Sermons on Health Struggles:

Letter To The Laodicea Congregation Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015

A congregation that is not actively benefitting and transforming the culture in which it finds itself, it is sickening to Jesus, the Head of the Church. Jesus condemns the Laodicean 'Health & Wealth Gospel' which is promoted by modern-day televangelists.

Verse 14 – Jesus introduces Himself to the congregation at Laodicea by three titles: (1) “The Amen” which is a reminder that the Lord – by His death on the Cross – is the living confirmation of the New Covenant with its promises. 2 Corinthians 1:19-20, “For ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Smile Makes A Difference

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 14, 2018

When we share the good news with a smile it brings life,  It brings joy,  it brings happiness and good health to others. A smile can  spread happiness, start a friendship and dissolve an argument.

Your smile makes a difference! The book of  Proverbs 15:30 says : "A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health." An online dictionary describes cheerful as an  act of smiling and laughing. From the above verse it is very obvious that smiling has an important role ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hallowed Be Your Name Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Anyone who is serious about Jesus will want to grow in prayer. One of the quickest ways to check the health of your spiritual life is to answer this question: How’s your prayer life?

Every faith has some form of prayer. Muslims stop whatever they’re doing five times a day to pray as you’ll hear the wailing cries of prayer callers in many Asian cities. Incas and Aztecs went so far as to sacrifice humans in order to attract their gods’ attention. And millions of people who attend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-2, Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Lived Among The Tombs: The Gospel Hidden In Plain Sight Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 20, 2023

What exactly is possession? It’s when a demon has actually entered someone and is exerting a level of control over the person. All of us today have been influenced by demons from time to time.

In my hometown growing up there was a main drive you’d go down called Grand Avenue. And as kids we’d often be traveling with the family in the car. And along grand avenue there was this huge grave yard, I mean like 5 blocks long, and we’d always say, hold your breath, as we passed by the graveyard. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Get A (New) Grip Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Palm Sunday wasn’t just about the "triumph". It speaks directly to our feeling like we want to give up in the face of struggle

Get A (New) Grip: Hearing God Through Hebrews 12 Apr 1, 2007 Palm Sunday Intro: Not so long ago, late last fall, I felt like I wanted to quit. It was a Sunday morning, and I was sitting right over there where usually sit, and it was during our time of worship through song, and I sat there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Peace Seems So Elusive Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 4, 2021

It seems as if peace is so elusive for so many. In our nation and even here locally, so many are struggling to experience peace right now.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church January 24, 2021 David Simpson When Peace Seems So Elusive. Job 3:25-26 What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil. It seems as if peace is so elusive for so many. In our ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25-26, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 15:13, Psalm 34:14, Isaiah 53:5, John 16:33, Romans 16:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Courage Under Fire

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 23, 2010

Whether we are believers, or not-yet-believers we all face a life which is full of adversity, difficulty and struggle. In this sermon we explore two questions. 1) What sort of people will we be, when we face adversity, difficulty and struggles? 2) Can w

About ten years ago a movie came out called “Courage Under Fire”. The plot of the movie was to demonstrate that people will respond differently when they find themselves in adverse and difficult situations. In the movie these people had some sameness about them:- · they all had military ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Preserving The Best Of Both In The Church World

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 12, 2023

When anything new comes along, we struggle to know what should be preserved and what should be discarded. This struggle may seem new, but it is an age-old problem. Jesus in this discourse helps us to preserve the best of both worlds and the danger of putting new wine in old wineskins.

Sermon: Preserving the Best of Both in the Church World Scripture: Matt 9:10-17 “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Methodist

The Road Work Is Finally Finished

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 1, 2009

Neither grief nor guilt are productive, take us anywhere. The Cross is God’s signpost that will put an end to our continuing struggles with both.

Just a few days ago we celebrated, if that’s the right word, the thirtieth anniversary of something we all love to hate. Imagine observing the anniversary of something that has cost us dearly in dollars and also in blood and tears. Something we cannot live without, but sometimes wonder if we can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith And Prayer Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Mar 22, 2023

Many people believe that faith and prayer can bring about positive changes in their lives. Faith and prayer have been shown to improve mental health by making people feel less stressed and anxious and more hopeful and optimistic.

THE POWER OF FAITH AND PRAYER Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, March 22, 2023 Acts 9:36–37a, 40 "Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity. At that time, she became ill and died. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Is It Important To Accept God's Solutions Rather Than Remain A Struggli

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 27, 2001

Why is It Important to Accept God’s Solutions Rather Than Remain a Struggling Skeptic? – Romans 9:22-33

Why is It Important to Accept God’s Solutions Rather Than Remain a Struggling Skeptic? – Romans 9:22-33 In most America’s universities it is considered noble to be a struggling skeptic who is always in search of truth. However, a committed Christian needs to come to a point of submission and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Fulfills God' Promise Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

Since Jesus became flesh and lived among us for a while, he gives us the power to overcome the struggles of this life.

Jesus Fulfills God’s Promise Hebrews 9 INTRODUCTION: There are things that we struggle with. How do we deal with them? How do we change? I. Description of first tabernacle & ministry that took place there.(1-8) A. Everything about it was pomp & circumstance – meaningful, but only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Final Requests Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001

PAUL’S FINAL REQUESTS REFLECT HIS HEART FOR MINISTRY, HIS STRUGGLE WITH LONELINESS, AND HIS ASSURANCE OF HEAVENLY GLORY

BIG IDEA: PAUL’S FINAL REQUESTS REFLECT HIS HEART FOR MINISTRY, HIS STRUGGLE WITH LONELINESS, AND HIS ASSURANCE OF HEAVENLY GLORY I. (:9-12) REQUEST FOR COMPANIONSHIP AND ASSISTANCE A. Paul Would Like to Have Timothy With Him “Make every effort to come to me soon” – repeated in vs. 21 where ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Of Jabez:what Is In A Name? Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jul 24, 2001

This is an introductory lesson to a study of the Prayer of Jabez. It focuses on Jabez, his name, and his struggle to overcome the stigma attached to it.

THE PRAYER OF JABEZ What Is In A Name I Chronicles 4:9 INTRODUCTION: Some of you may have heard of Wilma Rudolph. She was a successful Olympic athlete in the 1960’s, but most do not know her story. She was born the 16th of 18 children in a poor black family in middle Tennessee, weighing only 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Liberty Found In Christ

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 19, 2002

This sermon addresses a common issue of legalism, trying to give those struggling with legalism a better understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: I. The Common Conversion story A. Rarerly, do we as a church here of an amazing conversion story, but those particular stories seem to overshadow most of our personal stories. 1. We have heard of people addicted to drugs and alcohol being converted by the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ