Sermons on Wrestling Match:

"when Understanding Seeks Clarity"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 8, 2025

Church, I want to talk to you this morning about doubt. Not the kind of doubt that destroys faith, but the kind of doubt that deepens it. The kind of doubt that sends you searching for answers instead of running away from questions..

Introduction Church, I want to talk to you this morning about doubt. Not the kind of doubt that destroys faith, but the kind of doubt that deepens it. The kind of doubt that sends you searching for answers instead of running away from questions. You see, even John the Baptist—the same John who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Methodist

Instructions For Coping With Tragic Loss Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 15, 2001

When unexplainable tragedy/death strikes, God has definite instructions for His children.

Intro: This has been a sudden loss, one which has produced many questions in our minds. When an unexplainable tragedy strikes, God has some definite instructions for us. Let us consider them briefly: I. RECOGNIZE THAT THERE ARE THINGS WE CANNOT UNDERSTAND. 1. We could "wrestle"with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob's Three Meaningful Journeys

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 20, 2003

Jacob assuredly had many journeys in his long and eventful life...but none more meaningful than the three set forth in this brief outline.

JACOB’S THREE MEANINGFUL JOURNEYS "And behold, the Lord stood above it and said: ’I am the Lord God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac’…Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, ’Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.’ And he was afraid and said, ’How awesome is this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Surrendered Life

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 4, 2004

The Surrendered Life is what God requires. Anything else falls short. If we expect victory we must surrender.

THE SURRENDERED LIFE Text: Galatians 2 : 20 The word surrender conjures up many pictures. We think of Japan’s surrender at the end of WW II. Maybe we picture the celebrations in Times Square. To some it may be the image of Saddam Hussein and his spider-hole. And to others just a simple wrestling ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christian's Warfare With Christ

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Nov 27, 2006

My purpose is to show young and old people alike how important it is to be properly clothed and carrying the proper weapons while fighting our spiritual battles.

“The Christian’s Warfare with Christ” Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 ¶ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: *other

All That Matters

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 26, 2006

People focus on the wrong things too often. What really matters is Jesus.

ALL THAT MATTERS Jn. 9:1-7 Intro: Error in Theology, tradition A. Direct link between suffering & sin 1. Parents 2. Person 3. No (neither) 2. somebody did a. Just wanting some one to blame! B. Why is he blind? I. GOD SAID SO! A. Sovereign Creator 1. His right 2. Highest ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 18, 2006

A Communmion Meditation - guiding our thoughts to remember the Lord’s Pattern in Life; Pain in Death;Powerful Resurrection and Promised Return

I Corinthians 11:24 “Do this in remembrance of me." We are to remember I HIS PATTERN FOR LIFE II HIS PAIN IN DEATH III HIS POWERFUL RESURRECTION IV HIS PROMISED RETURN +++++++ I HIS PATTERN FOR LIFE John 13:15 I have set you an example, in order that you too may practice what I have done to you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abraham And Sarah: Understanding Our Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 13, 2005

Although the best way to begin a new job is with a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities, too many enter into marriage with no such knowledge. (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

Sermon Notes Abraham and Sarah: Understanding Our Responsibilities Genesis 12, 21; Ephesians 5; 1 Peter 3 (Second in the series, Marriage by the Book) Introduction: There is an undeniably basic truth of creation: God produced two distinct types of people, male and female. Both are equally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare For Battle

Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 22, 2001

Pauls talks about our adversary, armor, and attitude.

PREPARE FOR BATTLE (Ephesians 6:10-14a) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Time

Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 29, 2001

Whatsoever one sews that shall he also Reap. Period...

HARVEST TIME Galatians 6:7 (7) Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Good and or Bad things just don’t come to us. It’s usually because of something we did or didn’t do. Once saved not always safe…. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

My Refuge & Hiding Place

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 26, 2002

The Lord is a refuge a hiding place for everyone who is in need of shelter.

Hide and Seek 1.When I was a child I enjoyed playing the games. (Catch, Throwing things, Wrestling, etc) 2. One I enjoyed a lot was, “Hide and seek”. 3. Hide and seek for adults? 4. Don’t we all need a place to hide? 5. Where do we go when we need to escape? (Alcohol, drugs, vacation, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah - A Burden To Serve

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

With Nehemiah as the example, we look at how we are compelled to serve God if we are compassionate about the need.

Nehemiah – A Burden to Serve Intro: The book of Nehemiah deals with the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem and the resulting revival of the Israelites around Nehemiah and the prophet Ezra. We’ve been talking about spiritual gifts – what they are, how we get them and how we can use them. ...read more

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

This question needs to be reversed if we are to find an answer.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why suffering? 9/11 Katrina, friends going through extremely difficult times. Why would God allow this? What benefit is evil and suffering? What is the point? God does not exist for our human happiness. God exists because God exists. We’re funny as ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Lose Your Connection Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 25, 2010

A story of lost hope, expectation and security for a season.

Don’t Lose Your Connection Pt. 2 Ruth 1: 6-17 Vs. 6 Heard = is to be seeking to hear THAT answer – not listening Rom 10:17 faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Faith - produces hearing – Hearing - Produces ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Drawing A Line In The Sand

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Are you willing to stand on the word of God?

Intro: - When you stand on the word of God and do what is right in His eyes you are drawing a line the sand. - I. Be Strong in the Lord v.10 - Isa 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many and in horsemen because they are very ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Baptist