Sermons on Personal Struggle:

Discontented Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2014

Most people will agree in principle that the one who gives is more blessed than the one who receives. But they still struggle with giving – often because they can’t give. They have too many bills and are struggling to get by.

Satisfied. Last Sunday I began a series of messages called “Satisfied.” that is about money – except it’s not really about money. It’s about life. In that message I pointed out three lies that sounded like truths and three truths that sounded like lies. Three lies The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unmasking Satan’s Strategies: Discernment Vs. Suspicion (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 4, 2023

Satan is a personality with definite character traits. It is character that gives dignity and value to a person, or character degrades a person. Character is the inner life of a person that forms his actions and shapes his life.

Put on the full armor of God so that you can fight against the devil’s evil tricks. (Ephesian 6:11) One of the major factors in every form of warfare is reconnaissance. We see that dimension of warfare in the Bible and in our contemporary world. Reconnaissance is carrying out a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

What is the difference between a living church and a dead church? This message examines a person’s commitment to church.

SOWING AND REAPING Galatians 6:7 INTRO: C. S. Lewis’, “The Great Divorce,” is a fantasy on heaven and hell. In this fantasy, a chilling discovery is made. A thriving congregation exists in hell. The church is busy. It makes the same sounds and goes through the same motions as if it were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

From Great To Good Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

When it comes to our personal relationship with God and with others, Jesus taught that personal goodness is more valuable than personal greatness.

INTRODUCTION When I was a pastor in Alabama, we lived next to a cemetery. Most days I would jog through there; the residents never complained. I enjoyed reading the tombstones. I’ll never forget the short tribute one on large tombstone. A man’s name was listed and then it said, “He was a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth?

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 18, 2022

Peace is not the absence of war or strife but the presence of God. Peace comes through personally knowing the person, that person is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Today, the sermon topic is “Peace on Earth?” The biblical meaning of peace or “shalom” means far more than the absence of war or conflict. Shalom speaks of wholeness, completeness, of well-being, tranquility, prosperity, and security. Rabbinical texts speak of achieving peace on a social level, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Foot Almost Slipped - Dealing With Doubt As A Child Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 4, 2020

Have you ever been to the point where you find yourself struggling not with right and wrong, not with rather democratic or republican, not with Pepsi or Coke, but struggling with what you have been taught and believe in your heart and what you are experiencing in your life.

“My Foot Almost Slipped” Dealing with the Temptation of Doubt as a Child of God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today I want to deal with something that we all have either had to face or at some time will have to face and that is the temptation of doubt. QUESTIONS:- Have you ever ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

These Temptations Sure Are Tempting Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 18, 2019

The struggle with temptation is real. This passage focuses on where temptation originates and how we can overcome it.

We’ve been working our way through the Book of James. The last two weeks, we have looked at how we can have joy when the trials and temptations of life come our way. Tonight, we are going to look specifically at temptation. I ask you, “Where does Temptation come from”? Sometimes the desire and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Thomas Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Thomas' story shows that even the strongest believers can struggle with doubt. However, Jesus meets us where we are and strengthens our faith. Thomas' transformation from doubt to bold faith is an encouragement to everyone who struggles to believe.

CHARACTER STUDY OF THOMAS (DIDYMUS) – THE DOUBTING DISCIPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 20:24-29 "Thomas, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord!’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the nail marks in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 11:16, John 14:5, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have You Ever Wrested With The Lord?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 20, 2019

You may be wrestling with the wrong person.

Have you ever wrested with the Lord? Gen.3224 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. 25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Restoration

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

An outline for a monologue of Peter’s struggles, confusion, and final victory and restoration by Jesus resurrection and forgiveness.

Peter’s Restoration A. Peter outruns John (Luke 24:12; John 20:2-9) Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass. (Luke 24:12, KJV). Then she runneth, and cometh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:7, Luke 24:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Silence Of God"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Dec 13, 2003

Have you or are you struggling with a season of the silence of God? Why does God allow it?

"THE SILENCE OF GOD" Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com PSALM 13:1-6 ETS: The Psalmist longed for God’s presence. ESS: There are times when God hides his face. Sunday, July 28, 2002 All nine miners trapped underground in a Pennsylvania coal mine for three days were brought safely to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Our Greatest Temptation

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

A lesson describing what I believe to be the greatest struggle mankind faces in his groping for God.

OUR GREATEST TEMPTATION Luke 22:39-46 INTRODUCTION: A small-town country preacher and his wife were having a very heated discussion. Seems she had purchased a very expensive dress and he was none too happy about it. "How could you do this!" he exclaimed. "I don’t know," she cried, "I was standing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listen To Jesus

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 16, 2007

The first few chapters of Hebrews give us insight into their struggles, and draw us back to Jesus.

News story this week: A little city in Mexico was fed up with all of the late night revelry and noise from thousands of people late into the night during the summer. So their answer was to create a law to put a decibel limit on urban noise levels. Unfortunately this disrupted a noise that has been ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 7 Steps To Defeat Temptation

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 13, 2016

This is a primer for overcoming addiction and life-controlling temptations, developed to help a man struggling with a Meth addiction.

7 STEPS TO DEFEAT TEMPTATION Rom. 6:14 NASB INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Christine Quinn was at work and boarded an elevator. It malfunctioned, leaving her and several others stranded. Seeing a sign that listed 2 emergency numbers, she dialed the first and explained their situation. 2. After what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Been There; Been Tempted To Do That

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 12, 2012

As our High Priest, Jesus understands our struggles and temptations and gives us access to God.

Been There, Been Tempted To Do That Hebrews 4:14-16 Intro: A man had placed a claim with his insurance company for injuries that he had received and they sent him a letter asking him to explain and justify his claim. This is his reply. . Dear Sirs, I was recently moving 500 pounds of bricks from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist