Sermons on Jonahs Lesson:

Why Hast Thou Done This?

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

A sermon to show the foolishness of running from God.

WHY HAST THOU DONE THIS? Jonah 1:1-3,10 A Message on "Running From God" I. THE MOTIVE 1.) Disobedience 1:2 "Arise, go to Nineveh.." a.) Displeasing 4:1 "But it displeased Jonah..." b.) Difficult 1:2 "cry against it for their wickedness..." II. THE MANNER ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You In A Storm That Isn't Your Fault?

Contributed by Rick Adams on Nov 4, 2001

What do we do when we find ourselves in the midst of a storm that really isn’t our fault?

This morning we could look at this passage and talk about: Running from God A merciful God (actual theme of the book) The significance of Jonah’s profession of God (v 9) God’s call on your life I don’t want to talk to you about that this morning Instead, I want to talk to you about the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Can Learn From The Life Of Jonah

Contributed by James Smith on Nov 19, 2001

An outline with chronology and practical points on the life of Jonah. The sermon breaks the chapters down with a master conclusion, with focus on following the will of God for our life.

What We Can Learn from Jonah Chapter 1 Possible excuses for not going to Nineveh · It was a dangerous journey · He feared the wickedness and the people · He might have lacked finances · Fear of the unknown · Maybe he doubted his prophetic ability · Wondered of it would make a difference · Maybe ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival: More Than A Whale Of A Story

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 5, 2001

Principles of preparation for revival.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: Jonah 1:1-6, 17; 4:11 TOPIC: Revival THEME: Principles of preparation for revival REVIVAL: MORE THAN A WHALE OF A STORY By Dr. James O. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From The Presence Of The Lord

Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000

The importance of the will of God in our lives.

Introduction: There are many people who has been called of God to do something and have obeyed. There are many people who have been called of God to do something, and ran from Him, instead of doing His will. Jonah was one who ran. Notice 1. REQUIREMENT OF GOD (Vss. 1-2) (Jonah 1:1-2) "Now ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In The Belly Of A Fish Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 10, 2002

Jonah’s prayer teaches to pray the Psalms in times of trouble. It also teaches us about God’s deliveramce.

Jonah 2 Praying in the Belly of a Fish Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10, Jonah 4:2-6

Denomination: *other

Getting It Right

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

God pursues us to save us.

GETTING IT RIGHT Jonah 1:17-2:10 S: Salvation Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GOD PURSUES US TO SAVE US ?: What? Save us from what? KW: Quandaries TS: Because God pursues us to save us, we will find in Jonah 2 three quandaries from which we need to be saved. The _____ quandary from which we need ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Run, But You Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002

An exploration of the sin of Jonah in running away and how it relates to us.

JONAH 1 You Can Run But You Can’t Hide Donovan Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Dirty dishes are probably the greatest test for any serious and dedicated homemaker. After you have probably slaved all day getting the place in order or had to work outside the home and then had to prepare that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Hears Even When You Are In Deep Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on May 4, 2002

The "deep end" is not necessarily the worst place to find yourself

God Hears in Even When You are in Deep! JONAH 2:1-10 Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary In Jamaica there is a popular idiom that says “When trouble tek yu, pickney shut fit yu.” [when you are in trouble, even a child’s shirt will fit]. An addict can only get help and begin to recover when he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salmo Del Profeta Prodigo

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 2, 2002

La oracion de Jonas se parece a los Salmos pero es diferente y demuestra su falta de arepentimiento.

Salmo del profeta prodigo - Jonás 2 I. Introducción A. Reviso del capitulo 1. B. Leída del capitulo 2. II. La forma del capitulo 2 - se parece a los salmos. A. Comienza con la introducción. Jonás oro desde el vientre del pez (vs. 1). B. Sigue el cuerpo del Salmo (vs. 2-9). 1. Estos ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Man Overboard Series

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Sep 1, 2004

#7, The only answer to the dilemma is to throw Jonah over the side of the ship.

Man Overboard (Jonah 1:11-16) Intro. We have seen how Jonah ran from his call to preach to the people at Nineveh. He had found a boat going to Tarshish and boarded it. But God sent a strong wind to intercept Jonah. Here we see the futility of man’s free will when God calls him. They had ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Say What Lord! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 15, 2005

This is a sermon series on the prophet Jonah and how we can learn from this man who disobeyed but later was restored. This first sermon deals with storms created by disobedience. How is the storm calmed and what did Jonah do to see it calm?

Title: Say What Lord? (Part 1 Of A Series Entitled – The Extent Of God’s Mercy) Text: Jonah 1:1-17 Pray!!! Introduction: - This morning we are starting a new sermon series from the book of Jonah entitled, The Extent Of God’s Mercy. - The book of Jonah shows the Christian that God is a God of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Second Chance To Make A First Impression (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Apr 14, 2005

This sermon deals with making an impression for the glory of God. Jonah had a second chance to make an impact for God. I give 4 key areas that show how to make an impact for God.

Title: Second Chance To Make A First Impression Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Tradition tells us that around the time when Jesus was a teenager, there was a rebellion near where he lived. The Roman army crushed the rebellion but they didn’t want it to happen again, so ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Attempting To Run Away From God" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 21, 2004

God Still Speaks Inviting Us to Join Him in His Work. God Still Speaks To Us But Sometimes We Don’t Like What Tells Us To Do! Going Away From God Is Always Going In The Wrong Direction When We Are Running From God, Satan Is Away Happy To Provi

A Study of Book of Jonah Sermon # 1 “Attempting To Run From God.” Jonah 1:1-3 Have you ever just wanted to run away? We all probably have that feeling once in a while. We just want to get away. Sometimes it is even that way in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Forty Days That Changed A Life 5.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 25, 2005

The principle in this is that God is the God of a second chance. God had every right to leave Jonah in the belly of that fish. But isn’t it wonderful God is the God of a second chance?

Forty days that changed a life 5. Jonah 3:1-10 06/26/05 We are continuing our study of forty days that changed a life. This time, we want to look at forty days that changed an entire city. This story comes from the book of Jonah and in the life of Jonah. Again as the rest of the stories we have ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist