Sermons on relenting: showing 166-180 of 1,443

God's Word On Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 23, 2008

An examination of the what evangelism will cost those who are engaged in its practice.

Sermon Three: The Old Testament Prophets and the World of 2005 Jonah 1-4 God’s Word on Evangelism Introduction As a way of acknowledging the All-Star forward’s impact, Nike has hung a billboard of James on the side of a building near Quicken Loans Arena, home of the Cavaliers that is 110 feet ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'll Go, But I Won't Like It! Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 8, 2008

3rd in a series on Jonah.

Jonah: God’s Runaway I’ll go but I won’t like it Jonah 3:1-4:4 A young high school football player realized his size and ability would restrict his chances of playing, so he decided to try out as a punter. His team happened to be one that punted the football a bunch, so he figured he’d get ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Setbacks And Discouragement

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2013

1. Depend on God's deliverance (Jonah 2:1-9). 2. Make the most of God's mercy (Jonah 3:1-10). 3. Stop majoring on the minors (Jonah 4:1-9). 4. Care like the Lord cares (Jonah 4:10-11).

Overcoming Setbacks and Discouragement Jonah 1:1-4:11 (Initial reading - Jonah 1:1-17) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 27, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Almost everybody knows the story of Jonah. It's one of the first Bible stories we learn as kids. They even made a Veggie Tales movie ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Love For Us

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 3, 2017

A sermon on God's love, and how He loves us deeply, beyond anything we could ever imagine.

God’s Love For Us Alice thought she had the perfect fiancé. As she was getting to know Michael and his family, she was very impressed by how much his parents loved each other. “They’re so thoughtful,” she said. “Why, your dad even brings your mom a cup of hot coffee in bed every morning.” Alice ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3, Romans 5:8, Psalm 103:17

Denomination: Foursquare

World's Greatest Revival Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

“Returning to God” Part 5 The World’s Greatest Revival Jonah 3:3-10 We would agree with the great American patriot who wrote. “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven. We have been preserved, these many years, in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Stubborn Evangelist: Part 3 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Had he been your employee you would have fired him. Would you take an officer who has just been court-martialed and immediately give him command of a post? Yet, notice the amazing patience God has for Jonah.

Today we continue a four part series entitled Jonah: The Stubborn Evangelist. Jonah is also a man on the run from his responsibility – to share the message of God’s mercy to others. And this is what Jonah is really about – first experiencing God’s mercy and then extending God’s mercy. And it’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's Journey

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007

Although a prophet of God, Jonah is no different than people today. Yet, whether we accept or reject the will of God, know that God’s divine providence will still work through our lives. The difference will be in how we - individually - will be judged for

Jonah’s Journey Theme: God’s providence through our lives whether we accept or reject it. INTRODUCTION A. Each month we go through one of the lives (or portion of a life) of an individual in the Bible. 1. To be sure, there are lessons we can learn about individuals, their attitudes, and their ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Revival Comes

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

When Revival Comes

Jonah 3: 1-10 When Revival Comes in Nineveh between 600,000 - million people brought to repentance. The revival gave them another 150 years before they were destroyed Everyone in Nineveh was saved before the 40 day deadline. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Qualities For Fulfilling Purpose

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 26, 2016

God has made your destiny but He has given us the choice to fulfill it.

BIBLE STUDY THEME- UNDERSTANDING LIFE PURPOSE TOPIC- QUALITIES TO POSSESS FOR FULFILLING YOUR PURPOSE TEXT- DANIEL 1:1-21; PROVERBS 15:22 INTRODUCTION- To have a fulfilled purpose for your life, one needs to be directed and counseled regularly because there are those who has gone before you that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Times Ahead Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2016

The prophet calls the people to return to a merciful God and promises and outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Introduction Advent is the season of preparation. Most of us are decorating Christmas trees and putting up angels, nativity scenes, snowmen and Santas , baking Christmas cookies and planning or attending Christmas parties. It is a busy time of year--so busy that we might forget we need to do more ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

Some spiritual breakthroughs only come through prayer and fasting.

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs Mark 9:17-29 1/5/03 am Then one of the crowd answered and said, "Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a mute spirit. And wherever he seizes him, he throws him down; he foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth, and becomes rigid. So I spoke to your disciples, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6, Mark 9:17-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Testimonial From Jonah: The Unwilling Missionary

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 2, 2003

A first person narrative sermon in which the person of Jonah encourages his hearers to share God’s saving message with an attitude of compassion.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, Today we consider what our Lord says to us through the prophet Jonah. Dear friends in Jesus, the Messiah, Thank you for this opportunity to speak to you concerning my work as a missionary and evangelist. My name is Jonah, the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Have The Right To Be Angry? Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 1, 2010

Do we always have the right to be angry? Why do we get angry over the wrong things?

Text: Jonah 4:1-11 Title: HAVE YOU ANY RIGHT TO BE ANGRY? Introduction Today we are finishing up our series LIVING WITHOUT REGRETS based on the book of Jonah. As we look today at Cchapter 4 we are going to see a side of Jonah that’s very un-Jonah like. • Jonah’s name means DOVE ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Gap Stander" Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Aug 21, 2007

Moses stood in the gap making a difference, interceding before God for the nation of Israel... God calls us today to be Gap Standers like Moses!

Pastor Dave Martin ~ Cross Creek Community Church ~ August 12, 2007 “Gap Stander” Life of Moses part 11 Exodus 31-34 Entire series with Powerpoint at www.crosscreekcc.org Key Principles from earlier weeks… • God specializes in using broken vessels. • God speaks to us today by His Holy ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Extend God’s Kindness

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 30, 2012

God is the God of the second chance. Jonah got to see first-hand the remarkable grace of God, and come to a renewed understanding of His love and grace.

Jonah 1:1-3 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible