Sermons on Life Is A Struggle:

The Sacrifice Of Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2002

The sorrow, struggle and submission of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

THE SACRIFICE OF JESUS For most part of the Gospel accounts, we see the charming side of Jesus - His power to heal the sick; His compassion for the weak and poor; the authority He has when He preached the Word of God. We don’t often see Jesus struggling in sorrow. Today, we’re looking at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stuck In The Middle Of Good And Evil Games

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Aug 18, 2021

Is there a battle going on between God and Satan? Is there a competition of intelligence -like a chess game. You're left thinking that there’s a chance that the devil might win. But is this what's going on?

Stuck In the Middle of Good and Evil Games Far too often do we see the concept that in this world is a battle going on between God and Satan. It's in the movies and in TV shows all saying that there is this fight It’s portrayed as a competition of intelligence -like a chess game. And your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-2, Habakkuk 1:12, 1 Timothy 1:17, Isaiah 40:28, Colossians 1:16, Job 1:6-7, Psalm 3:3, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 5:10-11, Revelation 21:3-5, Revelation 20:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Acts 1:10-11, James 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

A Song Of Ascents

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

A message of encouragement for hurting, lonely, struggling people

A Song of Ascents Text: Psalm 121 Twisted hands opened the rough, wooden window and the aged Jew to whom the hands belonged backed again into the stuffy shadows of his sparsely furnished mud hut. The window afforded a narrow view of many other such huts, cramped together in the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39, Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle Ahead

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 25, 2007

Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare

“The Battle Ahead” Ephesians 6:10-18 “Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare.” Sunday Morning Sermon 4.22.07 Intro: Rocky Story Clip – Youtube.com cut off at 3:53 to avoid credits and blank screen. (Title and Text) I love the rocky movies – Who doesn’t love a story about an athlete ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coined In The Image Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

To encourage us to recognize God's image in everyone, navigate complexities with compassion, and live in righteousness and justice, reflecting God's unwavering love and grace in our interactions with others.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dig into a passage from the book of Matthew. It's a passage that's both familiar and challenging, and it's one that calls us to recognize the image of God in everyone, navigate complexities with compassion, and live in righteousness and justice. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: Complexities, Life

Between The Trees PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

Explores the symbolism of the Tree of Life in the Bible, tracing God's enduring love and plan for redemption from Eden to Revelation.

Welcome, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together once again, to sit at the feet of our Master, and to learn from His word. In the sanctuary of our shared faith, we find solace, strength, and wisdom. We come together today to bask in the divine illumination of the Scriptures, to draw ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24, John 11:25, Revelation 22:1-4

Topics: Destiny, Life

Touched By Our Weakness

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 8, 2006

Jesus knows all about our struggles

Intro: the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ is one of the most important doctrines in scripture, that Jesus (part of the Trinity) became man. False religions all attack the concept of the God-man. They give us that Jesus was a prophet, teacher, miracle worker, but not Divine. God had to become man ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Better Or Bitter?

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 24, 2014

KING DAVID EXPRESSES HIS STRUGGLES WITH BITTERNESS.

BETTER OR BITTER? OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES KING DAVID’S DEEP DISTRESS OVER HIS LIFE ISSUES. HE USED HYPERBOLIC LANGUAGE TO EXPRESS HIS GRIEF. HYPERBOLE IS A FIGURE OF SPEECH USING EXAGGERATION TO MAKE A POINT. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 6:6 (NKJV) I AM WEARY WITH MY GROANING; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jul 5, 2004

God brings Jacob to Peniel to bless him but not before he has struggled all night with God. Limps are reminders from God.

GENESIS 32.23-32 JACOB AND THE STRUGGLE WITH GOD. If I were to say the letters WWF would you know what it meant? My immediate answer to that is World Wildlife Fund. Ask the children and you will probably get World Wresting Federation. I am not a great fan of wrestling but I know a lot of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

B I G Numbers - Little Ones - Sanctity Of Life Sunday

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 19, 2006

Staggering numbers of dead in natural disasters, but here’s another: 50 MILLION! That’s a really big number, and they are ALL little ones! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint.

Big Numbers - Little Ones Jeremiah 1:5 COPY/PASTE THE LINK BELOW NOW TO GET THE FORMATTED TEXT AND POWERPOINT FREE... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BigNumbersLittleOnes.html It has now been 40 years since Roe v. Wade. That’s a big number. We hear big numbers of dead like all those children in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Safeguarding The Good Life-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 6, 2015

2 of 3. Joshua prepared the children of Israel for entrance into the promised land. God's people must be prepared to enter the good/abundant life. But How can they safeguard it? The Good Life is Safeguarded at/by/thru...

SAFEGUARDING The GOOD LIFE-II—Joshua 3:1-6 Good Life/Well/Abundant Attention: Hurricane Joaquin brought upwards of 20 inches of rain to Columbia, SC in Saturday & Sunday Oct. 4-5, 2015. It was the worst flooding in Columbia’s history. The Congaree River, which runs thru Columbia, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Our Source For Life Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 9, 2019

Of course, "Jesus is the Reason for the Season," but is that the message we really convey? We must realize that Jesus is the source of all life, physical, spiritual, and eternal.

The Christmas season is officially here. It began as soon as the Thanksgiving dinner was over. However I noted that in Walmart, the Christmas trees and lights and things were out for sale long before Halloween was over. Some radio stations and satellite/internet stations has been playing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

34 Words That Can Change Your Life

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Mar 24, 2019

Can words really change your life? Actually, yes they can if they are the Words of the LORD.

34 Words That Can Change Your Life Scripture Reference: First Peter 2:9 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Sermon backgrounds and PowerPoints are available for free if you request them. My email is address is saved2follow@hotmail.com. Also, the sermons are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Dr. Luke And The Sanctity Of Human Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 18, 2016

From Luke’s gospel, let’s look at the principles for Sanctity of Human Life (First point adapted from this sermon: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/believe-it-or-not-the-virgin-b-irth-rick-gillespie-mobley-sermon-on-virgin-birth-190321.asp)

HoHum: Francis Schaeffer said that “cultures can be judged in many ways, but eventually every nation in every age must be judged by this test: How did it treat people? Our own is no exception. Those who regard individuals as expendable raw material do battle on many fronts with those who see ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing On God's Terms

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 27, 2000

Today, a lot of Christians demand miracles, and expect them on their own terms, not God's.

HEALING ON GOD'S TERMS! (2 Kings 5:1-19) [HTTP formatted copy of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/2kings5.html] NAAMAN - AN OLD TESTAMENT EXAMPLE II Kings 5:1-19 1 Now Naaman, captain of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man with his master, and highly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible