THINGS TO DO INSIDE A BIG FISH 10) “Can you hear me now?” 9) Pray the fish is ….. bulemic 8) Bonfire and a fish fry! 7) Open a sushi bar 6) “Consider it pure joy” 5) Floss . . . the whale 4) Finally get motivated to read Moby Dick 3) Listen to tapes of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Twisted…or Playing Twister? Games Series: 1 Series

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Nov 7, 2009

This is the first sermon in a series on Jonah.

Sermon 1 of 4: Game Series Twisted…or Playing Twister? (Running from God’s Word) Written By: Captain Tim Gardner Introduction: (Ask for participants to come forward and play a small game of Twister. Ask them how they felt as they were twisting their bodies. Ask the crowd how they felt while ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Nowhere To Run

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2014

Running from God is what most people do when they are avoiding God and do not like what He is telling them. Disobedience will cause us to run, but coming clean with God causes us to make wise decisions.

Nowhere to run Jonah chapter 1:1-1:7 This morning we will look at the familiar passage of the prophet Jonah running from God and what can happen if you choose to run from him. This passage will speak to each of us because all of us have attempted to run from God, hide from God and some are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Jonah's Prayer Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000

Jonah on prayer

“Accessing God’s Power through Prayer” Victory Temple A/G PO Box 911 Waco, Tx. 76703 Danny L. Williams June 25, 2000 - PM Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 Divine Aspect of Prayer 1. Appointment to pray. “and the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah” ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dialogue Of Jonah.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 25, 2005

After the lot fell on Jonah, there is an interesting conversation between Jonah and the mariners. The lot had divided the group on the ship into two groups. Jonah was in a group with himself with the mariners in the other group.

The book of Jonah #05 The Dialogue of Jonah. Jonah 1:8-12 This is our fifth study on the book of Jonah. We are learning something about the character of the man the Bible calls Jonah. So far in our study he hasn’t been too impressive but I feel sure that is going to change. In our last study, we ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign Of Jonah

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

Jesus is less about observation than participation

Sign of Jonah Sermon: “So you want to see a miracle?” Text: Luke 11:29 - 32 Secondary: Jonah 3:4 - 5, 3:9 - 4:2 FCF: In regards to repentance, one must look beyond the distractions of observation into order to experience the joys of participation. SO: I want the congregation to participate in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Baptist