Sermons on life is struggle:

The Best Life Has To Offer

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Oct 23, 2015

This was inspired by a sermon outline by Russell E. Spray that he published in his book; "Simple Outlines on the Christian Faith." (1977 Baker Book House).

THE BEST LIFE HAS TO OFFER: Psalm 37:1-8 I saw a statement the other day that said, “I’m having a rough day. What I need is a hug ~ and a check for two million dollars.” • So often we are taught that somehow we deserve the best that life has to offer. • What if I told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

It's Not Easy, But It's Worth It

Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Oct 10, 2012

Encouragement to believers not to give up in the struggle,

Galatians 6: 4 Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. 5 For we are each responsible for our own conduct. 6 Those who are taught the word of God should provide for their teachers, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Healing For My Life

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 29, 2001

Healing is to be sought within the God given resource of the local church, but will we have the faith to use it.

God’s Healing for my life by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC A man was driving along a rural road one day when he saw a three-legged chicken. He was amused enough to drive along side it for a while, and as he was driving, he noticed the chicken was running at 30 mph. "Pretty fast ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Nailing Down The Christian Life Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

Paul calls us to allow Christ to nail down the lose parts of our life so we can be more effective for Jesus

Nailing Down the Christian Life Colossians 3:5-11 April 29, 2007 Morning Service This message was adapted from materials in SpringLife disrtibuted by Wesleyan Church World Headquarters Introduction Soon after Augustine’s conversion, he was walking down the street in Milan, Italy. There he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting Life Right: Sexuality Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020

Be wise about temptation, channel sexuality, and support marriage. Practical and positive, while presenting clear expectations and recognizing our need for God's help.

Getting Life Right: SEXUALITY—Matthew 5:27-32 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gathered his closest disciples around him, teaching them how to get life right. We began our series with Matthew 5:17-20, where Jesus affirmed the enduring value of the OT law, but said that the law alone does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32, 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

The commands given to walk worthy (4-6) are based on what God has already done in us (1-3).

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said before, Ephesians can be divided into two, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us, what Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Hold Of Eternal Life

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

What Eternal Is Life and How We Can Experience It Today?

Introductory Considerations 1. For months I had been looking for the answer. It was one of the biggest decisions of my life - the decision would change not just my life, but the lives of our family . Which way to go. "God, if you want me to go into ministry, please let me know for sure! Please ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is The Purpose Of Our Life? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 21, 2024

I want to write to you about a fundamental question that we all ask ourselves at some point in our lives: what is the purpose of our life?

In Psalm 57:2, David writes, “My soul takes refuge in you, Lord. May my soul find refuge in you, and may I find my purpose in your love.” Here, David reminds us that our purpose in life is not found in material possessions, temporary pleasures, or worldly success. Our purpose is found in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:2, Jeremiah 29:11, Colossians 1:16

Playing The Game Of Your Life

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 29, 2004

We had a Softball Sunday, an evangelistic outreach to our softball players and the community. How we must touch each base before we get to go home.

Playing the Game of your Life “Softball Sunday” August 29, 2004 Pastor Glenn Newton This morning I want us to read a familiar verse as our Text, the verse may be familiar to you, but the message never gets old, the news is always good, and the offer doesn’t expire until you do…. Look at John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Hope Floats In The Compassionate Life Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 25, 2008

This morning we are going to examine the compassionate life. For it is in the compassionate life that hope is often lifted up. It is in this stream or tradition that hope floats and rises to the top of our live. This compassionate life is the tradition al

Streams of Living Water Hope Floats in the Compassionate Life Amos 5:21-24 November 7, 2004 Mark Eberly This morning we are going to examine the compassionate life. For it is in the compassionate life that hope is often lifted up. It is in this stream or tradition that hope floats and rises to the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Real Life Requires Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Sep 20, 2010

Running through Paul's writings is the power of the cross and our need to turn from our sinful nature and desires. This sermon speaks to that power and that need in our lives.

Do you know what I once was? I was once an enemy of God. I was once what Paul called, in Eph. 2:3, an object of God’s wrath, that is, his anger, his righteous indignation. I was wasting my life gratifying the cravings of my sinful nature as I turned down the voice of morality in my head ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 15, 2017

To become filled with the Spirit? Express your desire to be filled, Confess sinful desire to run your own life, Thank Jesus for forgiveness of your sins: past, present, & future! Present every part of your life to God's control, Claim fullness of spirit.

Living the Spirit-filled Life Galatians 5:18 March 12, 2017 Spirit-filled = under the control and leadership of the Spirit. The Bible paints a picture of 3 different kinds of people: The Unbeliever: The person outside of Christ 1 Corinthians 2:14 (can you draw a circle in here?) The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

4 Steps To A Life Of Blessings

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 27, 2008

Abraham is an example for us today to reach our destiny in God. Take these four steps to a life of blessing.

Intro: as you listen to every candidate on the campaign trail there is one common denominator, they all try to explain their climb to greatness. The struggles, the battles, the hard times, the hard work they put in to get to where they are today. Probably to some degree they are all telling the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024

Today we are in Ephesians 5:18-21, a section on Walking in Wisdom as we continue to consider what it means to live out what God has done in us.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we say every week, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. Today we are in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devices Of The Devil

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Satan’s presence in our world is real. The Bible clearly teaches that our struggle to live righteously is a struggle against the dark forces of Satan that seeks to rule us. It is a struggle against the powerful rulers of darkness.

Devices of the devil 1 Peter 5:8-5:9 Satan’s presence in our world is real. The Bible clearly teaches that our struggle to live righteously is a struggle against the dark forces of Satan that seeks to rule us. It is a struggle against the powerful rulers of darkness. Our enemy is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God