Sermons on Struggled:

True Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Paul wants Timothy to confront some of the elders and leaders of the church who’ve deviated from the truth, Paul uses the language of a fight, of conflict and war, to describe the struggle that Timothy is engaged in

Imagine for a minute that you’re Timothy. If you can, think back to what it was like to be 30! Now, imagine you’re slightly reserved, perhaps a little timid. You’ve travelled around with Paul, but now he’s left you in charge of the church at Ephesus. At long last, you receive a letter from ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Encouragement To Proceed

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 2, 2023

Everybody has a job, a calling, a gift. Often, we are discouraged during our Christian walk of faith. If we know and see someone struggling to follow their call, why not help them?

Often, we are discouraged during our Christian walk of faith. We have felt the call of God, and as we strive to follow His will, it seems as though we cannot accomplish or reach that goal God set before us. We should try to remember that God is with us. He would not have placed that calling within ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seven Words Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Good Friday: This message looks at seven words of wisdom based on Jesus’ seven words spoken on the cross; words that help us deal with any and every struggle that we face today.

The historical event that we remember and celebrate on Easter morning is the resurrection of Jesus Christ; in which He rose from the grave, defeating sin and death for all who put their faith and trust in Him. However, this morning, we’re not going to look at the resurrection; were’ going to look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Luke 23:34, Luke 23:43, Luke 23:46, John 19:26-28, John 19:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Ministering To The Hungry, Angry, Lonely, And Tired In The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 24, 2024

How do we minister to people who are hungry, angry, lonely, and tired? In this fast-paced, often disconnected 21st century, more people than ever are struggling with these feelings.

Ministering to the Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired in the 21st Century Matthew 25:35-40 (NLT) Introduction: Today, we’re going to address a topic that is increasingly relevant in our world: How do we minister to people who are hungry, angry, lonely, and tired? You may have heard the acronym ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40, John 6:35, Isaiah 55:2, Ephesians 4:26-27, James 1:19-20, Psalm 68:6, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Through The Storm: Lessons From God, Ourselves, And Life’s Trials Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024

Life’s storms are inevitable. They come in various forms – personal crises, health challenges, financial struggles, or spiritual battles. But in every storm, God is at work, teaching us profound lessons.

Through the Storm: Lessons from God, Ourselves, and Life’s Trials Introduction: Life’s storms are inevitable. They come in various forms – personal crises, health challenges, financial struggles, or spiritual battles. But in every storm, God is at work, teaching us profound lessons. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 46:10, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

David And Goliath Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 11, 2022

The story of David and Goliath has come to embody the struggle of the little guy – the underdog – the bullied who takes on the bully and knocks him off his pedestal - vanquishing the baddies from the land.

November 12, 2022 *** DISCLAIMER *** I did a sermon in 2016 entitled, "Giants", which has been uploaded to this website. Since the story of David and Goliath is so loved, it was requested when we began our "Bible Stories" series. So, here is the 2022 version. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:26, Numbers 1:45

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Lion's Den At Work Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 9, 2022

This week we are focusing in an area of life where faith is not always welcome and we sometimes struggle to figure out how to express our faith. I am talking about at work.

FAITH FOR EXILES: LIVING IN BABYLON THE LION’S DEN AT WORK DANIEL 6:1-28 INTRODUCTION… My first job (p) My first job that I ever had was at the Wagon Wheel Theater on a US Army Base in Baumholder, Germany. It was run by AAFES which runs all of the stores (PXs) and grocery stores (Commissaries) ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Breaks Yokes

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025

A yoke is a symbol of bondage, limitation, oppression, and struggle. Many people carry invisible burdens that hinder their progress in life. Jesus has come to set the captives free and break every yoke.

JESUS BREAKS YOKES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing." – Isaiah 10:27 Supporting Texts: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking The Chains Of Your Past

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025

Many believers struggle with the scars of their past, whether from past sins, hurts, or failures. These chains can prevent them from walking in the freedom and victory that Christ has purchased for them.

BREAKING THE CHAINS OF YOUR PAST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Philippians 3:13-14; Romans 8:1-2; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Unemployed

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Dec 1, 2020

Jesus was laboring day and night. The Twelve were beside Him but that was not enough to work the vast, ripe harvest. He calls to the Father for more workers, but what does that look like? What should we pray for?

It seems like we need more laborers. What does this look like? This was my QT this weekend: Never Unemployed. Praying for Laborers? Matthew 9:35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35, Matthew 9:36, Matthew 9:37, Matthew 9:38, Matthew 9:35-38, Luke 19:10, John 12:49, Mark 10:44, Hebrews 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Lies Demons Tell Christians Vs Truth Of God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2025

Discover the common lies demons tell Christians and the powerful truths of God's Word that counter them. Break free from deception and find freedom, peace, and joy in God's presence.

1. Lie: You are not good enough for God. Truth: God loves and accepts you just as you are, with all your strengths and weaknesses, and He desires a personal relationship with you. As Romans 5:8 reminds us, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27, John 10:27

Strike Until The Battle Is Won Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

This account reveals that partial obedience, half-hearted efforts, and spiritual laziness can limit the fullness of God’s intended victories. Many believers fail to receive all God has for them because they stop striking too soon.

STRIKE UNTIL THE BATTLE IS WON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 13:14-19 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:57; Hebrews 10:35-36; Galatians 6:9; Isaiah 54:17; Romans 8:37 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when the outcome of a battle is not just determined by the enemy's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2019

This was a funeral for a woman who had struggled with disease for several years. Every time she went to see the doctor she asked her daughter to play the song "Lord, I hope this day is good."

(prior to the sermon the funeral home played the old Country hit “Lord, I hope this day is good.”) OPEN: Kay was a wonderful woman who struggled with a terrible disease that ultimately took her life. Every day that she had to go to see the doctor she’d ask her daughter to play the song we just ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Mom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 14, 2007

For Christians Psalm 22 is a "messianic" psalm. But when it was written many would have seen the picture of a man struggling with doubt and despair, who overcame that hopelessness by what his mother taught him.

OPEN: An anonymous son wrote the following observations about his mother. He said that: His Mother taught him LOGIC... She once asked: "If everyone else jumped off a cliff would you do it too?" His Mother taught him MEDICINE... "If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to freeze that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Down But Not Out

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 1, 2006

Many are going through difficult times and struggling with major issues: health, or finances, besetting sins, family matters, or a myriad of other battles. There’s hope - don’t lose heart.

DOWN BUT NOT OUT 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist