Sermons on Struggles As A Christian:

Christian Patriotism

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 28, 2025

We Christians live in the world as exiles from Heaven. While in the world, we are to pray for the welfare of our nation, glorifying God by how we lives in the midst of a darkened world.

“Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” [1] This world is not my home I'm just a-passin’ through My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue The angels beckon me from heaven's ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:7

Denomination: Baptist

In The World But Not Of The World: The Christian’s Calling

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

The Christian is called to live as a representative of God's kingdom while navigating a corrupt and decaying society.

IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD: THE CHRISTIAN’S CALLING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 17:14-16 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15-17, Philippians 2:14-16, James 4:4, Colossians 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world filled with moral confusion, spiritual compromise, and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rom.7:1-25 Our Inner Struggles

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

we that have been saved by the grace of God find our selves many times having problems with this old flesh, and it seems that very often we find our selves yielding to the old nature knowing that it is not what we ought to be doing.

ROM.7:1-25 OUR INNER STRUGGLES 07-19-08 Today I want to talk for a little while about the fact that we, children of God, we that have been saved by the grace of God find our selves many times having problems with this old flesh, and it seems that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifices - When Making Sacrifices Grows Old Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 21, 2009

This sermon addresses the Christian’s frustration with their struggles as they watch the unrighteous continue to prosper.

Sacrifices: When Making Sacrifices Grows Old Part I: When the Wicked Prospers Scripture: Psalm 73 Introduction This message was birthed in my spirit several months ago as I thought about the many conversations that I have had with people that started off with the words “Why” or “When”. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Put Your Investments In Bags With Holes

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 17, 2021

Haggai's messages led to the restoration of the Temple. He challenged the people by using three themes : Encouragement, Warning, and Hope. This message raises critical questions for Christians and churches as we seek God's will, especially while witnessing a changing landscape.

God often uses a single voice to stir the hearts of his people. These prophetic voices often come at crucial points in history. Here are some examples. • The Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s inspiring oratory is believed to have helped save Britain in WWII. • On November 2, 1863, several ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:6-7, Matthew 19:21, Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

12 Kinds Of Voices Every Christian Should Know About Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 10, 2011

Everyone struggles to make important decisions. But what is the right choice as a Christian? Find out how to distinguish between the many voices that speak to us and make the right decision.

There are, it may be, so MANY KINDS OF VOICES in the world, and none of them is without signification. 1 Corinthians 14:10 [KJV] One of the greatest desires of all serious Christians is to know the will of God. With a little experience in life, anyone can tell that there are many different ways ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Study In Revelation 20 The Struggle Behind The Great Tribulation Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 2, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "The Preacher¡¦s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Some of the check boxes and underlined blanks may be missing from the study notes that are included

IN REVELATION 20 The Seventh Trumpet in detail [Part 1] The Struggle Behind the Great Tribulation Rev. 12: 1-5 This passage may be one of the most fascinating in the Bible, because it reveals to us the struggle that takes place behind the scenes of this world. The struggle will be so intense in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Our Struggles With Sin Show That We Belong To Jesus

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 22, 2009

Our struggles can be brutal, we slip, we confess, we are forgiven. We do not cave in and submit to sin but we surrender to Christ.

13th Sunday after Pentecost -- Aug 30, 2009 Text Ephesians 6:10-20 Grace mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Let us pray: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus’ Response To Our False Confidence, Struggle, And Failure Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 31, 2020

Jesus predicts Peter's denial. These verses give us three harsh realities and three promising truths.

- This section comes right after a couple verses about being conferred a kingdom and the ultimate victory that kingdom will experience. In the meantime, though, there are the challenges of real life. Three Harsh Realities in this Passage: 1. The reality of false confidence. - Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Weight Of Mental Illness And A Family's Struggle Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, faith, and resilience.

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world" (Ephesians 6:12). Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Love And Unity In The Community

Contributed by Mark Engler on Jan 2, 2015

The first century Christians at Rome struggled with unity in their Christian community, the church of today does too. If are to accomplish the mission of Christ, Christians must work together in unity as one mind, one heart.

Love and Unity in the Community Romans 14:1-15:13 INTRO: A man said: I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, “Stop! Don’t jump!” “Why shouldn’t I?” he said. I said, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christian faith is a powerful protection against spiritual struggles.

SHIELD OF FAITH EPHESIANS 6.16 Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 1. Belt of Truth 2. Breastplate of Righteousness 3. Shoes of Gospel of Peace Description of the Shield Shield ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

Be Still And Know

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 20, 2009

Even as Christians, we can find ourselves struggling against God at times. We need to stop and consider. It is far better to travel with the current than against it.

Be Still and Know Griffith Baptist Church – 2/22/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 46 Key verse: Psalms 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Premise: Even as Christians, we can find ourselves struggling against God at times. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Kamikaze Christians

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 2, 2001

This sermon deals with the need for Christians to depend on the Holy Spirit for the courage to stand strong for the Lord in our walk wiht Him

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 “THE CHARGE TO A SOLDIER OF CHRIST” Title: “Kamikaze Christians” Introduction: “Kamikaze” (Japanese, "divine wind"), squadrons organized by the Japanese air force in the last months of World War II The term, “Kamikaze” was originally applied by grateful Japanese to a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian's Beware

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch7

CHRISTIANS BEWARE Matthew 7 v. 15 - 29 Beware of:- 1. False prophets v. 15 - 20 Jesus speaks of a :- (a) A dangerous crowd "beware" - they exist, have existed in the past, and will exist in the future. (b) A deceitful crowd "wolves in sheeps clothing" - disguised as genuine. (c) A deadly crowd ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Holiness