Sermons on Iyov 1:20:

Life Is Worth Living

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Dec 26, 2018

As we remember the birth of Christ and the significance of His prophetic names, It is also very empowering to realise the awesome power of His resurrection as this gives us the assurance that life is worth living . And because Jesus lives, we can face tomorrow.

There are times in life when we feel life is not worth living because we are faced with one hopeless situation or the other. 1 Sam 30:3-20 described how David felt when he lost his possessions to the enemy. The bible says David and his men wept until they have no more strength to weep because the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:3-20, Job 1:6-20, Mark 5:25-34, Isaiah 9:6-7, Jeremiah 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"it's Not Fair!" (Part One) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 20, 2019

Ever have one of those days when you want to scream, ‘it's not fair’? Have you ever read stories in the bible and thought, "that's not fair"? We'll look at some of these stories so we can hopefully gain perspective for the times when we think God's not being fair.

"IT'S NOT FAIR!" (part one) Ever have one of those days when you want to scream, ‘it's not fair’? Perhaps you feel like that statement defines your life as a whole. My father-in-law was born with deformities and had to have multiple corrective surgeries. On top of that, he had a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:22-24, Job 1:1-3, Job 1:18-22, Job 2:3-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job 1

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 29, 2019

Job 1: Job's first test. Do we devote ourselves to God because He gives us blessings, or does He give us blessings because we devote ourselves to Him?

How do you react to devastation in your life? I think that, with most people, the worse our tragedies are, the worse our reactions will be. And while that is a human instinct, is it a Godly instinct? Let’s take a look at the book of JOB today and see if there is anything we might be able to ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, 1 Peter 5:8, Philippians 4:7

Denomination: *other

More Questions From Job

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 5, 2014

A sermon on the goodness of God.

"More Questions from Job" Job 1:20 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, 21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Adversity

Contributed by David Tack on Sep 1, 2013

Have you ever heard the boys with the most toys wins? Amazing how the world can contort things from God-centered fact to self-proclaiming malarkey! This morning I want to look at an ancient account of the suffering of Job and contextualize some of its components into today’s world!

Job 1: How to Handle Adversity Have you ever heard the boys with the most toys wins? Amazing how the world can contort things from God-centered fact to self-proclaiming malarkey! This morning I want to look at an ancient account of the suffering of Job and contextualize some of its components ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Wonders Of His Love Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 26, 2012

Why the God-centeredness of God is essential in His expression of love for sinners like us.

Dakota Community Church December 23, 2012 Wonders of His Love From The Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647): Question 1: What is the chief end of man? Answer 1: Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him for ever. Man’s chief end is to glorify God: Romans 11:36 For from ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-22

Denomination: Mennonite

Understanding The Storm

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 9, 2011

This message prepared & preached after the "TORNADOES" of April 27, 2011, of which our community was impacted. My prayer is that this will help us understand the tragedies.

Understanding the Storm Job 1:1-22 * This past Wednesday our world was rocked. As the forces of nature wreaked havoc on this state, our lives were forever altered. While we might like to believe that ‘we’ll get over it’ or that ‘we’ll simply get on it’, the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Job Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Feb 11, 2012

This is a sermon on learning holiness from and through Job's faith.

Greetings Intro: A little bit about the book of Job 3 lessons we can learn from Job, just in chapter 1 1st: Job is happy or content 2nd: Job has an amazing faith 3rd: Job has a loving God 1st point: Job’s happiness or contentment Now you could say it was for the reasons explained in the first ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Overcoming Life’s Disasters Series

Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Aug 25, 2018

Learning to maintain integrity and resisting the urge to blame God during a disaster in life.

TEXT: JOB 1:13-19; 2:7-9 Objective: To help the listener learn to maintain their integrity and resist the urge to blame God during a disaster in life. INTRODUCTION: I conclude my series today on Moving Forward in Life. We have learned how to overcome disappointments and difficulties. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-19, Job 1:20-22, Job 2:7-9, Job 23:10, Job 27:4, Job 19:25, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Job: Our God Is Greater

Contributed by Harold Eggar on Apr 15, 2020

This outline goes far beyond just a normal sermon outline, below is a complete assembly focused on the Greatness of our God. Instead of a time for a sermon, and time for scripture. Instead small chunks are woven throughout the service. Scripture read, a brief thought given, then continues in Song.

Announcements & Opening Prayer Intro: Thank you for joining us this morning, we want to take a pause this morning from our normal assemblies and do something really special. today I want us all to take a look at the greatness of our God. To do that we are going to look at a captivating story ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:2-14, Job 12:12-25, Job 37:1-24, Job 22:2-4, Job 25:1-6, Job 26:6-14, Job 1:20-22, Job 11:7-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Book Of Job

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 7, 2020

Seven lessons the book of Job teaches us

Lessons from the book of Job Recently, I saw a post on Facebook from a person who said it seemed like the devil is always bothering her. A person who had been reading the book of Job responded and said God allows Satan, the devil, to do things in our lives. And the person says that when God allows ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, Job 2:1-10, 2 Corinthians 11:14, 1 Peter 5:8, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding On To Heaven While Hell Is On Your Back

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014

This sermon helps us to endure the trials of life and teaches that no matter how hard things, keep holding on.

Holding On To Heaven While Hell Is On Your Back And then came a messenger unto Job, and said, the oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: …… Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Survive Life’s Challenges

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 15, 2013

Survive Life’s Challenges 1) Consider Satan’s Goal 2) Consider God’s Control

If you want to become a good hockey player, you’ll want to spend time watching elite players like Sydney Crosby. If you want to become a great artist, you’ll want to study the works of Van Goh and Rembrandt. Where should you turn though if you want to figure out how best to survive ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Lutheran

A Sneak Peak Into God's Divine Council (Job 1:1-22) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 12, 2022

"Sons of God," continued. An introduction to "the adversary."

We continue our "sons of God" series today, by reading from Job 1. Let's start, by reading the first three verses: (1) There was a man in the land of Uz. Job [was] his name, And that man was always blameless and upright, and he was a fearer/reverer of God and a shunner from ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, Psalm 82:1-8, Psalm 97:1-12

Week 1: Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021

Did you know that your life is like a can of shaving cream? A label on the side of such a can says: “Warning: contents under pressure; don’t throw into fire.” (Walther Prince) It doesn’t matter who you are—young, old, rich, poor, sick, healthy—each one of us is under pressure...

Did you know that your life is like a can of shaving cream? A label on the side of such a can says: “Warning: contents under pressure; don’t throw into fire.” (Walther Prince) It doesn’t matter who you are—young, old, rich, poor, sick, healthy—each one of us is under pressure. We face peer ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran