Sermons on Job 1:1-10:31:

The Armor Of God: Salvation

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 7, 2023

Construction workers wear helmets on the job. Firefighters wear helmets. Soldiers in combat wear helmets. The purpose for the helmet is understandable. It is there to protect a very important part of the body, the head. We who are Christians also have helmets that we can and should wear.

Alba 7-30-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: SALVATION Ephesians 6:17 When I was about 11 years old, I was returning home from visiting my friend. His name was Guy, but we all called him Pepper. He lived up the hill west from my home and a half a block south. It was sometime in the winter because there was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise As A Weapon

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 15, 2025

In Heaven, all preachers will be out of a job, but not praisers. Now, praise can change your focus, change your circumstances, change your enemies' position, and change those around you. Every Christian ought to be a Hallelujah from head to foot!

PRAISE AS A WEAPON INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE #1 a. Samantha Couchoud’s father was on a business trip and approaching a security checkpoint at the airport. The National Guard shift was rotating, and a guard, in full uniform, was in line in front of him. b. As with everybody else, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-29, 2 Chronicles 20:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Our Purpose. Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 6, 2023

Like God called John to a specific purpose—before birth and before he could qualify himself for the task—He calls us to spread His story of salvation to the world—even when we don’t feel capable of doing the job.

You know, I do think we all have a purpose on this earth. The reason we have skills and talents, and passions are so that we can serve the greater community, earn a living, and also live life. I have seen in my own life that sometimes we hit this mid-life crisis scenario where we question our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-17, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Will Replace Judas? Determining God's Will For Your Life? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

Some of you want to hit the “reset” button in life. Perhaps you need to start over because of a really bad semester of school. You're coming out of a bad job situation or marriage, and you want to hit the reset button.

Matt is a surveyor for a land development firm. He has designs on going back to college. He started his family when he was young and didn’t have time to take but a couple of courses at night. Yet, the kids are moving on with their lives and he’s been wondering what God wants him to do with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Walking The Road To Bethlehem: Mary Learns She Will Bear The Son Of God

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Why do we remind ourselves of the coming of Jesus? I always wondered that as a child. The reason is very simple: The cares of this world, job, college, family, and the various pleasures of life can crowd out the true center of our lives, which is Jesus.

Welcome, officially to the Christmas season. As we call it, “advent.” Why do we have this season of advent? What is advent? Advent literally means “the arrival.” And specifically, the arrival of an important individual. So this advent season we’re going to be taking a journey, to recall and refresh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21, Luke 1:37

Denomination: Salvation Army

Overcoming Life's Challenges SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Are you tired of the devil meddling with your life, your family, your finances, and your faith? Jesus says, 'Enough Is Enough!' Are you exhausted from the cycle of drugs, alcohol, unstable relationships, or job hopping? Jesus provides the answer and the way out.

Have you ever felt tired of the devil messing with you, your family, your finances, and your faith? Jesus is saying, "Enough Is Enough!" Have you ever been tired of using drugs, alcohol, or constantly seeking new relationships or jobs? Well, Jesus understands that feeling too. Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Faith, Resilience

Preparing For The Second Coming

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Feb 18, 2005

John’s job was to prepare the way for the public ministry of Jesus. His teaching and preaching would set the stage for Jesus’ teaching and preaching. Just as Jesus came the first time He is coming the second time. The world wasn’t ready for Him the 1

It was predicted in the OT that Jesus, the Messiah would come the first time. Isaiah 7:14 – “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 40:3-5 – “(3) The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Are Still Very Large Areas Of Land To Be Taken Over

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 19, 2005

No matter how we feel... how old we feel... or whether we feel we can ’rest on our laurels’- God still has a job for us! Land for us to take! And- He can renew our youth to make it possible!

"There are still very large areas of land to be taken over" Joshua 11:16-12:1, 13:1 WBC 17 July 05am The Secret of longevity: (show picture in Pictures folder) A passer-by noticed an old lady sitting on her front step: "I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look! What is the secret for such a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dodging The Devil, Demons, And His Devices

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Dec 14, 2006

The church is supposed to be the devil’s enemy. The Word of God tells us PLAINLY that the devil is going straight to Hell/Hades! I believe that our job is to torment the devil until he is thrown into that lake of fire there. Read on to find out how to w

November 2006 Jennifer Mears 11/29/2006 Text: Judges 7:13-15 (NKJV) 13 And when Gideon had come, there was a man telling a dream to his companion. He said, “I have had a dream: To my surprise, a loaf of barley bread tumbled into the camp of Midian; it came to a tent and struck it so that it ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:13-15

Denomination: *other

Three Simple Rules (Part Three) First, "Do No Harm" (Conclusion) Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 4, 2008

Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This third in a multi part series continues and concludes our examination of the first of the three rules. "Do No Harm." Sounds simple, easy to understand, hard to prac

Three Simple Rules A Wesleyan Way of Living Based on the book of the same name by Ruben P. Job REVIEW OF LAST WEEK We are exploring John Wesley’s “Three Simple Rules” Do no harm, Do Good and Stay in love with God. Last week we began with “Do no Harm.” We remembered the response of Jesus when ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel And Bethel Chapel Church

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 19, 2010

Last week I talked about the fact that church growth is not our responsibility. Jesus said, "I will build my church." Today I want us to talk about what is our responsibility as a church. Our job is Gospel growth, not church growth

Purpose: To outline the comprehensive nature of the Gospel. Aim: I want the listener to be willing to give up all for the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: Last week I talked about the fact that church growth is not our responsibility. Jesus said, "I will build my church." Today I want us to talk about what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freely Forgiven Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Sep 18, 2009

Is forgiveness simply Gods job, his duty, his obligation. Can we do what we want and live as we please and rightfully expect God to forgive us – because that’s what he is supposed to do. Or is there more to it than that.

I love what Spurgeon writes about this final Chapter in Hosea – He says, ‘Throughout the book of Hosea there has been thunder: sometimes a low rumbling, as of a distant tempest, sometimes peal on peal, as of a storm immediately overhead. And now the tempest has gathered all its force. Here it ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Held Secure By God Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

Many people try to find security in many different areas of life, some try to find it in a good job, others try to find it in a family name or heritage, and still even some try to find it off of the fortunes and work of others. However in all these things

We are held Secure by God Am June 28th 2008 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction Many people try to find security in many different areas of life, some try to find it in a good job, others try to find it in a family name or heritage, and still even some try to find it off of the fortunes and work of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Nowhere To Stand

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

What is moving the ground beneath your feet today? Is it the loss of a loved one? A marriage that is less than perfect? A job that seems insecure? An illness that threatens your life? A trusted person who has let you down? Faith in God can be restored.

Nowhere to Stand Psalm 46:1-3 – God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Message: There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, 2 Samuel 12:18-19, Psalm 18:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Kind Of Light?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 4, 2015

Whether you are a sun, moon, star, or a 5 talent, 2 talent, or 1 talent person, a lamp or a candle on a stand, you are important. You have a job to do that only you can do. And God expects you to let your light shine.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I would like to weave together 3 passages of Scripture. The first one is Genesis 1:14-16. "And God said, 'Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, & let them serve as signs to mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Genesis 1:14-16, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ