Sermons on Struggling With Sin:

Tripping Over The Big Obstacle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2009

We struggle against sins (actions), sin (attitude), and evil (forces greater than ourselves). We must have Christ’s help to keep from falling. (Delivered by gradually stretching down the chancel steps).

Walking looks like the simplest thing in the world, unless and until. Walking is something we do without even thinking about it, unless and until. Unless you are a toddler, just learning to use your legs; then walking becomes a matter of holding on to the coffee table for dear life, taking two ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Lying Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2025

This sermon is not intended to condemn or judge individuals who struggle with lying. Rather, it is a call to repentance and a reminder of the importance of speaking truthfully.

Lying is a pervasive issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, including those who profess to be Christians. Despite its prevalence, lying is a serious offense in the eyes of God, and it is essential to understand the biblical perspective on this issue. The Commandment Against ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9, Proverbs 19:9, Revelation 21:8, John 8:44

The End Of Suffering And Struggle Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 14, 2007

Part 3 in the series Power for Living. This message looks at God’s promise to one day deliver all of creation from suffering and struggle.

The End of Suffering and Struggle Power for Living, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers August 12, 2007 I have often preached at Wildwind that what brings people together is weakness, not strength. Tales of strength create competition. Tales of weakness create companionship. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Free At Last

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Nov 21, 2006

Although there are some who make light of their struggle with sin, those of us who take our walk with Christ seriously are keenly aware of the reality of that struggle. It is real. And sometimes it is overwhelming.

Free At Last Text: Romans 8:1-4 Introduction: Everytime scientists come up with a cure for a physical ailment that has been plaguing humankind, an air of excitement is felt. We anticipate the day when a cure for cancer, the common cold, or AIDS is found. Any time a cure is discovered it is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is Sin: Murder Or Telling A Lie

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Jan 17, 2023

Many struggle with the concept that sin is sin. Murder, stealing, telling a lie…they are all sin. But how can telling a lie be just as bad as murder?

******************* A lot of us struggle with the concept that sin is sin. Murder, stealing, telling a lie… we can all agree that those are sins. But we tend to rate sins and say one sin is worse than another. How can telling a lie be just as bad as murder? There’s a verse in the Bible that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10, 1 John 2:1, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What About My Struggles? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 1, 2018

Now that I belong to Jesus, what do I do about my struggles?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Isn’t it great that when you become a Christian, life is easy and there are no struggles! • You do realize that if you are struggling in life that God must not be shining His love and grace upon you! ? NOT! • Whoa, wait a minute! • Those of us who live in the real world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daily Struggles Of Full Timers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 15, 2024

We are vulnerable to the Potholes and speed breakers on our spiritual journey. The people who are committed for full time ministry are very much inclined to fall on daily basis. There are sins of Contamination and condemnation.

Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14 Theme: “Our Daily Spiritual struggles”   Observation from the Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14: Please note the following words in this passage: Not be ignorant (1), spiritual rock (4), God was not well pleased (5), lust after evil things (6), sat to eat, drink and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Real Independence Day

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jun 23, 2011

Our High Priest Jesus has offered for all time one sacrifice for sins. This is the real Independence day. Christ has freed us from all sins, from death, and the power of the devil. If we reject this sacrifice there is no other cure for our disease of sin.

July 3, 2011 Pentacost 3A The Real Independence Day Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The text for today is the Epistle lesson -- Paul’s letter to the Romans chapter 7:14-25a. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

You've Got The Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2003

Jesus knew that the apostles could not succeed unless they were continually filled with the Spirit’s divine grace, power and love for people who are struggling with their sins.

1. Many people are afraid of witnessing because they fear being rejected, criticized or misunderstood. However, Christ knew that every single individual needs a Spirit empowered testimony to be delivered from an eternity in hell, sin and misery. Without the strength of the Holy Spirit, the facts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Condemnation! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 20, 2008

Paul teaches us how we can be assured of our right standing with God even though we continue to struggle with sin in our lives.

Scripture Before we moved to Tampa our family lived in Pennsylvania for 16 years. The first 5 of those years we lived in western Pennsylvania. And then we spent 11 years in central Pennsylvania. We lived in State College, PA, which is the home of Penn State University. State College is located in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If I’ve Received Salvation, Why Do I Still Struggle? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2023

Romans 7 delves into the struggles we as Christians experience in this world: wanting to follow God yet often caught up in our sin nature. What does Paul teach us about how we are to look at that reality?

DEAD MAN WALKING: Dying with Christ is important because it means we’ve been freed. - Romans 7:1-4a. - Chapter 7 obviously flows from chapter 6. Last week in chapter 6 the big ideas we talked about were the (a) we are dead to sin and alive to Christ and (b) that we have to choose if we are going ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Misconception 3:man Can Become Sinless And Righteous On His Own Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 26, 2008

Struggles with the flesh. Self righteousness, spritual struggle, and Christ’s Death.

The Three Misconceptions Of Man - 1John 1:6-2:2 Misconception 3 – 1John 1:10-2:2-Can Man Become Sinless and Righteous on His Own Intro- Sin is a terrible thing. We see it in the headlines of the news every single day. Murder, kidnapping, assault, fraud, cheating, lying, deceit, adultery, fighting, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Im Only Human

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

Why do we do the wrong things when we know there wrong?

I want to start this morning by asking a few questions. • Raise your hands, who owns a radio? • How many listen to their radio? • How many listen to their radio in the car? • How many listen to their radio at home? I belong to the group that listens mostly in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian Church

"Saints Struggle" Romans Pt. 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 9, 2007

This chapter addresses the struggle that goes on in the inner man between the works of the sinful nature and the way of the Spirit. But in the end the way of the Spirit is to be the dominant force in a saints life.

"Saints Struggle" Romans pt 9 Romans 7:1-25 Opening Illustration: Diamond Rio song with video and the Blue fish TV video of the Virginia Tech candlelight prayer service. This illustration reveals to us that every person on this earth is in a struggle between good and evil. This struggle is real ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 90 Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

Your time on earth. “Make each day count so you can live wisely.”

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. YOUR TIME ON EARTH: PSALM 90:1-12, 17 “I, the LORD, have been your dwelling place throughout all generations. Before I created the mountains, even before I created the earth, even from everlasting to everlasting, I am God. I determined that all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist