In Job 34, Elihu speaks with boldness, reminding Job—and us—that God’s justice is never in question. While Job wrestles with suffering and unanswered questions, Elihu insists that the Lord does not act wickedly or pervert justice. In this episode, we walk through an exegesis of Job 34, exploring Elihu’s arguments, his appeal to God’s righteousness, and what this means for us when life feels unfair.

You’ll discover:
✅ Why Elihu emphasizes God’s sovereignty and impartiality.
✅ How God’s justice is perfectly balanced with His goodness.
✅ Encouragement for today: we can trust that God will always do what is right.

Join us as we unpack these timeless truths and find hope in the unshakable justice of God.

📖 Scripture Focus: Job 34

In Job 33, Elihu—the youngest of Job’s companions—steps forward with a message that is both bold and compassionate. Unlike the others, Elihu corrects Job with humility, reminding him of God’s greatness and pointing him back to the truth. In many ways, Elihu foreshadows Christ as he speaks of a mediator who can stand between God and man.

This sermon explores how Elihu becomes a true friend to Job, offering correction with kindness, and how his words echo God’s purpose for suffering in the believer’s life. Through this narrative, we are reminded that even in the darkest valleys, God is shaping us, refining us, and drawing us closer to Him.

Dig deep with us into the story of Job and discover how God uses suffering not as punishment, but as preparation—for faith, growth, and hope in His plan.

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In this episode, Pastor Kevin from RiverSide Church dives into Job 32 and the sudden entrance of Elihu, the young man who steps forward with courage and conviction. Unlike Job’s other friends, Elihu speaks with boldness and truth, reminding us that wisdom is not confined to gray hair or years of experience. Join us as we uncover what his words meant in Job’s day and what they reveal for us now—that God can use anyone, regardless of age, to speak truth and point us back to Him

In Job 12, we meet Zophar—the youngest, most ruthless, and most merciless of Job’s so-called friends. His words cut deep, offering no comfort, no compassion—only criticism. Zophar is convinced Job’s suffering is proof of hidden sin, and that repentance would immediately solve everything. But there’s a problem: if Job were to “fake repent” just to end the pain, he would be proving Satan’s accusation true—that people only serve God for blessings.

This message peels back the layers of the conversation to show the bigger picture: the unseen battle between God and Satan, and the truth that God’s goodness is not dependent on our circumstances.

Zophar should have pointed Job to hope, not condemnation. The lesson is clear—don’t be a Zophar. Be the friend who reminds others of God’s goodness even when life looks anything but good.

This episode is part of our ongoing series through the book of Job. Listen to the full series and learn how to speak truth with grace, stand firm in suffering, and walk faithfully with those who are hurting.

In Job 10, we witness the deep emotional and spiritual pain Job is experiencing. Rather than offering comfort or pointing him back to God, his friends respond with harsh accusations and judgment. In this moment, Job doesn’t need correction—he needs compassion. He needs someone to sit with him, weep with him, and help restore his faith.

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Kevin highlights not only Job’s suffering but also addresses how, in today's culture, secular voices have taken on the role that pastors once held.

Grab your Bible and join us as we dive into this raw and relevant chapter of Job.

In this exegesis-style sermon on Job 8, we take a deep dive into the sharp and often cold words of Bildad the Shuhite, one of Job’s so-called friends. Bildad doesn’t waste time offering comfort—he comes in swinging, accusing Job of hidden sin and boldly claiming that Job’s children may have deserved their fate. But what’s driving this harsh approach?

This message unpacks Bildad’s philosophy, how he leans heavily on history and tradition as his authority, and how he distorts truth in the name of religion. He offers no grace—only rigid logic and generational dogma. As we examine his worldview, we’ll uncover what happens when people speak truth without love, and how easy it is to weaponize theology against the suffering.

One quote from this sermon captures the heart of the message:
“To counterfeit friendship is worse than counterfeiting money!” – Thomas Watson
Being a faithful friend is biblical. So is suffering. The question is—are we learning to walk through both faithfully?

This episode is part of a larger series through the book of Job. Don’t stop here. Listen to the full series and discover what real comfort, real theology, and real faithfulness look like in the middle of sorrow.

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Don’t miss the powerful testimony of Lucas Barnett. Raised in poverty and drawn into the drug trade, Lucas quickly found himself trapped by the same addictions that were destroying the lives of others. But his story didn’t end there.

Hear how God transformed his life in a way that only grace can explain.

Today, Lucas serves as a Recovery Pastor with Hope Center Ministries in North Carolina, helping others find the same freedom he now walks in.

In this episode, we dive into the first speeches of Eliphaz in the Book of Job. Eliphaz comes in with a bold worldview shaped by personal experience and a philosophy that sounds wise on the surface—but is deeply flawed. While he speaks some truth, he often delivers half-truths without compassion or timing, lacking any sense of tact.

Shockingly, Eliphaz even goes so far as to imply that Job's children died because of hidden sin—an accusation that is both cruel and false. Instead of offering comfort, he lumps Job in with the wicked, saying in effect, "You sowed sin, now you're reaping destruction."

Eliphaz’s errors don’t stop there. He claims secret revelations from spirits as the basis for his counsel—spiritual experiences that should raise serious red flags for anyone studying this text. As you listen, take note: worldly wisdom, arrogance, and unfounded assumptions have no place in true friendship or godly counsel.

Let Eliphaz be a warning: Don’t speak where you have no understanding, and don’t let experience outweigh truth and humility.