Sermons on Job 1:6-2:8:

Why The Devil Is A Liar Series

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Devil

“Why the Devil Is A Liar” (“The Devil Is A Sly Old Fox” - cassette tape) (P. Jimmy Illustr. - “Can I tell you somethin’?”) Well, there’s something I just need to get off my chest this morning. So, Can I tell you somethin’? (pause) The devil.....is a liar!! That’s right! (say it with me.) He’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:9-11, Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have You Considered?

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Discover how to become victorious in life by studying the destiny of Job.

I. Satan’s Proposition of Wreckage A. Text: Job 1:1-12 – Job’s Place of Ruin (1) The word “blameless” in verse #1 is listed as “perfect” in the KJV. B. We first find Job as a godly father, unspoiled by prosperity, ministering as a priest, to his large family (7 sons & 3 daughters) C. Satan ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Fruit Of The Spirit: Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 21, 2000

This message looks at the faithfulness of Job in the face of the overwhelming problems.

Maybe his name was Job Murphy, cause it seemed that anything that could go wrong did go wrong. You might recall the story from the Old Testament book that bears the name of Job. If you have your bible with you then you can find it by going to the middle of your Bible which should be Psalms or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Did God Let Job Suffer?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

Many thanks to my dear friend Jim Miller who is in heaven now for this outline. The reasons why God allowed Job to suffer as he did and the same reasons apply for us today

JOB 1:6-12 "WHY DID GOD LET JOB SUFFER?" A) The very name of Job means persecuted! * Oldest book in the Bible, written by Moses. * The days of Job were probably about the time of Abraham! * Job was a very wealthy man! * Numerous children and abundant livestock were symbols of wealth in that ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Tumbles In

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

Job wanted to know: What is the benefit in being good? Where is God? What should my response to God be?

The most difficult part of being a pastor is regularly walking into situations which are filled with tragedy and brimming with raw emotion. The added pressure for a pastor is that there is a silent expectation in some people’s minds that you are supposed to have some answers — or at least some ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Methodist

What The Bible Teaches Us About Satan

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 26, 2001

An attempt to clear up some confusion about this topic

What Can Learn From The Bible About Satan? I used this as a Sunday evening Sermon/Bible Study. There is alot of confusion about this area and alot of teaching that seems to unbiblical. I tried to be very biblical in this and did not go beyond what Scripture teaches us about the enemy of our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9, Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

With Only A Potsherd

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Will man remain faithful to God even though he gets nothing in return? Intro.

Thesis: Will man remain faithful to God even though he gets nothing in return? Intro.: 1. Illust. It's easy to blame God. Sometimes we think of God as the author of everything that goes wrong in our lives. A man was once having one of those days when everything goes wrong. One thing after ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-10

God's Grace Is Sufficent

Contributed by Craig Hale on May 14, 2003

In times of difficult trials or storms,how are you going to maintain your walk with Him? Job is a good example for us to look at

Job Chapter 1 God’s Grace Is Sufficient Introduction: The book describes Job as being a blameless and up right man, and one who feared God, he consumed a Considerable fortune. Job had a big family lots of children as well as live stock Job’s reputation was very much respected. One might ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Hedge/Protection Of God

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Apr 5, 2003

A sermon answering the question of why bad things happens to good people. Why we’ve got to count it joy when we’re tested.

Job 1:6-12 James 1:2-3 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience. ·We must count it joy when we are tested. ·Why are there tests? ·Who test us? ·Find answers here in Job. ·Here we find the curtain lifted up ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12, James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Stay Calm Or Are You Loosing It When Troubles Come! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Apr 12, 2003

What is your reaction when pushed to the limit? A sermon studying Job’s reaction in a crisis.

J Hudson Taylor , a great missionary, was talking to a young missionary about to start work in China. “Look at this” , he said, as he brought his fist down hard on the table,knocking over the tea cups, spilling tea all over the table. As he gazed at the startled young man, Taylor said “When you ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22, James 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Obedience In Adversity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 6, 2008

Bad things happen but we are still called to obedience even through the storms of life.

Sermon Date: January 21, 2007 Sermon Text: Job 1:12-19 (NASB) 12 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him." So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD. 13 Now on the day when his sons and his daughters were eating and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Who Wants To Play Part 1 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

Surviving today requires that believers develop a godly mentality, a strategic plan and an understanding of the spiritual tools given to us by the Holy Spirit. Survival requires dedication to press in to God and in following His lead. Survivor’s ready?

Who Wants to Play? Soul Survivor Part 1 When we began thoughts of this series I asked myself a few preliminary questions…. • Who in the Bible best captures the essence of “survivor” skills in the face of great adversity? • Who readily comes to mind when you think of victory over grave ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing Smart Part 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

Surviving today requires that believers develop a godly mentality, a strategic plan and an understanding of the spiritual tools given to us by the Holy Spirit. Survival requires dedication to press in to God and in following His lead. In part 3 of this

Playing Smart Soul Survivor Part 3 Text: Job 1:6-8 This may come as a big surprise to most of you, but I’m not a real sports buff. I mean I can sort of follow the plays of several sports but am not a real enthusiast of any in particular – with, of course, the exception of - - football. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sometimes Life Isn't Fair

Contributed by Dwight Shaffer on Mar 1, 2007

This message can be helpful when tragedy strikes within the church family.

Sometimes Life Isn’t Fair Book of Job A) As a church family, we have experienced that in a very real way over the past few weeks. That truth has been vividly illustrated to us – as we have hurt – suffered and shed many tears together as a family. Most of us could cite examples of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ