Sermons on Spiritual Struggle:

Seven Spiritual Gifts In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2024

I have a body with hands, shoulders, feet, knees, eyes, ears, and all sorts of different parts. They do not all have the same function, do they? My feet do very different things from my hands. Yet they are all part of my body. They work together, not against each other.

When examining the human body, there are numerous systems all working at the same time to regulate, protect, strengthen, and heal the human body. There is the respiratory system which brings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide. The brain communicates instructions to the rest of the body. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon # 7 - Obedience To Spiritual Authority Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 19, 2024

Submission to God ordained authority and obedience to God are important principles we should follow in order to experience God’s amazing provision in our lives. Here are some great examples from the bible who will help us put this principle into practice in our own lives.

Let us read 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) As we continue to study the word ‘overflowing’ we realize that the scripture does not talk about this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, 1 Kings 17:1, Proverbs 18:21, John 19:11-12, Matthew 8:5-10, Luke 15:14, 1 Kings 17:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Here And Now PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023

This sermon encourages us to find strength in our struggles, reminding us that God promises breakthroughs and guides us through our spiritual wilderness.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united by faith and love in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together not just as individuals, but as a community bound by the unbreakable thread of God's love and grace. We come with our joys and sorrows, our victories and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21

Topics: God's Breakthrough

The Effect Of Sin Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022

Paul discusses the role of the Law in conviction and confrontation with the Sin of a person. The law of the Lord which is known as the Law of Moses is not evil, not bad, not tyrant but the person who reads it is a corrupted, sinful man, and he is bad in character and nature.

Romans 07:07-25 - The effect of Sin Romans 7:7-11 Sin is Dead without Law Paul discusses the role of the Law in conviction and confrontation with the Sin of a person. The law of the Lord which is known as the Law of Moses is not evil, not bad, not tyrant but the person who reads it is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Raging Battle Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 19, 2009

In the battle that rages about us, many are taken captive. Many more are unawasre that we are at war. However, the Bible insists that we are engaged in war with a brutal enemy. Are we ready?

EPHESIANS 6:11 THE RAGING BATTLE “Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” If you seek a religion that will make you comfortable, Christianity is not for you. Despite the emphasis on peace and benefit that emanates from Christian pulpits, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Graduates

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 16, 2015

Follow the educational journey of Asaph through Psalm 73 and discover the teaching that changes character and destiny.

Last week we honored our mothers on Mother’s day and looked into God’s word to see how the blessing of motherhood was designed by God to reveal God’s image and ultimately to give birth the Savior of the world. Today, let’s focus on a word from God for our Graduating class ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The “up’s” And “down’s” Of Living For God

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Jul 27, 2010

staying consistant

THE “UP’S” AND “DOWN’S” OF LIVING FOR GOD 2/11/2010 Intro. Too many “up’s” and “down’s” in the church. Too many roller coaster ride Christians! In the medical field they have a name for that! And they realize the danger of it ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 26, 2017

Pastor John preaches on the benefits of meditating on God and the truth found in scripture

Focus CCCAG March 26th, 2017 Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3 There is a story from about 100 years ago of a city boy spending the summer with his grandparents on their farm. Being from the city, he wasn’t used to having to do chores all day like you have to on a farm. One of the chores he didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Request For Prayer Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013

Paul needed prayer. He asked his readers to pray for him. God delights to hear the prayers of His people on behalf of others, especially pastors and missionaries.

ROMANS 15: 30-33 A REQUEST FOR PRAYER [Acts 20:22-25; 21:10-11] Paul's ministry plan was to go to Jerusalem to deliver an offering sent by the Gentile churches to the needy Jewish congregations. After completing the relief offering, Paul hopes at last to be free to pursue his mission to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of Ministry And Mercy

Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 16, 2011

Our lack of progress is not due to the absence of certain sign gifts but our failure to utilize the gifts we have. Churches are struggling to make a mark in our communities because God’s people will not engage and put to use the gifts God has given to Hi

The Gift of Mercy and Ministry Acts 9:36-43 God has given gifts to each of His children. In Acts 9:36-43, we are introduced to an ordinary lady with an extraordinary life. Tabitha is an example of one who had a combination of gifts. I want to speak to you on the topic of, “The Gift ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Ancestral Limitations

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

Ancestral limitations are real, but they are not final. Through Jesus Christ, believers have the power to break free from every generational curse and step into divine blessings.

HOW TO OVERCOME ANCESTRAL LIMITATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 34:7 – "Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:7, Lamentations 5:7, Galatians 3:13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Colossians 2:14-15, Ezekiel 18:20, Romans 8:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Gets Our Attention Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2012

A sense of dissatisfaction should lead us to find satisfaction in God alone.

When God Gets Our Attention Malachi 1:5-11 Rev. Brian Bill 1/15/12 On Monday I went out to PCS to pick up our daughter Megan after school. I arrived a bit early and was chatting with some other parents when all of a sudden I heard a mom scream and point to the floor. I looked and saw a huge ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

No One Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Dec 27, 2018

Paul gives us some important questions for us to be reminded of. Each is answered by the phrase, "no one."

Three questions that relate to your: 1. STRUGGLE (vs 31-32) Romans 8:31 What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? ?32  Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else? ? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hope Of Glory Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 10, 2009

Learning from Paul’s personal testimony to the Colossian CHurch

When I was at university—I sweated and groaned and struggled to get through my studies. One day a mate left an major project we were working on in the train. He rang every station from Hornsby to Campbelltown hoping it was handed in. Alas, our major assignment was gone forever! After the lecturer ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Open Door

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 29, 2018

The door of opportunity is there for the taking and John in Revelation outlines this for the Church in Philadelphia.

An open DOOR Rev.3:7-13 Of all the seven churches in the book of Revelation, Philadelphia was the ideal Church, and the one against which Jesus had no accusations nor did He find any sin there. However, Philadelphia was not a perfect city it was a city of many temples, and was called “the little ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Colossians 4:3, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29