Sermons on Job 1:20-2:10:

Angels And The Novena For Our Nation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2012

The words "angel" and "evangelization" are closely connected. Our nation needs to hear the good news, and to get back on track to God's word.

Monday of 26th Week in Course October 1, 2012 Verbum Domini Every year the Church gives us a little cluster of days on which to contemplate the spiritual beings who affect our lives. Saturday, it was the feast of Ss. Michael, Gabriel and Rafael, the messengers of God who give protection, the good ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Catholic

"I Didn’t Deserve It"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 4, 2012

The sermon explains how suffering is not deserved nor are the blessing we receive from God. The sermon helps us to cope with suffering.

Job 1:1, 2:1-10 I didn’t Deserve It 1. Consider Job and his character: Blameless, upright, faithful, long-suffering, steadfast, honest ... ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

What's With Job's Wife

Contributed by Johnnie Medrano on Feb 4, 2015

This message is on restoration. Job's wife is left alone as the bad person. She was hurting and Job did not have sympathy for her problem " You have spoken like a foolish woman" At the end the three names of Job's daughters show God's restoration.

There is something called Survivor's Syndrome. It is when tragedy comes to many and one person seemed to escape harm. These people feel guilt, depression and their mind continually takes them back to the tragedy. On one hand nothing happened to them; but on the other hand everything seemed ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9

Denomination: Apostolic

Character Amnesia (Loss)

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 19, 2011

Some people appear to have “character amnesia” of a different sort. When faced with a dilemma, they seem to “forget” the right thing to do and instead choose the easy way out. Character is who we are; it’s not something we “forget.” Those who have a loss

Opening illustration: It seems that young people in China are beginning to forget how to write the characters that comprise the beautiful calligraphy of their traditional language. Some are calling the phenomenon “character amnesia.” Heavy usage of computers and smart phones often means that ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"We Are Just Passing Through"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 11, 2011

How to be patient and joyful in pain and trials.

I want to thank everyone for all the e mails yesterday. Over the past 13 years of writing I have lived my life out through what God has enabled me to write. My doctor’s appointment went well. My depression is severe but all I can tell you is that 1. God does not make mistakes 2. God has ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:10

When Life Hits You Where It Hurts

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jun 30, 2015

COPING WITH TRIBULATIONS

WHEN LIFE HITS YOU WHERE IT HURTS JOB 2:1-10 1. INTRODUCTION. EVERY NOW AND THEN, LIFE SEEMS TO BE UNCERTAIN AND UNFAIR. IT APPEARS THAT EVERY TIME WE MAKE A STEP FORWARD, WE FIND OURSELVES TAKING SEVERAL STEPS BACKWARD. FOR SOME, LIFE IS LIKE A CRUST OF BREAD AND A CORNER TO SLEEP IN, A MINUTE TO ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Allows Suffering, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014

To be a holy person means that you will have trials, hardship, and suffering in life.

“Have a nice day!” That’s a classic Americanism and statement one hears a lot in my home state of California. Usually, people do not mean it when they say it. After you complete a purchase, you hear, “Thank you, and have a nice day. Buh-bye.” Or even worse, when you ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise God Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the time! “Praise God…Even when your world crashes in! Job 1:13-22 Bad days come in all shapes and sizes. The title of this message is “What to do when your world crumbles in.” This world is full of pain and suffering. From the cradle to the grave, there are things that happen ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Better Off Dead Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

“God is Good…All the time!” Am I Better Off Dead? Job 2:1-10; 3:11, 20-26 Am I Better Off Dead? Here’s the answer: YES and NO–it all depends. If you’re a Christian, yes, heaven is preferable to life, but you don’t get to set your departure time. If ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Right To Life

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 20, 2013

A sermon that speaks of the transcendance of God.

“The Right to Life” Job 1:21 Job 1:21 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 the LORD. Wednesday night I announced that this Sunday was Right to Life emphasis day and that I ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Good People Suffer? Job 1

Contributed by Ellick Wu on Mar 30, 2013

In view of many church members’ personal problems that happened in a short period of time, this sermon is trying to find some insights for encouragement in answering the question “Why Do Good Righteous People Suffer?”

1.0 Introduction: I think this will be a year of trial for our church. There is bad news everywhere! Our Children Ministry has been hard hit! Julie is off because of surgery, Pastor Byron has cancer, Alan So’s mother passed away and leaving for HK, Gladys has back and shoulder pain, Paul Hung’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Sustain You In Grief?

Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Apr 6, 2013

Job gives to us three foundational truths that keep us believing that God is good when circumstances read the other way.

What Will Sustain You? Job 1:20-22; James 5:10-11 This message was preached the day after I had officiated at my aunt's funeral. She and my father had died within one week of each other near the Thanksgiving holiday. My mother was caught off guard. As we approached the stand next to the vault, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Job’s Righteous Qualities

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 9, 2013

Would God consider us as he considered Job?

During lunch hour my father and his co-workers would assemble around the “water cooler” boasting about their children. Henry spoke out, “my daughter’s academic scores were the highest in the nation”. But before Henry could finish, Weldon speaks out, ‘my sons were selected for the little league ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:3-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Never Lost My Praise

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 23, 2013

Praising the Lord should not depend on the circumstances of your life

20 Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshipped. 21 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 (or Praise) be the name of the Lord.” 22 In all this Job did ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Job As A Man Of God

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Apr 30, 2013

In times of suffering there is a man of God that we could consider as part of our encouragement to press on and face the trials and suffering.

JOB AS A MAN OF GOD Introduction: The book of Job has no concrete evidence that Job wrote it while it is possible that may Job written it. Job means “hated” or “the much persecuted.” Perhaps “Job” was a nickname his friends gave him during his suffering. Three ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist