Sermons on Struggle:

Today Is Everything. This

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2016

Today is Only Day You Have. Today is the tomorrow you planned for yesterday.

INTRODUCTION 1. “This is the day the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Ps. 118:24). Jesus repeated this verse. a. A day planned. God has a plan for this day. Have you prayed for it? Do you know God’s will for today? What will you do for God? b. A day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Be Confident Series

Contributed by Ian Whitmore on Aug 1, 2024

There are going to be battles in our life that may seem unwinnable. Wars that may seem lost. Struggles that seem insurmountable. But in God we can find our confidence to push through. In God we can find rest. In God we can find deliverance. In God we can find our salvation.

Text: Psalm 27 You know when I was a kid I struggled with confidence. Even today at time I struggle with my confidence. But when I was a kid that lack of confidence created this fear in me. I always feared that I would do something wrong or that what I did wasn’t going to be good enough. No one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon: Does God See The Challenges We Go Through? By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 10, 2025

Whatever you’re facing today sickness, loss, disappointment, rejection hear the Lord’s voice saying to you “I have seen. I have heard. I am concerned. And I am coming down to rescue you.” God has not forgotten you. He is writing your story even in the dark chapters.

SERMON: Does God See the Challenges We Go Through? Exodus 3:7–8 “The LORD said, I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. So I have come down to rescue ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Not Be Defeated

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jan 1, 2026

Though Christians are not immune from challenges of life, our Savior helps us in times of trouble, so we are able to stand undefeated. Praise God.

Song: I have Jesus, I cannot fail, I cannot fail, I cannot fail. To defeat is to “win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; …” – Google. As human beings, we all face various kinds of battles in life that want to win a victory over us. Some battles manifest in the form of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19, 2 Corinthians 4:8-18, Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 118:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Listen To Jesus

Contributed by Heather Bunting on Feb 26, 2026

a sermon for transfiguration Sunday

Did you hear what God said about Jesus in today’s reading, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” That’s right , Listen to Him… Listen to Jesus. When was the last time you listened to Him? Well most of you have been hearing Jesus speak this morning and you hear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

I Don't Want To Pray Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

Series: Taking Off The Mask [#1] I DON’T WANT TO PRAY James 5:13-16 Introduction: James 5:13-16 Through the years, God has hit me really hard with this Scripture. There have been times that the majority of my relationships have not been good; but I kept those things secret from everyone. I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Inadequate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

Series: Taking Off The Mask [#2] I AM INADEQUATE Isaiah 6:5 Introduction: Last week I shared with you that I am taking off the mask; that I’m no longer trying to uphold some sort of image. Last week we looked at the fact that sometimes I don’t feel like praying. This week I want to tell you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

I Doubt It Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

Series: Taking Off The Mask [#3] I DOUBT IT Mark 9:21-24 Introduction: Have you ever had doubts about your spiritual life? I have dealt with many doubts through the years and here a few of them: I doubt that… * I’m saved. How could a person that is saved behave as I do? How could a person ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Don't Like A Lot Of Christians Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024

This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

Series: Taking Off The Mask [#4] WHY I DON’T LIKE A LOT OF CHRISTIANS 1 Peter 1:14-16 Introduction: You are not going to believe this, but I don’t like a lot of Christians that I meet. Why? Christians can be… * Judgmental. * Weird. * Hypocritical. It is easy for us to forget the main ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Tired, Lord! Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jun 8, 2018

David was struggling physically, he was struggling spiritually, and he was struggling emotionally.

I’m Tired, Lord! Psalm 6:1-10 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re going to look at a time when David was tired and struggling physically, spiritually, and emotionally. - This made me think of one of the things I struggle with personally, and that’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Turn - Marriage Series

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on May 15, 2008

I talk about the basics of overcoming broken marriages using God’s perscription.

Introduction: Perspective is a powerful word in marriage. That’s what that drama is all about – they couldn’t get perspective because they were too consumed with themselves – they were too concerned about their issues or their side of the story to even have a clue about what was going on in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Ok To Be Human

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Message deals with the struggles Christians experience with their own failures and the condemnation the Accuser often brings. This sermon helps believers be realistic about their journey of faith and the power of God's grace in their lives.

Rom. 3:23 10/2/16 I want to begin this morning by reading a familiar verse, Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”i There are two verbs in that phrase and this translation accurately translates the tense. The first verb is in the past tense.ii In the past you have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 7:1-25, Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 8:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Peter 4:12, 1 John 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

When Two Sinners Say I Do Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 7, 2012

What's the biggest problem in your marriage? It's probably not what you think it is! If we desire God's best for our marriages, and indeed for any relationship, we need to understand what the root cause of the problems we experience really turns out to

When Two Sinners Say, “I Do” - Luke 11:17 - May, 6, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #4 [Ideas for this message came in part from Dave Harvey's book entitled "When Sinners Say I Do" - I highly reccomend it for any couple!] You have probably heard the story of the hillbilly who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: *other

Sleeping With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 22, 2012

An undeclared war is being waged in many of our homes and our marriages are suffering because of it. It can become easy to see our spouse as our enemy. But the real enemy is found elsewhere - it's found within. Why do we find it so easy to treat those

Sleeping With The Enemy?! - Romans 7:14-25 - May 23, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #5 This past Wednesday, Army Specialist Leslie Sabo Jr., posthumously received the Medal of Honor. That medal ceremony brings to close a story that began 43 years ago, when Leslie and his bride, Rose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: *other

As Christ Loved The Church Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 28, 2012

Every relationship eventually has moments of hurt and disappointment. We are wounded intentionally, and unintentionally, by the words and actions of others. Those wounds can cut deep and can erode the intimacy of our marriages. How ought we to handle t

As Christ Loved The Church - Ephesians 5:25-28 - May 27, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon #6 / Communion Service Recently I heard about a young lawyer who was called in from the big city to represent a large railroad company that was being sued by a farmer. It seems that the farmer’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: *other