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The Struggle

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

based on 4 ratings
| 6,491 views

Are you struggling with anyone?

INTRO: What Do We Do Daily. -It’s something we don’t enjoy. -We would rather see other people do this than ourselves. Look at someone who struggled, with God as well as others. TITLE: The Struggle TEXT: Gen, 33:22-32 I. Description of the struggle: Gen. 33:22-32 (READ) A. Event: Common event ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God
The Struggle

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Aug 24, 2008

based on 84 ratings
| 53,881 views

You know the things that I should do, I don’t do, and the things that I don’t have any business doing, well, ok ... that is what I do.

THE STRUGGLE Preached on Sunday, 24 August 2008 At Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, Illinois Song: In The Name Of JESUS We Have The Victory Text - Romans 7:14-15; 24-25 (v.14) For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. (v.15) For that which I do I allow not: for what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist
Struggling

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 11, 2023

| 636 views

Christ Jesus will share our burdens and help us carry the loads of life.

Struggling – Matthew 11: 16- 30 Intro: Have you ever tried to tighten a screw with one of these (a butter knife)? It can be done; but, it is much easier to do it with the right one of these (a screw driver – 2 types: regular and fillips). It is even easier with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
"Struggling With God"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 15, 2014

| 7,386 views

The sermon shares how we all struggle in life and with God.

“Struggling with God” Genesis 32:22-32 WE are likened unto Jacob. Jacob had a situation where wrestled all night with an angel. Jacob struggled with God He had always had struggles • He struggled over a birth rate • He struggled with his brother and he conspired with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: United Methodist
The Struggling Christian Series

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Aug 7, 2001

based on 28 ratings
| 7,100 views

How today’s Christian must stay focused.

Overcoming the Struggle: “The Struggling Christian” Romans 7:14-25 Rev. B. J. Sims, Jr. Keyword: CONFLICT Conflict – “ a struggle, or fight” Christians struggle on a Daily basis with their own inner conflicts. We allow every little thing, not of God, to disturb our spirit. As well as our mental ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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Struggling With God

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 13, 2009

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STRUGGLING WITH GOD Just because God calls us or permits us to do something, it doesn't mean that we can afford to be complacent about it. Jacob’s return to the land of the promise was risky. If Jacob didn’t learn to be a little less conniving and little less arrogant, the old sibling feud would ...read more

Tags: God's Omnipotence

Denomination: *other
It Is In The Educational Field That The Struggle ... PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

based on 2 ratings
| 2,129 views

It is in the educational field that the struggle for or against God is being decided today. Teachers fight on ...read more

Tags: Learning
Success From Struggle PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

based on 4 ratings
| 3,089 views

SUCCESS FROM STRUGGLE Well, one way to respond to opportunity is to learn to recognize it even when it is disguised as difficulty. In a famous study by Victor and Mildred Goertzel, the home backgrounds of 300 highly successful people were investigated. All 300 of these people made it to the top ...read more

Tags: Blind, Trials And Difficulties
We Are Meant To Struggle

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 13, 2013

| 4,193 views

WE ARE MEANT TO STRUGGLE You remember the story of the little boy who was playing outdoors and found a fascinating caterpillar. He carefully picked it up and took it home to show his mother. He asked his mother if he could keep it, and she said he could if he would take good care of it. The ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

Denomination: Baptist
What Is Your Struggle

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 25, 2021

based on 1 rating
| 1,918 views

As a group of frogs was traveling through the woods, two of them fell into a deep pit. When the other frogs crowded around the pit and saw how deep it was, they told the two frogs that there was no hope left for them. However, the two frogs decided to ignore what the others were saying and they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Tags: Believe In Yourself, Faith

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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Your Struggling Church Can Turn Around Today – But Greatness Takes Time

By Karl Vaters on Aug 23, 2023

based on 2 ratings
| 17,010 views

If you’re pastoring a church that has or is turning around, here's some great news - and possibly your greatest challenge.

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Tags: leadership, renewal, patience, Church Health, Leadership (view more) (view less)
2 Rules For Transparency In The Pulpit

By Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2018

based on 17 ratings
| 23,504 views

"I think it is great when pastors are candid about their own struggles. But there are times when the pastor can share way too much information and actually cause people to stumble."

Tags: Preaching, Honesty, Authenticity, Struggles, Transparency (view more) (view less)
Preaching Is Like Setting A Wildfire—except When It's Not

By Jacob Myers on Mar 8, 2024

based on 8 ratings
| 17,368 views

How do you decide what to burn and what to protect?

Scripture: Joshua 6:6-25, Proverbs 8:34

Tags: Reality, Struggle, wildfire, preaching, culture, Preaching, Culture (view more) (view less)
How To Guard Your Heart--In The Pulpit

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Aug 6, 2019

based on 8 ratings
| 26,917 views

Preachers struggle with the temptation to make their charge from God a performance before men.

Tags: Preaching, Fear of Death
God’s Work In Your Depression

By SermonCentral on Jul 5, 2022

based on 2 ratings
| 17,422 views

“Is this depression? I have almost no motivation for anything. I have been praying and I will keep praying for God to be my strength but how do you fight when you don’t feel like fighting?"

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2-3, Psalm 139:11-12

Tags: Emotions, Healing, endurance, Depression, Struggles, soul care, Fighting for Joy, Help for the Hurting (view more) (view less)

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Dealing With Conflict

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This set of backgrounds was designed especially for a message on relationship or marriage conflict.

Scripture: Proverbs 21:9, James 4:1, Proverbs 13:10, James 21:9

Tags: struggles, marriage struggle, marriage general, dealing with conflicts, communication, marriage, relationships, conflict (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary
Dealing With Conflicts

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This set of backgrounds was designed especially for a message on relationship or marriage conflict.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Tags: conflict, relationships, anger, marriage, dealing with conflicts, marriage struggle, struggles, church division (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary
The Bible On Divorce

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Address the difficult topic of divorce with biblical authority and truth using these backgrounds.

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 5:3-32

Tags: divorce, marriage struggle

Genres: Emotional, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary
The Struggle Is Real: Game

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In this game, your students vote on relatable struggles by making noise for their chosen option. From common annoyances like slow WiFi or mismatched socks to more humorous dilemmas like an empty toilet paper roll or melting ice cream cone, the game humorously navigates through everyday challenges, culminating in a lighthearted exploration of what people find most frustrating.

Tags: fun, fun, interactive, choices, game, this or that, screen game (view more) (view less)

Genres: Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary
The Struggle Is Real: The Questions We Ask

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Use this series to acknowledge life's challenges and encourage honesty about struggles. Reassure your students that they are not alone and that Jesus understands and loves them, having faced and overcome similar struggles, offering hope and support through his Spirit.

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Genres: Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

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