Sermons on Spiritual Struggles:

The Battle Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 14, 2024

Jehoshaphat faced an impossible foe. He was outnumbered, out-gunned, and out-maneuvered. He knew his only hope was divine intervention. He called on God & God answered. We need to know that the battle belongs to the Lord, not us!

THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD 2 Chron. 20:2-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BRAIN TRANSPLANT NEEDED 1. A man needed a brain transplant and met with a brain surgeon to discuss the prices. The surgeon said, “One pound of chimpanzee brain costs $1,000. One pound of human brain costs $5,000. Lastly, one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:2-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Desire To Prophesy

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Oct 3, 2024

Too many people misunderstand the act of prophesying defined in 1 Corinthians 14. Too many have been taught it is a mysterious miraculous revelation given to those whose miraculous powers were passed by the ‘Laying on of Hands’. Is this true?

Today too many people misunderstand the act of prophesying as taught by Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 14. Too many have been taught it is a mysterious miraculous revelation given to those whose miraculous powers were passed by the ‘Laying on of Hands’. This is the first mistake concerning the usage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, 2 Peter 1:5-7, 1 Corinthians 12:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Letting God’s Word Have It’s Way”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 16, 2024

How should we approach the Word of God?

Ephesians 5:18-33; 6:1-9 and Colossians 3:16-25; 4:1 are two interesting passages to compare. In Ephesians 5:18, we read, “be filled with the Spirit” and in Colossians 3:16, we read, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” Each passage then describes how being filled with the Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Garden? Series

Contributed by David M Venkat on Oct 8, 2021

I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding (Pro 24:30). How is your garden? How is your Spirit, Soul and Body? Are they producing fruits of righteousness or choked with cares of this world?

A man who lived in Detroit for years and years was forced to travel to a foreign country very urgently. He left Detroit and he could not get back due to various situations (legal issues and the like). He stayed away for a couple of years and he did not give any forwarding address and he did not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30, Proverbs 24:31, Lamentations 3:40, Proverbs 4:23

Becoming A Giant Killer

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 10, 2021

All of us face giants of debt, abuse, rejection, troubled children, battle fears, health issues, habits, failure, or depression. They seem impossible to overcome. But David shows us how to trust in God to save us. Jesus, our Champion, won the victory!

BECOMING A GIANT KILLER 1 Sam. 17:2-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: You have to know…“HOW TO GET HELP” 1. One day Jacob, a Jew living in Russia, slipped on the wet riverbank and fell into the water. Unfortunately, Jacob couldn’t swim and was in serious danger of drowning. 2. Two Communist ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:2-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pure Milk

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 7, 2024

Hopefully by the time we are done, I will have successfully tied these passages together to help us understand the need for spiritual growth.

Judaism key belief in one God, who revealed Himself to Abraham, Moses and the Hebrew prophets. To me, knowing who the audience is to the author, is extremely important to understanding the Book of Hebrews, and for our message today, as well. Since his audience were Jewish converts, his message ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

The Battle For Our Courage Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 7, 2022

God knows how to give us courage. The enemy is skilled at taking away our courage.

Nehemiah Chapter 4 The Battle for Our Courage September 11, 2022 Nehemiah 4:7-12 NIV “But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites and the men of Ashdod heard that the repairs to Jerusalem's walls had gone ahead and that the gaps were being closed, they were very angry. 8 They all ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-12, Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Drawing God Near Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 30, 2025

A sermon about intercessory prayer

Drawing God Near Book of Daniel Series CCCAG 3-30-25 Text: Daniel 9:3-19 (NIV) Introduction When I was a very new Christian, my senior pastor had a few of us younger guys he’d spend time with—either mentoring us directly in a small group or kicking our butts on the church’s racquetball courts. One ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Went To The Enemy’s Camp

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 5, 2025

Satan has stolen from us many things -- our peace, our joy, our hope, our acceptance, our innocence, etc.. It's God's will that we get those back. David set us an example by invading the enemy's camp!

I WENT TO THE ENEMY’S CAMP 1 Samuel 30:1-9, 16-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Johnny's father called home during a business trip to see how his son's basketball game had gone. Johnny came to the phone and told his dad, "I finally made a basket today." His father was excited. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eyes That See

Contributed by Lewis Martin on Apr 7, 2025

Jesus tells a parable in Luke 16 that pulls back the curtain—revealing what happens when we live with closed eyes and closed hearts. It’s the story of a rich man, a poor beggar named Lazarus, and the eternal consequences of spiritual blindness.

Sermon: "Eyes That See" (Luke 16:19-31) Scripture Reading (Luke 16:19-31 - NLT): 19 Jesus said, “There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury. 20 At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. 21 As ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Collusion Or Collision?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 5, 2025

This passage captures both the passive danger of collusion and the active confrontation of collision. It’s a spiritual call to arms.

Collusion or Collision? October 5, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: This passage captures both the passive danger of collusion and the active confrontation of collision. It’s a spiritual call to arms. Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:10–13 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Parable? Introduction Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

A miracle is the truth of God in works.

A. WHAT IS A PARABLE? 1. A parable is a story. a. Actions that lead to a conclusion. b. Actors who are people. c. Narrative or interaction. 2. That is true to life. Parables are not myths about flying horses, or talking objects in nature. 3. But not a historical event. The story did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12

Denomination: Baptist

Othniel: From Dominated To Domineering Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025

Many men have lost their leadership ability because they wouldn’t be the spiritual leader in the home.

A. WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM? 1. “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (21:25). a. No spiritual leadership to give godly direction. b. No one preached God’s standard. “In his own eyes.” c. When left to themselves, they turned to sin … self … satan’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:5-8, Judges 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Battle (1 Chronicles 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 22, 2025

Are we victorious in our spiritual battles?

Did David’s victories continue? What giants are we battling? What are our spiritual battles preparing for? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 20. Did Joab and David continue fighting against Ammon plundering treasures in Rabbah (modern Amman, Jordan)? The next spring, the time when kings go to war, Joab ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Old Gods, New Names: The Spirits Behind Post-Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 25, 2025

Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. The names have changed, but the spirits behind them remain.

Introduction: The Return of Old Spirits Brothers and sisters, Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. From Eden to Egypt, from Babylon to the boardroom, the human heart has always had a tendency to build altars to other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22, Romans 1:25, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal