Sermons on Jonahs Lesson:

Jonah's Journal By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 23, 2005

A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn no other way. Jonah was one of those who learned the hard way, but learn he did, let’s see how!

Introduction Man on the run! That’s what the news would have said. Run he did. Our story begins with Jonah. The amazing thing is, he reminds us of US! Jonah was the fifth in order of the minor prohets. Commissioned by God. Objections to Jonah’s encounter have been long and continual. Granting all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Feel Like Jonah In The Belly Of The Fish

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 25, 2005

This sermon takes a look at the resurrection of Jesus from the belly of the fish - showing how we can have hope in the midst of of a sure death.

March 27, 2005 Jonah 2:2-9 He said: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry. You hurled me into the deep, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me; all your waves and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Not Too Late For Jonah The Rebel Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jul 31, 2009

This is sermon 3 of the series, IT’S NOT TOO LATE. This message is about JONAH, the REBEL & how he received a 2nd chance to do the will of GOD. Thnak GOD for 2nd chances.

Sermon for August 01, 2009 Sermon Series: It’s Not Too Late: Sermon #3: It’s Not Too Late for JONAH, the REBEL Scripture Ref: Jonah 1:1-4 1. Now the word of the LORD came unto JONAH, the son of AMATAI, saying, 2. Arise, go to NINEVEH, that great city, for their wickedness is come up before ME. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-4

Jonah Makes Music In The Acid House

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 21, 2010

A talk given as part 2 of a 4 part series with Churches Together in Billericay. Jonah was finally doing the right thing. Jonah 2 is a Psalm of thanksgiving, contrition and rededication. As individuals and Churches can we join in with that Psalm?

In the winter of 1891 the whale-ship ‘Star of the East was in the vicinity of the Falkland Islands when it came within sight of a whale. Two boats were dispatched with harpoons to snare and kill the beast, but the lashing of its tail capsized one of the launches, spilling the crew into the sea. All ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Jonah Fleeing From The Presence Of The Lord

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Dec 14, 2010

This is a message of the price Jonah paid to flee from God, and the counterinsurgency by God to deal with his rebellion

Jonah Fleeing from the Presence of God Text: Jonah 1:1-17 (Note to pastors, powerpoint with images available, contact me ikings1844@yahoo.com) The book of Jonah has a lot of unexpected twists in it. Last week we talked about how Jonah fled from the call of God, for among other reasons the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Jonah, Chapter Two: A Story Of Repentance” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2010

In Jonah, chapter two, we read about how Jonah repented of his rebellion and was restored to a place right fellowship with God.

Last time, we looked to chapter one, where we learned about the true nature of rebellion - rebellion involves our choosing to no longer walk with God but to run away from God. We also learned that the terrible consequences of rebellion are that we experience a loss of fellowship as well as a loss ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Jonah, Chapter Three: A Story Of Revival” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 30, 2010

In Jonah chapter three, we read a story of revival.

In Jonah, chapter one, we read a story of rebellion. In chapter two, we read a story of repentance. Today, as we turn our attention to chapter three of the book of Jonah, we find a story of revival. (READ TEXT) Jonah went to Nineveh and declared God’s word to the people. In response, the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Jonah, Chapter Four: A Story Of Resentment” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 8, 2010

How is it possible for believers, or even entire congregations to sideline themselves and keep from being part of what God is doing?

Each chapter of Jonah has a story to tell. In chapter one, we read a story of rebellion. In chapter two, we read a story of repentance. In chapter three, we read a story of revival. Now, let’s look to chapter four. (READ TEXT) We would think the story of Jonah would have ended on the high note ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah – Running From God Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Sep 21, 2012

A familiar book packed with relevant gems of truth to apply to our lives today...

Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, Sept 23, 2012 “Jonah – Running from God” Jonah 1:1-17 and Selected, Part 1 of 3 Background… • An old familiar book packed with gems of truth for us today • Not simply a book about a great fish (4 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

When we make the wrong choice God does not give up on us but brings us back to Him.

THE CHASE IS ON! Intro: 1. Ann and I like to watch shows that challenge the mind, like Cash Cab and The Chase. The Chase is a quiz show hosted by Brooke Burns, and features Mark Labbett (nicknamed "The Beast") as the "chaser". He chases people in order to crush their hopes of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

God gives us a second chance meaning another and another and another chance.

Jonah 1:17-3:10 Intro: 1. I once saw a car, it looked a little like my truck, it’s paint was peeling off, it had a gash on the side of it, a window was missing with a piece of cardboard flapping in the wind, and a piece of wire keeping the door from opening. But what got my attention was the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah: Running From The Reality Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

This week our nation celebrates its independence. And like all countries… over time such holidays become more about a time to have fun than to be sobered by the nature of freedom. There can be a strange mix of two types of pride that we can celebrate.

Intro This week our nation celebrates it’s independence. And like all countries… over time such holidays become more about a time to have fun than to be sobered by the nature of freedom. There can be a strange mix of two types of pride that we can celebrate. When we feel a pride is in the source ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 4, 2025

Jonah 1:17 – 2:10

Last week we had read that the ship Jonah was on in his attempt to flee from God was in the midst of a supernatural storm created by God himself. In order for the lives of the men on that ship to be saved the men had no choice but to throw Jonah overboard and once they did the storm stopped. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church

Jonah Runs Away From God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 15, 2025

Jonah runs away from God - Jonah chapter 1 verses 1-17 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Jonah: Running From God! SERMON OUTLINE: God calls Jonah (vs 1-2) God watches Jonah run (vs 3) God sends a storm (vs 4-8) God is resisted (vs 9-13) God shows mercy (vs 14-16) God provided a fish (vs 17) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Elderly man who had a growing suspicion, • That his wife was becoming ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

The Priority Of Persons Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

The lesson that Jonah needed to learn to bring him to his senses, and the lesson all of us must be conscious of is that persons are ends in them selves and not means. The state and the church exist for the welfare of persons.

A little boy who had shown a fit of temper was scolded by his mother and sent to his room. He was told to pray that his temper might be reformed. His mother followed him and listened at the door to see if he would. This is what she heard: "O, Lord, please take away my bad temper, and while ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6-11