The Struggle Within | Pastor Jamie Grisham

The Struggle Is Real | Romans 7:15–25 | Victory in Christ

In Romans 7:15–25, the Apostle Paul gives voice to a struggle we all know too well, the tension between our desire to follow God and the reality of the sin nature within us. This passage isn’t just a description of inner conflict; it’s a roadmap to understanding our flesh and the victory that comes only through Jesus Christ.

Paul reveals the truth we all wrestle with:

• The Law reveals sin but cannot rescue us.

• The struggle is real—a tug of war between our desire to please God and the pull of sin.

• The war within doesn’t define our identity; it drives us to depend on Christ.

• Deliverance comes through Jesus—not our willpower, but the Spirit’s liberating power.

👉 Romans 7 shows us the battle.

👉 Romans 8 shows us the breakthrough.

If you’ve ever felt the tension between wanting righteousness yet wrestling with sin, this message will encourage you that you’re not alone and that victory is possible through Jesus Christ.

Key Scriptures:

Romans 7:15–25 | Galatians 3:24 | 1 Peter 2:11 | James 1:14 | Proverbs 24:16 | Galatians 5:24

Just because you struggle doesn’t mean you quit fighting. True freedom is found in Jesus.