Sermons on Jonahs Reaction:

1 - The First Commission Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 22, 2020

This is the 1st of 31 Sermons on the Book of Jonah, where I've compared The Church at large with Jonah

Introduction We are all aware that the story of Jonah as recorded in the Bible is a true story of an account that took place in history and one that cannot be disputed. But what I’d like to do in these 31 devotions, is compare the story of Jonah as recorded in the book of Jonah, with The Church ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding The Heart Of God

Contributed by David Slone on Aug 9, 2007

A different look at the book of Jonah. A look at how Jonah, through his journey, found the heart of God. It is Jonah from a different perspective. Also discusses whether or not God changes his mind.

The heart of God: Jonah 3:1-4:10 Jonah 3 1And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, 2Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. 3So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Provoking Good Deeds And Love

Contributed by Jeremy Harbin on Feb 16, 2020

"Provoking" is the ability to call forth a reaction, feeling, or emotion from another. The reaction is usually unwanted. What if we used this power to call out the good in our neighbor?

1. What a strange phrase in our Bibles: PROVOKE ONE ANOTHER TO LOVE AND GOOD WORKS. 2. When we hear the word “provoke” we don’t often think of good intentions or good outcomes. 3. We might think of the guy who cuts us off on the interstate, and he doesn’t even use his blinker when he does it . He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Great God's - Great Fish Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 17, 2015

In this sermon we look at three points about God: 1. God Shows Jonah His SOVEREIGNTY 2. God Shows Jonah His PERSISTENCE 3. God Shows Jonah His COMPASSION

Great God's - Great Fish Do you recall that back in the first sermon in the series I mentioned - Jonah is not the hero of the story. God is! At the beginning of the story Jonah is running from God; at the end of the story Jonah is arguing with God. In between Jonah is praying to God and Jonah is ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Worshipped

Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Nov 20, 2001

Job’s first reaction to the devastating news of his servants was to worship.

Job 1:13-20 Text: He Worshipped Perhaps of all the accounts given us in Scripture, few paints a more vivid picture of total devastation and tragedy as the story of Job. Most of you are familiar with this passage but for the benefit of those who may not be, let me share a little background. Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflecting On The Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 2, 2010

Direct Instructions, Implicit Applications, and Post-Sermon Reactions of the Sermon on the Mount.

Direct Instructions from the Sermon on the Mount Sterling C. Franklin December 2007 North Suburban Evangelical Free Church, Deerfield, IL Painters have both paintings and masterpieces. Some stand out more than others. The Sermon on the Mount has been interpreted in various ways, anywhere from ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Social Implications Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Robert Diffin on Nov 21, 2009

The beginning of the reaction to the Resurrection at the moment of Lazurus being raised from the dead.

The Social Implications of the Resurrection revised October 10, 2009 John Chapter 11 48 If we let Him alone like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and nation." Jesus had just raised Lazarus from the dead! When some of the Jews who had ...read more

Scripture: John 11:48-53

Denomination: Church Of God

I Believe It, But I Don’t Get It Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

How did Peter and John differ in their reactions to seeing the empty tomb?

John 20:1-9 – I Believe it, but I Don’t Get it This morning we are starting a post-Resurrection series, that is, telling stories about what happened after that first Easter. We certainly believe that Jesus was raised from the dead on that spring Sunday many years ago, but what happened ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Meeting On The Mountain

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 15, 2023

The Mount of Transfiguration - 1. A Revealing 2. A Reaction 3. An Expected Response

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13 Theme: Transfiguration Title: The Meeting on the Mountain In the meeting on the Mountain we see 1. A Revelation 2. A Reaction 3. An Expected Response Revelation – Reaction – Response INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13, Philippians 2:14-15, Ephesians 5:8, James 1:17

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Wise: Make The Most Of Your Second Chances Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 17, 2005

This looks at JOnah’s second chance as a opportunity for us to live Wise by making the most of our second chances in life.

Be Wise: Make the Most of Your Second Chances Jonah 3 Intro.: A. Some people as they read through Jonah think of it as just a “big Fish Story.” (You know people, how they often come back from fishing and talk about the one they caught “-----------“) They seem to be unable to accept Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Adventist

Lessons In Love Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 4, 2007

This is the last of four and looks at the heart of Jonah compared to the heart of God and the lessons in love that Jonah would need to learn as a consequence.

Jonah chapter 4: 1-11. Lessons in love. I recently watched documentary on the internet it we Louis theorux and he was spending some time with a Christian family from Texas who had formed a Church called Westboro Baptist church and part of their evangelistic strategy was to travel around America ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of God's Call Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 7, 2019

Many remember Jonah as a book about Jonah and the big fish. This book is really about the relentless love and pursuit of God.

Intro: What do most people remember about Jonah if you have ever heard the story in VBS or Sunday School? You probably remember that it is a whale of a tale. There would be lots of talk about Jonah and his disobedience and reluctance to go where God tells him to go. The problem with remembering ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Worship The Living God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 22, 2021

The book of Jonah describes the event that had happened at the time of prophet Jonah. It explains the relationship between a Prophet and his God.

Theme: I worship the Living Lord Text: Jonah 1:1-9 Jonah answered them, “I am a Hebrew. I worship Yahweh, the God of heaven. He is the Elohim who made the sea and the land.” (Names of God Bible). Introduction: The book of Jonah describes the event that had happened at the time of prophet Jonah. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

19 The Fishy Rescue Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Nov 28, 2020

This devotion is about how God rescued Jonah by sending a great fish to swallow him. This is the 19th of 31 devotions from a series called 'The Church Called Jonah.' In these devotions, which are based on the book of Jonah a comparison is made between Jonah and The Church-at-large.

# 19 – The Fishy Rescue Jonah 1:16 – “Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.” Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah We just saw how the sailors made a tough, never-before-done decision – to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:16, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 24:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rescued By A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 28, 2020

Out of desperation Jonah offers a foxhole prayer; with no repentance, blaming God, self-righteousness and false piety. God's mercy still continues to be shown to Jonah as God rescues Jonah. It is an unanticipated outcome.

Message Jonah 2:1-10 Rescued by a Merciful God The story is told of an emergency meeting of the church council called by the senior pastor. At the end of the meeting with nothing accomplished, the pastor looked around and then said, “There’s nothing left to do but to pray!” One of the overseers ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist