Sermon from June 28

Showing Godly Sympathy

Job 2: 11 - 13, 3: 1 - 4

1. There is power in numbers. It is important for us to agree together to pray for one another and comfort each other. Matthew 18: 19, 20

2. The friends did everything right in this chapter. They cried with him and sat with him.

3. They sacrificed for him and joined him in his suffering.

4. We feel we must say the right thing, but often silence is the best we can offer.

5. Just being there gives the best comfort.

6. When Job finally speaks, he vents about how bad he feels.

Sermon from June 21

Accepting Good and Bad from God

Job 2: 1 - 10

1. Here again we see that Satan answers to God. That Satan cannot be everywhere at once. That Satan cannot do anything without God's permission.

2. Satan argued that a man will turn against God if you cause his health to suffer.

3. Even Job's wife wanted him to curse God. Job was up against temptation worse than anything most of us will ever face.

4. Job realized it isn't fair to accept God's goodness, but never sacrifice for him in return.

5. God can do no evil, (James 1: 13 - 17) but he disciplines us like children and it is unpleasant at the time. Hebrews 12: 7 - 11

6. God allows us to suffer to humble us. 2 Corinthians 12: 7

7. Or if it is for a greater good. Luke 22: 42

Sermon from June 7

BoYa!

Job 1

1. Job may have been the first book of the Bible written. It answers the question: "Why does God allow good people to suffer?"

2. There is no simple answer because no one can fathom the mind of God.

3. Job was wealthy, righteous, and a good father.

4. Job lived before Moses, but understood that being right with God requires a blood sacrifice.

5. Satan is answerable to God; He was created by God; He can only be one place at a time; He accuses us before God.

6. But Satan can do absolutely nothing without God's permission.

7. Job's response reminds us that God is worthy of our love and praise apart from the blessings he provides.

Sermon from May 31

The Ancient of Days

Revelation 1

1. Revelation is the revealing of Jesus to all Christians. Seven churches symbolizes all churches.

2. It begins by reminding us that our place in heaven was purchased by the blood of Jesus.

3. All power, truth, and all glory belong to Jesus.

4. The Lord's day is Sunday.

5. "The son of man" refers to Daniel 7:13. It means Jesus is God.

6. Jesus' robe tells us he is a prophet, high priest and King.

7. His hair shows age and purity.

8. His feet show strength. His voice shows power.

9. His Word is a sharp sword. Hebrews 4:12

10. His face shows his glory. Matthew 17:2

11. His word to us is: Do not be afraid.