Being There & Being Quiet | Ron Merrell

Connection Pointe Christian Church Sermons · Jul 26, 2026

How do you help a friend who is hurting? In this message from our Fostering Friendship teaching series, Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell looks at the story of Job and his friends to explore what biblical friendship looks like in seasons of suffering, grief, pain, and spiritual struggle. Helping hurting people matters deeply, but it is also tender work. When someone is walking through loss, trauma, disappointment, or confusion, our words and presence can either bring comfort or add weight to an already heavy burden. The book of Job gives us a powerful picture of both the beauty and danger of trying…