Sermons on Prophet Jonah:

Has Quitting Ever Crossed Your Mind?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Sometimes people feel like giving up.

JEREMIAH 20:7-9 “HAS QUITTING EVER CROSSED YOUR MIND?” A) Jeremiah, like many other men who have been tested by suffering, failed God, and then laid blame on the Almighty for his insults and bodily sufferings. * He was being persecuted and mocked by the multitudes. B) God had told him in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Having Compassion For Souls

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 28, 2024

Jesus has called us to reach out to the lost souls with the gospel of peace, we need a compassionate heart to carry out the assignment willingly diligently and joyfully.

Having Compassion for Souls: Study Text: Matthew 9: 35 - 38 Introduction: - Our text describes the compassion of Jesus for lost souls. - When Jesus saw the people, He did not look past them, ignore them, or turn away from them, but Jesus took notice of their condition. - They were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 1: Affirmations For Life Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 31, 2001

Part 1 of "What does the Bible really say about the death penalty" series - To understand the Bible’s teaching on capital punishment we must understand God’s heart and affirmation regarding life.

What does the Bible really say about the death penalty? PART 1 Affirmations for LIFE from God by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC TEXT: Exodus: 21:12-17 (NLT) 12 “Anyone who hits a person hard enough to cause death must be put to death. 13 But if it is an accident and God allows it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:12-17, John 11:25-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Because You Prayed

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019

THE POWER OF PRAYER CHANGES THINGS

Because You Prayed (2nd Choron 7:11-14) Intro: Dodie Gadient, a schoolteacher for thirteen years, decided to travel across America and see the sights she had taught about. Traveling alone in a truck with camper in tow, she launched out. One afternoon rounding a curve on 1-5 near Sacramento ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Because You Prayed

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

The Power of Prayer

Because You Prayed (2nd Choron 7:11-14) Intro: Dodie Gadient, a schoolteacher for thirteen years, decided to travel across America and see the sights she had taught about. Traveling alone in a truck with camper in tow, she launched out. One afternoon rounding a curve on 1-5 near Sacramento ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

May I Have Your Attention Please

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Mar 7, 2010

Distractions are causing us to lose focus of our mission. God wants to have our full attention.

May I Have Your Attention Please Jonah 1:1-4 & Jonah 3:1-3 Brothers and sisters I am sure a lot of you have been in places where you have heard a voice come over the intercom; or in perhaps in a crowd that said, “May I have your attention please”. Usually, no matter what you are doing, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Disappointment And Discontentment Of Expectations Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 8, 2007

Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment that you live with.

The Disappointment and Discontentment of Expectations Matthew 16:1-12 Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Controlloing The Winds Of Life

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

As Christians are we expected to exercise dominion over the winds? .When Jesus rebuked the winds they obeyed. How come a boisterous wind blew when Peter step out of the boat and why is the bible specific about the names of each wind? Is there something

By Bode Ayodele There are various winds in the earth. Each wind serves a specific purpose. Going through the bible you will notice that each type of wind is called by its specific name. We also discover from the scriptures that different winds play different roles. The bible mentions four major ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Woe To The Bloody City

Contributed by David Moore on Apr 18, 2008

This sermon shows how Nahum revealed the nature of the wrath of God.

Woe To The Bloody City Text: Nahum 1:1-6 Introduction: In over 23 years of ministry I don’t think I have ever preached a message from the book of Nahum. Not only that, but in all my years as a Christian I don’t believe I have ever heard a message on Nahum, and I would take an educated guess and ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Patience #2 Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 2, 2005

The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 6) Impatience Always Produces Anger: Where is our anger directed? How can patience be developed in our lives?

PATIENCE #2 The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 6) Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: The story is told of a man ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To See Or Not To See Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Condemnation of Jesus on people who see and hear, but do not believe

“To See or Not to See – Luke 11 14-16, 27-36” Gladstone Baptist Church – 29/10/06 am S1 - We often say are blessed people – but are we really. Jesus said that those who were blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it. (vs 28) OOPS Have you ever heard people say that we are blessed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-36

Denomination: Baptist

Share Truths With Love Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 17, 2012

As Christians, we are to share truths, in love, to other people!

As we will note in our passage today, Jesus said that the generation of people 2000 years ago was wicked. Wicked means evil or ungodly! What wicked things is our generation involved in today?? We will note later at the end of this message what God says will happen to our wicked generation. As ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

4, 3, 2, 1 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 24, 2013

Jesus is the only Way, and following Him, means having a cross as your destination.

4, 3, 2, 1 4 vignettes 3 identities 2 ways not to know 1 Way Read Together Matthew 16:1-27 16 The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-27

Denomination: *other

Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A-- 21st Sunday, Year A -“You, Rocky Are The Rock Upon Which I Will Build My Church.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 11, 2020

This is a great promise since one modern anxiety is whether or not we can have any certain knowledge.

Here is a joke that the choir members can perhaps appreciate: Saint Peter is checking ID’s at the Pearly Gates, and first comes a Texan. “Tell me, what have you done in life?” says St. Peter. The Texan says, “Well, I struck oil, so I became rich, but I didn’t sit on my laurels-I divided all my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

Anger - Right & Wrong

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

We have always pictured Jesus as the tender Lamb of God - the One who is always loving & compassionate. It is hard for us to imagine Him as one who is angry.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. There is no need for me to tell you that during the past few months our nation has been embroiled in bitter controversy. We have heard terrible allegations & angry words, & experienced the frustration of trying to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ