Sermons on Job 1:1-42:9: showing 61-75 of 1,431

'tossin - N - Turnin'

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 29, 2003

There are times in every Christian life when trials and tribulations seem so unfair. Often, they cause us (as they did Job) to lose sleep at nights.

(King James Verssion) “When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am full of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day.” (New King James Version) “When I lie down, I say, ‘When shall I arise, and the night be ended?’ For I have had my fill of tossing till ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:4, Job 7:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Olive: Exhaustion Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003

How do we replenish our exhaustion? The world into which Jesus was born was spiritually weary. We too are worn out from conflict, moral uncertainty. God has acted to come among us and to give us power to become.

“All ye, beneath life’s crushing load, whose forms are bending low, who toil along the climbing way, with painful steps and slow, Look now! for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing: O rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing!” You don’t have to look long to find examples ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:17-35, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Origin Of Angels Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 1st study in the study "Angelology".

ORIGIN OF ANGELS Throughout history, man has often wondered whether he is indeed the only intelligent being in this universe, and whether life as we know it is confined to the earth alone. One of the most recent scientific attempts is the search for extraterrestrial life. If life is out ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

He Worshipped

Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Nov 20, 2001

Job’s first reaction to the devastating news of his servants was to worship.

Job 1:13-20 Text: He Worshipped Perhaps of all the accounts given us in Scripture, few paints a more vivid picture of total devastation and tragedy as the story of Job. Most of you are familiar with this passage but for the benefit of those who may not be, let me share a little background. Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Servant Job

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 28, 2001

How to overcome adversity

(Job 1:6-12) Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. And ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Christmas Tree Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 20, 2001

Using the anology of Christmas trees I hope my hearers will see how they can become the best trees as we start with the root found in Psa. 1 and then the fruit in Luke 6 and finally a platform for seekers to find Jesu in the story of Zacchaeus.

S122301 The best Christmas tree Psalm 1:1 Beginning: There is a story of the three trees growing side by side on a beautiful mountain. Each of the trees had great dreams of becoming very special. They wanted to be made into very beautiful and helpful things to bring glory to God. One tree ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1, Job 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

My Redeemer Liveth

Contributed by Aaron Thomas on Dec 31, 2001

We need a closer walk with God

My Redeemer Liveth. Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: I. I know: A. To Know is to 1. Be known 2. Have knowledge about something 3. Perceive, to see and to find out 4. Show 5. Tell 6. Understand ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Be Left Behind?!!!

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Jan 13, 2002

When that trumpet blasts, will you be ready?

Time To Go!!!!!! Job 19:25 puts it very clear. Job says, “I know that my redeemer lives! And that in the end, he will stand upon the earth!” Pretty good insight for a man that was saying this 4000 years ago. 2000 years before Christ was even born! I want to tell you all a story, about a man, ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-26

Handling Failure And Loss

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 13, 2003

God is greater than any problem, failure or loss because He is sovereign in all situations

How to Handle Failure and Loss Rom. 8:26-38 Many people struggle to handle failure and loss because they have grown too accustomed to success. People who are unable to deal with an imperfect set of circumstances often sink into depression, anger or isolation. Hopelessness often creeps in to the ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Person And Power Of Satan

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 15, 2003

A look at the origin and destiny of Satan

He is vilified by some and deified by others. Throughout the centuries he has been feared by some and worshipped by others. Almost every culture has a name for him and most can tell you what he looks like. As Christians we have several names for him, Lucifer, the Devil, the Evil one but probably ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Don't Know? Why Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2003

We may not have all the answers for a quick fix? People often want to fix all people’s problems with quick answers of little solution, we look at suffering by pondering Job.

I DON’T KNOW? WHY ME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson on suffering and how easy it is to misunderstand suffering and cause even more suffering. Life has many Big Questions -- with Little Answers -- Have you ever notice, few real questions, ever get real ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:9, Job 1:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Speaks Out Of Storms

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Oct 29, 2003

Surviving a hurricane reminds us that God speaks to us out of the storms of life.

GOD SPEAKS OUT OF A STORM Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church [Sunday after Hurricane Isabel] BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: When I was a youngster, I thought my aunt Isabel was an exciting and interesting character. 1. The adults in our family described her ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1

Denomination: Baptist

A First-Hand Experience With God

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on May 1, 2003

When we experience God like Job, we begin to 1) understand God, 2) understand live, and 3) understand ourselves.

“A First-Hand Experience with God” Job 42:1-6 (Read Text) Illustration: A story is told of a Welsh woman who lived in a remote valley in Wales. She went to a great deal of trouble to have electrical power installed in her home. They noticed she didn’t use very much electricity at all. In ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Question "Why?"

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Why does God allow bad things to happen?

Title: The Question, “WHY?” Text: Various texts in Job Introduction: How many times have you asked “why” in your life? It is a big question. --Death of a loved one. Why did it happen? --Our world’s idea of morality. (Homosexuality, abortion, honesty, etc.) --Why does God allow it to ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Last He Will Stand Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2003

We search for permanence through accomplishments, wealth, legacies; but Job discovered that he needed a Redeemer who would stand in his place and bring him a lasting relationship with God.

Have you discovered that nothing which you call permanent really is permanent? Lots of things are called permanent, many things are described as lasting, but they aren’t. Not really. Not long ago I wanted to mark two plastic containers so that I could be sure they would stay permanently ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:7-27

Denomination: Baptist