Sermons on Job 1:18:

How Do You Face Trouble?

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2012

Is there any good news for those who suffer? In times when trouble strikes, we need to take an inventory to see if there is any good news that can cheer us up and help us to bear the burden of pain. Trouble and suffering are facts of life that all of us

Title: How do you face trouble? Text: Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped. And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Job 1

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Sep 9, 2012

This sermon over views Job 1, Job is tested by Satan.

In the society today we can find ourseleves striving to become rich here on earth. Many times we become so focus on become rich that we seem to forget about God. We tend to forget about God because we become more focus on getting rich, and keeping up with the Jones' for example. I have come to ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: *other

You & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Pt. 1 - Mondays Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 23, 2015

It has been one of those days! You have had one, right? Things just can't seem to get any worse and then . . . they do! It feels like every day is a Monday. So what do you do?

You & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Pt. 1 - Mondays I. Introduction In the 60's the Mamas and Papas may have most accurately captured the sentiment of the concept of getting a "Case of the Mondays". Monday, Monday, can't trust that day Monday, Monday, sometimes it just turns out ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pain And Suffering?

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 25, 2015

Satan uses pain to make people doubt God’s goodness. He wants to inject doubt into our minds until we distrust the character and behavior of our heavenly Father.

25 January 2006 Title: Pain and Suffering? Scripture Reading: Job 1:13-22 This evening I am going to talk about pain and suffering and how to face trouble, because from the cradle to the cemetery, we spend much of our existence trying to avoid pain and stay out of trouble. The longer we ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Suddenly

Contributed by Michael Jakes on Aug 30, 2015

God's 'suddenlys' will bless us when we learn how to respond to them properly.

He was a good man. A godly man. A righteous man. And he never saw it coming. I’m sure he was blindsided by what happened. He prayed for his children constantly because he was concerned about their relationship with God, and for all this God blessed him. Yet, in the space a few minutes, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

Suffering

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

overview of Job

Job: The problem of Suffering We have been going through the OT together, and we have been in the time frame of the kingdom. We have looked at King David and his son, King Solomon, and have learned from their wisdom and their foolishness. They wrote books of scripture, Psalms, Proverbs, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Burma Cyclone

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 19, 2008

A sermon preached in the aftermath of the terrible cyclone which struck Burma on Friday 2 May 2008.

INTRODUCTION Cyclone Nargis has claimed 80,000 lives. The final death toll is expected to be over 100,000. Two to three million are homeless. It is the worst disaster in Burma’s history, comparable with the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. One eyewitness described Burma as a “war zone”. Scripture doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:18-22

Reconnecting W/ God In Times Of Crisis

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 11, 2006

Crises will come; the question is how long you will wait during a crisis before you reconnect with God? Some people do it right away, and some people wait longer. Some don’t do it at all; they try to make it through on their own. What does it look

Reconnecting With God in Times of Crisis Job 1:13-22 How do we keep ourselves from disconnecting from God in a crisis? You and I are not immune to crises. Job was rich but that didn’t matter. It rains on the just and the unjust. Job was godly, that didn’t matter. God gave permission for Job’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things We Lost In The Fire

Contributed by Charles Jones on Nov 27, 2010

This Sermon was composed after I watched the movie Things We Lost In The Fire I also share my personal notes on the movie.

Things We Lost In The Fire by Bishop Charles Jones Job 1:1-1:22 "Things We Lost In The Fire " Scripture Text: Job 1 Halle Berry plays a woman named Audrey Burke who is reeling from the shock of the news that has just been delivered to her door by the local police: her warm and loving husband ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Satan Destroys The Believer

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Satan’s priority is to DESTROY (John 10:10). He has been destroying individuals, families, churches & nations. Don’t let him mess yours! Now what would it take Satan to make you quit on God?

Intro: Satan’s priority is to DESTROY (John 10:10). He has been destroying individuals, families, churches & nations. Don’t let him mess yours! Now what would it take Satan to make you quit on God? To understand different areas of our lives that Satan may attack and be prepared when it happens, let ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: *other

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010

Why does God allow suffering Christians suffer while the lost thrive

Why does God allow suffering? By Steve Keeler Scripture Job 1:8-22; "The Lord said to Satan, 'Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil.' Then Satan answered the Lord, 'Does Job fear God for ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons Learned For Job Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses lessons we can learn fro Job.

Lessons Learned From Job Scriptures: 1 Pet. 5:8; Job 1:1-22; Matt. 4:8-9; 1 John 2:16; 1 Tim. 6:3-9 Introduction We often hear of things going on that we readily blame on Satan. People have made the statement when they got caught doing something that "the devil made me do it." There are many ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Kind Of Man That Job Was"

Contributed by Paul Ray on Jul 24, 2013

So called early Wisdom Literature is rather simplistic as to cause and effect. Whereas Job is a vital stride toward being more realistic, & honest, about life's complications. So, now look at the kind of man Job was, his 'friends' were, and his God is.

July 28, 2013 “The Kind of Man That Job Was” Job 1:1-22 The book of Job is an important part of the Wisdom Literature found in the Old Testament. It is important because it provides an often ignored premise - concerning the questions about the suffering of the innocent. In ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, Job 40:1-5, Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Congregational