Sermons on Struggles With God:

Walking With God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021

Taken from the Sermon Central Series and heavily edited, Pastor John teaches on the intimacy of walking with God

Walking With God Established - Week 5: Scripture: Several, focusing on 1 Peter 5 Welcome, everybody. We took a few weeks off from our series for the community service and to have the Paulsen’ come and bless us, but now we are jumping back in for the last few messages from this series. We are in ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Robbing God Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 10 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message deals with the aftermath of Jericho and the defeat by Ai.

Joshua Series #10 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Robbing God”” Review The book of Joshua is all about the fulfillment or realization of a promise made to Abraham hundreds of years previous. The journey up to this point in time is the subject of the first five books of the Old Testament. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, James 4:4-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The God Who Can Be Trusted Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

God’s Word will not and cannot fail but that leads to two crucial questions: 1) Is God free to do whatever he wants? 2) Is God fair in the way he treats people? Today's message will help us wrestle with these issues of God's sovereignty.

The God Who Can Be Trusted Romans 9:4-18 4 … Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises. 5 Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God over ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:4-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Touched By God

Contributed by Ethan Sayler on Aug 5, 2002

This is a sermon on the importance of being persistent in prayer, and how God will change your life through prayer.

It had been over twenty years since Jacob had last set foot in his father’s land; twenty years since his flight from his brother’s wrath, twenty years from that blessed encounter with the Lord at Bethel. Now, after two decades, Jacob was coming home. He had left his home alone, with nothing but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is God Unfair? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 4, 2001

An inductive exploration of the unfairness of life and an elimination of inadequate answers to the question “Is God unfair?”

Introduction: There are three ancient questions that are as current as the latest news bulletin. Many people refuse to think about them. Others consider them the “Three Questions No One Asks Out Loud.” 1. Is God unfair? 2. Is God silent? 3. Is God hidden? The book of Job struggles with these ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:25-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

By The Spirit Of God Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 14, 2002

We are discouraged -- because of the attacks on our nation, the problems in our families, the economy, or financial problems. We can be pessimistic and think things will never improve. We can be optimistic and think we have the power to bring about chan

By the Spirit Of God Maynard Pittendreigh Zechariah 4:1-11 We are continuing our study of the Minor Prophets. Last week we looked at Haggai and this week we look at Zechariah. Both of these prophets are preaching at the same time – late in the year of 520 BC. Both of these prophets deal ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Child Is God Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

God’s marvelous eternal plan of salvation can be clearly seen in the fact that Jesus is God.

1. God’s plan for a human relationship 2. God’s plan for a holy relationship 3. God’s plan for a holistic relationship After many failed attempts, in December 1903, Orville and Wilber Wright finally got their flying machine off the ground. The airplane was born. In their excitement, they sent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Kindness

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Oct 10, 2008

King David exhibits the kindness of God toward Mephibosheth.

Theme: God’s Kindness Object: Is shown to us in Jesus, even in the depths of our lowest times Did you see the movie Shallow Hal? It is a movie about an unattractive, really shallow middle-aged man named Hal Larsen who judges women on how “hot” they are. But then one day, Hal gets stuck on a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-9

If God Is Able.

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009

Learning to know if God is able.

"IF GOD IS ABLE, " TEXT: Luke 1:37; 18:26-27; Matthew 17:20-21 Luke 1:37 37 For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 18:26-27 26 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? 27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Matt 17:20-21 20 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Altar Of God

Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 16, 2007

This could easily spur a series but i believe this is a core teaching for the believer wanting to know more about their position in Christ and the Character of God

Altar Of God Intro: I didn’t come here to preach a nice message to you, I am not here to boost my ego or try out my skills. You didn’t come just to hear smooth words, meet some nice American, and you certainly are not in the wrong place. We are here because God has heard your prayers and the cries ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-11

Denomination: Vineyard

The Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 28, 2007

The reasons for God’s judgments and our response t them.

Joel 2:1-13 “The Judgment of God” 1. The Reason For God’s Judgment (1-11) • Judah’s indifference to their sin. • Vs. 1 A new warning to the people of Jerusalem, the trumpet was the alarm of coming danger (Numbers 10:9) o The people would have understood that something terrible was approaching ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When I'm Hurting Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 20, 2007

When suffering, disease, pain comes into our lives we often deal with the feelings of frustratio, anger and questions for God. Several reasons for disease, illness, etc are provided: sin, our environment, the sin of others, as an opportunity to give glor

In Jesus Holy Name March 18, 2007 Text: James 5:7-12 Lent IV - Redeemer “Where is God When I’m Hurting?” Rev. John Stott in his book “The Cross of Christ” has a chapter entitled “Suffering and Glory”. The fact of suffering is the greatest challenge to the Christian faith and has been ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Not Unjust!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 10, 2014

Your efforts are not only noted by God but would be rewarded!

God is not unjust! Hebrews 6:10”God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.”(Memorize) During these 40 days of fasting, I am feasting on the Word of God! I am thoroughly enjoying! Every day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Part Of God’s Story Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 28, 2023

The dreams of Joseph lay out the larger vision of what God will fulfill in His life. What can we learn from it about the way God works?

- Sermon series: “Character Amid Crisis.” - Joseph is not necessary the most important of the OT characters. That would probably go to Abraham or Moses or David. But I think Joseph stands as the greatest saint of the OT in his behavior. He doesn’t have the major lapses in his behavior like most of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Redemption In God’s Promises Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 14, 2023

Even in the face of despair and frustration (which many face today) there’s hope! God is still the God who authors our faith, and completes it through His righteousness.

Alpha and Omega, Part 19 Our Redemption in God’s Promises Genesis 15:1-21 Introduction HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! BE THANKFUL FOR GOD’S GIFT! - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21, Matthew 6:33, John 14:1, Romans 3:10, John 14:6, Acts 13:39, Hebrews 6:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational