Sermons on Lessons From Jonah:

I Deserve The Best

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018

our we ambitious or greedy? Humble or do we think God owes us the best? Ambition of James and John shows us the answer.

Ambition of James and John/ I deserve the best Mark 10:35-45 Prayer- Introduction- This morning we will look at the heart of James and John, two of Jesus disciples and hear the request they made of Jesus. At first most will say that they would never ask such a question of Jesus, but as we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Nazarene

The God Who Rescues From The Pit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Our God is not a passive observer of our pain; He is an active deliverer. He steps into the darkness and pulls us out with His mighty hand. The pits of life are not permanent residences for the children of God—they are only stages for divine intervention and transformation.

THE GOD WHO RESCUES FROM THE PIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 38:6-13; Daniel 6:16-23; Genesis 37:18-28; Lamentations 3:53-57; Psalm 103:4 INTRODUCTION: Life can sometimes feel like a pit—a place of darkness, helplessness, and isolation. Pits can be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Step From Zero To Hero

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 23, 2001

This is a topical message. The Bible contains many examples of both the “hero to zero” and the “zero to hero” scenarios. The latter always contains a humble person trusting God and continuing on. Here are Eight Reasons why Christians should not quit.

November 25, 2001-- AM THE STEP FROM ZERO TO HERO James 1:12 INTRODUCTION: (1) Stories people who fall from success are instructive. Even more helpful are the accounts of people who overcome or capitalize on setbacks. The Bible contains many examples of both the “hero to zero” and the “zero to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Go Mentality #2 Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 25, 2005

Jonah was a runner. He was one of a long list of people who tried to flee from God’s presence. What is the presence of God and why would we flee it? Eventually God sends a storm to get Jonahs attention. God is after us to!

Invest and Invite Jonah #2 “The Go Mentality” Read Jonah 1:1-3 What do Jonah, Moses, David in the OT, Jacob in the OT, the prophet Elijah, and Peter the number 1 disciple of Jesus have in common? They were all runners. They ran from responsibilities, they ran from duty, they ran from daring ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Greater

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 30, 2023

If an evil people like the Ninevites can repent and be saved by the preaching of a broken prophet named Jonah - A greater than Jonah is Here! If a foreign Queen can receive a saving word from a flawed King like Solomon - A greater than Solomon is Here! Jesus is greater!

LUKE 11:29-32 (NKJV) “Greater” July 30, 2023 The Seeker (Teacher, we want to see a sign from You Matthew 12:38) God does not hide – If you seek you shall find! In Romans 3:11 Paul quotes Psalm 14 “There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after God.” John 6:26, Jesus answered them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Death From Gods Perspective

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jan 27, 2005

Most of us have experienced death from a human perspective, but I wonder how many of us have considered death from God’s perspective? This is what we are going to do in this sermon...

“Death From God’s Perspective” Illustration: • Ask if anyone is familiar with D.L. Moody (Northfield Ma. An evangelist of the 19th century) • Thursday, December 21, 1899, after cutting short a Kansas City preaching engagement and returning home in ill health, D. L. Moody told his family, "I’m ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Visitor From Another Planet Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 15, 2006

1 of 3 on Samson. This message focuses on the nazirite vow and the moral complexities of Samson.

Man of Steel Visitor from another Planet "Faster than a locomotive. More powerful than a speeding bullet. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look! Up in the air! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman. Superman. Visitor from a strange planet endowed with powers and abilities beyond ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Expectation From The Church

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006

Church should understand God’s expectation from her.

“GOD’S EXPECTATIONS FROM THE CHURCH” Acts 2:36-47 I was watching the Olympic events and very pleased on the performance of some the U.S. athletes. One of the coaches was asked about his opinion on expectations set by the Americans, and he responded by saying, “I am not worried by expectations set ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Discouragement 2 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2003

Because of the work of the Holy Spirit we can have freedom from discouragement

INTRODUCTION • A couple of weeks ago we started looking at the issue of discouragement. One of the freedoms we can enjoy as Christians is the freedom from discouragement. • One of the reasons we looked at as to why this is true is because of the hope of better things to come that we have in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Will Rise From The Dead

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 11, 2003

On Judgment Day, Christ will raise you from the dead. This changes the way we look at the world now.

John 5:25-30 YOU WILL RISE FROM THE DEAD I would like to start today’s sermon with a riddle – what is this place that I am describing – right now, it is a quite, peaceful place, where you might see one or two people walking around, talking in whispers. But someday, this place will be loud, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-30, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Lemonade From Lemons Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 9, 2008

Life sometimes gives us lemons, Paul teaches us how to make lemonade from lives lemons.

This morning we continue our study of Philippians. Last week we studied Philippians 1:1-10. Here we discovered a man who had every reason not to be happy, but yet he was filled with joy. Over 18 times in this short four chapter book Paul talks about rejoicing or joy. Last week we observed that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Methodist

Fruitfulness Comes From The Heart

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on May 29, 2012

God promised fruitfulness, but this fruitfulness comes from our respond to His call

TOPIC: FRUITFULNESS COMES FROM THE HEART Text: John 15:1-17 Introduction: Do we want to become fruitful in our life? Do we want to see God’s promises happen in our life? Probably your answer is a big, “YES!” But do you know that in every blessing that we receive from God, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heroic Leadership From Fathers Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

A Peter Marshall sermon adapted to my congregation and today.

How many young boys imagination are swept away by heroes. How many boys play at Superman, Batman, and Spiderman and even Han Solo or Luke Skywalker? I remember wanting to be Spiderman and Captain America. Last night Josiah received a great thrill when we finally busted out his Batman bed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Crafty Clergyman Challenges Compassionate Creator Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 15, 2008

Jonah 1:3 and 4 present quite a contrast. In Verse three it is all "man" man flees from God, man sails the ship, man has no place for God. In verse four, the table is turned and it is all God. God seeks man; He sends the storm; and, in the end-God wins.

JONAH 1:4 CRAFTY CLERGYMAN CHALLENGES COMPASSIONATE CREATOR I. CRAFT: A. Course. B. Confidence. C. Credibility. II. CONTRAST: A. Creator. B. Concern. C. Control. III. CONSEQUENCES: A. Caldron. B. Consternation. C. Carrier. Jonah is safely on board the ship and he feels enough ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3-4

Denomination: Methodist

A Word From Our Sponsor

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 7, 2007

Don’t Settle - don’t settle for sin over true pleasure, don’t settle for desserts when you can dig into the word on your own

Title: A few words from our sponsor Text: 1 Cor 6:12 – 13a MP: Don’t use your liberty to settle for anything less than the fullness of God’s glory. We think that 30 second spots are unique to our generation 1. Everything is permitted, but not everything is beneficial a. Christian Liberty is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-13

Denomination: Baptist