Sermons on Fleshly Nature:

Are You Plugged In? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 1, 2018

Showing how connecting with the wrong power source can influence your life and destiny

Are You Plugged In? CCCAG April 1st, 2018 Scripture- John 4:31-38 Introduction Purpose unfulfilled Early days of being a Paramedic I started working full time as a paramedic when I was in my mid 20’s, and as with everyone who starts in Fire or EMS, you start at the bottom. At the company I worked ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Things That Matter Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 26, 2012

As we get to know God we become more and more like Him... understanding what matters and what does not.

Title: Things that Matter Text: Colossians 3:10-11(3:1-15) Thesis: As we get to know God we become more and more like Him… understanding what matters and what does not. Series Title: Living with others at home and at church: How to walk hand in hand when you don’t see eye to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Wrath And Human Denial Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2019

God’s wrath is evident to those willing to see it, but sinful human nature is not willing.

God’s Wrath and Human Denial (Romans 1:18) 1. How many people in denial does it take to change a light bulb ? There is nothing wrong with the light bulb. 2. The study of denial is a study in its own right. 3. The word denial can refer to a refusal to grant a request. The judge denied a new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Plain To See Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2019

We cannot be excused from responding to the light we all have. This includes the obvious realization that there is a might Creator.

Plain to See (Romans 1:19-22) 1. One cold, snowy Minnesota night, I got lost on the way home. The snow was blowing so fast and piling up so high, I couldn't see any street signs. With no map in my car and a dead cell phone, I thought I might be stranded so I pulled over to the side of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom's Fruit Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009

We win our battles against our compulsion to sin when we depend on the Holy Spirit. We must live by the Spirit to conquer fleshly desires, be led by the Spirit to conquer fleshly deeds, and walk with the Spirit to enjoy the death of the flesh.

Freedom’s Fruit (Galatians 5:16-26) Jo Guerrero’s five-year-old daughter, Barbara, had disobeyed her mother and had been sent to her room. After a few minutes, Jo (the mom) went in to talk with her about what she had done. Teary-eyed, the little girl asked, “Why do we do wrong things, Mommy?” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Spirit Led Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the concept of the Fruit of the Spirit, how to resist fleshly desires, and how to live in harmony with the Spirit.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve into a subject that's as familiar as it is profound - the Fruit of the Spirit. You know, as Christians, we're often encouraged to bear good fruit, yet we may struggle to understand what exactly this means. In the words of pastor and author, John ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Topics: Keeping In Step, Spirit

The War Within Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 7, 2011

Being human we are born with certain default settings that drive us to think in certain ways. When we become a Christian a war starts between a new nature seeking to establish a beachhead and take over and the old regime that wants to stay in control.

The human mind is self-rationalizing. In other words, we will rationalize our thoughts and actions according to ourselves, rather than to some external source. Even when we read something or hear something and alter our behavior, it is because we choose to believe that thing we read or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"What Holds Us Together – The Nature Of Our Faith”

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 14, 2007

We are called to hold on to what we believe

A young man was making poor grades in school, particularly in math. His parents tried various things, none of which seemed to produce the desired improvement. Finally, they decided to enroll him in a private Christian school. At the end of the first grading period, the young man came home and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Jesus Stopped: The Nature Of His Two Comings Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 15, 2015

We often need hurry because our time is so limited, but God is in no hurry. That means we have to adjust to God’s ways and imitate His ways.

Where Jesus Stopped: The Nature of His Two Comings (Isaiah 61) 1. Some people can be too patient. One blogger complained. She writes: “Today, my new roommate took a shower. This would be a good thing, except for the fact that it's apparently taken her two months just to take this one. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Super: Naturally! Anointed Me: Empowered By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2015

In the same way that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit, God wants His SUPER to come on our NATURAL so we can be anointed to transform people’s lives today.

SUPER: NATURALLY! #2: ANOINTED ME: EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT ILLUSTRATION: We need to be plugged into the power of God! A man went into a hardware store and asked for a saw. The salesman took one from the shelf and said it was their "newest model, with the latest in technology, guaranteed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

Prayer-God’s Natural Pain-Killer

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 3, 2015

Jesus calls on us to use our God-given gifts, including prayer, to further our faith and God’s work in this world. If we are successful, we will receive the help we need to cope with life’s challenges.

The Old Testament reading we heard from Jeremiah earlier in today’s service talks about the destruction of Judah and the pain and suffering felt by its people. The destruction was caused by the sins of the people. Jeremiah identified with the people and their pain and suffering. We as ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is Jesus? Human Nature (Part 1 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 30, 2012

A short 4 week study of Jesus Christ’s Human Nature, Deity, and Incarnation

INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ is the heart of the Christian faith. He is the central fact of Christianity. Without Jesus Christ there is no Christianity. Therefore it is incumbent upon any study of the Christian faith to focus on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. THE HUMANITY OF JESUS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Friends

God's Divine Nature Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

“God is Spirit” (John 4:24, NLT). He has all power, all knowledge, and is everywhere present at the same time.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. How could the untrained observe and describe God? a. Spirit. b. Invisible. c. Unknown. d. The source of law. e. Intelligent – designer. 2. Only God understands Himself perfectly. Why some have difficulty accepting/defining/describing God: a. No infinite ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, 1 John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering Jesus - Moving Naturally In The Anointing And Fire Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 6, 2023

God wants to give us a fresh anointing of Fire and impartation of His heart

I have some questions for you. - Are you discontent with your spiritual life? - Does just going to church not satisfy the yearning deep in your heart? - Do you feel that nothing seems to satisfy you anymore? - Are you desperate for more of Jesus? - Do you desire intimacy with Him but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2-3, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Hebrews 13:8, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Deuteronomy 4:24, Proverbs 3:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

9 Nature Of Man – Will – Hindrance Is Selfishness And Self-Centeredness Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 22, 2022

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the will are summarized as selfishness and self-centeredness.

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the will are summarized as selfishness and self-centeredness. The will of man is focused from the cradle on me, myself, and I. Everyone outside of that circle is a distant fourth! Some people are naturally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:2, James 1:14