Sermons About Struggle
Struggles Make You Stronger?
This teaching focuses on two biblical characters, Michal the wife of King David, both of whom led difficult lives, but one grew stronger while the other grew bitterer. Find out what David did differently...
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Man vs Wild: Climb a Mountain
In Surviving the challenges of life you will need to climb a few mountains. It is in the times of struggle and challenge that often times we are able to connect with God in unique and life changing ways.
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Stronger
As a kid I can remember standing beside my dad singing the old song "little is much when God is in it...". Profound statement, actually. No matter what I am involved in, from tucking the kids in bed, filling my car with gas, texting a friend, closing a business deal, or running for office, God is in it. God is involved. And that forever changes the little and the much. Key Passage: Revelation 13:1-10
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Suffering
This week, we looked at Colossians 1.24-2.5, where Paul describes his struggles and suffering on behalf of the church. This is good for us to hear, because we all struggle and suffer. There’s a tendency for us to think that if we love Jesus, believe in him, and follow him, that we’ll not have struggles or suffering. But this just couldn’t be true, because here Paul is: the Apostle of Jesus, representing him…yet he’s suffering! He doesn’t deny his suffering. He doesn’t seek “victory” over his suffering. Instead, he rejoices in suffering. So, even when we suffer, we can know that joy is available!
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More Than Conquerors
We are equipped to be more than conquerors over Satan our enemy who seeks to deceive and destroy our eternal lives.
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Surrendering in Freedom-Faith - Galatians #14
What makes the Christian faith like no other? The good news of God’s grace is the bold claim that we are accepted by God not because we “follow the rules” or “fit the mold” but because Jesus gave his own life to rescue us. But many of us are still trying to earn God’s love with our performance rather than living in the freedom that Jesus has provided for us. In Galatians, Paul warns against the danger of religious systems that value people on grounds of accomplishment or status or cultural agreement. These things lock away our freedom in the futility of legalism, moral superiority and cultural arrogance. Focusing on either the racial/ethnic/cultural superiority or the moral successes of good works denies the gospel and divides Jesus’ followers. Join us as we explore how God offers us true freedom in Jesus and how the freedom of Christ transforms our hearts, our minds and lives.
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Freedom-Faith Relationships - Galatians #13
What makes the Christian faith like no other? The good news of God’s grace is the bold claim that we are accepted by God not because we “follow the rules” or “fit the mold” but because Jesus gave his own life to rescue us. But many of us are still trying to earn God’s love with our performance rather than living in the freedom that Jesus has provided for us. In Galatians, Paul warns against the danger of religious systems that value people on grounds of accomplishment or status or cultural agreement. These things lock away our freedom in the futility of legalism, moral superiority and cultural arrogance. Focusing on either the racial/ethnic/cultural superiority or the moral successes of good works denies the gospel and divides Jesus’ followers. Join us as we explore how God offers us true freedom in Jesus and how the freedom of Christ transforms our hearts, our minds and lives.
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Your Own Personal Jesus - Spooky Jesus
We all have images of Jesus. Some are right and some are wrong. Spooky Jesus is an image that says Jesus was more divine than he was human, and that he doesn't relate to the human struggle. But if we truly understand who Jesus is, we soon find out that he knows all too well the temptations that we face. Jesus sympathizes with us and has given us a way out.
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Freedom-Faith In Partnership with God - Galatians #12
What makes the Christian faith like no other? The good news of God’s grace is the bold claim that we are accepted by God not because we “follow the rules” or “fit the mold” but because Jesus gave his own life to rescue us. But many of us are still trying to earn God’s love with our performance rather than living in the freedom that Jesus has provided for us. In Galatians, Paul warns against the danger of religious systems that value people on grounds of accomplishment or status or cultural agreement. These things lock away our freedom in the futility of legalism, moral superiority and cultural arrogance. Focusing on either the racial/ethnic/cultural superiority or the moral successes of good works denies the gospel and divides Jesus’ followers. Join us as we explore how God offers us true freedom in Jesus and how the freedom of Christ transforms our hearts, our minds and lives.
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