Sermons on Jonas 4:9:

Gracia Abundante

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 4, 2018

No hay persona ni circunstancia tan perdida que la gracia de Dios no pueda transformar

Intro: ¿Te has dado cuenta cómo la idea o concepto que tengas de una persona afecta la manera en la que te relacionas con ella? Si tienes la idea de que la persona es muy culta pues tratas de no platicar trivialidades con ella, sino tratas de cuidar lo que dices, cómo lo dices y los temas que ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Jonah Dilemna

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 3, 2019

When the will of God encounters reluctance, God goes to work for the sake of all involved.

THE JONAH DILEMNA Are you really willing to do whatever God calls you to do? Personal Illustration: I was raised in northern Missouri in the 1960s and 70s. I never met or knew a hispanic person in my adolescence. After going to bible college and moving to Texas, things were quite different. I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3, Jonah 4:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

30 The Third Death Wish Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Feb 11, 2021

This is the 30th of 31 Devotions in a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah,' and is entitled, The Third Death Wish. It's about Jonah's wish to die because of the plant which God removed.

# 30 - The Third Death Wish Jonah 4:8b-9 – “Then he wished death for himself, and said, “It is better for me to die than to live.” 9 Then God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?” And he said, “It is right for me to be angry, even to death!” Then he wished death for ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:8-9, 1 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Peter 4:17, 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

"depression (Part 1): Understanding The Symptoms, Effects, Cauising Factors, And Cases In The Bible" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 11, 2021

Depression affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It is affecting more than 264 million people, Christians and non-Christians alike. This sermon talks about symptoms and factors that cause depression and what the Bible says about it.

Last Sunday, we learned about grief. Today and next week, we will learn about depression. Depression is different from sadness or grief. The death of a loved one, loss of a job, or the ending of a relationship are difficult experiences for a person to endure. But being sad is not the same as having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:11, 1 Kings 19:4, Jeremiah 20:14, Numbers 11:14-15, 1 Kings 21:27, Psalm 3:3, Jonah 4:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hungering For Righteousness

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 4, 2021

If a person does not hunger for physical food they probably will not take time to eat and will die. If a person does not hunger for spiritual food they probably will not take time for spiritual food and will die spiritually. So, why don't we spend more time feasting on God's Word?

Hungering For Righteousness Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Philippians 3:4-6, John 3:16, Matthew 22:37-38, John 14:23-24, Jonah 4:5-9, Deuteronomy 30:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You Angry With God? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 30, 2021

When we want to yell curses at God, perhaps we first should ask if our peril has somehow been brought on by our own stupid decision somewhere.

Wednesday of the 27th Week in Course Have you ever been angry with God? I don’t mean you feel inconvenienced by something that happens–a fender-bender, a sudden rain shower that leaves you without an umbrella, an extra-long work day–no, I mean really upsetting things. A sudden death of a good ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

Mad At God

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 11, 2023

Look how patient God is with Jonah's sulking. He's that patient with you, too.

Have you ever been mad at God? I have. I became a Christian in my 30’s, which is a little unusual. Quite a number of people recommit in their middle years, as they start looking around and wondering what it’s all about, but they were usually raised at least nominally Christian, while I was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Heart Of Compassion: Lessons From Jonah 4:9-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024

God challenges us to examine our hearts. In Jonah 4:9-10 we discover Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his lack of concern for the fate of Nineveh's 120,000 inhabitants.

The Heart of Compassion: Lessons from Jonah 4:9-10 Introduction: Today, we delve into a passage from the book of Jonah that reveals the heart of God and challenges us to examine our own hearts. We'll focus on Jonah 4:9-10 and explore Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:9-10, Matthew 9:36, Luke 12:15, James 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah 4:5-11 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 4, 2025

Jonah 4:5-11

Jonah 4:5-11 So we finished Jonah 4:1-4 last week with Jonah asking God to take his life because he was displeased with the patience, mercy and grace that God had given to Nineveh. Imagine being mad at that. But Jonah isn't done with his little temper tantrum yet as we will see in these last ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Sermon # 48 - No Room For Rebellion Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 12, 2025

Jonah’s heart was hard and right to the end he was not willing to accept God’s forgiveness and compassion that was extended to the people of Nineveh. Rebellion against God is sin and if there is such a sin in our lives, may we set it aside and walk in obedience to the Holy Spirit.

Today’s meditation is taken from Jonah 4:9, “But God said to him, "What right do you have to be angry about the plant?" Jonah replied, "I have every right to be angry—angry enough to die!"” (GNB) God spoke to Jonah who was annoyed and angry, and asked him if it was right on his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:9, Psalm 32:9, Exodus 32:9-10, Psalm 95:10-11, Hebrews 3:8-10, Hebrews 3:11-15, Hebrews 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 50 - Which Side Are You On? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 19, 2025

As Jonah fretted and fumed that God withheld His judgement on the people of Nineveh, God saw a people who were ignorant and could not decipher between right and wrong. God calls the church to disciple their members, and grow them in maturity so all will be found in God’s eternal Kingdom.

Let us thank the Lord for the many lessons we learnt from the life of Jonah. We have come to the final part of this study. When I began this series, I did not expect that it would be such a long one, and I am grateful to the Lord for all that we have learned in this process, and all glory to God ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:9-11, 2 Peter 3:9, Ephesians 4:11-15, Matthew 25:31-34, Matthew 25:35-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Who Cares? God Cares! Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

A four-part series on Jonah. A good reminder that you can run… but you can’t hide from God! Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

“Who Cares? God Cares!” Jonah 4:1-11 Pastor John Bright Jonah 4 “1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. 2 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 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11, Genesis 6:8, Psalm 103:8, Exodus 34:6, Numbers 14:18, Nahum 1:3, Psalm 86:15, Luke 12:17-20, Job 1:21, Ephesians 1:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Jonah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 23, 2023

Jonah means “dove” – timid, fearful, senseless, and we will quickly discover that the character in our story fits his name.

June 24, 2023 Jonah means “dove” – timid, fearful, senseless, and we will quickly discover that the character in our story fits his name. Jonah was a real person. He lived in the Northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of Jeroboam II (793-753 BC) • 2 Kings 14:23-25 - …. Jeroboam son of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:9-11, Nahum 3:1, Psalm 139:7-10, Isaiah 55:6-7, Romans 5:6-8, 2 Peter 3:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

8. Denunciation Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

Jonah has spoken his peace to God, displeasure. Now God speaks to Jonah, denounces

Jonah has spoken his peace to God, displeasure. Now God speaks to Jonah, denounces, Both by word and deed. God rebukes Jonah and wants to bring about a better attitude about Nineveh’s revival. Jonah’s attitude needed denouncing. It was not a problem that could be ignored. It was a big problem and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:4-11

Denomination: Baptist