Sermons on Job 1:13-20:

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

Understanding The Storm

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 9, 2011

This message prepared & preached after the "TORNADOES" of April 27, 2011, of which our community was impacted. My prayer is that this will help us understand the tragedies.

Understanding the Storm Job 1:1-22 * This past Wednesday our world was rocked. As the forces of nature wreaked havoc on this state, our lives were forever altered. While we might like to believe that ‘we’ll get over it’ or that ‘we’ll simply get on it’, the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Got Problems!

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 1, 2009

God has been a problem a solver since the beginning of creation.

Text: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19). I am sure that you have said or you have heard someone say, “I have a problem or I have a multitude of problems I am dealing with.” What is being said is that there are situations of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Christian Church

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

Who Is Really In Control?

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 11, 2009

What is going on in this world?

Who Is Really in Control? Job 1:6-22 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Job 1:6-22. A number of years ago there was a horrific accident in Milwaukee, a pastor and his family were traveling on I-94 when suddenly his car hit a piece of metal that caused the gas tank to explode and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When It Hurts

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 18, 2009

This is a natural question. Job was a righteous man we should consider the reasons for suffering and then remember that suffering can be redemptive.

WHERE IS GOD WHEN IT HURTS April 20, 2008 Jay Davis Robison JOB 1:1-3 & 13-21 Douglas- Faithful Xian who after yrs of training in psychotherapy turned down a lucrative career to start an inner city ministry few yrs ago wife discovered lump in breast, had breast removed Aft 2 yrs cancer spread to ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering & The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 27, 2009

Is God to blame? We find in Job that this life is often unfair, but there is a difference between the unfairness of this life and the just character of God.

Sovereignty And Suffering, Job 1:13-20 Introduction A minister’s son was caught skipping school for three days. His father reprimanded him and prayed for him and though the boy wept and was truly contrite, he was still punished. “Son, one of the facts of life is that where there is sin, there is ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

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

Weathering The Weather

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2013

In light of the tornadoes of May 20, 2013, this lesson is an attempt to keep us focused on God in the midst of the storms.

1, It is Well with My Soul "It Is Well with My Soul" is a very influential hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss. This hymn was written after several traumatic events in Spafford¡¯s life. The first was the death of his only son in 1871, shortly followed by the great ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Undeserved Trials –why?

Contributed by John Bartol on Jun 1, 2013

Job was bewildered by suffering that seemed undeserved. Here we see a good man suffering, not as punishment for past sins but as proof that he would not waver in the faith. Job was on the Devils hit list, and that was a compliment to his faith. Satan tri

UNDESERVED TRIALS-WHY? Why do good people sometimes suffer greatly and evil people seem to prosper? Does it pay to be good? Does it pay to serve the Lord? We sometimes say about a very fine person who is having a hard time “ He doesn't deserve this! Or, she doesn't deserve this!” ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On The Doughnut

Contributed by Jarrett D. Lott on Jul 18, 2013

The primary focus of this sermon is to help the believer to look at what God is yet doing even in the midst of all that is happening to them; like focusing on the doughnut & not the hole in the doughnut.

A doughnut is a type of sweet deep fried pastry. The doughnut is often sprinkled with sugar or other toppings, and may be frosted or glazed as well. Associated in some nations with breakfast, the doughnut is generally agreed to be a sweet and delicious indulgence. Some countries also consume donut ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Church Of God

"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

Wonders Of His Love Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 26, 2012

Why the God-centeredness of God is essential in His expression of love for sinners like us.

Dakota Community Church December 23, 2012 Wonders of His Love From The Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647): Question 1: What is the chief end of man? Answer 1: Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him for ever. Man’s chief end is to glorify God: Romans 11:36 For from ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-22

Denomination: Mennonite

Job's Reflection

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

JOB'S REFLECTION

JOB 1:13-22 JOB'S REFLECTION JOB had:- 7sons, 3daughters- 7000 sheep, 3000camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 she asses, and a very great household. 13 And there was a day - IN ONE DAY HE LOST:- HIS FLOCKS 14 The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: 15 And the Sabeans ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Holiness

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