Sermons on Prophet Jonah:

Jonah - His Message Then And Now Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 19, 2004

Jonah’s real life story is on him as a Runaway from Duty, his Repentantance of Sin, his Restoration to Fellowship and Recommissioning for Service

My first encounter with Jonah was when I was in my teens. Perhaps the preacher was parading his modern scholarship or talking “tongue in cheek”, but he certainly startled his congregation by saying that he wasn’t concerned “if Jonah was swallowed by a whale or if Jonah swallowed the whale!” He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah Runs - God Follows Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 23, 2008

Jonah rebels against God’s will. God disciplines Jonah and teaches us all a lesson in obedience

SERIES: “DISCOVER OBEDIENCE: Jonah – Not Just Another Big Fish Story” TEXT: JONAH 1:1-17 TITLE: “JONAH RUNS – GOD FOLLOWS” OPEN: A. William Sherwood Fox wrote: We ask a simple question And that is all we wish: ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Can - Jonah 3

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 2, 2002

Jonah 3 shows us what God can do through us despite our limitations. It also gives us a clear & strong reminder about his message.

INTRO Review of Jonah 1-3:2 1. God called his prophet to fulfill his purpose & go to preach to Nineveh (in modern day Iraq). 2. Jonah attempted to run away to Spain but God sent a storm & a fish to get his attention. 3. Jonah asked God for help when he found himself in a spot he couldn’t get ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Whale Of A Tale

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

The people of Nineveh really were terrible godless, violent sinners. Just the kind of people that God loved and wanted to save.

A whale of a tale Jonah 3:1-5 NIV 1 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2 Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you. 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city--a visit required three days. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revivals Of Obadiah, Jonah And Micah Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 13, 2021

Let's look at revival after abuse, revival of our enemies, and rebirth of a nation.

Let's look at revival after abuse, revival of our enemies, and rebirth of a nation. 1) Obadiah’s Revival Is revival also about restoring what was lost? Obadiah is about those who mistreat a brother, and God’s blessing on His people who dwell faithfully in spiritual Zion. Is the following a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Second Chances Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Sep 29, 2005

An analysis of Jonah’s prayer while in the belly of great fish. What people pray about when their under great stress.

The God of Second Chances Text: Jonah 1:17-2:10 Introduction: In the late winter of 1891, the whale-ship Star of the East was in the vicinity of the Falkland Islands when it came within sight of a whale. Two boats were dispatched with harpoons to snare and kill the beast, but the lashing of its ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jonah Christians Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 27, 2023

This series is about Christian types and the traits that define them. In this message we examine Jonah Christians.

Jonah Christians Part 1 Scripture: Jonah 1-4; Second Timothy 3:16-17; Matthew 12:40 Recently when I arrived here at Church there were two people asleep in the parking lot. One was disabled and had a wheelchair while the other kept there things in a grocery cart. Immediately my mind shifted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 12:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah And The Call To Convert The Nations Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 20, 2021

Isn’t God’s mercy good news for all of us? He’s forgiven the sins of my youth, and, yes, even my old age.

3rd Sunday in Course 2021 Poor Jonah. We can hardly blame him. God tells him to go convert the people and rulers of Nineveh, heart of the Assyrian empire. You see, the Assyrians were for about six centuries the scourge of the ancient Middle East, kind of a cross between the Huns, the Vandals and ...read more

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

Denomination: Catholic

Revival In Nineveh

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

Revival In Nineveh

Jonah 3 Revival In Nineveh 1. The Great Principle the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Astonishing Facts About Jonah

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 14, 2010

Jonah has attracted attention because of the sensational “fish story.” Anytime we consider the greatness of God’s power, we will be amazed. There are other things in the book of Jonah that are startling, astonishing, and amazing!

ASTONISHING FACTS ABOUT JONAH INTRODUCTION Jonah has attracted attention because of the sensational “fish story.” Anytime we consider the greatness of God’s power, we will be amazed. There are other things in the book of Jonah that are startling, astonishing, and amazing! I. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Jonah Pouts - God Teaches Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Because of Jonah’s rebellion and disobedience to God’s will, Jonah couldn’t see what God was asking him to see. Are you looking for what God wants you to look for or is your vision blurred by selfish disobedience?

(adapted from a message by Stuart Jones) TEXT: JONAH 4:1-11 TITLE: “JONAH POUTS – GOD TEACHES” OPEN: A. A five-year-old boy was having a difficult time being good. He didn’t want to do anything his mother asked him to do, he was defiant toward her authority, and he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah Christians Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 27, 2023

This series is about Christian types and the traits that define them. This is part 2 of Jonah Christians.

Jonah Christians Part 2 Scripture: Jonah 1-4; Matthew 12:40; Luke 11:29-30 Good morning, New Light. This is part two of the message I began two weeks ago about Jonah Christians. As we read through the first chapter of the book of Jonah we looked at several attributes of Christians who act ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Were The Offices Of Apostle And Prophet Intended To Be On-Going?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 28, 2017

A look at the Kingdom Now / Five-Fold Ministry / Apostolic-Prophetic movement teaching and the Authority and Gifting of Every Born-Again Christian

Jesus dwells in every Born-Again Christian, and they have complete access to the fullness of God. He is as He has always been, and as He will always be (See Hebrews 13:8). The supernatural gifts and governmental authority have been given to every Christian to edify and perfect them as needed at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:17, Jeremiah 23:30-40, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Peter 3:2, Acts 1:20-26, 2 Peter 1:19, 1 Timothy 1:3-4, 2 John 1:9-10, Hebrews 1:1-3, 1 Corinthians 14:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jonah Attitude Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

How Jonah’s attitude is reflective of our attitude.

The Jonah Attitude Scripture: Jonah 1-4 Introduction I want to tell you a story I read in an email. There was this man who died and went to heaven. When he got there he was concerned about some of the things he saw. First it was as beautiful as he had imagined, but then, with great surprise, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah Preaches - God Forgives Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Obedience on the part of Jonah and the people of Nineveh brought a great revival.

TEXT: JONAH 3:1-10 TITLE: “JONAH PREACHES – GOD FORGIVES” OPEN: A. Most of you are probably familiar with the poem “Footprints in the Sand” 1. It tells about our journey through life a. How Christ walks with us --how ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ