Sermons on Jonah
Jonah: A Heart Like His
In the final chapter of Jonah, God holds up an unfiltered photo of a prophet’s heart—and ours. Why does Jonah get furious when God shows mercy? What happens when grace lands on them instead of us? In this message from Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., “A Heart Like His,” we discover how God uses uncomfortable moments and unexpected grace to reshape our hearts to look more like His. If you’ve ever struggled to love difficult people (and who hasn’t?), this…
Jonah: A Second Chance
Jonah 3.4 (NLT) On the day Jonah entered the city, he shouted to the crowds: “Forty days from now Nineveh will be destroyed!” Back in chapter 2, Jonah cried out to God from the belly of a fish. God heard. God rescued. God put Jonah back on task. God doesn’t just save us from something; he saves us for something. A purpose. Jonah 3.1-2 (NIV) Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time: “Go to the…
Jonah: Salvation Belongs to the Lord
When Jonah ran from God, he ended up in the strangest place imaginable—a fish’s belly. But even there, God was listening. In this message, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., unpacks Jonah 2 with humor, real-life stories, and Gospel truth. From an Uber “God wink” in Rio to a cruise ship captain who said, “This ship was built with this storm in mind,” you’ll be reminded that no matter how deep the waters or how dark the storm—the boat is better.…
Jonah: Runaway Prophet
Ever felt like running the other way when God asked you to do something hard? Jonah did—big time. Instead of heading to Nineveh, he booked a one-way ticket to Tarshish. But you can’t outrun God. In this message, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., unpacks Jonah’s story—the reluctant prophet, the raging storm, and the relentless love of God that pursues both Jonah and Nineveh. Along the way, we’ll wrestle with the tough question: Who are the “Ninevites” in your life? The…