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Triumph Over Trials Sermon Iii: View Suffering As Inevitable But Redeemable Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when awareness of the inevitability of suffering gives rise to questions and doubts, mature Christians rely on the Word of God and reflect upon personal experiences of trusting God in and through it all.

MATURE CHRISTIANS VIEW SUFFERING AS INEVITABLE BUT REDEEMABLE Talking to myself this past week, a question posed by many kept surfacing in my mind: “Why am I Suffering”? The answer I gave to myself was, “I am not suffering”. My motto could very well be ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-5, Job 11:13-16, Job 23:8-12

Week 7: Walk By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021

Does God really exist? How do I know if I can't see him?

The noted actor and movie director Woody Allen once expressed his skepticism about God’s existence like this. “If God would only speak to me—just once. If he’d only cough. If I could just see a miracle. If I could see a burning bush, or the seas part. If only God would give me a clear sign, like ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-3, Job 23:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Is Silent

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 29, 2021

Silence has a language all its own. Some of the hardest things to handle are the times in our lives when God seems like He is a million miles away and is not answering our prayers. In this message, Dr. Vorce addresses how to process the "silent times" in our lives.

Job 23:8-12, 16; Genesis 16 & Genesis 21 Introduction: • Silence has a language all its own. • Some of the hardest things to handle are the times in our lives when God seems like He is a million miles away and is not answering our prayers. • God promised in His Word to always be there, but ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-12, Job 23:16, Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

21st Sunday After Pentecost. October 13, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 4, 2021

Year B, Proper 23.

Job 23:1-9, Job 23:16-17, Psalm 22:1-15, Amos 5:6-7, Amos 5:10-15, Psalm 90:12-17, Hebrews 4:12-16, Mark 10:17-31. A). HOPE IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS. Job 23:1-9; Job 23:16-17. “When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold” (Job 23:10). An active faith may question suffering - but it will ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9, Job 23:16-17, Psalm 22:1-15, Amos 5:6-7, Amos 5:10-15, Psalm 90:12-17, Hebrews 4:12-16, Mark 10:17-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bitter Complaints: Born To Trouble Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 10, 2021

Job speaks his prayers out loud in our text for this week. He shares his brokenness and mostly his feeling that God is not listening any longer.

MAIN TEXT: In a way, a lot has transpired between last week’s reading and this one. In another way, nothing much has changed. Job is still on the ash heap. Job is still iN A place of bitter complaints. The companions who sat in silence with Job for seven days (2:13) now try and blame Job for his ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9, Job 23:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

I Can’t See Him, But I Know He’s There!

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 11, 2023

“Behold, I go forward, but He is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive Him: on the left hand, where He works, I cannot behold Him: but He knows the way that I take: when He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”

I CAN’T SEE HIM, BUT I KNOW HE’S THERE Job 23:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At church one morning, as Gwen was about to start her four-year-olds’ Sunday school class, a little boy showed up without any identification. 2. Gwen managed to get his first name, but couldn't find out his last ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trials Of Faith: Biblical Stories Of Strength And Perseverance SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

This sermon explores seven powerful instances of testing in the Bible, demonstrating the strength and perseverance of those who kept their faith.

Today, we will explore seven examples of how people were tested in the Bible. The Scriptures teach us that life is a continuous test, where God examines our character, faith, obedience, love, integrity, and loyalty. Testing helps develop and reveal our true nature. In fact, all of life can be seen ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Topics: Faith, Perseverance

God's Invisible Guidance SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Often, we may not perceive God's presence, but He is always there; guiding us from all directions. His unseen hand controls our lives, breaking down obstacles and building up our strength.

Have you ever experienced a blessing that seemed to come out of nowhere? A moment when everything fell into place without any effort on your part? These unexplained events remind us that God is always at work behind the scenes, guiding and directing our lives. Even though we may not see His hand ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Topics: Faith, Belief