Sermons on Desires Of The Flesh:

Dare To Serve Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 22, 2010

There is no way to become like Jesus without the willingness to serve. This does not mean that you let others control what you do, but rather that your actions are controlled by the desire to serve God and others.

Dare to Serve John 12:26, Mark 10:45, Philippians 2:5-7 April 25, 2010 Morning Service Introduction Born in Nottingham, England His family lost their entire fortune due to his father’s bad investments and both parents died at a young age Became a Methodist minister and evangelist Requested ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Marks Of Godly Sorrow Pt 2

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

Three more marks of a truly repentant person 1.Longing to see others do right 2.Zeal to see God glorified 3.Vengeance – desire to see the guilty punished

Part 2: Marks of Godly Sorrow 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 8 For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it (though I did regret it, for I see that I grieved you with that letter, though only briefly). 9 Now I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Galatians 2:20

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 28, 2007

“I am (have been) crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” (Gal. 2:20, KJV).

A. SCRIPTURE “I am (have been) crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” (Gal. 2:20, KJV). 1. A mystery the world can’t understand. “This ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Galatians 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Immorality Battle Of The Mind

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Jun 29, 2010

The Immorality Battle of the Mind can be categorized as either attitudes or actions. Your attitudes and actions in dealing with strong sexual demons will either cause you to become a victim of its desires or become victories by overcoming them by the acti

The Immorality Battle of the Mind Galatians 5:19 By Clarence E. Weaver Sr Introduction Living as we are in a world in which nudity, partial nudity and sexual stimulating dress style is rampant; the battle for the mental purity in the child of God is more intense than ever. This is one topic that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Debate About Divorce (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 28, 2018

Jesus was asked of the Pharisees regarding divorce, not necessarily desiring to learn from Him. Unfortunately most approach the issue this way today. Their minds are already made up. We need a biblical perspective.

The Debate about Divorce (Part 2) Mark 10: 1-12 Today I hope to conclude the passage we began to consider in our last study. I am well aware that this is a very sensitive and somewhat contentious issue. Likely everyone here has been affected by divorce in some way or another. I too know the hurt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gossip

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001

Gossip, a wound that runs deep and a weapon the enemy uses to divide the Body of Christ.

Gossip A wound that runs deep  The enemy uses many tactics to render us ineffective.  Gossip (tailbearing) is a weapon that the enemy uses to divide the body.  Gossip is an innate desire to our flesh. Prov 26:22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:22, Proverbs 11:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intimacy With God

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 17, 2012

God desires to have a close, intimate, personal ...loving, dynamic, powerful relationship with you. Christianity is not about a weekly trip to church. We must move beyond that. Updated Substantially September 2018.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day are: 1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43; Psalm 84 ; Ephesians 6:10-20 and John 6:56-69. One day, ... a young disciple of Christ ... desirous of wanting to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Ephesians 5:15-17, Matthew 22:38-40, Romans 10:17, John 14:6, John 10:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Self-Control

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 25, 2025

Self-control is a crucial virtue that every believer must cultivate. Without it, a person is vulnerable to sin, emotional outbursts, and spiritual failure. It is not merely about suppressing desires but about bringing them under the lordship of Christ.

THE POWER OF SELF-CONTROL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 25:28 – “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Timothy 1:7, Titus 2:11-12, 1 Corinthians 9:25-27, James ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Timothy 1:7, Titus 2:11-12, 1 Corinthians 9:25-27, James 1:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bowing To The Great Idol Of Self

Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 13, 2007

The OT has a lot of interesting stories about idolatry, but is that really just a problem of the past? This sermon addresses the very real problem that our culture has in worshiping our own desires above all else.

To the reader: What inspired this sermon was a quote I read in R.C. Ortlund’s book, When God Comes To Church, p. 194. "Self is the great idol standing at the center of our conceptual world, to which all bow low. We even have a duty-to-self ethic, as if self-denial were harmful, immoral, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Weary World Rejoices: Love Revealed

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 1, 2026

God desires the world to catch glimpses of His nature and His love through His people. When we love, God’s love is perfected—that is, it accomplishes its purpose.

1 John 4:9-14 9 By this the love of God was revealed in us, that God has sent His only Son into the world so that we may live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Independent Together With God

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 31, 2024

This message is a revision of a message I delivered previously. God has given us free-will and will not override our decisions. His desire is that we will choose to come into agreement with Him and walk with Him. The choice is ours.

Being Independent Together With God Scripture: Amos 3:3; John 8:36; Exodus 1:11a; 3:7-8; Romans 12:2 Good morning Strangers Rest! This morning, I will be talking with you about “Being Independent Together With God.” While the title seems to be contradictory when you consider that the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3, John 8:36, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Total Surrender

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 20, 2023

The power of the Holy Spirit deposited in the life of a believer cannot be fully exercised until the believer fully surrenders all to Jesus Christ. We don't need more power, we only need to surrender more to God to put the power in action.

TEXT: MARK 14:36 (NKJV) "And He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will.” GOD'S POWER IS AVAILABLE The power of the Holy Spirit deposited in the life of a believer cannot be fully exercised until ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:36, Luke 10:19, Acts 1:8, Mark 10:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Year - New Mantle

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 13, 2016

Elisha's story shows us how we can have a successful New Year - Through experiencing our own Gilgal (having control over our flesh) Bethel (experiencing the presence of the Lord ) Jericho (placing our faith in God) Jordan River (old life to new life)

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15 Theme: New Year - New Mantle Proposition: The story of Elisha shows us how we can have a successful New Year - Through experiencing our own Gilgal (having control over our flesh) Bethel (experiencing the presence of the Lord ) Jericho (placing our faith in God) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Hunger For God

Contributed by C Jordan on May 27, 2006

The greatest problem in the church today is that we have lost our hunger for God! My desire is to stir up your hunger for God—that you would seek Him with all your heart!

HUNGRY #1: HUNGER FOR GOD (May 2006 - City Blessing Church Camp) OPENING: Intro speaker: Brief salvation, call to ministry, Firestorm ministry today, wife & four children! INTRODUCTION: Hunger Defined - The discomfort, weakness, or pain caused by a prolonged lack of food; To have a strong ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: *other

"How Do I Live In The Spirit" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 18, 2014

This one devotional reached over 200,000 people. Many desire to live by the Holy Spirit but not many teach how. This sermon is Spirit led and will help you to finally see how to live IN the Holy Spirit.

The Ultimate Decision July 7, 2014 As I get up to read and pray each morning it amazes me that I have no clue what I am going to write to you each day. That is until the Holy Spirit through the word of God gives me the lesson for the day. I take no credit as it is only God inside of me that in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30