Sermons on Job 38:1-43:1:

No Fools Here: Job's Young Friend Elihu

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2008

April Fool’s Day. Brash young Elihu is angry at Job and his friends for their inactivity. And he sees the extravagant, "foolish" mercy of God that foreshadows God’s forgiveness in Christ, "foolishly" spending His life for us.

Of some folks they say, "He’s really just a big kid at heart". "He’s really just a big kid at heart." Which means that even if he is in his fifties and has grown-up children, a mortgage and a pension plan, even so he has that irrepressible urge to play. Even so he wants nothing more than to have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

That Old-Time Religion: Job's Friend Bildad Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 4, 2009

When we are in distress, we do not want doctrine. We want a fresh encounter with God, we want listening friends, and most of all, we want, and have, a Redeemer.

Years ago the church of which I was then a member had an evening ice-cream social and service out on the church grounds one summer Sunday. It was a gently warm night, and as the sun went down and a little chill crept into the air, as the stars began to come out and faces began to disappear into the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Elihu - Job Chapter Thirty Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 15, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thrity two.

Job chapter 32 could be outlined - Introduction of Elihu (Job_32:1-5) Elihu’s disappointment in the debate (Job_32:6-16) Elihu’s promise to speak without partiality (Job_32:17-22) At this point the three friends of Job discontinue their discourse with Job. Why? The answer is found in verse ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Messenger - Job Chapter Thirty Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 21, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thirty three.

Job 33 could be outlined - Elihu wants to speak to Job (Job 33:1-7) Elihu blames Job (Job 33:8-12) God’s desire to save mankind (Job 33:13-18) God’s messenger (Job 33:19-30) Elihu wants Job’s undivided attention (Job 33:31-33) In this chapter Elihu will continue his argument ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Gift To Us - Job 2:10

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2011

God's Gift To Us - Job 2:10

God's Gift To Us - Job 2:10 Job 2:10 Job answered, "You sound like one of those fools on the street corner! How can we accept all the good things that God gives us and not accept the problems?" So even after all that happened to Job, he did not sin. He did not accuse God of doing anything wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take This Job And Love It, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This sermon addresses maintaining a godly attitude at work.

TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:1-11, 14 INTRO: - Don't let this title deceive you - It directly relates to your job - But every student and Housewife can benefit - White collar, blue collar and no collar - Jim Bakker told me The biggest lesson he learned in prison Was that God was not interested In WHAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take This Job And Love It, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This message talks about dealing with a difficult work situation in a godly way.

- Employers at a Detroit office found they were having a difficult time getting the job done so they posted the following notice on the employee bulletin board "The management regrets that it has come to their attention that workers dying on the job are failing to fall down. This practice must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s In Your Job Description?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Being too comfortable can lock us into our ways. We hide behind the walls all to often. But there are others ways of being visable.

What’s in Your Job description? Ephesians 4:11-16 There was once a farmer that frequently described his Christian faith by saying, “Well, I’m not making much progress, but I am well established!” One spring he was hauling some logs on a trailer. It has been especially ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

Don't Quit Your God-Job

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 22, 2011

One way the Holy Spirit shows itself in the Church is through people putting their gifts to work - doing their God-Jobs, in the life and ministry of the Church.

Title: Don’t Quit Your God-Job Text: Romans 12:1-8 Thesis: One way the Spirit of God shows itself in the Church is through people putting their skills to work in the life and ministry of the Church by serving. Introduction Apparently nurses are fairly immune from unemployment. I recently ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job's Three Friends, What They Got Right

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 30, 2010

Job's three friends spoke to him throughout the book of Job. Much of what they said was wrong and hurtful. However, their initial reaction was one that we all should pay attention to.

Introduction The story of Job is one that has been talked about through the ages. This one man, lost so much, in such a short period of time, and still found a way to move on with his life. But, he didn’t do it alone. When we talk about the book of Job, we normally talk about his ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Job Opportunity - Only Sinners, Need Apply Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 2 verses 13 through 17

Mark 2: 13 – 17 Job Opportunity -Only Sinners, Need Apply 13 Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught them. 14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

‘ojt’ – On The Job Training Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 2, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 9 verses 1 through 6

Luke 9: 1 – 6 ‘OJT’ – On The Job Training Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. 2 He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3 And He said to them, “Take nothing for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lessons From Job’s Suffering Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 9, 2013

Does Satan have complete access to try believers? Does God place a hedge around His children? What can we learn from suffering? If you have wondered any of these questions, join us as we study the life of Job to see how the Bible answers them and more.

Introduction: SO, YOU ARE HAVING A BAD DAY…… RIGHT? Today, I’d like to put your bad day experiences in the right perspective… Imagine with me if your will, Job living in the 21st century, in our day and time. Job a modern day business person, - his business is doing better ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 31 - How To Apply For That Dream Job Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015

What would you do if you knew you were not in the place of your calling? What would you do if you were in Jacob’s shoes? How do you apply for that dream job?

Genesis 31 - HOW TO APPLY FOR THAT DREAM JOB Recently I was offered a position in an organisation I love. My heart jumped in response to working in such a place. I love being able to sow into people’s lives with my gifts and calling. This opportunity was one that excited my Pastor’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When Your Job Stinks!

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 1, 2015

A short sermon concerning Jesus' tears, written for All Saints Sunday.

I’m a Saints fan, and sometimes I like to turn down the sound on the TV and turn up the sound on the radio, and listen to the radio broadcast from the Saints broadcasting network. It makes for a much more fan friendly broadcast to listen to the “home” team announcers on game day. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Methodist