Sermons on the prophet jonah: showing 1,441-1,455 of 58,653

What A Difference

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 16, 2006

3rd Sunday after Epiphany What a contrast between the story of Jonah and the Gospel

3rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 22, 2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we have gathered here this morning, because you have called us through your Son to worship and praise you for your ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Ripe Ritual And Redemptive Righteousness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 20, 2008

Dramatic monologue as if it were from Micah himself, summarizing the entire book around the contrast between practicing ritual in order to avoid judgment vs. living God’s requirements of justice, mercy, and the humble walk.

[Outside the sanctuary] Justice, O God! Justice! We must have your justice! And righteousness! Without that we are lost! Oh, Lord God, the Temple and the city – what I see there sickens me. That ripe and rotten ritual, those empty gestures, those paid and padded priests! O God, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Death Of An Empire Part 2 Series

Contributed by Sam Tollison on Aug 11, 2008

Nahum describesthe destruction of Nineveh after they abandoned thier faith in God.

NAHUM part 2 -Recap- Nahum 1:12-15 (NIV) 12 This is what the LORD says: "Although they have allies and are numerous, they will be cut off and pass away. Although I have afflicted you, [O Judah,] I will afflict you no more. 13 Now I will break their yoke from your neck and tear your ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Death Of An Empire Part 3 Series

Contributed by Sam Tollison on Aug 11, 2008

The prophet Nahum descibes what happens when an empire abandons the law of God.

NAHUM part 3 Chapters 2 & 3 give details of the attack, siege, and fall of the Assyrian Empire. Nineveh tried to defend itself. The king calls the people to arms in 2:5 Nahum 2:5 (NIV) 5 He summons his picked troops, yet they stumble on their way. They dash to the city wall; the protective ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Communion And Unity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2009

Eucharist is the supreme manifestation of the unity of Christians

January 19, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis There is a special co-incidence of today’s readings, the week of prayer for Christian unity, and the words of the Holy Father in Sacramentum Caritatis, where we are at article 15. This Mass, this memorial of Christ, is the supreme sacramental manifestation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

Balaam And His Talking Donkey

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008

BALAAM AND HIS TALKING DONKEY

BALAAM AND HIS TALKING DONKEY: 3/10/08 NUMBERS 22: 1-35 Today we’ll take a look at a man, named Balaam, who was all tied up in the occult, Balaam was not an Israelite, he was a native of Pethor a city in Mesopotamia, and he would sell his satanic power to the highest dollar, as we get into ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting God's Requirements Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2009

God longs to be in relationship with us, not for us to lean on our rituals.

Meeting God’s Requirements Micah and Amos Rev. Brian Bill 2/15/09 I’m not sure you’re aware of this but Tim Tuley has had a lifelong ambition to play one hole at Pebble Beach, California the way the pros do. This is a challenge because this green is on a small section of land that juts out into ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How God Restores Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2009

Life is filled with bad news and good news. Joel and Zephaniah offer us both.

How God Restores Joel and Zephaniah Rev. Brian Bill 2/22/09 Life is often filled with good news and bad news. Have you ever heard someone say, “I have some good news and some bad news? What do you want to hear first?” When I’m asked this question I usually want the bad news first in the hopes ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Why is the term ‘Christ’ associated with Jesus’ name? What does ‘Christ’ mean? That is the topic that we will be considering today.

We find that in the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as “Jesus Christ” one hundred and thirty-four times. For someone new to the Scriptures, since ‘Christ’ follows ‘Jesus’ so frequently, one might get the idea that ‘Christ‘ is Jesus’ surname or last name. However, there are eighty-six times in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rev. #36~11:8-12 Death Of The Two Witnesses-Pt.1 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 1, 2010

we believe these two witnesses to be Elijah and Moses because of the miraculous actions that are recorded of them in the O.T. are much the same that we’re reading about here in Chapter 11:- and let me say that the Devil is not allowed the kill Gods anoint

Rev. #36~11:8-12 DEATH OF THE TWO WITNESSES-pt.1 1-2-10 Today we’re in chapter 11: and we’ll begin reading in verse 7, let me say first of all that we believe these two witnesses to be Elijah and Moses because of the miraculous actions that are recorded of them ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Wise Warning

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Nov 1, 2010

Christians are warned against being deceived by false prophets.

A Wise Warning Matthew 7:15-20 INTRODUCTION A. “If you are going to place poison on a shelf where you have healing medicines, you had better label it clearly.” B. Life is full of warnings. 1. Cigarette packs warn of lung cancer and other medical problems. 2. Medicines warn against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About 2012

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2010

Instead of focusing on all the attention to the Mayan Calendar and 2012; we need to hear what the Word of God says about the end of time.

Sunday, April 18, 2010 – AM By Pastor James May A lot of you, I am sure, are aware of the fact that in recent weeks there has been an upsurge in the news concerning the 2012 and the prediction of the end of the world. I spoke on this, or at least started to, several weeks ago, but this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Presence Provides Hope Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Aug 15, 2010

A look at God's wrath... as seen in the Old Testament,... yet... not in the nromal manner

Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 13 August 15, 2010 His Presence Provides Hope Jeremiah 23:16-29 † IN JESUS NAME † 20 …may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood— 21 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:16-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mission Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 22, 2009

Jesus came to be our prophet, priest, and king.

THREEFOLD OFFICE OF CHRIST Many notable people have commented on Jesus’ place as the most famous, important, and significant person in history: • “I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

More Gospel Connections To Deuteronomy Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2009

Since the Messiah is God’s anointed messenger, embracing contrary religious beliefs after professing faith in Him is inexcusable.

More Gospel Connections to Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 18:15-19 with John 10:1-30, selected; Deut. 29:18-21 with Matthew 12:25-32) 1. When I first began dating Marylu, she was a waitress. 2. Fortunately, I was brought up with good etiquette, & knew to tip 15% for good service. 3. Now the protocol ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible