Sermons on Jobs Affliction:

Why God's Providence Matters To You

Contributed by Jerry Bridges on Apr 23, 2014

How we respond to God's providence in our lives is one important measure of spiritual maturity.

If there was ever a man who had a right to question his circumstances, it was Job, whose story bears his name in the Old Testament. Job lost his children, his health, and everything he owned—all without a single word of explanation from God. Did he grieve? Yes. Did he ask why? Yes. Did he ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Examples Of Patience

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

Patient endurance means to stay where you are, continue doing good, and being unmovable even when you really feel like running, hiding and giving up! A patient believer knows that God has not left him nor forsaken him. God’s help is on the way, and He wil

Intro: James is speaking to suffering believers in 1:3-4 when he told them, "Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect & complete, lacking nothing.” Thrice in our text in Chap. 5, James told his readers of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: *other

Honoring God At Work

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 8, 2009

Ever felt like you were thrown to the lions at work? How did you handle it? Daniel struggled with how to please God and his boss at work. Daniel 6:1-28 shows us how to honor God at work.

“HONORING GOD AT WORK” DANIEL 6:1-28 September 6, 2009 (Labor Day) ________________________________________ Welcome to BBC on this beautiful Labor Day Weekend. Today, we’re going to talk about “Honoring God at Work”. Pete Hammond once studied 40 of the highest profile people from the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Acceptin God's Council Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Nov 2, 2011

Using the life and lessons of Job, we are called to accept God's council and teaching.

Greetings: Recap: Job being tested twice by Satan, allowed by God Job never curses God Job becomes depressed, and begins to question God, but not condemn or curse. Jobs friends show up with their own form of counseling Last week: God speaks. Questions Job about who he thinks he is. Creator ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Dealing With Difficulty

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Mar 9, 2009

Job faced many problems, but his attitude and honesty with God brought him through. How do we face the problems in our lives? Is our attitude and approach right or in need of some work?

The Way Job Approached His Problems: 1. Job initially approached his problems with real emotion – intense grief. a. Let us not be afraid of real emotion. b. Sometimes life hurts and dealing with that pain is part of the process. c. It is much healthier and much better to be real with your emotion ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Off To Work I Go

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011

Today, I warn you that I will be using a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK!

Today, I warn you that I will be using a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK! Work gets mixed reviews, doesn’t it? Some people work too much. We are a nation of workaholics. People working 50,60, hours a week to “get ahead.” People who work early, stay ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Trouble.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 30, 2021

Trouble has always been with us. It's our knowledge of Scripture and God that makes the difference.

Sermon Title: Born to trouble. Scripture Text: Job 1:1, 2:1-10 ILLUSTRATION: Dietrich Bonhoeffer died in a German concentration camp right before it was liberated. This is what he wrote: In me there is darkness, but with you there is light; I am lonely, but you do not leave me; I am ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1, Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Bad Things Hapen Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 6, 2016

Job is a man with abundant blessings and a sincere faith. Still he experiences tragic loss.

Job 1:1-22 “When Bad Things Happen” INTRODUCTION There are times when we believe in ideas that are not true. Though it may not make much sense here in the Valley of the Sun, but I grew up believing that if I didn’t dress warm enough for the harsh fall and winter days I ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Faith

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 30, 2014

I believe we should be seeking to have a faith equal to that of Job. Do we believe the immpossible can become possible? I hope so! Includes an inspirational true story about a man siimilar to Job whose faith bought him through so much.

Gift of Faith: Job Ch. 23 v1-12 How many of us over the past week have gone to a square box normally situated in a corner of a room pressed a button and as a result been either entertained or received information . Mind you with all the soaps I hope you see through all the bubbles! I shall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 23:1-12

Denomination: *other

Jesus, The Justifier Of Wicked Men

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

JESUS, THE JUSTIFIER OF WICKED MEN

Job 9:1-2; 25:1-6 JESUS, THE JUSTIFIER OF WICKED MEN 25:4 How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean that is born of a woman? Both Job and Bildad asked the question, How can man be justified with God? I. CONSIDER THE WRETCHEDNESS OF MAN Job 25:6 How much less man, that is a ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

There Was A Day

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 11, 2018

Discussion and connection of Job's situation to 9/11

I would like to submit the outline below for possible use in the publication Pulpit Helps under Sermon Starter and Outlines. Sorry, I know it is long. I tried to shorten it as much as I could. Please feel free to alter it as appropriate. Thank you. THERE WAS A DAY I. THERE WAS A DAY Of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Harvest Thanksgiving, Even In Suffering

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016

A reflection on the appropriateness of thanksgiving and glorifying God, even in the midst of intense personal suffering. Contrasted with the First World expectation of self-actualization.

Genesis 2:4-25, Ps 126, Matthew 6:25-33 “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? 6:31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, —What shall we eat?’ or —What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Faith At Work Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 25, 2018

We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We are created to contribute to our society for the good.

Video Illustration: Faith and Work! Series: You work Matters! Thesis: We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24, Ephesians 6:5-8, Exodus 35:30-35, Exodus 36:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham, David, & Job: When God Invites Us To Ask Him Questions

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

What are the questions that keep you from walking with God? What are the questions that cause you to not want to be a Christian? What are the questions that as a Christian you have that you wish you understood more deeply?

What are the questions that keep you from walking with God? What are the questions that cause you to not want to be a Christian? What are the questions that as a Christian you have that you wish you understood more deeply? That is the theme of this series. Now many of you may have been told in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-6, Genesis 18:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Season Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2020

We do not have to go far before we see that suffering will take place as a believer in Christ.

Sermon Series Solutions A season of suffering #3 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Introduction- Good morning everyone, may the name of Jesus be lifted up and our hearts open as we let God’s Word speak to us. If you would turn to 2 Timothy chapter 2, that will be our text this morning. We have been in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene