Sermons on Jonahs Lesson:

The Compassion Of A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2020

God teaches Jonah a visual lesson by providing, and then removing, the shade of the vine. Through this lesson Jonah is faced with the question of whether he has a right to be angry. That question continues to hang in the air.

Message The Compassion of A Merciful God Jonah 4:5-11 Summary Jonah preached The Ninevites repented. God relented from sending punishment It made Jonah a “grace extinguisher”. They are the people who say . I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Regurgitated Message

Contributed by Craig Eidson on Aug 3, 2007

Lessons learned from Jonah

Jonah 3:1 Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.” I’d be willing to bet a nickel (maybe even a dime) that if ten people were asked what they know about the Jonah story, most of them would say, "the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

The Jonah In Your Boat

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 23, 2004

When you refuse to be at where God wants you to be, you are looking for trouble.

THE JONAH IN YOUR BOAT By Dr D.K. Olukoya Beloved, this week we shall be looking at a very serious message entitled, “The Jonah in Your boat”. It reveals the story of Jonah showing that men do not always want to do the will of God; a great tragedy indeed Jonah 1:1-17 says “ Now the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Isaiah 55:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah's Foolish Freewill Series

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004

Jonah’s foolish attempt to exercize his freewill over God’s will

Jonah’s Foolishness Jonah 1:1-4 Intro. Most everyone is familiar with the book of Jonah. Many deny that it is true. Our Lord believed it was true because he referred to it. We are all like Jonah in certain degrees. What the book does is give us a picture of Christian disobedience and God’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

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 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'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's Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

This message is based on Jonah’s prayer in Jonah 2 and reminds us of our need to return to God when we’ve run from Him.

“3 POWERFUL PRAYERS – JONAH” Jonah 2 INTRO - A little girl was observed by her pastor standing outside the preschool Sunday School classroom between Sunday School and worship, waiting for her parents to come and pick her up for "big church." The pastor noticed that she clutched a big storybook ...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 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, 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 Rebels Again

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 11, 2009

What made Jonah angry.

A. JONAH REBELS AGAIN: JONAH 4:1-5 1. How mad was Jonah? “Exceedingly . . . very angry” (4:1). The wicked heart gets mad at the wrong thing (repenting heathen) and the wrong person (God). a. Lost control of himself. b. Violent expression. 2. Wrong prayer. “So he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist