Sermons on Struggles:

The Armour (Armor) Of God: The Battle Belong To The Lord

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 25, 2024

Ephesians 6 encourages us to take ourselves seriously, to acknowledge that we're in a spiritual battle, and to use the weapons of our warfare provided by God to ensure that we stand, all for the glory of God.

The Armour of God - Message for August 25, 2024 At the beginning of world war II, France believed they had a solution to a potential German invasion. They had built what was called the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s that stretched for over 200 miles on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Ongoing Stuggle Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 30, 2019

In the last section of Romans 7, Paul shares his personal ongoing struggle with sin. It is a struggle that we will face until we pass from our earthly bodies to our heavenly home. Although we may have significant victory over sin, the battle will remain and the struggle will continue.

A. One day a preacher was making some visits to the homes of his church members, when he came upon a boy trying to sell a lawn mower. 1. “How much do you want for the mower?” asked the preacher. 2. “I want just enough money to buy me a bicycle,” said the boy. 3. After a moment of consideration, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Abc’s Of Prayer

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 27, 2019

Finding peace during a struggle, is like trying to find calm in a hurricane. But just like there is calm in the eye of the hurricane, we can find peace and calm right in the middle of our struggles.

Illustration by James Chandler It started as a slip up during a prayer before a church softball game. The minister was leading everyone in prayer. As he closed in prayer he accidently said, "In Jesus’ name we play." That phrase caught on and soon others were praying before softball games ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have Thriving, Healthy Relationships

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2020

This was a short talk (10 minutes) given at an inner city mission before dinner. It is directed at people who struggle with their relationships, and this struggle contributes to them being 'stuck' in life

Thriving, Healthy Relationships Who was your best friend with you were 10 years old? What was his or her name? My best friend was also named Matthew and our friendship lasted maybe 4-5 years. More than most things in our lives, friendships matter a great deal. Story of fellow who got job in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Y2k And The Answer From God

Contributed by Andrew Zoppelt on Oct 18, 2000

We have found ourselves in a struggle for answers for Y2K.

We have found ourselves in a struggle for answers for Y2K. A possible doomsday scenario has alerted our attention, but we must be careful of the driving force behind our actions. We could very easily be deceived into "natural" solutions for "spiritual" problems. This could very easily be a test for ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

What To Do When You Have Been Cheated

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands.

Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands. However, Paul once wrote, "Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: If your enemy is hungry, feed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dog You Feed

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

With forces struggling for our attention, the dog you feed will always win.

The dog you feed Mark 1:21-28 EXTERNAL FORCES You see it whenever two powerhouses meet in a sports contest. Two unbeaten university football teams meet in a championship. As a matter of fact I seem to remember an epic game between Notre Dame and Georgia Tech…Wow what a game. Who won that one? Or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15, Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, A Man On A Mission

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 21, 2005

how Jesus fulfilled his mission and struggled with his mission as Messiah

January 23, 2005 Isaiah 49:1-6 Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the LORD called me; from my birth he has made mention of my name. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Waits Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 12, 2005

Our hope in heaven gives us the ability to endure the struggles of life.

Hope Waits Revelation 21: 1 - 4, 15 - 27 Three weeks ago we began a series of messages on hope. In the first we talked about the power of memory. Our hope for the future depends upon our memory of the past. When we recall God’s faithfulness through the ages we can face the future with hope. In the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 24, 2005

We need to know that God is with us even when we struggle!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE # 1 • Have you had those times when you were in real doubt as to your relationship with Jesus? You get to where your conscience starts to eat at you. • What is it that causes us to get that way? It could be that you are in the midst of a fierce battle with some sin you want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Giant Aint Jack

Contributed by Pervis Hall on Jan 16, 2006

This sermon is designed to help those struggling with seemingly impossible trials overcome.

In 1947 San Francisco’s Potrero Hill was not only a poor South City neighborhood, it was a real ghetto. That year was the year Oren was born. Rickets, a poverty-related disease actually caused by malnutrition, was Oren’s major problem. His vitamin-mineral deficient diet caused his bones to soften. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:24-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purity

Contributed by Mark Kang on Jan 20, 2006

Nothing will steal the joy of your Christianity like struggling with your purity.

"I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl" Job 31:1 Before I was a Christian I was an immoral, impure, club-hopping religious guy. I was enslaved to all kinds of sexual sin, relationships, pornography etc. Now I am a happily married man who has the privalage of working for ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob No More Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

The spiritual struggle to be holy; what God does and what we do.

"Holiness: Heresy & Heritage" "Jacob No More" "Then he said, "Your name shall no more be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed."" Genesis 32:28 (RSV) Introduction: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Robert Louise Stevenson Dr. Henry Jekyll & ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:28

Denomination: Holiness

The Letter Vs. The Spirit Series

Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004

Help for Christians who struggle with understanding ’why’ God’s will is what it is

‘Understanding the Will of God’ Series Part I “The Letter vs. The Spirit” II Cor. 3:6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. Introduction · If you are to every understand the will of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Anchors That Hold

Contributed by Rudy Reed on Feb 16, 2009

God provides anchors that helps us through life’s struggles

Anchors So many times we are faced with circumstances that test our character. God has a plan for us to overcome every trouble that attempt to destroy us. (John 10:10) When we consistently come to hear the taught and preached Word p God we learn valuable lesson. Lessons that help us navigate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-44

Denomination: Church Of God