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When Life Tumbles In, What Then?

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 15, 2009

It is normal to question God when life tumbles in and wonder “Why” this is happening to us, but such experiences can bring us closer to God if we make the right choices.

WHEN LIFE TUMBLES IN, WHAT THEN? Job 1:1-22 Proposition: It is normal to question God when life tumbles in and wonder “Why” this is happening to us, but such experiences can bring us closer to God if we make the right choices. Objective: My purpose is to help people realize that God really ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Hedges

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 8, 2009

What are your hedges made of and where did they come from and why? Do you have any? Did God tear yours down or build one for you?

You have often heard I and others pray a hedge of protection or thorns about folks but you may not have known where we get the idea from even though you might like it. One lady told me she loved it when I prayed that because it gave her great comfort. Hedges can be a great comfort depending on ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Wonders Of A Woman's World Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on May 12, 2003

All of us, men and women, have doubts about how well we are doing in this world. In this message, we are thinking through seven of the significant doubts that a woman might have. If you answer all these “I wonders” in the right way then your life and fa

MOTHER - Job Description POSITION TITLE : Mom, Mama, Mommy, Mother JOB DESCRIPTION : Candidates must be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Me Lord?

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Mar 12, 2007

Where are you, Lord? Why can’t I find you when I need you? I’ve looked for you in my past, in my future, in my present; I’ve looked into the sky, in the bright lights, in the darkness; I can’t find you anywhere, God.

Job 1:1(Read) 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job, and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning away from evil. (NAS) There is not a soul here today who has not at some point asked, Why? Why, Lord? Why me, Lord? Why did I lose my job? Why did I lose my loved ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evil Supernatural Influences Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

There is an unseen enemy most people refuse to acknowledge, but it behooves us as Christians to know about them, because they are the enemies of our souls, and knowing the enemy’s weakness is always a powerful asset for a soldier.

INTRO: CD 2:00 “Demonic Discourse.” From FAITH HIGHWAY Have you ever had an encounter with an evil spirit? How did you know? Illustration: The evil spirit at the bottom of the stairs… Evil spirits are like pets: always around causing trouble, carrying disease, and a pain to get rid of. ? Where ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Courtroom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Satan is no amateur accuser. He knows that if you can bring the best man to a fall, you don't have to worry about lesser men. Satan goes right to the top. God is so proud of Job that he flaunts him before Satan.

The FBI has some amazing ways of bringing criminals to justice. One of these ways is by means of the Petrographic Unit of their famed laboratory in Washington, D. C. This unit is devoted to the analysis and identification of different kinds of soil. They know what soil is from a South Dakota ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Just Wait, Change Is On The Way.

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 12, 2022

A message to adults on the changes that we all have to go through and the reason for them.

Just Wait, Change is on the Way!!! Job 14:11-17 Let me start off this morning by asking you a question. Has anything CHANGED in your lifetime? I know that’s a silly question. Someone put on FACEBOOK the other day a picture of a phone booth and how that their mama ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Cowardly Denial Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 27, 2024

A descriptive picture of cowardly denial—the cowardly denial of both the world and a close disciple of the Lord’s. It graphically shows what the Lord faces day by day.

When you look at tonight’s title you probably are saying that tonight’s study is about Peter’s denial of Christ, and you’re right. But it’s about more than that. Tonight’s passage is a descriptive picture of cowardly denial—the cowardly denial of both the world and a close disciple of the Lord’s. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Ordained Peacemakers

Contributed by Don Baggett on Aug 29, 2008

The biblical basis of deacons, and the need for all of God’s people to be peacemakers.

In the book of Acts, we have a history of how the church began to carry out what Jesus had instructed His church to do. The church began with a leadership structure that consisted of the 12 apostles. That was it. There was no Sunday School teachers, no property committee, nobody designated to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

What Gives Your Life Meaning?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 10, 2019

Are tangibles what give our lives meaning?

Weekend Message/Devotion August 11, 2019 What Gives Your Life Meaning? Luke 12:32-40 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 10, 2013

When we think of Charlie Brown we usually think of defeat or failure. This message looks to Job for answers to Charlie Brown's life.

When I think of Charlie Brown one of two images immediately comes to mind. And maybe it’s the same with you. It’s either the scene of Charlie Brown staring forlornly into the tree that has once again eaten his kite or it’s Charlie Brown lying flat on his back after Lucy has ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Go-Between Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Jesus is our much needed intercessor to bring us near to the Father

Introduction: My family often enjoyed visits to the boyhood home of George Washington Carver, just 15 minutes outside of Joplin in Diamond, MO. There’s a beautiful national memorial park there, and Carrie and I had gone there one late afternoon for a visit. As it turned out, there was a special ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year's Commitment

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005

The greatest challenge of the new year . . . new beginning. A new year gives us an opportunity to start over. A new job means a challenge to do better than the last job. They don’t know your past weaknesses, and failures.

A. NEW YEAR’S COMMITMENT 1. The greatest challenge of the new year . . . new beginning. A new year gives us an opportunity to start over. A new job means a challenge to do better than the last job. They don’t know your past weaknesses, and failures. a. A new year is a chance to live better ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Any Faith Left?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 6, 2005

This sermon blends together Luke 18: 1 - 8 and Deuteronomy 1: 16 - 17 to arrive at a description of the faith God expects from Christians.

Any Faith Left? Luke 18: 1 - 8 Intro: A young entrepreneur came a “dry town” to build a tavern. He was not breaking any laws to do so. The community was just conservatively religious. A group of members from the various churches in town met and prayed for God to intervene. That night the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Are We? Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 3, 2002

The greeting contained in I Peter 1:1-2 gives us a wonderful description of who we are and how we ought to live in Christ.

I Peter 1:1-2 “Who Are We?” Intro—Today I’d like to begin a series in the book of I Peter...I Peter is an often overlooked book in the New Testament, and I think one reason for that may be that there is a belief among Christians that Peter, in some ways, is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist