Sermons on Struggle:

The Battleground Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

Genesis 3 is not just an old story—it is the moment that defines our struggle today. Every temptation, every deception, every act of rebellion against God finds its roots in this battleground.

The Battleground February 26, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Genesis 3 Introduction: The First Battlefield in the War of the Ages Every great conflict has a moment where the first strike is made, where the battle officially begins. In American history, we remember The ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

"I Know Where You Are, Just Tell Me What You Need”

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 7, 2025

Black History Month—a time to celebrate our rich heritage, reflect on the struggles and triumphs of our ancestors, and, most importantly, recognize the hope that has been sustained throughout generations.

“I Know Where You Are, Just Tell Me What You Need” John 4:1-26, The Woman at the Well Good morning, beloved family. It’s a blessing to gather here today to commemorate Black History Month—a time to celebrate our rich heritage, reflect on the struggles and triumphs of our ancestors, and, most ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Methodist

Empowered To Win Spiritual Battles

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 11, 2025

Spiritual battles are real. Behind many physical struggles lie invisible forces working to oppose the plans of God for our lives. As believers, we must recognise that the Christian life is not a playground, but a battleground.

EMPOWERED TO WIN SPIRITUAL BATTLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:10-12 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 10:3–5, James 4:7, Romans 8:37, 1 Peter 5:8–9, Isaiah 54:17 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual battles are real. Behind many physical struggles lie invisible forces working to oppose the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Identity Reset: Letting God Redefine You

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Jul 4, 2025

In a world that often tries to shape us, discovering our true identity in Christ can be transformative. Many people struggle to define themselves based on past mistakes, societal pressures, or personal achievements.

In a world that often tries to shape us, discovering our true identity in Christ can be transformative. Many people struggle to define themselves based on past mistakes, societal pressures, or personal achievements. I was once someone who allowed the expectations of others and my past errors to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Identity In Christ

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 26, 2024

Many Christians struggle knowing who they are in Christ. This is really a critical area of our lives. If we do not know who we are in Christ, we can be easily swayed one way or the other.

Opener: Good Morning Church! We are thrilled that you are here joining us this morning. This morning we are concluding our week of prayer and fasting and it has been a tremendous week of refreshment. This morning we are talking about our identity in Christ. If there is one area that I feel ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2, Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leah And Rachel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 25, 2024

It’s very passionating to know the life history of great women in Israel. Leah and Rachel are sisters with different structure and different spiritual qualities. To know their real struggle please browse this sermon.

Theme: Leah and Rachel Text: Genesis 29:16-29   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: We are meditating the Biblical leaders with a call to remember, to consider, and to imitate them. Today we are looking into two important characters of the early history of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:16-29

Denomination: Methodist

Eulogy For Delois Williams Funeral

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 29, 2024

Summary: Eulogy for a Christian who loved her family, loved the Lord, and came though several struggles growing up. She was African-American growing up under Jim Crow Laws.

Eulogy For Delois Williams Funeral Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 John 14:1-6 2 Timothy 4:8-10 9/28/2024 Summary: Eulogy for a Christian who loved her family, loved the Lord, and came though several struggles growing up. She was African-American growing up under Jim Crow Laws. It was the year 1931 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, John 14:1-6, 2 Timothy 4:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Of The Living Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' teachings on resurrection, emphasizing that He is the God of the living, and offers hope for life beyond the grave, using scripture to challenge our understanding and provide comfort in our daily struggles.

Welcome church! I want to begin today’s message by affirming how wonderful and perfect the scriptures are. The Bible is the written word of God and when we read it, listen to it, and put it into practice, our lives will be changed, our minds washed, and our hearts refreshed. Does the Bible answer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Topics: Resurrection, Scripture Understanding, Hope Beyond Death

Spirt Led Helps In Managing Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 4, 2004

Wearing a mask that shows everything’s fine Says that life’s struggles are not God’s design; But when we’re open, transparent, and true, People will trust God to meet their needs too

Spirt Led Helps In Managing Conflicts I Cor 2:7-10 - "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." Illustration: We were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prescription For A Healthy Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2003

Many families are struggling because they haven’t listened to God’s prescription for their homes. Even many Christians misunderstand what Paul was talking about in Colossians 3 and do great damage to their families.

OPEN: After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing the Heavenly Father said to these first children was, "Don’t." "Don’t what?" Adam replied. “Don’t eat the forbidden fruit." God said. "Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? Hey, Eve. . . we have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Concerned Women: Called To Holy Living

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jun 15, 2003

Christian women who have a "calling" on their lives, often struggle against the traditional attitudes of their brethren who do not believe in women preachers! This sermon is for the Woman of God who has been Called by God !

*EVANGELIST CAROLYN MALAIKA FOSTER-BROOKS THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (serenity*atonement*restoration & healing) This sermon was preached at 1st AB Church in Mount Vernon, Georgia on June 10, 2001 where Rev. F. Lee Carter is the pastor! PRAYER: My heavenly Father, God above, I thank You for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Consider The Source Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 16, 2003

Job, struggling to find his source of meaning, is frustrated with Bildad, who finds meaning in the past; and with his own feelings, looking for meaning in the present. Look to Christ, who provides meaning from the future.

Sooner or later, we all come to a point where we wake up and ask ourselves what life means. This life we are living: does it matter? All this energy we are putting in on studying or working or church or family or whatever: is it really necessary? I submit to you that most of us at one time or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Love That Doesn't Quit Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006

Humanity struggles with its knowledge of love. Although we have written about love, talked about love, and explored the many varieties and dynamics of love, humanity stills has to evolve in it practice of love.

John 3:16 and 10:11 “A Love That Never Quits”-Reverend A. LaMar Torrence I. “I wish I knew how to quit you”. The infamous line comes from one of the most controversial movies that have come out of Hollywood where the character Ennis del Mar has to learn how to love, how to choose and how to make ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Gave Man His Mouth? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 16, 2008

I want Christians who are struggling with doing what God asks them to do, to KNOW that God is big enough to see them through! God is big enough to use you for His glory!

TEXT: Exodus 4:1-12 TITLE: “Who Gave Man His Mouth?” SERIES: Questions God Asks TOPIC: God’s Power to Enable those He calls! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, August 10, 2008 PROP.: I want Christians who are struggling with doing what God asks them to do, to KNOW that God is big enough ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Son Will Come Out Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 18, 2005

The tenth in a series walking through the book of James. This message contrasts the temporary nature of worldly wealth, with the eternal hope found in the coming day of the Lord. It is intended to provide hope for those in financial struggles needing to

There is no doubt that James is a book of tough teaching. In fact, I can just imagine there were probably recipients of this letter that were going through some really hard times. Maybe they had endured some persecution. We know that many of them were suffering financially. Life was not easy. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan