Sermons on Job 1:22-42:5:

False Assumptions

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jan 20, 2003

Indentify and correct the two false assumptions many Christians hold

This past week, we dropped off Esther at my parents for a few days to train her to stay overnight. We had forgotten to bring diapers for Esther, so Susan and I went to Walgreen to buy diapers. I walked in and asked someone, "Where do you have diapers?" The lady looked at Susan and I, and then ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-22

Denomination: *other

How Do We Justify Ourselves Before God Who Is Holy And Without Sin?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 24, 2003

What it means to be justified before God

How do we justify ourselves before God who is holy and without sin? As you may have read in the paper this week about he person who was fat and wanted to get money from McDonalds because they offer food that made him fat. He wanted to justify his reason to be fat. Who or what would you like to ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Defeating Fortune And Misfortune

Contributed by James Harrington on Jan 29, 2003

What is it that brings us to God? The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and misfortune and stay focused on God.

Introduction: 1. Oscar Wilder once wrote, "In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants and the other is getting it." 2. Job knew the tragedies of getting all that he wanted and the loss of all that was precious. 3. The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Changes The Way You Look At Tomorrow

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 6, 2003

The sin of despair. Only Christ can change the way you look at tomorrow.

JOB 7:1-7 JESUS CHANGES THE WAY I LOOK AT TOMORROW Why should I be excited about tomorrow? That is a question that every person thinks about from time to time. Why should I be excited about tomorrow? “Because it’s good for you,” we are told. “It’s healthy.” And it’s true, that having a ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Good Out Of Evil

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 6, 2003

Epiphany 5: The evil one attempts to drive a wedge between the believer and God. But God, through the Cross and Resurrection, triumphs over all the wiles of the enemy.

By showing us what happened in the life of Job, God shares amazing insights that allow us to understand life just a little bit better. Having the book of Job is a little bit like having the playbook of the opposing team. We see the strategy of the enemy – satan – that old accuser. The playbook ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons In Life From Job

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 7, 2003

Job teaches us about life from his words and from what happened to him and how he responded

February 9, 2003 Job 7:1-7 “Does not man have hard service on earth? Are not his days like those of a hired man? Like a slave longing for the evening shadows, or a hired man waiting eagerly for his wages, so I have been allotted months of futility, and nights of misery have been assigned to ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Acquaint Thyself

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 7, 2003

Strong relationship built by continuing fellowship The blessing of knowing God

Job 22:21-30 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart. If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles. Then ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Knows The Way That I Take

Contributed by Ronald Wofford on Feb 8, 2003

When you are confused about God’s presence in your situation you can rest assured that He knows the way that you take.

He Knows The Way That I Take Job 23:1-10 I. Direction A. Much of our life is spent looking for direction II. Israel Coming Out Of Egypt A. They learned a new song; a song of rejoicing III. The First Year A. But 3 days later the band stopped playing B. They ran out of water and ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-10

'tis The Season To Sigh

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 6, 2004

1- The sigh of sadness 2- The sigh of relief

INTRO.- ‘Tis the season for shopping. ILL.- A lady said, “I was browsing in a souvenir shop when the man next to me struck up a conversation. Just as he was telling me that his wife was getting carried away with her shopping, a brief power shortage caused the lights to flicker overhead. ’That,’ ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop & Consider: Looking Forward-Projections Of Promise. Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Dec 23, 2005

#2 of 3 New Years teachings. Geared to help your listeners to reflect on what God has done in their lives and to dream about what God might do in the future.

Welcome to 2006. It’s A New Year. A time for New Year Resolutions Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions... 1. Lose weight 2. Stop smoking 3. Stick to a budget 4. Save or earn more money 5. Find a better job 6. Become more organized 7. Exercise more 8. Be more patient at work/with others 9. Eat ...read more

Scripture: Job 37:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Pornography

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

How to overcome the sin of pornography

Overcoming Pornography I mentioned last week that today is Porn Sunday, when hundreds of churches across our nation are going to be talking about how to overcome the problems of pornography. So this morning I want to talk about the dangers of and how to get free from pornography. I know ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Plays Hide & Seek

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Dec 11, 2004

There are times in our relationship with GOD that it seems that He conceals Himself from us. What, if anything, is GOD doing when He plays "Hide & Seek" ?

When god plays Hide And Seek Job 23:8-10 8 Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: 9 On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: 10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Things That Are Certain

Contributed by Phillip Ramey on Aug 17, 2005

SOMETHING IN THIS WORLD ARE UNAVOIDABLE, UNESCAPABLE, ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN.

THINGS THAT ARE CERTAIN I.MAN IS BORN (v. 1) II. MAN DIES (v.10) II. ETERNITY - "..where is he.." (v. 10) ***What we do in this life will determine where we spend eternity*** I’M GLAD THESE THINGS ARE CERTAIN... 1 Tim. 1:12-15 I. CHRIST CAME INTO THE WORLD II. WE’RE ALL SINNERS III. CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sources Of Self-Righteousness

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 20, 2003

Discover solutions to overcoming self-righteousness

We return to our study in Job this morning. If for no other reason, one Sunday each month, we need to be reminded that God’s people are not immune to suffering and confusion in life. Furthermore, the book of Job gives Christians permission to vent, to cry, to grieve, to be angry, and to be ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Hopelessness Of The Hell-Bound Hypocrite

Contributed by Aaron Brown on Sep 27, 2001

A searching, satire on the prevalent hypocrisy in the church: with humorous reflections on the preacher, prayer, choir, deacons, and ushers.

**** Disclaimer **** This sermon’s intent is to highlight hypocrisy in all levels of the church where the enemy is trying to deceive and infiltrate. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO OFFEND OR BE JUDGEMENTAL. I love all people and my heart yearns that all would be saved. He that winneth souls is wise (Prov. ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational