Sermons on Heavenly Struggle:

An Encouragement For The Weak Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 19, 2012

the first qualification for serving God with any amount of success, and for doing God's work well and triumphantly, is A SENSE OF OUR OWN WEAKNESS.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 7 Oct 2012 “An Encouragement to the weak” Are you overcome by the world around you, overwhelmed by the circumstances of your life, and have nothing left? Perhaps through frailty or failure you have drawn the conclusion that you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Important Things To Remember In Times Of Turmoil Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 23, 2013

TIMES OF TURMOIL AND STRESS HAVE A WAY OF GETTING US TO FOCUS ON THE WRONG THINGS – IE: THE SITUATION. AS PRESSING AS THE SITUATION IS, IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT OR MORE IMPORTANT TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING “BEHIND THE SCENES” SO TO SPEA

THE IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER IN TIMES OF TURMOIL ACTS 12:1-19 INTRODUCTION: TIMES OF TURMOIL AND STRESS HAVE A WAY OF GETTING US TO FOCUS ON THE WRONG THINGS – IE: THE SITUATION. AS PRESSING AS THE SITUATION IS, IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT OR MORE IMPORTANT TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND SEE WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

It Ain't Me

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 13, 2013

This is the most dramatic testimony of Paul’s struggle with sin. I like this text because of the transparency. Paul identifies sin that is always lurking around trying to take a hold of every beleiver.

TITLE: IT AIN’T ME SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 7:17 As much as I place focus and attention on proper English, I found it fitting this morning to stray somewhat. I could not find a better or stronger word to use than “AIN’T” to help support my thought as we labor in the Word for a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 12, 2019

What do you do when God says no? In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul sets an example by praying about his problems, praying with persistence, and discovering the true power of prayer.

Prayer (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/1/2015 Last Sunday we began a brief series on prayer. In Matthew 6, Jesus reveals four secrets to a successful prayer life, urging us to pray sincerely, pray secretly, pray simply, and pray securely. But even when we follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Life Of Paul Part V Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 26, 2016

Paul has many life struggles. He suffers many hardships, but in the end delights in his weakness because then he is strong.

INTRODUCTION • Last week we talked about how Paul was sent into nations. How much he traveled and how he trusted God in traveling. The hardships he faced and the miracles that followed him wherever he went. • Today I want to discuss the issue that causes so many to struggle - ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is The Key

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 11, 2019

We all have "ditches" and see others in their "ditches" but do we show compassion or pity?

Love Is The Key Luke 10: 25 - 37 Intro: Mamie was an elderly woman, plagued with arthritis and a number of other ailments. People were surprised to see her going regularly to the post office to buy stamps. One Christmas the lines were particularly long, but there was Mamie patiently waiting her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jacob - From Worm To Worshipper Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Sep 3, 2020

Living by Faith is a journey that is intended to transform us!

Text: Hebrews 11:21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff - NKJV Title: Jacob - from Worm to Worshipper! Intro: The bible in both Old and New Testament depicts “Living by Faith” as the only life that is acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

The solution to my struggle with sin is a Person - Jesus.

ENGAGE Tommy Lasorda, the former Los Angeles Dodgers manager, once described his battle with bad habits: “I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, stared at it and said, “Who’s stronger, you or me?” The answer was me. I stopped smoking. Then I took a vodka martini and said to it, “Who’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos: James #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Perseverance in one’s beliefs always generates a positive outcome

We start a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking through the books ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Conquers

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022

In Christ are more than Conquers. Jesus Convicts and The Enemy condemns.

More than conquers Romans 8 Introduction- We are glad that you have joined us this morning. Every message as we gather, my prayer is that the Lord would touch a heart and meet a need and we would draw close to Him. We have just come out of Holy Week. Easter Sunday is behind us. The resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

I See You

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021

Society is busy doing their own thing but God see you and desires to be a part of your life

Introduction- Good Morning Church! Bless His name as we come together to hear His word and respond to His calling. Prayer- Our church leadership has been in a time of fasting and prayer as a church with the sole purpose of wanting the Lord to intervene in one specific area of our life in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Choice

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 13, 2025

This is a short Sermon I used for a Sunday night and focused on Jesus in the Garden and the choice He made for us

There’s a moment every firefighter knows — when the alarm sounds, and you have to decide whether you’re willing to run toward what everyone else is running away from. I’ll never forget one particular call years ago. We arrived to find a house fully engulfed in flames. On the porch stood a woman, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 90 Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

Your time on earth. “Make each day count so you can live wisely.”

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. YOUR TIME ON EARTH: PSALM 90:1-12, 17 “I, the LORD, have been your dwelling place throughout all generations. Before I created the mountains, even before I created the earth, even from everlasting to everlasting, I am God. I determined that all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hold On, Help Is On The Way

Contributed by Walter Braxton on Jun 26, 2025

We are living in a time when people are overwhelmed, burdened, and tired of holding on. Some are smiling on the outside but breaking on the inside. God has assured us that He will never leave us, nor forsake us. So, Hold On!

27 Why do you say, O Jacob, And speak, O Israel: “My way is hidden from the LORD, And my just claim is passed over by my God”? 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Run To The Lord! Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 25, 2024

When life feels overwhelming and when the storms rage, there is one place we can always run to—the Lord. Stop striving, stop running to the wrong places, and instead, run to the One who holds all things in His hands.

Run to The Lord! Psalm 46 Introduction: We all face troubles in life. You face the, I face them… everyone faces them… saved and unsaved alike. Job 5:7 – “…man born of woman is of few days, and full of trouble.” Truth = as long as we live in a fallen world we are going to face troubles… when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist