Sermons on righteous struggle: showing 1,396-1,410 of 74,634

Looking Toward Calvary Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 27, 2017

Often our spiritual vision is hindered by the desires of the flesh. We seek to serve the Lord, but often find a struggle with the flesh.

Looking toward Calvary Mark 8: 31-33 At this point in Jesus’ ministry His popularity has diminished greatly, particularly among the devout Jews. He is about to enter a season of intense difficulty, culminating with the cross. From this moment forward, Jesus will be intent on enabling the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes I Don't Want To Obey Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 5, 2007

5 of 5 messages. This message deals with the battle between the carnal nature and the spiritual nature that every Christian struggles to win.

Sometimes I Don’t Want to Obey 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. Romans 7:15 You’re absolutely right! Two men who lived in the same village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jeremiah's Call Confirmed PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

This sermon explores Jeremiah's struggle with doubt and hesitation, emphasizing God's assurance and the importance of perseverance and reliance on God amidst uncertainty.

Beloved brothers and sisters, as we gather here today in the comforting embrace of our shared faith, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a message that is as timeless as it is profound. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Jeremiah, a book that offers us a portrait of a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:11-19

Topics: Confirmation, God's Calling

It Just Isn't Fair

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 24, 2019

We struggle to try and understand that good and bad things occur without regard to persons, be they good and devout or be they back-sliders or heathen.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 24, 2019 Luke 3:1-9 There are many parallels in today’s reading with the message that I shared November 17, 2017, entitled Judgment Day is Coming. If you are inclined, you can research that message at: Sermon Central.com by clicking on the button for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-9, Matthew 25:31-46, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Mark 1:4, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 3:11-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2009

Success or victory in living the Christian life is to follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance & receive His empowering. This leads to an inner & outer transformation of life that a code of ethics cannot even touch. Paul’s understanding & deep conviction is to

GALATIANS 5:16-18 LIVE BY THE SPIRIT [Romans 7:14- 8:4] What principle should one follow to live the Christian life? If a group of average church members were asked that question what answers would they give? Some would likely emphasis Bible reading and prayer. Some would stress faithful ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18, Romans 8:1-17, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Holy Life! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020

This Old Testament account of King David leads us to consider the temptations that we face and the holy life Jesus calls us to live in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:21-37.

“How did this happen?” Have you ever read or heard a news story that just left you with that thought? “How did this happen?” I think that there were quite a few people that felt that way last Sunday afternoon as the heard the news of the 41 yar-old basketball superstar, Kobe Bryant’s death. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17, Matthew 5:21-37, 2 Samuel 11:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Lent 4, Year C: The Parable Of The Dysfunctional Family

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 13, 2019

Rian Adams: Sermon on the parable of the lost son, Lent 4, Year C. The sermon looks at family dysfunction.

?The Parable of the Dysfunctional Family The Rev. Rian Adams The father in this parable makes me uncomfortable. Some of his ways even bother me. I’m also willing to guess that he might seem “off” to you as well. There is one thing we can see; he wasn’t very good at raising sons. We know this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus: The Solution To Temptation Series

Contributed by William Jones on Jun 15, 2017

The conclusion to series of Biblical Characters that faced temptation. This is a brief look at how Jesus faced in the wilderness, in essence, the same temptations that Adam and eve faced in the Garden of Eden. We explore how Jesus defeated the tempter!

Hello and welcome back this morning to Church 360. I heard that the Ladies had a great time yesterday at the Brunch. Glad that you all had that time of fellowship together. Thanks to all the hands that put everything together for that event! Today we are going to take another look at the topic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:15-16, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is "i Am" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 28, 2019

Do you ever struggle to make sense of the things going in life? Why would God allow certain things to happen. The name "I AM" is one that helps us in the way we look at the things that we and others are going through in this life that might not make sense to us.

Do you ever struggle to understand why God would allow certain things to happen? You turn on the TV, read the latest headlines, look at the world around you, or what is personally going on in your own life, and we struggle to make sense of things. A natural disaster claims the lives of hundreds ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-8, Exodus 13:10-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The 7 Step Cycle Of The Body Of Christ's Growth In Acts

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 10, 2021

The mysterious Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. After Jesus rose from the dead, and spent time with his disciples and others in the city, he told them that though he was leaving, he would send the Holy Spirit to lead them and guide them in their mission.

After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-5, Acts 1:8-11, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

Trusting God

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

We struggle to trust God with the mundane things of life. This text examines why, and encourages us to begin to trust Him in all things

Trusting God! My text tonight is somewhat unusual when you think about trusting God. However, I find in this Psalm a resounding utterance of a God you can count on. A God you can trust. Close your eyes for a moment and just listen while I read to you the 19th Psalm. As I read, I want you to hang ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

The Saints At War

Contributed by Eli Hernandez on May 24, 2002

When ever you try to live righteous before the eyes of God, Satan will try to intimidate you and destroy you, but God had a plan for deliverence

THE DEVIL CAN’T HAVE YOU Isaiah 36:13-12 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND This sermon is about the story of King Sennacherib coming with a great army against Jerusalem. By this time history teaches that Israel is shattered. It has split into two kingdoms – the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the Southern ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 37:33-36, Isaiah 36:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Slow Slide Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 21, 2020

Many people struggle with the same temptation for many years. Often, people will wonder, “How is it possible for a Christian to struggle with a temptation for so long? How did things get so bad?” I’ll tell you how: so slowly that you wouldn’t even notice what was taking place.

The Slow Slide Text: Genesis 13:2-13 Introduction: Ever seen a Chinese handcuff? Maybe you know it better by the name “Chinese Finger Trap” or “that joke your friend played on you that one time after asking, ‘Wanna see something cool?’” The genius of this gag toy is its simplicity; it’s just a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

The School Of Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 15, 2024

Life only makes sense when we live it for the Lord.

The School of Hard Knocks Ecclesiastes 7:14-29 Rev. Brian Bill October 12-13, 2024 Several years ago, I came across some of my old report cards. My lowest grades in Junior High were in Band and Spanish – I haven’t made much improvement in language or the arts over the years. In High School, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:14-29

Denomination: Baptist