Sermons on Struggling:

Tune In - Pt. 3 - Static Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018

Dead air. Static. Interference. All keep us from tuning in and being able to hear. However, hearing is essential. Lean in and tune in this year!

Tune In Pt. 3 - Static I. Introduction ?I don’t know about you but one of the most frustrating things in life is trying to listen to the radio when there is static! This is especially true when you are on the road when there is an important ball game on and you carefully scroll through the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-3, Daniel 9:20-23, Daniel 10:2-3, Daniel 10:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Job's Ressurection

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 9, 2018

Are trouble and suffering a sign of God's judgement in your life? How can a person persevere during great tragedy? The answers are found in the testimony of Job's life.

JOB’S RESURRECTION JOB 14:1-17, 19:23-27 Hurricane Katrina- Man who cancelled his flood insurance 3 weeks before Katrina. What terrible timing. I had a similar thing, although not as costly. I cancelled the insurance on our mini-van because and my daughter wrecked it and totaled it 4 months ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-17, Job 19:23-27, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Set Free In Our Minds

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 11, 2018

In today's world we find that more and more people including Christians are becoming enslaved to "prisons of thinking". Here is a sermon that will set you on the road to freedom.

Psalm 124:1-8 If the LORD had not been on our side—let Israel now say—if the LORD had not been on our side when people rose up against us, they would have swallowed us alive because of their burning anger against us. The waters would have engulfed us; a torrent would have overwhelmed us. Yes, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 25, 2016

How can we see Jesus Christ do a great work in and through us? And I am talking about a mighty work, a work changing us from the inside out, enabling us to become the man or woman in Christ we are capable of being.

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work John 11 – Part 2 Introduction: 1. According to Romans 8:34, Christ is in heaven doing a great work – He is praying on our behalf to the Father. 2. Discussed previously, today we are not seeing the outward, physical signs and wonders that were so prevalent ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Bible Church

Delighting In Kingdom Ministry

Contributed by James Snyder on May 10, 2016

Ministry is seeing an issue in the kingdom that needs to be addressed and driving us to our knees.

Nothing is more beautiful to watch than thorough breds galloping around the track. This is the horse capital of the world and most of the thoroughbred champions were bred and raised here in Ocala. The amazing thing is to see those four legs working in complete harmony with one another in racing ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"God Calling: Isaiah"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 1, 2016

A sermon about God's forgiveness and call.

"God Calling: Isaiah" Isaiah 6:1-8 Have you ever had such an intense experience--such a life changing event that you remember with nearly exact clarity where you were, what was happening in the world around you when it occurred? When I made the decision to give my life to Jesus Christ I was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Huge Debt Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 25, 2021

Biblical Love does not just happen; we can make choices that nurture it, and we can make choices that hinder it.

Our Huge Debt (Romans 13:8-14) 1. What will happen to you if you get so badly in debt that you cannot pay your electric bill? You will experience the darkest days of your life! 2. We can make jokes about debt, but actual debt is no laughing matter. 3. Many folks seek to live within their means ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Once A Heretic, Now A Hero”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 28, 2021

Both William Tyndale and Luther translated the bible. My opening illustration asks people to take out their bible and turn to Romans 3:21-24 and turn their bible upside down and read the text....

In Jesus Holy Name October 30, 2021 Romans 1:17, 3:22-24 Reformation Redeemer “Once a Heretic, Now a Hero” Today Protestant churches are celebrating the Reformation, remembering the man Martin Luther and singing the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17, Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Turn To God When You Hurt For Others Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 12, 2021

The four sermons in this series will be in the prophets. Our theme verse is Isaiah 45:22 ESV “Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other.”

Turn To God When You Hurt For Others Amos 5 & 6 Introduction In all of the things we struggle with in life, God is constantly calling us to turn to Him for help, strength, love, and grace. We often seek to fix our problems in our own skill and ability. We say we believe in a sovereign God ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turn To God When You Need Hope Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 18, 2021

Whether your life feels dark as night or has moments of darkness, we all want to find more light in our lives.

TURN TO GOD WHEN YOU NEED HOPE Isaiah 9:2-7 Introduction Something new I learned this week is that there are three levels of twilight - whether you are talking about dusk or dawn. The levels relate to the position of the sun to horizon. -Civil Twilight - there is still enough natural light for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Jaded With The Church? How To Resist Jadedness In Ministry

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Any individual working in the many fields of ministry will face the challenge of disillusionment. When I first got into ministry work I had some naïve notions about it.

Any individual working in the many fields of ministry will face the challenge of disillusionment. When I first got into ministry work I had some naïve notions about it. I was hoping to find a burgeoning vibrant Christianity rallying unified, as one, carrying the gospel like intrepid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:37-43, Matthew 13:24-30, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Easter Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 29, 2021

The truth is always the same: The only hope we have in this life stems from what God did for us. He came for you. He suffered for you. He Died for you. He rose for you. He moved heaven and earth for you.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Because Of An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 5, 2021

Sadness, depression, hopelessness, helplessness, loneliness, fear, and anxiety are destroyed - Because of an empty tomb.

Because of an Empty Tomb By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. John 20:11-18 “But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:11-18, Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Who Will Lead

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Jan 9, 2022

Today's failures are multiplied in tomorrow's leaders.

To get an understanding of the book of Judges, it is important to first understand the relationship between Moses and Joshua and how their distinct personalities set the tone for their leadership styles and set the tone for what was to come following their deaths. Moses was passionate and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1, Judges 2:10, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Charismatic

Trusting God In Life Challenges

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 12, 2021

Life is full of challenges and very unpredictable, but with absolute faith and trust in God, His children can live victoriously over all challenges of life.

Trusting God in Life Challenges Study Text: Proverbs 3: 5 - 8 Introduction: - Life is unpredictable, but full of ups and downs along the way. These challenges come at different stages of life, and in varying degrees and durations. - Many people can look up unto God and trust Him ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal