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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
4 of 4. All on the ark escaped the destruction of the Flood. Divinely designed destruction can be escaped/avoided. But how? Escaping God’s designed destruction requires...
Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION-IV—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION(Waiting for Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY/Response—Genesis ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24
Denomination: Baptist
Self Pity is one of the most destructive and yet most prevalent emotions that people struggle with.
Self Pity is one of the most destructive and yet most prevalent emotions that I encounter in life as a Pastor talking to people. In the bible Elijah had a bout of Self Pity and ultimately it was this that took him out of leadership 1 Kings 19:14-16 14 And he said, “I have been very zealous for ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:14-16, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 42:5
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Hate is a mental condition that harms the mind, body and spirit, which if allowed to remain will also destroy our relationship with God.
Introduction The Hatfield and McCoy feud was recently on TV; this is one of the saddest things I have ever watched. It is so wrong for people to hate people just because of their name or because of something they have done in the past. When Christians hate people they are in direct violation of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15
Denomination: Christian Church
James in exhorting Christiance to follow the example of the patience of Job gives reasons for developing a 3rd lesson on Job and his great character of patience and faithfulness.
INTRODUCTION # 31 1. Open your bible to Job 1:20&ff. 2. In our two previous lessons from the book of Job we have learned about the great moral character of Job. 3. We have learned of Satan’s plan to try and get Job to curse God. Satan was responsible for Job losing all of his livestock and ...read more
Scripture: James 5:11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
From the day we are born, life is filled with troubles. How could a God of love allow tragedy, pain, and suffering?
I heard a story of a man who was on his deathbed. He was slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet his wife faithfully stayed by his bedside every single day. One day, when he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, “You ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
To be a holy person means that you will have trials, hardship, and suffering in life.
“Have a nice day!” That’s a classic Americanism and statement one hears a lot in my home state of California. Usually, people do not mean it when they say it. After you complete a purchase, you hear, “Thank you, and have a nice day. Buh-bye.” Or even worse, when you ...read more
Scripture: Job 2:1-13
Job's experience reminds us that God will never abandon us.
When was the last time you felt alone because nothing seemed to be going your way? Maybe it was when your playing time on the team was cut and the coach never really gave a good explanation of why. Or perhaps it was the time you were stuck in a job that was neither fulfilling nor particularly well ...read more
Scripture: Job 7:1-7
Denomination: Lutheran
If a man die, shall he live again?
Job 14 v 1 - 15 14 If a man die, shall he live again? I. THE PASSING OF LIFE Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. Life Is :- A. Like a Flower of the grass 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: B. Like the Fragrance of the air 2 he fleeth ...read more
Scripture: Job 14:1-15
Denomination: Holiness
WHAT I DO KNOW I LIKE
Job 19:23-29 WHAT I DO KNOW I LIKE Ch 1 Job's Prosperity v 1-5 His Adversity v 6 - 14 His Fidelity v 20 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, 21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I ...read more
Scripture: Job 19:23-29
Lessons Learned in Prayer
Job 42:1-6 Lessons Learned in Prayer Man would have finished the book of Job without an answer. 1. Job's Recognition Of His Deity - 1 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, ...read more
Scripture: Job 42:1-6
What the book of Job teaches us about suffering
Job: The problem of Suffering We have been going through the OT together, and we have been in the time frame of the kingdom. We have looked at King David and his son, King Solomon, and have learned from their wisdom and their foolishness. They wrote books of scripture, Psalms, Proverbs, ...read more
Introduction to the book of Job - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Rough Guide to The Book of Job: FOUR THINGS TO NOTE: • The book of Job is unique. • The book of Job is poetic • The book of Job is hazardous • The book of Job is history TWO KEY THEMES: • Patience. • Suffering. THREE Acts: • Act #1: The character of Job (vs 1-5) • Act #2: The conversation ...read more
Scripture: Job 1:1-11
Denomination: Brethren
The experience of suffering can at times involve a loss of confidence in God’s near presence.
Suffering and Trial The experience of suffering can at times involve a loss of confidence in God’s near presence....The challenge of suffering is a test to all sanctity. It is met well whenever the truth of God’s presence is embraced in a deeper certitude of faith. The certitude is directed ...read more
Scripture: Job 1:20-22
Denomination: Catholic
Explore the story of Job to understand how God uses our troubles for good, teaching us to trust in His wisdom and giving us hope for a better future.
Good morning, family! I am so glad to see you all here today. We are going to delve into the story of Job, a story that shows us how God understands our troubles, turns things around for our good, and gives us hope for a better future. As Christian author Max Lucado once said, "God will use your ...read more
Scripture: Job 42:16-17
Topics: After, Job
This sermon emphasizes the believer's responsibility to warn others about the consequences of sin and to actively participate in leading others towards Christ.
Good morning, beloved family of God. Let's take a moment to quiet our hearts, to set aside the worries and cares of this world, and focus our minds on the Word of God. The Word that is alive, active, sharper than any two-edged sword, and the Word that has the power to transform our lives. Our ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18-19
Topics: Dissuading, Unbeliever, Destruction