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Man's Justice Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

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One thing evident about the story of Jonah is that his assignment to Nineveh was not so much about what Nineveh needed to learn as what Jonah needed to learn; so it is with us.

Jonah 4:3-11 Man’s Justice 11/23/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction Parents, have you ever heard a version of this statement? “My life is so terrible, I wish I were dead!” God had to deal with such an attitude from his prophet Jonah. Text We saw Jonah’s initial reaction ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That Story Is Hard To Swallow!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2013

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Maybe one of the reasons we don’t pray for our enemies or witness to them (The ones who have hurt us, talked about us, lied about us, been mean to us) is, because deep down inside, we are afraid that they will repent and God will forgive them instead of punish them!!

Jonah 4:1-11-But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. So he prayed to the Lord, and said, “Ah, Lord, was not this what I said when I was still in my country? Therefore I fled previously to Tarshish; for I know that You are a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Revival In Our Time? Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Sep 11, 2013

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Revival starts with the church, and then affects the world. The world does not need revival, the church does. The world needs evangelism. Evangelism does not bring revival, but revival always brings evangelism.

For more resources related to this sermon, go to go.harvest.org. ******* Let’s look now at one of the largest revivals in human history. It’s the story of the spiritual awakening of one of the wickedest cities ever—Nineveh. Because of its wickedness, Nineveh was on God’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The School Of Grace Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 12, 2013

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This is the final in a 4 week series on Jonah. God pursued Jonah, God developed Jonah, God used Jonah and now He is schooling Jonah. Jonah cannot see beyond himself in order to offer compassion to Nineveh.

Intro: All of us want to know that others are concerned about us. When people don’t appear to be concerned about our pain and problems we think they don’t care. What God is telling Jonah today is that He is concerned about all His creation. God is especially concerned about those ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Pouting Prophet Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 3, 2019

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It is sad when someone gets to a place in life where the misery of others brings satisfaction. Rather than desiring repentance and restoration, a desire to see judgment can outweigh compassion.

The Pouting Prophet Jonah 4: 1-11 We have discovered an interesting journey while studying the book of Jonah. The prophet’s life was filled with several twists and turns after hearing the call to go to Nineveh. Initially making the decision to flee from God, Jonah soon discovered such an endeavor ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's Pity Party

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

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Jonah as both an unwilling and angry prophet, filled with self-pity.

Over the edge. That is where so many employers seem to be pushing their workers these days. Perhaps you have felt it yourself. You work hard, sometimes too hard in what seems like 24/7 and even then the work just never stops. Your job drains you, mentally, physically and even spiritually. You put ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Why Does Jonah Love A Plant More Than An Unsaved City?”

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 7, 2014

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A look at four ways that we put our comfort above the unsaved.

WHICH IS A HIGHER PRIORITY FOR ME: My comfort or God’s compassion? - Jonah 4:5-9. - Verse 6 tells us that Jonah is “very happy” about the vine. - Verses 8 and 9 tells us that the destruction of the vine puts Jonah is such a bad state of mind that he wishes he was dead. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah Is Us Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2013

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This is the conclusion of our series in the Book of Jonah. This was a hard sermon that challenged our congregation to examine how we are like Jonah, and what we should do about it.

Jonah Concluded Text: Jonah 4:5 – 11 So we’re finishing up in Jonah today… I thought after last week I’d be done with it, but as I was re-reading it… just going over it one last time to see if the Lord would have me say any more on this book. I realized that I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Was God Trying To Catch?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 10, 2019

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Many times when we read the story of Jonah, our focus is on the significance of the great fish. But should that be our focus? This message looks at the message of Jonah that we often miss.

Tonight, we’re going to have an opportunity to get into a story that’s very familiar to all of us. But I want to look at it from the vantage point of “Who was God trying to catch?” The Holy Spirit speaks to each one of us and He speaks to us individually with words specifically to us. But there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10, 2 Peter 3:9, Ezekiel 33:11, 1 Timothy 2:4, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:19-20, Psalm 106:23, Jonah 1:1-17, Jonah 3:1-10, Jonah 4:1-11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 6 - Uncommon Grace Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 30, 2019

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The incredible story of Jonah and the depth of God's grace

(c) 2019 Grace Community Church, Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this sermon at https://youtu.be/8Rgdf3m2fzU A young boy was pulling a large hay wagon down the road when it overturned in front of a farmer's house. The farmer came out and saw the young boy crying and said, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11, Luke 15:7, Colossians 3:12-13, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Brethren

Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

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

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What God offers must be Received.

THE SECOND CHANCE CAN BE REJECTED Jonah 4:1-11 Intro: 1. In Greek mythology Narcissus falls in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. He loves the image so deeply he cannot leave the side of the pool. Thus we have Narcissism, speaking of one who is self-absorbed. Joseph Stowell ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassion Of A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2020

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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

The Problem Of Depression

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 10, 2020

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Dr. Tim LaHaye says of over 200,000 people, that have been to his meetings, everyone has admitted at some time they have been depressed. I know in my life it is the most helpless feeling I have ever known.

Let me share some known facts about depression with you. 1. For many years’ depression has been the nations #1 emotional illness. 2. Between 50,000 and 70,000 people commit suicide each year, and most are depressed. 3. The National Institute of Mental Health says, “125,000 Americans are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14, Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah: The Pouting Prophet Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018

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Jonah is mad becxause God spared Nineveh

“Jonah: The Pouting Prophet” Jonah 4:1-11 David P. Nolte A man of petulant disposition demanded two eggs for breakfast one morning. His wife meekly asked, “How would you like them cooked?” He testily replied, “Fry one sunny-side-up and scramble the other!” In due time the eggs were ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

29 The Divine Withdrawal Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Feb 4, 2021

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This is the 29th of 31 devotions in a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah, which is based on the book of Jonah.

THE DIVINE WITHDRAWAL Jonah 4:7-8: “But as morning dawned the next day God prepared a worm, and it so damaged the plant that it withered. 8 And it happened, when the sun arose, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat on Jonah’s head so that he grew faint.” But as morning dawned ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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