Sermons on Spiritual Struggle:

Wrestling For A Change Series

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Spiritual Growth

“Wrestling For A Change” Genesis 32:22-32 Change can be a painful process, particularly in the area of spiritual maturity. I look back 20 years or so ago to my high school and college days and I realize God was working with some pretty “raw” material. I think of some of the things I did and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32, Ephesians 6:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keys To A Wonderful Church Life - Part 2: Service With A Smile! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 26, 2021

God wants us to serve the Lord with gladness. Here's how: 1. We need the right appreciation for everyone (vs. 3-5). 2. We need the right participation from everyone (vs. 6-8). 3. We need the right foundation for everyone (vs. 9).

Keys to a Wonderful Church Life - Part 2: Service with a Smile! The Book of Romans Romans 12:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 26, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Remember that Romans 12 marks a big shift in Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome. In chapters 1-11, Paul spelled out the truth ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Strength By Knowing The True Identity Of Jesus.

Contributed by Tim Yelchaninov on Dec 21, 2013

Often times, we struggle through our walk with God. We got tired, loose motivation, or fall into a habit for sin. We struggle when we loose sight of the true identity of Jesus, who He is and what He has accomplished for humanity, rediscover Jesus.

Christology sermon Introduction: Has anyone here been a track runner? I once ran for Heritage H.S and remember the rigorous training we went through as we prepared to run in competitions. We ran miles each day, and when it came time to compete, we would arrive and warm up, we would have our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Agenda For You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 28, 2013

God’s direction for your life can be summarized in several ways; our text suggests we are to engage in several processes to fulfill God’s intent for our lives.

Paul’s Agenda for You (Colossians 1:9-14) 1. Some people are just tough: KILAUEA, Hawaii, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- A Hawaii surfer who was attacked by a shark said the encounter ended when he managed to punch the carnivorous fish in the eye. Jeff Horton, 25, said he was sitting on his surfboard off ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Prepared - Serve Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 17, 2007

Even when we are faced with struggles in our Christian faith, God assures us of his presence and his movement in our lives and world. He also invites us to look beyond our struggles and involve ourselves in the ministry of spreading the kingdom

Matthew 11:2-11 “Be Prepared—Serve” INTRODUCTION 2007 has been a year full of surprises—both good and bad. I was reminded of this when a member of Desert Streams sent me an E-mail that contain this thought, “I have noticed that as a group we have faced many challenges of late—roadblocks to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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

Together We Win! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

If we as God’s family will follow Christ together, we can win in the life struggles we face.

Together We Win! Text: Acts 18:1-11 Intro: Patrick Henry once said, “United we stand, divided we fall.” This slogan proves true in politics, business, and many other areas. Even the animal kingdom understands the strength and safety in staying together. Predators generally go after the stragglers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Iniquity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the struggle against sin, the power of God's love, and finding refuge in Him, as depicted in Psalms 36.

Good morning. It's a wonderful day to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? I'm so glad to see each and every one of you here today. I can't help but feel the palpable energy of the Holy Spirit among us, ready to guide us through another sermon, another opportunity to grow closer to ...read more

Topics: Iniquity

Why Settle For An Ishmael, When You Can Have An Isaac

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Nov 16, 2006

MAN STRUGGLES WITH CHOICES, OFTEN CHOSING THE DEVIL’S SECOND BEST RATHER THAN GOD’S BEST

WHY SETTLE FOR AN ISHMAEL WHEN YOU CAN HAVE AN ISAAC GEN 16: 1-5 GEN 21: 10--13 5/5/05 INTRODUCTION: WHY SETTLE FOR “SECOND” BEST, WHEN GOD WANTS WHAT IS BEST FOR HIS PEOPLE. WHAT TROUBLES WE CREATE, WHEN WE TRY TO MIX MAN’S WAY WITH GOD’S WAY. GOD MADE A PROMISE TO ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1: The Hidden God (Deus Absconditus) Series

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 20, 2026

Where is God when prayers go unanswered and suffering remains? This sermon walks through Job 23 to reveal what God is doing when He seems absent.

There is a particular kind of loneliness that comes not from isolation, but from silence in the midst of relationship. A spouse who refuses to speak. A parent who withholds explanation. A trusted friend who goes quiet when you need them most. And perhaps most troubling of all, a God who seems ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 5:3-4, Hebrews 5:8, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wake Up!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 25, 2005

This sermon is a call to be spiritually alert when we are tempted to be spiritually sleepy.

Some time ago Judy (my wife) and I attended a funeral on a Sunday afternoon. At that funeral I had an embarrassing experience with drowsiness. In fact, to be totally honest¡I fell asleep at the funeral. Falling asleep was not so bad. The embarrassing part occurred when Judy elbowed me and I jumped. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: For All Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 3, 2015

Paul has expressed astonishment that churches of Galatia have turned from faith alone to faith plus law. He says what they have really done is moved from the true gospel to no gospel at all.

Is the Gospel really for everybody? You have probably heard someone tell the humorous one liner; you can’t get there from here. That is what the Judaizers were telling the churches in Galatia about coming to Christ only they weren’t trying to be funny. There were a group of people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

His Gentleness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We consider the fruit of gentleness and how we struggle with this. Moses show us what gentleness is.

1. It had been a tough couple of days for Moses. It was not easy to lead such a large group of people. 603,500 men over 20 years of age, plus their wives and families. 2.They had just complained about their hardships and that had angered God. He showed His anger by sending a fire that consumed ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus An Amazing Friend Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 10, 2020

The word “Friend” is a powerful word, and we all need friends to help us make it through the struggles of life.

Jesus is Amazing: An Amazing Friend Mark 2:1-17 Introduction The word “Friend” is a powerful word, and we all need friends to help us make it through the struggles of life. The book of Proverbs has much to say about friends: A friend loves at all times ... there is a friend who stays closer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ