Sermons on Gratify The Flesh:

The Difficult Sayings Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

These are some of the more difficult saying for believers to grasp let alone the unbeliever.

The difficult sayings of Jesus John 6:60-71 This is an unusual chapter in John’s book. It’s one of the longest in the N.T. and I think that’s because those who determined where the chapter divisions would be took into account that everything here is connected to one main ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Three Guys Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2009

There is the natural man, the supernatural [Spirit filled] man, and the unnatural [carnal] man. Which guy are you? "6 Things the Bible says to do to the Flesh." Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

3 Guys 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/3Guys.html There is the natural man, the supernatural [Spirit filled] man, and the unnatural [carnal] man. The natural man is incomplete with a dead spirit. But when he gets saved he gets the Spirit of God, but does the Spirit have all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Released From The Law Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 17, 2008

In today’s sermon the apostle Paul explains how we are "Released from the Law," in order to serve God in the Spirit.

Scripture Let us read Romans 7:1-6: "1 Or do you not know, brothers—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law is binding on a person only as long as he lives? 2 For a married woman is bound by law to her husband while he lives, but if her husband dies she is released from the law ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Most Religious Person I Know

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 3, 2008

The problem and solution to Legalism & Self-Imposed Religion

I. PROBLEM OF JEWISH LEADERS IMPOSING RULES OF CONFORMITY ON COLOSIANS A. New Gentile Christians – struggling to wrap their brains around new-found faith B. Warning About Jewish Leaders 1. “Let no one judge you…” “Let no one cheat you…” (v. 16,18) 2. They are intrusive into things they have not ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Lord, Teach Me To Pray Intensify In Measure Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 23, 2014

Prayer with fasting is not impossible for all things are possible with Christ Jesus, so we must intensify our prayers with fasting to move the mountains in our lives that plague and torment us.

LORD, Teach Me To Pray Intensify In Measure by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 23, 2014) “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting” (Acts 2:2, King James Version, KJV [Christ's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Friends

Power In Weakness

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 13, 2014

We are told that when we are humble then God will exalt us we will have Power in Weakness

Power in Weakness Sunday 04/28/2013 Intro: God’s Power rest upon us as believers. When is the Power of God resting upon us at its strongest point? Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:9b “for My (God’s) strength is made perfect in weakness”. Who’s weakness? The Power of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Fatal Attraction Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Message 8 from 1 John continuing the admonition to stop loving the world.

“A Dangerous Love” Pt 2 (Fatal Attraction) 1 John 2:15-17 Review/Introduction John wrote as a loving father to the believers of his day so that they might better understand the glory of relationship with the God who is light and love. He wanted them to honestly evaluate the quality ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fatal Attraction Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Tenth message from 1 John with continuing discussion on not loving the world.

“A Dangerous Love” Pt 4 (Fatal Attraction) 1 John 2:15-17 The verses of Scripture we have been exploring are no all that complicated. The message is simple. Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

We Christians Have Two Natures One Utterly Corrupt The Other Totally Divine

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 10, 2014

What my human nature really looks like – Oh yes, and so does yours too.

We Christians have two natures one utterly corrupt the other totally divine Eph 4:22-24 (Written to Christians) That you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man (human nature) which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts… and that you put on the new man (divine nature) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Pornography

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 29, 2014

A brief look at the problems pornography can cause men.

Internet pornographers target web sites and addresses that appear to be Christian. The enemy knows that porno is a HIGHLY addictive force in his arsenal of evil tricks. I had a bad experience with pornography myself, I am not proud to admit it, but if it will help another man get free from it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

The Birth of Isaac. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 21 verses 1-21. Ill: One stormy night an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room: • The clerk said they were full; • And they would probably find so were all the hotels in town. “But I can’t send a fine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

Christian Warfare Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 15, 2011

FOCAL POINT: THE KEY TO SPIRITUAL WARFARE.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE PART 1 OF A TWO PART SERIES ROMANS 6:6 FOCAL POINT: THE KEY TO SPIRITUAL WARFARE. INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU WONDERED WHY SO LITTLE EVIDENCE IN A CHRISTIAN’S WALK? PAUL SPOKE TO THIS ISSUE IN ROMANS 6. HE SPOKE TO THE ISSUE OF BELIEVERS DYING TO SIN AND MADE ALIVE IN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Lost Ear Or Eternal Salvation?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

The flesh and the spirit are at war in this passage, and in our own hearts.

Passage: Matthew 26:47-56 Intro: Everyone thinks they know what a real man is. 1. pro athlete, Rambo, fireman. 2. always tough, strong, can really shoot any one of his variety of weapons, protect the fam! 3. Father’s Day is tough, because we are not quite as secure in our role as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rebuilt, Not Remodeled

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 24, 2011

God never meant for the flesh to be rehabilitated, it needs to be sacrificed. The work of the Lord in our lives is not remodeling, but renewing.

REBUILT NOT REMODELED You can take a hog and wash him up, put ribbons on his tail and sprinkle perfume on his body; but you still have a hog, and in short order, he will be wallowing again in the smelly mud and muck. IL.: A young boy was standing on the porch, trying to reach the doorbell. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Food Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 4, 2011

This sermon continues Jesus’ Bread of Life Discourse as he attempts to weed out the curious from the commited followers. In this section he attempts to move the Jews from the temporary unsatisfying and temporal physical and religious food that they lived

Does anyone recognize this food item? Of course, it is a Happy Meal. By a show of hands, how many of you parents have fed your children one of these things? How many of you kids have ever eaten one of these things? We know that a lot of kids eat these because apparently over 2.5 million of them ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-59

Denomination: Christian Church