Sermons on Struggle:

Prayer Keys - Not Doubting Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 30, 2011

Time for a true confession. Mine won’t compete with celebrity scandals on TV or show up on papers at the checkout line. I confess that I struggle with doubt. I struggle with the thought that it is possible to not doubt. Doubting seems so natural.

Prayer Keys - Not Doubting “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.” James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Discontented Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2014

Most people will agree in principle that the one who gives is more blessed than the one who receives. But they still struggle with giving – often because they can’t give. They have too many bills and are struggling to get by.

Satisfied. Last Sunday I began a series of messages called “Satisfied.” that is about money – except it’s not really about money. It’s about life. In that message I pointed out three lies that sounded like truths and three truths that sounded like lies. Three lies The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God Sustaining Your Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 11, 2020

Are you struggling to keep the doors open? Stop! God is most likely calling you to a better pasture because yours is brown.

"What God does not ordain, He does not sustain." - Unknown This may well be why so many church starts fail. Intentions may have been good and demographics screamed, "GO!", but the still small voice of God said, "No" or "Not now" or "Not you." It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, John 17:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Received Your Prayer Language? – Revised

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 21, 2005

How many believe that prayer is important? But - Have you ever struggled to pray? (Guilt; Busyness; Weariness) Have you ever struggled to stay focused while praying? Have you ever been confused about what to pray for … or how to pray

Let me begin with a few questions - · How many believe that prayer is important? · But - Have you ever struggled to pray (but have struggled with guilt, busyness or weariness)? · Have you ever struggled to stay focused while praying? · Have you ever been confused about what to pray for … or how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

A Passionate Pursuit Of God Part 2

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Dec 21, 2002

Deals with our struggles in life as we walk around the presence of God, rather than in the presence of God

A passionate pursuit of God Part 2 By:Dave Bakker Exod 19:10-20 10 And the LORD said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes, 11 And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:18-21, Exodus 19:10-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

While We Are Waiting Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

We all have to wait, and the hardest is waiting for the Lord to do something in our lives in the midst of struggles.

While we are waiting James 5:7-20 We know how to fill time while waiting… for the car to be fixed, bus to come, the flight to arrive or to land. We are waiting too… We are put on hold by something outside our control. I. While we are waiting we wait for God to do something… a) Jesus is coming ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Home That Was Cursed By The Bg

Contributed by Eric Smith on May 14, 2005

The very thing that Achan brought into his home was symbolic of what Christians struggle with today...tithing and separation.

The Home That Was Cursed By The B.G. By Rev. Eric D. Smith Josh 6:16-19 16 And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you the city. 17 And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:16-19

Denomination: Apostolic

What Is A "Good” Christian?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 30, 2008

What Is A “Good” Christian? 1) One who struggles with sin. 2) One who stands with Christ.

Soccer fans around the world have been glued to their television sets this past month. They’ve been watching Europe’s soccer powerhouses battle each other in the Euro Cup tournament. As always, this year’s tournament has provided a number of upsets. Countries thought to be fielding less talented ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Hindrances To Gratitude Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 19, 2006

As we approach Thanksgiving, some of us may be struggling with ingratitude. This sermon lists three hindrances to gratitude.

Scripture The first Pilgrims arrived on the shores of what is now the United States of America in 1620. The Pilgrims would not fully understand in their lifetime the reason for the suffering that they endured. The first Thanksgiving Day occurred as a unique holy day in the fall of 1621. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning How To Forgive

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006

God can teach how to accomplish the hardest thing we struggle with as humans - learning how to forgive.

Learning How to Forgive Ephesians 4:32 Today, I would like to talk with you about what I believe is the most difficult thing we are asked to do as a human being and that is to forgive. You remember the old cliché: To err is human, to forgive is divine. Yeah, no kidding right? I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Being Totally There

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 28, 2008

So many times we struggle to be totally there for God, family and friends. Learn how to really be there in 2008.

Begin at verse 1 - Verse 9: “I am the door” - what did he mean by that? As a Shepherd is totally present for his sheep, Jesus is giving us full assurance and a sense of safety, because He desires to be fully present with us! Then Jesus says, in verse 10:10 Do we really believe that? That ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Walk By Sight Not By Faith Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 1, 2008

A discovery of our walk of faith, and how we can say we walk by faith but struggle with sight.

WE Walk BY Sight And Not By Faith Introduction Paul was in Ephesus when he wrote this epistle and has to write because the Corinthian Church had been stirred up by false teachers who made an attempt to turn the people against Paul. Saying he was: 1) Unstable 2) Overbearing 3) Unimpressive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational