Sermons on Carnality:

Time For Meat

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 5, 2019

Quit sucking milk and get a knife for meat!

Having spent almost sixty-seven years on this planet and saved in 1975 I have a bit of experience in some areas. I have been in some aspect of ministry almost from the start. I have had opportunities to live in several states and serve in various churches and ministries. What I have noticed, as ...read more

Scripture: John 3:12, Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Corinthians 13:11, 1 Corinthians 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of A True Christian. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 5, 2024

What does it mean to be a Christian?

Matthew 28:18-20, John 13:34-35 What does it mean to be a Christian? Is it just a label, a title, or a cultural identity? The Bible gives us a clear answer. A Christian is not just someone who claims to believe, but someone who lives out their faith in a way that honors God and transforms their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 13:34-35

The Church Is A Building Or A People? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 25, 2024

We'll explore the scriptural definition of the church and its implications for our understanding of the body of Christ.

The term "church" is often associated with a physical building, but is this the biblical understanding of the church? We'll explore the scriptural definition of the church and its implications for our understanding of the body of Christ. The Biblical Definition: The Greek word ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 2:46

Spiritual Wickedness Among Some Christians Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 6, 2022

Genesis 6:5 records what God saw when he looked at men on the earth. He saw the great wickedness of men and the intentions of the hearts of men which was evil all the time. This scripture indicates that wickedness is an act, an action, an intention and a thought which can be seen.

There are forces of darkness described as spiritual wickedness that are warring against a believer. These dark forces are confronted and constrained through the power of the Holy Spirit. The origin of wickedness Genesis 6:5 records what God saw when he looked at men on the earth. He saw the great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:2, 1 John 5:19

Godliness Is A Deep Internal Transformation Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 15, 2025

True godliness is a deep internal transformation that aligns our thoughts, words, and deeds with the character of God.

Godliness is often misunderstood as merely being polite, having a good attitude, or being diplomatic. However, true godliness goes far beyond these superficial qualities. It is a deep internal transformation that aligns one's thoughts, words, and deeds with the character of God. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11

A Healthy Body = A Healthy Team Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 25, 2015

Having a body that functions effectively is an indication that you are healthy, you have a healthy body. Having a team that functions the way God has designed the body of Christ is an indication of a healthy team.

In scripture God often uses natural things to help us understand spiritual things. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 to help us better understand how God wants the church to operate, He likens the body of Christ; the church to the human body. Understanding the makeup or the composition of the human body, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Very Modern Ancient City

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 12, 2003

The problems that plagued Corinth - immaturity, carnality, worldly influences, division, style wars and the like - are still present today. Find out the comparisons and how to find peace in God despite the world around us.

To hear an audio version of this message, please go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. Imagine for me if you will, a city – bustling, modern – a major city with over six hundred thousand residents. In many ways – the city is the wealthiest, coolest, most multicultural city in the country. Trade from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Man Of Contrasts

Contributed by Vladimir Lukyanov on Oct 8, 2002

Samson was a man of contrasts. He was separated as a Nazarite, yet tampered with evil associations; a man of mighty strength, but very weak in resisting temptation; He was occasionally Spirit-possessed, but yielded to carnal appe

Samson - a man of contrasts Overcoming the Roller-Coaster of Spiritual Growth Judges 13:24-16:30 Objective: • to see that we are a lot like Samson: redeemed, but carnal • what do we need to be spiritual Intro: I would love to say that when a person gets saved - his or her life gets forever ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Do The Things We Do

Contributed by Dan Swan on Sep 7, 2006

Sermon deals with the original sin (carnal nature) that is in one’s life. Subsequent to salvation, the Holy Spirit empowers us to not make the same choices and mistakes we’ve made in the past by being entirely sanctified.

Why Do We Do the Things That We Do? Sept. 3, 2006 AM Romans 7:7—8:14 (NIV) Key verse 7:15 Why do we do the things that we do? That is a good question. There are guidelines, rules, policies, practices put into place all around us. And yet when the desire comes to break one of them, we succumb to ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Immaturity (Sixth Sunday After Epiphany, February 12, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 10, 2023

In the very first verse Paul has stepped on toes! There are two words that illustrate well how Paul stepped on their toes. These two words, “carnal” and “babies” lose some of their emphasis as they are transliterated from Greek to English.

IMMATURITY Text: 1 Corinthians 3: 1 – 9 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 And so, brothers and sisters, I could not speak to you as spiritual people, but rather as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. (2) I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for solid food. Even now you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

House Guest

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008

There is an unwanted houseguest in the home of the disciple. This freeloader--given to laziness and self-indulgence as well as pre-occupation with self is an enemy who does not have the disciple’s best interests at heart. It is called "carnality". Who’s i

---------OPTIONAL SERMON DVD VIDEO OPENER------- Have you ever came home to houseguests like this? OPENER: DVD CLIP Mrs. Doubtfire START: 7:32 Scene selection #2 “The Birthday Party” | Time: 1 min 45 sec. END: 9:10 | Robin Williams says “You’re Home Early Girlfriend” NOTE: It’s crucial that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirituality - How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 28, 2000

Spirituality and carnality are abolute states. You can KNOW FOR SURE how to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and it’s totally a function of grace when you name your sins to God. It has NOTHING to do with works ("yielding", "surrendering", etc.)

Spirituality - How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit (1 John 1:9) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/spiritl.html] While the most confused issue for the unbeliever has to be the gospel with so many false choices and imitations, I believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In A Pagan Nation Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 22, 2016

In its past America may have been a Christian nation but now it is very obvious that America has become a pagan nation that rejects God. When the New Testament was written the world was all pagan. By pagan I mean people without Christ and living in mora

Living in a Pagan Nation 9/20/15 Introduction: In its past America may have been a Christian nation but now it is very obvious that America has become a pagan nation that rejects God. When the New Testament was written the world was all pagan. By pagan I mean people without Christ and living in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Many Pretend To Be Godly Men And Women Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2024

There are many pretend to be godly men and women and appear to be solid Christian believer .However, their “fruit” eventually reveals them to be the opposite of what they claimed to be and they a form of godliness.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want to warn you about a sobering reality: there are many who pretend to be godly men and women, appearing to be solid Christian believers, but their actions eventually reveal them to be the opposite of what they claimed to be. They may talk the talk, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14-15

What's In Your Eyes?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 21, 2023

"Oh, be careful little eyes what you see."

Psalms 101:3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. If you were to go blind this second, what kind of things would you still see in your mind. Would they bring you comfort or torment? Many of us have things flash ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:3, Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Baptist