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Share a commentConfession is trending again, but a lot of it feels like a clever way to stay private, stay vague, and still feel clean. We push back on that hard. Real confession is not anonymous therapy for a guilty conscience and it's not something you can outsource to a website, a phone call, or a paid stand-in. True confession is openly admitting our sin to Jesus Christ, because He alone is the mediator and the only source of lasting forgiveness and spiritual freedom.Then we go somewhere most people wouldn't expect for a masterclass on biblical repentance: the Book of Jonah. Nineveh hears a blunt warning, believes in God, and responds with a citywide turn that touches everything. We break down what repentance actually means, why true faith rests in God rather than the messenger, and how confession proves itself over time. The details are vivid: fasting, sackcloth, humility, and a public rejection of violence and wickedness. This is not religious talk. It's life change.We also talk about mercy and hope. If God's grace can break through in Nineveh, nobody is too far gone and nobody should be crossed off your prayer list. We connect that to the Welsh Revival and Evan Roberts' four practical commitments, including the kind of restitution that made workplaces overflow with returned stolen goods.If you want a clearer, more honest practice of Christian confession, biblical repentance, and public faith in Jesus Christ, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most. Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show
Share a commentConfession is trending again, but a lot of it feels like a clever way to stay private, stay vague, and still feel clean. We push back on that hard. Real confession is not anonymous therapy for a guilty conscience and it's not something you can outsource to a website, a phone call, or a paid stand-in. True confession is openly admitting our sin to Jesus Christ, because He alone is the mediator and the only source of lasting forgiveness and spiritual freedom.Then we go somewhere most people wouldn't expect for a masterclass on biblical repentance: the Book of Jonah. Nineveh hears a blunt warning, believes in God, and responds with a citywide turn that touches everything. We break down what repentance actually means, why true faith rests in God rather than the messenger, and how confession proves itself over time. The details are vivid: fasting, sackcloth, humility, and a public rejection of violence and wickedness. This is not religious talk. It's life change.We also talk about mercy and hope. If God's grace can break through in Nineveh, nobody is too far gone and nobody should be crossed off your prayer list. We connect that to the Welsh Revival and Evan Roberts' four practical commitments, including the kind of restitution that made workplaces overflow with returned stolen goods.If you want a clearer, more honest practice of Christian confession, biblical repentance, and public faith in Jesus Christ, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most. Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show
Share a commentA lot of Christian content promises quick fixes, but what if the real problem is our diet and what if the only lasting solution is a return to the words of God? We make the case that spiritual reformation and heart-level awakening come through the power of the gospel as Scripture is proclaimed plainly, the way Paul charged Timothy to “preach the word.” That means resisting the constant pull toward trendy topics, clever packaging, and sermons that merely use verses to decorate our opinions. Jonah chapter 3 becomes our map. Jonah doesn't just get rescued; he gets reenlisted, and the phrase “the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time” becomes a headline for grace. God gives him a sacred charge: deliver God's proclamation, not a curated message, not a softened warning, and not a ministry built around a sensational testimony. We talk about how easy it is to turn a “fish story” into a platform, and why God keeps redirecting attention back to the text. We also step into Nineveh: a massive, brutal city with idols, fear, and power, yet a city God is already preparing to hear. The details about Nineveh's fish-god worship make Jonah's strange journey feel like providence, not coincidence, and Jonah's simple message “Yet forty days…” shows how God can use straightforward preaching to produce real repentance. We close with a personal reminder of how Bible exposition creates awe of God, not awe of the communicator. If you want stronger faith, better discipleship, and a healthier church, start here: open the Bible and let it speak. Subscribe, share this with a friend who teaches or leads, and leave a review telling us what part challenged you most. Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show
Share a commentA lot of Christian content promises quick fixes, but what if the real problem is our diet and what if the only lasting solution is a return to the words of God? We make the case that spiritual reformation and heart-level awakening come through the power of the gospel as Scripture is proclaimed plainly, the way Paul charged Timothy to “preach the word.” That means resisting the constant pull toward trendy topics, clever packaging, and sermons that merely use verses to decorate our opinions. Jonah chapter 3 becomes our map. Jonah doesn't just get rescued; he gets reenlisted, and the phrase “the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time” becomes a headline for grace. God gives him a sacred charge: deliver God's proclamation, not a curated message, not a softened warning, and not a ministry built around a sensational testimony. We talk about how easy it is to turn a “fish story” into a platform, and why God keeps redirecting attention back to the text. We also step into Nineveh: a massive, brutal city with idols, fear, and power, yet a city God is already preparing to hear. The details about Nineveh's fish-god worship make Jonah's strange journey feel like providence, not coincidence, and Jonah's simple message “Yet forty days…” shows how God can use straightforward preaching to produce real repentance. We close with a personal reminder of how Bible exposition creates awe of God, not awe of the communicator. If you want stronger faith, better discipleship, and a healthier church, start here: open the Bible and let it speak. Subscribe, share this with a friend who teaches or leads, and leave a review telling us what part challenged you most. Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show
The Book of Jonah #4 - Jonah 3:1-3 The SECOND CHANCE God by City|U Lubbock
Antioch Community Church in Quincy, MA (Boston Area) Sermons
Join us this week as we dive into Jonah 3!
“Then the LORD spoke to Jonah a second time: ‘Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh, and deliver the message I have given you.’” (Jonah 3:1–2 NLT) Most believers have reasons not to evangelize. Some of these reasons might even seem compelling or legitimate. “I don’t want to make the friendship weird or awkward.” “I’m afraid I won’t be able to answer people’s questions.” “I don’t want to become a person that other people avoid.” The Old Testament prophet Jonah had some pretty compelling reasons not to evangelize. At least, he thought they were compelling. He’d been given an assignment that no prophet in his day would have been excited about. God had called him to preach His Word in Nineveh, which was one of the most wicked cities on earth. The Ninevites were the enemies of Israel. Other prophets had warned Israel that one day the Assyrians would overtake them, and Nineveh just happened to be the capital of Assyria. Jonah likely reasoned, “Wait a second! If I go and preach to them, they might repent. And if they repent, then God will spare them, and they will conquer us. But if I don’t preach to them, they won’t repent, and God will judge them. That will be one less enemy we have to deal with.” So, Jonah tried to go in the opposite direction. He went down to Joppa, boarded a ship, and set sail for Tarshish, away from the presence of the Lord. He would have saved himself a lot of trouble if he had remembered the words of David, “I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence!” (Psalm 139:7 NLT). You probably know the rest of the story. God sent a great storm that threatened the lives of everyone aboard the vessel. Jonah admitted that he was the cause of the storm and was tossed overboard: “The LORD had arranged for a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was inside the fish for three days and three nights” (Jonah 1:17 NLT). Jonah repented, and the great fish—likely a whale—vomited him up on shore. “Then the LORD spoke to Jonah a second time: ‘Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh, and deliver the message I have given you’” (Jonah 3:1–2 NLT). This time, Jonah did what God had called him to do. God helped him recognize what all believers need to understand: The work of evangelism is far more important and pressing than any discomfort we may experience or any objections we may have. We’ve been called to share the gospel, even with people we may not like. Nonbelievers aren’t the enemy; they’ve been taken captive by the god of this world to do what he wants them to do (see 2 Timothy 2:26). Until the end of our lives or until the Lord returns, our job is to reach them with the Good News of Christ. Let’s embrace the work God’s given us so that others may experience His forgiveness, salvation, and love. Reflection question: What seemingly compelling reasons might keep you from sharing the gospel? The Harvest Crusade is coming to Angel Stadium on July 11! Stay updated on all important event details. — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Message from Cam Potts on May 31, 2026
Series: Jonah: Into the Depths of God's Mercy — Preacher: Colby Garman
Flyck looks at how we learn to respond to God from the Ninevites
There is a blog post that accompanies this episode at PrMarlon.comConnect with me.0:14 Jonah Recap Begins2:44 Jonah's Second Call5:42 Jonah Goes to Nineveh14:38 Jonah's Stark Warning19:20 Nineveh Repents25:40 The King's Decree35:35 Grace for the Nations39:56 Nineveh Judges Israel42:34 Faith and Mercy45:40 The Voice of Jesus49:27 Prayer for WitnessIn this episode, the Pr. Marlon reviews Jonah chapter 3, including Jonah's earlier disobedience, God's second call, and Jonah's journey to Nineveh. The passage is explored as a story of obedience after failure, with attention to Nineveh as a large city under God's concern.The study focuses on Jonah's brief warning message and the surprising response of the Ninevites, who believe God, fast, and put on sackcloth, along with their king. It emphasizes that their repentance is attributed to God's work rather than Jonah's effectiveness.The conclusion reflects on God seeing Nineveh's turn from evil and relenting from disaster. Pr. Marlon connects this to themes of mercy, grace, repentance, and the call for believers to share the message of salvation.Sign up for my newsletter to receive fresh posts, encouragement, and Bible reflections straight to your inbox. Check out our church at Cloverdale.orgThe intro music Fleet of Happy Fingers by Ryan Bell
This chapter highlights God giving Jonah a second chance to preach his Word. This leads to the whole city repenting and God sparing Nineveh.
The Book of Jonah #3 - Jonah 1:17-2:10: Salvation comes from THE LORD! by City|U Lubbock
Sermon given by Alan Rose on Sunday the 17th of May 2026.
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This is the fourth sermon in our series entitled Jonah - Salvation Belongs To Our God. For more information about Northfield Community Church in Northfield, MN, go to our website - northfieldcc.org.
Some places feel too broken to change. Some people seem too far gone. In Jonah 3, we're invited to see what happens when God sends his word into the places we've almost given up on.#Jonah #Jonah3 #CanGodChangeACity #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #Hope #GodsMercy #Repentance #Faith #Jesus #BibleStudy #Christianity #SecondChances #SpiritualGrowth #Transformation
May 3, 2026
You can fail, but God still uses you.
Jonah | #3 | Where Love and Judgment Meet | 4/26/26
Jonah 3 Michael Lawrence April 12, 2026
Main Idea. God delights to relent when sinners repent. In three movements, God's mercy toward sinners is on full display: 1. The Prophet Preaches (1–4) 2. The City Repents (5–9) 3. The Lord Relents (10) Takeaways about our God: The Lord is patient. (He gives second chances). The Lord is holy. (He confronts our sin). The Lord is merciful. (He saves sinners).
Sermon - Jonah 3:1-5 Forty Days of Repentance by Community Lutheran Church
The following was recorded at Stone Oak Bible Church. For more information or for more resources, visit us at www.stoneoakbible.com
Pastor Jay Song
In week four of our Grace in the Depths series through the book of Jonah, we look at Jonah chapter 3 and the surprising repentance of Nineveh. When God's Word confronts rebellious hearts, the only right response is humble repentance and a cry for mercy. This sermon reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace—and that true repentance begins when we step off the throne of our own lives and trust in Christ. Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com
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The Oasis Church exists to glorify God through exegetical preaching, deep, relational community, and outreach to the world. Learn more about The Oasis Church at:www.theoasischurch.net
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