Sermons on Struggles:

Going Through The Motions

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2001

God wants us to do more than just go through the motions of faith.

INTRODUCTION  Have you noticed that in Church, we do not spend much time in the Old Testament?  Today we are going to spend some time in the book of Hosea.  In the Old Testament the nation of Israel was called to be a nation of priests. Israel was to be a bridge between ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Able Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005

# 13 in a series on Hebrews. Gives four reasons that Christ is a better High Priest.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 13 “He Is Able” Hebrews 7:23-27; 8:1 I have to admit that I really wrestled with this message in the sense of what to emphasize. In chapter seven we are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When You Can't Get Up

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 11, 2007

There are too many people who become recluse when we can’t get up. Instead of getting surrounded with people to help us, most of us try to eat the problem away or starve the problem away and stay behind closed doors.

I was chatting with my younger sibling brother this week and I told him what I was preparing my sermon for Sunday. I gave him my subject, “When you can’t get up.” He said, “Sing I’m satisfied with Jesus here and stay in bed.” After we laughed that one out he asked what it was really about. When I ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Fresh Water Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008

In this series, we will explore six traditions of Christian faith. The first is one that the Church of God strongly connects to: the holy life. We explore strengths/weaknesses and how to integrate it.

Streams of Living Water Fresh Water James 3:11-18 October 10, 2004 Mark Eberly “Streams of Living Water” is the title of this sermon series. During the next month and a half we are going to look at six streams or traditions of the church. These traditions are six different foci concerning our ...read more

Scripture: James 3:11-18

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does God Want From Me? Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Nov 27, 2006

This was part of a three month emphasis on faith, and this message focuses on what God wants from us.

Discovering the Possibilities of Faith Lesson: What Does God Want from Me? Hebrews 11:17-19 Turn to Gen. 22. Today we are wrapping up our Discovering the Possibilities of Faith campaign – it has been quite a journey over the past three months, watching many of you wrestle with issues of faith and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Until Death Do Us Part

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 6, 2011

Marriage is not a one wheel drive vehicle on a one way street. It takes two to begin a marriage relationship. Trying to take control or pursuing to change or alter one another will only push each other apart. Most of the time the problem is in us and we a

Opening illustration: A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on these three things, you’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Idol Of Tolerance: Thyatira Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 16, 2009

We will seek to address the question: “how is a congregation to express and practice its faith in the midst of the genuine cultural challenges that it faces?”

American Idols: Looking at Ourselves and Our Loyalties Through the Eyes of Jesus** The Idol of Tolerance: Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 Sermon Objective: We will seek to address the question: “how is a congregation to express and practice its faith in the midst of the genuine cultural challenges ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Nazarene

The Same Old Story!!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 16, 2009

The story of Christmas has always been the same old story, but it has new meanings, every year!

Introduction: “They were too busy. The day was upon them. The day’s bread had to be made. The morning’s chores had to be done. There was too much to do to imagine that the impossible had occurred. God had entered the world as a baby. Yet, were someone to chance upon the sheep stable on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping The Faith

Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 21, 2009

How to weather doubt, discouragement, and hardships.

Keeping the Faith ILLUS: The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18, 2 Corinthians 4:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compromise: Snatching Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory Series

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

The dangers of compromise in the modern Christian home.

COMPROMISE…Snatching Defeat out of the Jaws of Victory!!! Judges 8 There is a battle taking place for your home---An all out assault -Your home is in this battle -Ignore it you’re losing -Christian homes are losing battle for marriages/children just like we lost battle against abortion ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stay Clean In A Dirty World

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

The Psalmists Desire, Detergent, Decision and Defense

How To Stay Clean In A Dirty World! Psalm 119:9-11 Introduction A. A text with a vital question. 1. How can one stay clean before God? a. In this old work a day world¡Khow do we remain unspotted? b. Is it possible¡KGod says be ye holy¡Kso it is possible. c. Is it important? d. So if it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The True Beginning Of The New Series

Contributed by Andrew Farley on Sep 25, 2009

The second in a series of messages on the complete sufficiency of the Gospel.

If you were to pull a "prodigal son" routine on a parent, how do you think they would react? You may recall that the prodigal son asked for his inheritance early so he could enjoy life in the fast lane: "Dad, I was wondering if I might cash in on your will before you die?" Good luck with that one ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 The Valley Of Vision Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Oct 28, 2009

God has to bring us into the valleys below in order to keep our perspective and purpose clear

The Valley Of Vision – 12th April 2009 am Isaiah 22:1-5 Background – The people of Judah were behaving like their pagan neighbours and so Isaiah included them in the list of nations that God would judge. In Isaiah’s day, Jerusalem was a “joyous city,” the popular philosophy was …let us eat and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Features Of Worship Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 18, 2011

Part 3 of a series on worship. This one talks about the features of worship found mostly in the Psalms.

Title: The Features of worship This sermon is part 3 of our series on worship and was preached by Tony Hamilton worship leader at Calvary Assembly of God. This morning we are going to be looking at the features of worship or another way to say it, the facets of our Sunday morning worship time. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Father Welcomes Home Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 22, 2011

In this message, part 6 in series Return of the Prodigal, based on Christ's parable of the prodigal son, Dave begins looking more closely at the father in the parable.

The Father Welcomes Home The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 20, 2011 There are two brief texts I want to use to start our focus on the Father in Christ’s parable of the return of the prodigal son. First obviously is the text we’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Free Methodist