Sermons on Struggles With God:

If God Is For Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to find strength and assurance in the truth that God's unwavering support makes them invincible against any opposition.

Good morning, beloved family of God. What a joy it is to gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, to reflect on the profound truth of God's Word. As we stand on the cusp of another week, let us pause, let us still our hearts, and let us open our souls to the divine message that awaits us. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Topics: Struggle, Belief, God Is For Us

The Patriarchs The Struggle Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs The Struggle of Faith Genesis 15 David Taylor April 10, 2016

The Patriarchs The Struggle of Faith Genesis 15 David Taylor April 10, 2016 All of us, if we are honest, struggle with our faith at times. In the midst of life, we wonder where God is and how he is going to work in our circumstances. King David felt this way when he wrote, “My God, my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Struggling But Surviving (Depression) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 13, 2020

Psalm 42 - 'Struggling But Surviving Depression' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Reason for Psalmists depression: • Separation (vs 6) • Attack (vs 3&10) • Grief (vs 3,5 &7) Remedies to the Psalmists depression: • He prays (vs 9) • He affirms (vs 8) • He sings (vs 8) • He preaches (vs 5&11) • He remembers (vs 4) • He thirsts (vs 1-2). SERMON ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Conquering Inner Struggles! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 21, 2001

Why do we do the things we do? What causes us to do things we really don’t want to do? Why do I struggle with not doing the things I really want to do? Conscience is our moral awareness that judges an action either right or wrong. It’s our inborn sense of right and wrong.

"Conquering Inner Struggles!" "More than a SURVIVOR" series part 4 of 4 Text: Romans 7:15-25 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - May 20, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Why do we do the things we do? What causes us to do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Bible Church

Embrace The Struggle In 2021

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 28, 2020

Things will probably get worse before they get better in 2021. Do not give up hope. Embrace the struggle.

12.31.20 Embrace the Struggle of 2021 If you look through the Scriptures you see the drama of story after story after story. Nobody lives easy lives. The Israelites are put into slavery. When they escape, they have to live in the desert for 40 years. When they get into the Promised Land, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Our Struggle?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 22, 2021

Looking for the truth? Where do we find it?

Sermon Title: What is our struggle? Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 ILLUSTRATION: As a group of frogs was traveling through the woods, two of them fell into a deep pit. When the other frogs crowded around the pit and saw how deep it was, they told the two frogs that there was no hope left ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lot - The Struggle Of Righteousness

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 19, 2009

The stories in Genesis present Lot in a very negative light, but Peter and Abraham thought he was righteous. It is a time for adjusting our interpretation.

Lot – The struggle of righteousness Genesis 18:16-33 This is a classic passage because it depicts something that we somehow know we should not do, bargaining with God. Abraham, out of concern for his nephew Lot, in an episode that sounds like an auction, begs God to be merciful. Five times, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Mennonite

The Great Spiritual Struggle Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

This passage deals with the spiritual struggle behind the great tribulation—the dragon’s (Satan’s) attacks against the woman (Israel).

Last time we got a glimpse of the great spiritual conflict that is going on behind all the ungodliness and evil of this world. We have seen how the devil is out to hurt the heart of God. He does that by turning people away from Christ. Last time in Rev. 12: 1-5 we ended with the woman (Israel) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:6-17

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement To A Struggling Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

This section deals with the appropriateness of expressing our gifts within the church service. Now, one thing needs to be noted at the onset, the Corinthian church was operating before a completed revelation and as such, the church is operating in a peri

ENCOURAGEMENT TO A STRUGGLING CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 14:26-40 INTRODUCTION: our passage this morning brings us to the end of Paul’s teaching concerning spiritual gifts in general, and tongues in specifics. This last section deals with the appropriateness of expressing our gifts within the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Struggle Of A Saved Soul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 17, 2018

"Even though the believer wants to be delivered from the guilt and penalty of sin, he will not be free from the presence of sin until he goes to be with the Lord or Christ returns.

Struggle of a Saved Soul. Romans 7:15-25 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. 16 If, then, I do what I will not to do; I agree with the Law that it is good. 17 But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling With A Wavering Faith

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002

one thing the Bible and history teach us, is that many people, if not all people, have struggled at times in their life with issues of doubt and faith.

Struggling With a Wavering Faith Turn to Mark 9:23-24 Show Video Clip from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – Leap of Faith - leaping into the unknown. Well, we’re talking this morning about those times when we need to make that leap of faith. Times when doubts arise and it all doesn’t make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-17, Mark 9:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Struggling But Still Winning

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017

IT IS THROUGH STRUGGLE THAT MANY OF US LEARN HOW TO FLY I DON'T KNOW IF YOU REALIZED IT YET

STRUGGLING BUT STILL WINNING (2 CORINTHIANS 4:7-9) VERSE 7: BUT WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS, THAT THE EXCELLENCY OF THE POWER MAY BE OF GOD, AND NOT OF US. VERSE 8: WE ARE TROUBLED ON EVERY SIDE, YET NOT DISTRESSED, WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Our Struggle Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 3, 2011

The Christian life is a constant struggle to make the right choices.

Romans 7:14-25 Introduction: A. Do you ever struggle with the doing the right thing or making the right decision? B. Do you ever feel as if you are losing the battle in obedience to God? C. Do you ever feel guilty because you are still waging this war even though you have been a Christian for a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Your Struggle With Truth Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

How do you decide when is the right time to tell the truth and when is the right time to keep silent?

I sometimes wonder whether God has structured these ten commandments with the most obvious sins first and the least obvious or most subtle at the end. Or is it just that our age has become blind to the last couple of commandments? Truth is a difficult concept in this day and age isn’t it? ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47

Denomination: Anglican

What's Your Struggle?

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

Our story this week takes us to the city of Philippi, a Roman colony within Macedonia.

Our story this week takes us to the city of Philippi, a Roman colony within Macedonia. Luke, who is the author of the Book of Acts tells us that Paul and some of his followers were evangelizing in the surrounding area when they become embroiled in a conflict that pits religious, economic and class ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34