In Sermon Illustrations: "Flesh Vs Spirit"

Misapplied Scriptures: Genesis 6:3

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 14, 2023

Introduction: There is any number of Scriptures that have been used out of context or simply misapplied over the years. A Christian magazine listed about a dozen of these back in the early 1980’s and, I must say, some of the author’s insights were something I had never thought of before. Maybe I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Tags: Flood, Noah, Misapplied Scripture

Denomination: Baptist

Thus Was The King And The Lord Of Glory Judged ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

“Thus was the King and the Lord of glory judged by man’s judgment, when manifest in flesh: far be it from any of his ministers to ...read more

Tags: Church General

Digital Divide: Declines According To A New Pew ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

Digital Divide: Declines According to a new Pew survey 74% of adult whites in the U.S. go online, vs. 61 % of blacks and 80% of English-speaking Hispanics. In a similar ’98 survey, just 42% of white adults used the Internet while ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

Abortion Down: In '02, 14% Of Births By U.s. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Abortion Down: In ’02, 14% of births by U.S. women of childbearing age were unwanted vs. just 9% in ’95, report federal researchers. In ’95, for every 100 pregnancies that ended in abortion or birth, almost 26 ended in abortion, in ’04 that had dropped to 24, ...read more

Tags: Abortion

Blue Collar 34.9% Of U.s. Blue Collar Workers Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Blue Collar 34.9% of U.S. blue collar workers are female vs. 31.6% in ’00. Hispanics make up 22.5%, up from 19%. Caucasians declined from 59.1% to 52.8%. Blacks fell from 17.6% to 15.9%. ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Spurgeon Wrote, "I Am Bound To The Doctrine Of ...

Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 15, 2002

Spurgeon wrote, “I am bound to the doctrine of the depravity of the human heart, because I find myself depraved in heart, and have daily proofs ...read more

Tags: Sin Fall Of Man, Sin General

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Passion  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Christian's Passion "Denying Oneself" There is a tale of the great English actor Macready. Macready was once asked by a preacher; "What is the difference between you and me?" You see the actor appeared before crowds night after night proclaiming fiction and people listened with delight. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Tags: Passion, Christian Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness "The Sermon on the Mount" explains the true intent of the law which cancels the natural responses of man and calls for supernatural behavior. Righteousness is an attribute of God. Jesus gives Christians a glorious hope and reward that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Tags: Character

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Think Of Power And Strength We Have ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 6, 2007

When we think of power and strength we have images like WWF and body-slamming 250 pounds on the mat! Or husbands suggesting something to our wives and they agree – now that’s power! It is short-lived but we’ll take whatever we can get! It’s the picture of “My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding” – the husband ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Haven: The Real You

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 25, 2011

HAVEN: THE REAL YOU What is in you is what comes out and always reveals the REAL you. In fact, that which you say yes to is the tell-tale sign of what is inside you. It is the litmus test of whether you are walking in the Spirit or in the "flesh. What's inside comes out. My wife and I watch a ...read more

Tags: Self

Denomination: Nazarene

There Are Six Varieties Of Wounds That A Person ...  PRO

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 4, 2000

There are six varieties of wounds that a person can receive in their body. Abrasive wound - Where the skin is scraped off. This can result from stumbling or by carrying a rough object or by a glancing blow Confused wound - caused by a heavy blow. Incised wound - produced by a knife or spear or ...read more

Tags: Crucifixion, Cross

Denomination: Pentecostal

Although He Follows No Rules, We Know Satan ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

Although he follows no rules, we know Satan attacks on three fronts: through the flesh, through the world, and by direct assault. The Flesh: In the 1936 Spanish civil war, Franco’s Loyalist Army defeated the Republican Army in Madrid. It was the key battle of the war and led to the establishment ...read more

Tags: Satan

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing  PRO

Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 19, 2004

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail th’incarnate Deity! Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus our Immanuel. Hark! the herald angels ...read more

Tags: Birth Of Jesus

Denomination: Baptist

I Know

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 5, 2008

I Know I know He is the beginning, so why do I worry about the end. I know He is the creator, so why do I wonder who will destroy. I know He has forgiven me, so why can't I forgive myself. I know He is a healer, so why do I speak of sickness. I know He can do all things, so why do I say I ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christian Divorce: A New Barna Group Study Shows ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Christian Divorce: A new Barna Group study shows that the likelihood of married adults divorcing is identical among born again Christians and those not born again. Among all adults 18 and older, 73% have been married and 51% are currently married. Among those who have been married 35% have also ...read more

Tags: Divorce

Should Pastors Continue Education? 48% Of All ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Should Pastors Continue Education? 48% of all ministers say they are encouraged to continue their education using church time and/or funds. Another 8% are encouraged to further their education, as long as they use personal time and/or money. 40% are neither encouraged nor discouraged, while 2% ...read more

Tags: Church General

Who Needs Church? Even Though The Bible Is Clear ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 14, 2007

Who Needs Church? Even though the Bible is clear about the importance of experiencing God through a shared faith journey, only 17% of adults believe the local church is central to one’s faith development. Only 33% of evangelicals, 20% of non-evangelical born again adults, and 25% of adults with a ...read more

Who Needs Church? Even Though The Bible Is Clear ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Who Needs Church? Even though the Bible is clear about the importance of experiencing God through a shared faith journey, only 17% of adults believe the local church is central to one’s faith development. Only 33% of evangelicals, 20% of non-evangelical born again adults, and 25% of adults with a ...read more

Tags: Church General

Who Needs Church? Even Though The Bible Is Clear ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Who Needs Church? Even though the Bible is clear about the importance of experiencing God through a shared faith journey, only 17% of adults believe the local church is central to one’s faith development. Only 33% of evangelicals, 20% of non-evangelical born again adults, and 25% of adults with a ...read more

Tags: Church General

Canadian Revival: Three Polls Conducted Since '00 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Canadian Revival: Three polls conducted since ’00 by Focus on the Family, Time Canada and the Vanier Institute of the Family show weekly church attendance going up in Canada for the first time in a generation. 25% of Canadians are now attending a weekly religious service vs. 20% a few years ago. ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?