Sermons on Jobs Trial:

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Helen Allen on Mar 12, 2006

The storms and trials of life are part of the process of God building us into his kingdom.

Imagine a situation where a homeless man is begging on the streets of London. A well-dressed man in a stretch limo pulls up next to him and offers him a job as vice-president of his company. You might think that sounds like a fairy tale; but that is exactly what God has done for us. We don’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Suffering With God

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Oct 3, 2006

In the middle of intense suffering, Job proclaims that God knows and takes notice of our suffering. He also tells us that God is in control of the suffering. Lastly, we will see that God rewards endurance.

Job has gone through some tough times. In Job, we see him enduring all four major forms of suffering that humankind faces. He faces the loss of income and security, the loss of valued possessions, the loss of loved ones and the loss of health. Either one would be enough do deal with, but Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Grief Leads To Joy, Change Leads To Blessings.

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 8, 2009

We can’t avoid grief or change in this lifetime, fortunately both can lead to a better life.

Grief Leads to Joy, Change Leads to Blessings. John 16:16-22 and Acts 2:42-47 I would like to start today with a story you may be familiar with. “I was out fishing one day with my brother and we had been talking recently about a buzz down the river about this guy who was baptizing people and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Retaining Integrity During Difficult Times

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 13, 2004

Through the Bible, God instructs us on how to retain our integrity in times of severe crises.

In times of trials and afflictions, when our physical and emotional beings are greatly affected, integrity must not be taken from us, but be guarded, be displayed and most of all be preserved for the glory of God. During darkest nights, integrity should not be exchanged in favor of some ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Let Me Know Why You Contend With Me!

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Feb 15, 2005

One of the reasons why God allows the godly to suffer is to answer the blasphemous accusations of Satan and prove throughout the seen but also, the unseen world that man will honor and worship God simply because of who He is.

All of you parents out there this morning can probably remember many of the enjoyable phases your children went through or are going through. But there is 1 phase which is not always enjoyable. It is the “why” phase. Remember that phase – where they ask “why” after almost every sentence they ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Economic Empowerment Part 2: Prosperity With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This is the second in a series of messages on godly finances, specifically how people move past a poverty mindset to a prosperity mindset.

 I realize that this series makes people nervous  I’ve preached ____ messages and need to bring a balanced diet  I realize these are not heaven or hell issues  But, I want to see you prosper in all ways • You don’t do yourself any favors if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To Trouble

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 23, 2013

This sermon examines two critical question for a believer to understand and apply: 1) Can suffering be God's will for us? -and- 2) How should we act when we know suffering awaits us? (Acts 21)

Responding to Trouble Acts 21:1-36 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Most will agree that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow These Struggles?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 28, 2017

A look at the Christmas passage - specifically, the struggle of Mary and Joseph having the baby in Bethlehem far from home. A look at four ways God uses our struggles in our lives.

Mary And Joseph’s Road Trip: “Why does God allow these struggles in my life?” - Luke 2:3-6. - The trip to Bethlehem under such difficult circumstances had to be a struggle. Did they have questions? I know I would have. “God, why are You allowing this?” “God, have You forgotten us?” “God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Not You Since You Are Chosen By God Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jul 20, 2013

As the men and women chosen by God, we stay the tests of turbulent times because we understand Roman 8:31 simply guarantees that when it is our time to return to the fight, Our God Has Us Completely Covered.

The content of the mentioned Scripture often send us wondering about the permissive will of God. This chapter of the bible reveals that Job was suffering from his illness and apparently as with some issues of life today, his suffering not only damaged his physical body, it changed the way people ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10

Denomination: *other

We Can Become Hardhearted With A Spirit Of Unbelief Or Know God Is In Contr

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 21, 2004

How to overcome knowing God is in control

WE CAN BECOME HARDHEARTED WITH A SPIRIT OF UNBELIEF OR KNOW GOD IS IN CONTROL JOB 1:1, 8, 21, 22, 42:5 Could Job have said in all that he was going through, “It does not pay to be holy or walk honestly? God treats the wicked and the pure the same. We both suffer. So why labor to be honest?” Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Barrier Of Protection

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Dec 25, 2025

Everyone desires protection from danger—especially when it comes to our health, safety, family, and future. In our passage, we clearly see what the Bible calls the hedge of God’s protection around Job. Satan himself admitted that he could not touch Job unless God allowed it.

BARRIER OF PROTECTION Pastor Joel Bernardino – December 26, 2025 Job 1:10, “Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has?” Today, I would like to talk about how God protects His children. Everyone desires protection from danger—especially when it comes to our ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Laws On Violence, Pt. 2: How Bad A Boss Can You Be (Exodus 21:20-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 1, 2022

The OT answers the question, "How bad a boss can you be, and still keep possession of a slave?" The NT answers the question, "How can you be a great boss, in Christ?"

Today, we continue working through the laws on violence, in Exodus 21. Last week, we read about a few sins that were punishable by death, and a few that weren't. Let's start by simply rereading verses 12-19: (12) A striker of a man-- and he dies-- shall surely be put to death, (13) while ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:20-27, Ephesians 6:5-8

Being Stripped Down To The Eternal

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 6, 2007

Job had it all it seemed, riches, family and God, but then tragedy struck and everything that seemed to be of importance to Job was gone. He used to be very successful, but now he is naked and sick. His home is in shambles,

Being Stripped Down to the Eternal Text: Job 1:20-22 20 Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ: Once For All Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 9, 2003

There aren’t many things on this earth that we do “Once, for all.” In our text, the Hebrew writer examines a job that Christ accomplished “Once, for All.” And this was the most important job task ever completed.

INTRODUCTION Names like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods roll from the lips of those who talk about golf’s premier event, the Masters. One name that will probably never surface in a conversation about golfing legends is Doug Ford. Few people would have any idea that Ford won the 1957 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus Speaks Through My Experiences Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 29, 2010

Jesus is speaking to us today. Are we listening? This is the second in a series of messages explaining how Jesus communicates to us today.

How Jesus Speaks Through My Experiences Series: Hearing Jesus Speak Today August 29, 2010 I’m sure you’ve heard the story about the guy who was trapped on the roof of his house during hurricane Katrina. 1st, his neighbor came by in a row boat and asked if he needed help. He said, ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:14

Denomination: Wesleyan