The Struggle Is Real

The Struggle Is Real

From No Limits with Pastor Delman Coates Podcast by Dr. Delman Coates

May 24, 2026 · 52 min

About this episode

Pastor Delman discusses the ongoing inner conflict believers face and emphasizes the importance of navigating struggles with faith and support.

In this message, Pastor Delman addresses the ongoing inner conflict believers face even after giving their lives to Christ. The sermon emphasizes that baptism does not eliminate struggle, but instead begins a lifelong process of learning how to navigate it with faith and honesty. Paul’s words show that wrestling with temptation, weakness, and inconsistency does not make someone a bad Christian. First, the message urges believers not to shame their struggles, reminding them that God offers grace and freedom from condemnation rather than guilt and disgrace. Second, it warns against “shifting” the struggle by masking pain through unhealthy behaviors that avoid addressing the real issue. Finally, the sermon highlights the importance of finding support, teaching that true healing comes from safe relationships and faith communities where people can be vulnerable, authentic, and supported without fear of judgment. Together, these truths encourage believers to face their struggles with grace, truth, and the help of others rather than in isolation or shame.

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Delman

Topics covered

  • inner conflict
  • faith
  • baptism
  • struggle
  • support
  • grace

Keywords

  • struggle
  • faith
  • baptism
  • grace
  • support
  • temptation
  • healing

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