Form time to time REvive Ministries will share previews of sermons that may be shared at one of our revivals. This is intended to serve several purposes. First, it gives individuals attending churches that will host a REvive Ministries revival a chance to read part of a sermon they may hear during the revival. Second, it gives busy pastors the convenience of spending only a few minutes to get an idea of the available sermon material. And finally, it is what I like to call a ‘seed’ sermon. A seed sermon can be used as a starting point for sermon preparation. If ministers who subscribe to the ministry updates choose to, they may build their own message off of the seed thought.
For the first ‘seed sermon’ I would like to share a message entitled ‘The Job Factor ‘. This sermon is based on the conversation between the Lord and the devil in Job chapter one. Looking closely at some of the verses in this passage, this message seeks to answer some big questions:
- What do Christians do when bad things happen?
- How can Christians address the concerns of sceptics?
- What is ‘plan b’, and what is the problem with it?
- What motivates you?
- Is your Christianity superficial?
Many of us may feel we have the answers to these questions already. However, this sermon seeks to challenge your understanding and dives into your true motivations. Many may find it hits them close to home. Even if this message doesn’t apply to you directly, there is a high likelihood you know someone who it applies to.
The message is an opportunity for young men and women to re-evaluate before spending many years with ‘plan b’ wicking energy from their spiritual life. It speaks to older, wiser believers who will look back and understand their motivations better. It calls to those who are in conflict to see what may be causing thier inability to move towards peace in their hearts. Young ones overwhelmed by scepticism in their education may find new hope and resolve. And many others…
Mothers may need to pray for sons. Daughters may need to pray for fathers. There is a large number of Christian people who need to hear this message, and take it to heart. You may have a family member, or a friend, that you can pray for, or with. Or, it may be you that needs to understand, and overcome, The Job Factor.