Sermons on Struggling:

The Tension Between Spirit And Sin: The Struggle Of Every Christian

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

I didn't come to Jesus for Jesus. I came to Jesus, I flew to Jesus, cried out to Jesus, because I believed he could save me. My motives weren't perfect or pure or righteous. I came because I was desperate, broken, and lost.

I didn't come to Jesus for Jesus. I came to Jesus, I flew to Jesus, cried out to Jesus, because I believed he could save me. My motives weren't perfect or pure or righteous. I came because I was desperate, broken, and lost. We come to Christ in brokenness, with the most shallow motives. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Weight Of Mental Illness And A Family's Struggle Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 11, 2025

Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, faith, and resilience.

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world" (Ephesians 6:12). Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

The Rebellion In Heaven - The Cosmic Backdrop Of Our Earthly Struggles Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

What if I told you that everything we are witnessing in the world today—wars, deception, gender confusion, moral chaos, hatred of God’s people—is not random?

The Rebellion in Heaven - The Cosmic Backdrop of Our Earthly Struggles March 16, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Revelation 12:7-12; Ezekiel 28:12-19; Isaiah 14:12-15 Introduction: Understanding the Battle Before the Battle What if I told you that everything we are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12, Ezekiel 28:12-19, Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Brethren

The Story Behind 2 Corinthians: Grace In The Midst Of Struggle Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 5, 2025

2 Corinthians reveals Paul’s heart in the midst of struggle, showing how God’s comfort meets us in our weakness. This lesson explores the story behind the letter, helping us understand the city, the church, and the apostle’s deep pastoral care.

Lesson 1 — The Story Behind 2 Corinthians: Grace in the Midst of Struggle Primary Texts: Acts 18:1–18; 1 Corinthians 1:1–9; 2 Corinthians 1:1–11 Theme: The God of All Comfort Time: ~45 minutes I. Introduction: Paul’s Most Personal Letter Before diving into the text, help your group feel Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-18, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Fortifies For The Fight

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 1, 2002

This message deals with the victory that comes from unwavering faith toward God in the midst of our trials.

Faith That Fortifies For The Fight Text: II Chron.32: 8 Intro: Life is full of struggles, difficulties, and problems. Some are bigger than others. But whether the Christian’s trials in life are of the garden variety, or more along the lines of major tragedy, there is but one thing that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:8

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With Discouragement And Adversity Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 7, 2008

In Psalm 13 David exemplifies the process of overcoming discouragement to find encouragement in God.

Wrestling with discouragement and adversity One world, one dream Psalm 13 During the Olympics we watch athletes compete. We may reflect at times that at least they have an objective measure to know how they are performing. If I run faster than my last time, I am doing better, even if I do not win. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

The War Within Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013

Explanation of the war that goes on in each of us, and how we can win

The War Within Romans 7:15-25 I want to do more but I do less ... I want to be better and wind up being worse... I want to reach higher but just fall lower. Sound familiar??? It is hard for me to picture Paul, the great apostle, writer of half of the New Testament, preacher, missionary, martyr ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Positioned For Success - Exodus Part 17 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

A sermon about how God positions us for success in our physical and spiritual struggles.

INTRODUCTION • Exodus 15 God reveals Himself as a healer…Exodus 16 God reveals Himself as a provider, Exodus 17 reveals Him as our banner or standard. • They complained about water at the beginning of their journey and they were complaining about it 40 years later at the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Would You Like To Get Well?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 18, 2011

Jesus still speaks and when we obey the power fills us, life changes and it is good.

Would you like to get well? Oct 16, 2011 Jn 5:1-15 Intro: 38 years is a long time, don’t you think? About half a lifetime. 38 years ago, 1973, Nixon was in the middle of the Watergate scandal, Montreal won the Stanley Cup and there was barely a hint of an Edmonton Oilers, the Academy ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Towers Come Crashing Down!

Contributed by Diane Whitman on Sep 10, 2011

The question I want to ask, "What happens when the towers in your life come crashing down?"

Scripture: II Timothy 1:1-12 343 NYC Firefighters 23 NYC Police Officers 37 Port Authority Officers 3000 innocent civilians There were no parting words; there was no time for goodbyes; and there were no bodies to bury. Ashes that once were husbands and fathers and brothers and sons...ashes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Married To An Unbeliever: Now What? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

Should one remain married to an unbeliever? Is divorce okay?

Introduction We come to yet another emotional topic – marriage to an unbeliever. Though it should be evident to every Christian that one ought not to enter into such a relationship, nevertheless some do. Some get married believing, or rather making themselves believe, that their loved one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dr. Jeckyl And Mr. Hyde! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Battling the War within you!

Question: Have you ever said, “I want to do what’s right but I just can’t seem to it.” The War Inside of You: 1) You have Two Natures. New Nature—Ephesians 4:22-24 Old Nature—Galatians 5:16-18 Truth: As long as you live on this earth you are going to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships God's Way Part #2 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

Difference between man and woman.

Last week we talked about how women communicate in feelings and men communicate in facts. Since, men and women are different and God has also designed specific roles for each. Relationships God’s Way—The Roles of Husband and Wife 1. It takes God to be a wife, the way God intended ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Normal, Victorious Christian Life

Contributed by Dave Blackburn on Jul 8, 2009

How we can face struggles, trials, and temptations and still live a normal, victorious Christian Life!

As Christians, we face trials and temptations every day. These trials and temptations may bring with them varied and different struggles. We may be struggling with personal matters What do I do in this situation? How do I overcome this predicament? We may be struggling with personal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Presence Of God

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Aug 4, 2015

God has been revealing His Holy Presence to humankind. Why do we not see the evidence?

What happens when a person filled with the burdens of failures kneels down and with tears rolling down the face speaks? What happens when an addict to alcohol, drugs, sex abuse, or even bad choices in life, failed relationships. What happens when all of these people find theirselves on their knees, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: United Methodist