Sermons on Struggling:

The Blessings Of The Law Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ is the living Word, submission to the Scriptures will bring spiritual victory!

I. The Law provides a glimpse of the glory of God! A. God’s glory is revealed through His actions. 1. God chooses to give blessings. 2. God has a right to give commands. B. God’s glory is revealed through His Law. 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do I Find Hope When I’m Struggling? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 27, 2018

Encouragement for when we are in the midst of struggles.

Where Do I Find Hope When I’m Struggling? 1. Hardships are not unusual. - 2 Corinthians 1:8-9a. - There can be resentment in our relationship with God when hard times come. “Doesn’t God love me?” “Why is God allowing this?” It can lead us to question God. - This is particularly true if we’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 28, 2019

Struggling temptation is not uncommon to us nor was it uncommon to Jesus. See how Jesus' struggle against temptation helps us as we daily face temptation.

Do you ever feel like you’re wearing one of these (a target)? Maybe it’s that you feel like you’re being blamed for everything that is going wrong in other people’s lives, even when it’s not your fault. Maybe it’s more of the personal attacks that are being fired in your direction because of what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 19, 2023

Jacob wrestles with the Divine, but he really wrestled with his self, and we do to.

“Wrestling with God” Genesis 32:22-32 1. Wrestling is a tough sport it not for the faint at heart • One needs upper body strength • One needs a strong determination • One needs a strong work ethic • One needs to be courageous you must fight 2. Today’s text tells us that Jacob wrestled all his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Methodist

I Will Be Confident Series

Contributed by Ian Whitmore on Aug 1, 2024

There are going to be battles in our life that may seem unwinnable. Wars that may seem lost. Struggles that seem insurmountable. But in God we can find our confidence to push through. In God we can find rest. In God we can find deliverance. In God we can find our salvation.

Text: Psalm 27 You know when I was a kid I struggled with confidence. Even today at time I struggle with my confidence. But when I was a kid that lack of confidence created this fear in me. I always feared that I would do something wrong or that what I did wasn’t going to be good enough. No one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful Till The End (1989, Good Friday)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 9, 2022

There is truly no spot more interesting---more intriguing to the Christian than the Garden of Gethsemane where Christ went to pray in His final hours before His crucifixion.

FAITHFUL TILL THE END (Good Friday, 1989). Text: Matthew 26:39-42 . There is truly no spot more interesting---more intriguing to the Christian than the Garden of Gethsemane where Christ went to pray in His final hours before His crucifixion. This scripture is very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39-42

Denomination: United Methodist

I Don't Want To Pray Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

Series: Taking Off The Mask [#1] I DON’T WANT TO PRAY James 5:13-16 Introduction: James 5:13-16 Through the years, God has hit me really hard with this Scripture. There have been times that the majority of my relationships have not been good; but I kept those things secret from everyone. I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Inadequate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

Series: Taking Off The Mask [#2] I AM INADEQUATE Isaiah 6:5 Introduction: Last week I shared with you that I am taking off the mask; that I’m no longer trying to uphold some sort of image. Last week we looked at the fact that sometimes I don’t feel like praying. This week I want to tell you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

I Doubt It Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

Series: Taking Off The Mask [#3] I DOUBT IT Mark 9:21-24 Introduction: Have you ever had doubts about your spiritual life? I have dealt with many doubts through the years and here a few of them: I doubt that… * I’m saved. How could a person that is saved behave as I do? How could a person ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Don't Like A Lot Of Christians Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024

This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

Series: Taking Off The Mask [#4] WHY I DON’T LIKE A LOT OF CHRISTIANS 1 Peter 1:14-16 Introduction: You are not going to believe this, but I don’t like a lot of Christians that I meet. Why? Christians can be… * Judgmental. * Weird. * Hypocritical. It is easy for us to forget the main ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Cast Your Burdens Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

We cannot properly intercede for others until we have cleared away the baggage of personal concerns, needs, and cares

Intercessory Prayer Training - lesson 5 Topic: Cast Your Burdens Step 5 – Cast Your Burdens Ps. 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord...He shall sustain you. Phil. 4:6 In everything...let your requests be made known unto God. I Pet.5:7 Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22

When God Messes With You Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Does God mess with us, to help us grow? Joseph did not immediately reveal his identity to his brothers, and they grew through their struggles. Sometimes God refines his people through trials and hard choices.

WHEN GOD MESSES WITH YOU: Genesis 42-44 I never served in the military, so I never experienced boot camp. From what I hear, boot camp is stressful, by design. The physical and mental demands on new recruits are intended to force them to confront their weaknesses, build their character, and learn ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Calms The Storm Lesson 17 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

What is Your Storm?

What Is Your Storm? 1. Why did Jesus not want to be king? a. They wanted a military king. b. Jesus wants to rule our hearts. c. Jesus is building a spiritual kingdom. 2. Why does the Lord send you into the storm? • His purpose is not to keep you from storms (trouble) but to grow you in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:46

Denomination: Baptist

Being Prepared For Battle Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

How do you prepare yourself for an impending struggle/altercation?

In chapter 1, we see God's charge to Joshua and how he prepares the people to enter the Promised Land. In chapter 2, we learn how Rahab protects the spies. In chapter 3, the children of Israel cross the Jordan River. In chapter 4, the people build a monument to God. In chapter 5, the nation of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do We Prepare Ourselves For Spiritual Struggles? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

We are to prepare ourselves for battles that we will soon face.

In chapter one, we see God’s charge to Joshua and how Joshua readies the people to enter the Promised Land. In chapter two, we learn how Rahab safeguards the spies. In chapter three, the children of Israel cross the Jordan River. In chapter four, the people assemble a monument to God. In chapter ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible