Sermons on Nineveh:

I Can Make A Difference

Contributed by George Smith on Mar 13, 2002

It just takes one to make a difference in some one life.

INTRO: Effective witnessing saves people from God’s judgment. We witness to some through our compassion and kindness; to others we witness as if we were snatching them from the eternal fire. To hate "even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh" means that we are to hate the sin, but we must ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Do Or Not To Do

Contributed by Terry Moore on Jun 9, 2010

We are to go and preach the Word!

To Do or not to Do!! Jonah 1:1-16 1Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. 3But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Do It Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2009

This is the 1st sermon in the series "When God Says..."

Sunday Morning October 25, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: When God Says… [#1] DO IT Jonah 1:1-17 Introduction: Ever dealt with a child that when you tell them to do something they can come up with a million reasons why they shouldn’t have to? I can’t tell you how many ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Be A True Prophet In An Assyrian Age

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2024

Take the shot. You might score a goal, but do the good whether you succeed or not.

On this third Sunday in “ordinary time,” we read (and many parishes sing) the Introit from Ps 96, “sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendor, strength and honor in his holy place.” Wow! An unchurched American, reading that, might ask ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Psalm 25:4-9, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Urgency Of Prayer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Prayer is the most powerful force in the Universe and yet the most overlooked.

"The Urgency of Prayer" Isaiah 56:1-7 It is good to be back with you after spending a month away on a sabbatical. I have to tell you how appreciative I am for your graciousness in allowing me to withdraw from all of my normal responsibilities so that I could be still for a while to be renewed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

17th Sunday After Pentecost. September 24th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 28, 2023

Year A, Proper 20.

Exodus 16:2-15, Psalm 105:1-6, Psalm 105:37-45, Jonah 3:10, Jonah 4:1-11, Psalm 145:1-8, Philippians 1:21-30, Matthew 20:1-16 A). BREAD OF HEAVEN. Exodus 16:2-15. In this passage, we join the children of Israel just six weeks into their wilderness journey. The ten plagues, the first ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15, Psalm 105:1-6, Psalm 105:37-45, Jonah 3:10, Jonah 4:1-11, Psalm 145:1-8, Philippians 1:21-30, Matthew 20:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A ‘whale' Of An Attitude

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The Fourth Series in the summer 2008 Series God is.

(The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Who, Them?’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) Our main text for this morning is Jonah 4 verses 9 through 12, let us hear the word of God this morning. ‘Then God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry because the plant ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:9-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Blind Spot

Contributed by Brian Mann on Jan 16, 2011

Sometimes God sends the storms in our lives the great winds to shake us from our slumber, to awaken the spirit within, so that we might realize the potential that God has planted inside each one of us. It’s when we become broken when our spirits are low t

The Blind Spot Jon 2:1 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish's belly, 2 And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice. {by...: or, out of mine affliction} {hell: or, the grave} 3 For ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Oh Happy Day"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 19, 2013

The way we live and lead our lives is very important, There should be something about us that should be inspiring, that says to a person, I don’t know what it is about them, but whatever it is, I want what they have.

Oh happy day Oh happy day, when Jesus washed my sin away, you know the movie "sister act" probably gets a lot of credit for making that song popular and it did, When God was all but removed from public buildings,. High schools all across America, sang about the Love of God! It was a great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thinking The Sovereign Act

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 17, 2022

Before we display our reaction of anger, what should we think first?

“But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. He prayed to the LORD, ‘Isn’t this what I said, LORD, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Judge Who Needs No Jury

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 10, 2007

Examining God’s role as judge as revealed in the book of Nahum

Nahum reveals four things about God’s role as judge. 1. The RATIONALE of God’s Judgment (1:1-6; 3:1-4) A. His vengeance is emphasized (1:2) B. His vengeance is justified (1:3; 3:1-4) C. His vengeance is certain (1:4-6) 2. The REASONS for God’s Judgment (1:2-3, 7-8) A. God judges sin because he is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jonah

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 14, 2007

Vacation Bible School Message for 2007 Family Day

Lessons from Jonah VBS Family Day, 2007 Micah 6:8: “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Introduction This week we had a blast here at VBS! It began with a power outage on Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Loving Father

Contributed by Johnnie Medrano on Aug 5, 2016

Our Heavenly Father is the supreme example of what a father should be.

Introduction: The traditional role of a father is to protect and provide. These are very important for the well being of the family. But the following example of our heavenly Father helps us see other aspects of vital importance as well. A loving father gives recognition and praise 1. At the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic

You Can Run But You Can't Hide PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon explores Jonah's story, emphasizing God's mercy and love even when we resist His will, and encourages us to find strength in our struggles.

Good morning, beloved. I trust you are well and your hearts are ready to receive God's word today. We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment, orchestrated by the hands of the Almighty. Today, we are going to turn our attention to a familiar narrative in the Bible, one that speaks to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Topics: Running From God, Can't Hide

Risks Of Running From God

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

People of God should be aware of the risks when we resist the will of God.

The Risks of Running from God Jonah 1:1-16 ILLUSTRATION Once an atheist asked a Christian lady if she believed the Bible was true. “Yes,” said the lady. “Then.” Said the atheist, “tell me how a whale swallowed Jonah, as a whale’s stomach is no bigger than a man’s head.” “I don’t know,” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist