Sermons on Fleshly Desire:

Being Steadfast In Your Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 21, 2022

Many things distract us from living up to our identity in Christ--especially guilt and fleshly temptation. Paul continues the narrative of reconciliation: the rescuing of the broken and repairing and repurposing it for His work.

Colossians 1:21-23 21And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23, Ephesians 2:12-13, John 3:19-20, Titus 1:16, Psalm 5:5, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, Romans 3:23-26, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Anointed To Stand

Contributed by Joshua Moran on Feb 1, 2005

Using the anointing of David we look into the power of God’s anointing

Anointed To Stand: Standing For Jesus An elderly woman walked into the local country church. The friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked politely. "The front row please." she answered. "You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Children's Blessing

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 30, 2014

Is it enough to desire God? Is desire alone sufficient to enable you to follow God? Granted, we must have desire, but is desire alone sufficient?

Mark 10:13-31 Jesus Blesses Little Children 13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, “Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Pray?

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 10, 2013

So many people do not use one of the greatest resource that the believer has, and that is prayer. Do you think of prayer as something to use only in an emergency? Do you believe you have a better hold on your life than God could? Do you want any thing out

James 4:1-3 Intro: Prayer, which allows the believer to communicate with God each day and at any time, is one of the most neglected resources we have in God. The average believer oftentimes considers prayer the last resort, only used when life gets out of hand. In this ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Temperance: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Aug 13, 2010

Have you noticed that our current generation (especially of Americans) has no concept of control. We are out-of-control. The recent rise in credit card induced bankruptcies, divorce attorneys, and mini-riots are skyrocketing. Road rage, impulse spendin

Have you noticed that our current generation (especially of Americans) has no concept of control. We are out-of-control. The recent rise in credit card induced bankruptcies, divorce attorneys, and mini-riots are skyrocketing. Road rage, impulse spending, and all sorts of addictions are seen as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Good And Bad Choices Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

What influence does sin have on choices?

A. WHY PEOPLE MAKE POOR CHOICES “Don’t ask me to leave you and go back to my old ways. Wherever you go, I will go. Wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. Wherever you die, there I will be buried” (Ruth 1:16-17). 1. They guess – because they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Imitation Of Apostles-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 27, 2010

Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment. How? Pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment is Adherence to Authority’s...

OVERCOMING a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-III—2Timothy 3:10-17 A—IMITATION of APOSTLES(3:10-14) B—KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) A—IMITATION of APOSTLES-III-(3:10-14) Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds Left Behind

Contributed by James May on Aug 9, 2005

Have we left behind, hidden in the dark corners of our hearts, some seed of sin that will come back to test us? God told Israel to kill all their enemies, but they didn’t, and those enemies came back to be the tool that God used against them to prove the

Seeds Left Behind By Pastor Jim May Judges 3:1-9, "Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, even as many of Israel as had not known all the wars of Canaan; Only that the generations of the children of Israel might know, to teach them war, at the least such as before ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Like Jesus Loves

Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 25, 2025

Jesus calls His followers to:  demonstrate genuine love,  faithful obedience, and  fruitful lives as His friends.

“Love like Jesus loves” John 15:12–17 A woman once decided to bake a cake for a special occasion: - She measured the flour, sugar, and oil perfectly. - She mixed in the milk and vanilla, - she poured the batter into the pan and slid it into the oven. But after 30 minutes, when she peeked ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Individual Believer’s Former State Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2018

Paul turns suddenly to his readers and declares that, like Christ, they once were dead, and in Ephesians 2:2-3 he proves this. The intention of the apostle in this short section is to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and to express the sad estate an

The Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/27/17 Lesson 7: The Individual Believer’s Former State (2:1-3) Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV) 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Need Saving Anyway? Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Oct 25, 2005

Taking another look at the sin in the garden

WHY DO WE NEED SAVING? Text: Gen. 3:1-7 Intro. 1. This lesson and the next will be hard for me to present. 2. The subject itself is difficult and depressing in nature. 3. Yet to appreciate our deliverance, our salvation, we must descend into the depths of sin; I want us to explore ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

War With Amalek

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 23, 2004

The Never Ending War - A message on the perpetual conflict that the believer has with the Flesh.

War With Amalek Galatians 5:17-23 & Ex.17:8-16 Intro. – What do Gal. 5 and Ex. 17 have in common. Read Gal. 5:17-23 There are three major enemies to the Christian life. The WORLD– Our External foe – The World is the system that is organized against God. It is a philosophy or thought. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16, Galatians 5:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Temptation Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Oct 31, 2016

Why do we sin against God? Why do we mess up, make terrible choices, and then have to live with the consequences? Why do we get ourselves into bondage to sin and certain destructive patterns of behavior?

Understanding Temptation Matthew 4 Introduction: 1. Why do we sin against God? Why do we mess up, make terrible choices, and then have to live with the consequences? Why do we get ourselves into bondage to sin and certain destructive patterns of behavior? • Have you ever done something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Bible Church

Understanding The Times

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 12, 2009

Overemphasis and ignorance of the end times will both lead to disaster; Christians must be wise about what is going on in this world, where things are going and what God has called us to now.

Understanding the Times 1 Chr.12:32 - Tells us the men of Issachar, “understood the times and knew what Israel should do.” 
 Incorrect expectations result in dismay, failure, frustration, loss, fruitlesslness, etc. Not about doom and gloom but about correct Biblical perspective. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God, Not The World - 1 John 2:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2024

The Apostle John calls us to examine our hearts and be careful about what holds our affections - our love and devotion must be set on God and not on the things of this world.

Loving God, Not the World 1 John 2:15-16 Introduction Today, we’re going to look at a passage from 1 John that challenges us in a powerful way. This message is titled “Loving God, Not the World” because it reminds us that our love and devotion must be set on God and not on the things of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16, James 4:4, Galatians 5:16, Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 6:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal