Sermons on Flesh Vs Spirit:

Spirit Controlled Life

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 3, 2007

need of God’s Spirit to overcome the weakness of the flesh.

Intro: the more I read the Word of God, the more I realize how totally dependent we are on the Spirit of God to help us gain victory in our lives. Nowhere is this more clearly seen as it is explained in Galatians 5:16-26. Your physical, carnal man produces things, God’s Spirit in you produces ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Strong In Your Spirit

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 3, 2021

We as the body of Christ are to be spirit dominated not flesh dominated.

For sometime now the Lord as been helping me to understand that we need to live in the spirit and not in the flesh, unfortunately the body of Christ here on earth live mostly in the flesh and this is why we are not seeing enough of miracles in our lives. God in his faithfulness will often show up ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:8, Ecclesiastes 12:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 6 - Our Flesh Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

Part 6 of our series looks at how sometimes the giants in our lives can be ourselves. We will look at the battle between the flesh and the spirit.

They Must be Giants 6 – Our Flesh Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken on; † David & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

Fighting Yourself Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 15, 2015

This is the 11th sermon in the series "The Cure". This sermon looks at the struggles of a Christian.

Series: The Cure [#11] FIGHTING YOURSELF Romans 7:1-25 Introduction: This morning we are going to talk about something that I know a lot about- Fighting. Now, before you judge me, most of you are really good at fighting as well. Whether it’s physically fighting, (like my brother and I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Life Though The Spirit

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Sep 23, 2018

When we choose to live in the Spirit, we can conquer all thee stuff that life in the flesh throws at us.

Charles Spurgeon once preached what in his judgment was one of his poorest sermons. He stammered and floundered, and when he got through felt that it had been a complete failure. He was greatly humiliated, and when he got home he fell on his knees and said, "Lord, God, thou canst do something with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Struggle Is Not Against Flesh And Blood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 10, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you struggling lately? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our struggles in life came from the enemy not from GOD. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:10-12 (Amplified Bible) In conclusion, be strong in

I. EXORDIUM: Are you struggling lately? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our struggles in life came from the enemy not from GOD. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:10-12 (Amplified Bible) In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 12, 2009

If we would develop the Fruit of the Spirit we must walk in the Spirit. This message helps one learn how to walk in the Spirit.

Galatians 5:24-25 WALK IN THE SPIRIT [Mark 8:34-38] Not everyone who calls themselves Christian is producing Fruit of the Spirit.... Did you know that? It’s available to every Christian, but I hope you have learned by now that there’s nothing automatic about the Spirit’s ministry. Every ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24-25, Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Living by the dictates of the flesh are only going to get us to death row. If and when our lives are dictated by Christ, it becomes evident to all that we are walking in the Spirit. Are you?

Opening Illustration: A radical change is expected and required when a person comes to faith in Jesus Christ. When no change becomes apparent, we begin to wonder if there has been a genuine conversion or if the one who was truly saved understands God’s Word concerning sanctification and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Maintain A Healthy Fear Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us maintain a reverential trust in God with a hatred for evil by teaching us more about God’s holy attributes

Illustration:We fear men so much because we fear God so little. William Gurnall. 1. The Holy Spirit helps us maintain a reverential trust in God with a hatred for evil by teaching us more about God’s holy attributes. John wrote, "Who will not fear You, O Lord and glorify your name? For You alone ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cut-Off Vs Pruning

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: What will you choose? to be cut-off or prune? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that pruning is more to be chosen than to be cut-off IV. TEXT: John 15:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) H

I. EXORDIUM: What will you choose? to be cut-off or prune? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that pruning is more to be chosen than to be cut-off IV. TEXT: John 15:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Your History: Conquering The Flesh Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 27, 2020

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, I pray God bless your souls.

MAKING YOUR HISTORY: CONQUERING THE FLESH by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 27, 2020) “For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-39, James 4:8-17, John 21:15-17, Ezekiel 34:1-31

Denomination: Friends

Live By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2009

Success or victory in living the Christian life is to follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance & receive His empowering. This leads to an inner & outer transformation of life that a code of ethics cannot even touch. Paul’s understanding & deep conviction is to

GALATIANS 5:16-18 LIVE BY THE SPIRIT [Romans 7:14- 8:4] What principle should one follow to live the Christian life? If a group of average church members were asked that question what answers would they give? Some would likely emphasis Bible reading and prayer. Some would stress faithful ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18, Romans 8:1-17, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning The Spirit Between Demonic Manifestation Vs. Holy Spirit Manifestation. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 18, 2025

The following content may be disturbing to some readers. As believers, we are called to discern the spirits and test every manifestation to ensure it aligns with the will and character of God (1 John 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:21).

As believers, we are called to discern the spirits and test every manifestation to ensure it aligns with the will and character of God (1 John 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:21). The Bible warns us about the schemes of the devil and his attempts to deceive and lead us astray (2 Corinthians 11:14, Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Luke 8:26-39, Mark 16:17

Walking In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 17, 2023

Believers are commanded to walk in the Spirit, but what does that mean? This message explores how the human spirit is to operate in relationship to the believer's soul. With instruction from Galatians 5 the difference between walking in the Spirit versus the flesh is examined.

Intro We are investigating the function or operation of the human spirit in relationship to God and the person’s soul. In Proverbs 20:27 we are told: “The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the inner depths of his heart.” i What is this saying about the human spirit? It is the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23, Proverbs 20:27, John 1:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 1 Corinthians 6:17, Hebrews 12:14, Luke 6:43-44, Matthew 16:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Putting To Death The Sins Of The Flesh

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

We have no reason to say that we are caught in sin, because we don’t have to. That’s what it says. We are under no obligation to agree with the sinful nature when it wants to do something bad. Instead, the Spirit makes us free.

We’ve been building a structure, and it’s based around what it means to be a follower of Jesus. We’ve talked about the fact that a Christian walks by faith, trusting in God and following God’s leading even when it seems odd or strange. We’ve talked about how a follower of Jesus seeks and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:13-14

Denomination: Salvation Army