Hoadley Evangelical Missionary Church

God does not need to defeat “chaos” in order to subdue it. Rather, God brings order from chaos. This brings Job to the repentance of turning from his place of lament to a place of trust in God’s power and wisdom.

April shared a deeply personal story from her snorkeling lessons. After all her training, she froze when it came time to jump into the water and ended up quitting in defeat. Sitting on a park bench, overwhelmed with shame and the voice of doubt in her head, her instructor came alongside her. He met her at her level, held space for her tears, and gently encouraged her to take just one small step —...

In Job 38-41, God responds to Job’s suffering, emphasizing His wisdom, power, and love. Job questions divine justice, but God’s speech illustrates His sovereignty and the complexity of creation, urging Job to adopt humility. Ultimately, God desires a relationship marked by trust, revealing that understanding comes not through answers but through His presence and grace.

Elihu’s speech in Job reveals God’s involvement in daily life and the purpose of suffering as a means to guide and refine us. With trust in a wise and loving God, we can embrace trials as opportunities for growth and to actively listen for God’s voice.

The sermon reflects on Job’s journey from prosperity to suffering, emphasizing his innocence amidst hardship. Job laments his loss and challenges God, seeking justice and understanding. He highlights his past virtues and accuses God of silence. Ultimately, the message conveys that divine blessing is guided by wisdom rather than mere obedience.

What is the object of your desires? Have you ever thought about the meaning of that question? To answer that question, you first need to know what you desire. Then, once you have that figured out, if you ever figure it out, you need to determine what will provide you with satisfaction of that desire. The object of your desire is what you most long for. But, many of us do not even know how to answe...

Two cycles of the debate have concluded, and the friends have gotten nowhere in their arguments against Job. The third cycle, which we are examining in its entirety this morning, shows the effects of their fruitless efforts: Eliphaz provides a substantial third speech, but Bildad can manage only a brief argument, and we hear nothing at all from Zophar. By contrast, Job continues to defend his inno...

Have you ever found yourself watching a movie or reading a book in which you wonder if this is finally the story where the bad guy wins in the end? A good storyteller will make you wonder and even doubt that good will triumph over evil, that the hero will come out victorious. Sure, there are some stories that end with such tragedy, but then it makes you question whether the good character was actu...

In this sermon, we take a brief look at Bildad’s speech and how his dogma shapes his thinking about Job’s situation. Then, in Job’s speech, we will see the source of his shame and his hope for a redeemer.

We come now to the second round of speeches. Each of the three friends has taken a crack at trying to comfort Job by suggesting solutions to his problem. Job has responded to each of them, insisting that he is righteous and does not deserve what has happened to him.

In this message, we look at Zophar’s first speech in which he rebukes Job, then we will look at the source of Job’s pain, followed by Job’s true desire, which is to be seen and believed.

The story of Job so far has been one of tragedy after tragedy. He lost everything including all of his ten children, his livestock, and his dignity. His wife has betrayed him. His friends are accusing him instead of supporting him. And God is silent. The purpose of our study through Job is to gain wisdom by entering into the undeserved suffering of Job. Many people believe that the purpose of Job...

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. It came not by accident, or out of a need that God had for companionship. The world God made was good—full of beauty, joy, and harmony. And traces of that goodness are still with us. But so much has been marred: harmony twisted by hatred, joy overshadowed by pain, beauty touched by death. What went wrong? To answer that, we need to ask what...

This sermon explores Job’s suffering and the misguided comfort from his friends, particularly Eliphaz. While they initially sympathize, their attempts to provide comfort devolve into judgment and unhelpful advice, assuming Job’s suffering results from his wrongdoing. Ultimately, it emphasizes trusting God beyond a transactional view of righteousness and blessings.

The sermon focuses on Job Chapter 3, exploring Job’s profound suffering and emotional lament. It discusses themes of faith amidst despair, questioning life’s meaning, and the nature of God’s justice. The message encourages honesty in suffering, ultimately emphasizing trust in God’s goodness and wisdom throughout trials.

The sermon discusses the story of Job’s profound loss, emphasizing his character as a righteous man who suffers undeservedly. It explores themes of faith, trust in God’s wisdom, and the nature of true worship during suffering. The message encourages believers to remain present with those in pain and to trust God amidst life’s uncertainties.

This week, guest speaker John Peacock shared a powerful message from Matthew 20, focusing on the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. He reminded us that God’s kingdom doesn’t operate according to human ideas of fairness, but according to His perfect wisdom and grace. Just like the landowner who paid each worker the same wage—regardless of how long they worked—God extends mercy and provision a...

The sermon introduces the book of Job’s genre, characters and central message. Job’s story challenges conventional understanding regarding retribution and God’s governance. The message of Job is to understand God’s justice beyond human comprehension during times of suffering.

The sermon discusses the essence of the church as a community formed by God and focused on being reflective of His nature. It emphasizes the church as God’s temple, the body and bride of Christ, and a priestly community. Key questions consider how members cultivate spiritual presence, unity in love, and priestly identities.

The sermon explores the concept of supernatural experiences, particularly in relation to physical healing as exemplified in the ministry of Jesus and the early church. It emphasizes God’s ongoing desire for restoration and wholeness, urging believers to engage in healing, both through prayer and compassionate care, thereby extending Christ’s mission in today’s society.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of sharing the gospel as an expression of God’s love and reconciliation. Paul’s message focuses on being compelled by Christ’s love, perceiving others as worthy of forgiveness, and serving as ambassadors of God’s kingdom. Evangelism is portrayed as a natural overflow of experiencing divine love and grace.

We had a guest speaker for this Sunday's message about Resisting Evil and a new perspective on the Armor of God. It's a must watch!

The sermon discusses the Bible’s significance as a divine authority and source of life. It addresses biblical inerrancy, encourages deep meditation on Scripture, and highlights the transformative power of engaging with God’s Word regularly to nurture faith.

The sermon discusses the Bible’s significance as a divine authority and source of life. It addresses biblical inerrancy, encourages deep meditation on Scripture, and highlights the transformative power of engaging with God’s Word regularly to nurture faith.

The sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer as a relational practice between individuals and God, urging believers to view prayer as communication rather than ritual. It covers reasons for prayer, such as building intimacy, aligning with God’s will, and seeking peace, while also discussing a model for prayer based on the Lord’s Prayer.