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Overcoming The Flesh Through The Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

The battle between the flesh and the Spirit is a reality every believer must confront. Though we are saved by grace, we still live in bodies prone to sin, and the desires of the flesh can subtly draw us away from God.

OVERCOMING THE FLESH THROUGH THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:13 Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:16-24, 1 Peter 2:11, Colossians 3:5-10, James 4:7, 1 Corinthians 9:27 INTRODUCTION: The battle between the flesh and the Spirit is a reality every believer must confront. Though ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:13, Galatians 5:16-24, 1 Peter 2:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Slumber Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jun 29, 2023

It is a state of spiritual lethargy where one feels uninspired and lacks motivation to pursue their spiritual journey. It is a state of spiritual neglect where one may feel lost, unfulfilled, and lacking purpose.

SPIRITUAL SLUMBER. Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, June 29, 2023 1 Peter 5:8–9 (ESV): 8 Be sober-minded and watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Wonder Our Eyes Wander

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023

Pornography is everywhere on TV, in the movies, and online. Adultery is now widely accepted. Sexual sinfulness is rampant. How can we resist sexual temptation and be victorious over sexual addiction? The answer...through the divine power of the Holy Spirit.

The Bible says in 2 Samuel 11:1-5 CSB In the spring when kings march out to war, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem. One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5, 2 Samuel 11:14-17, Matthew 26:41, Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On A Spring In The Step

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 27, 2023

Spring is defined as the season after winter and before summer, in which vegetation begins to appear, in the northern hemisphere from March to May and in the southern hemisphere from September to November.

Anne Bradstreet, an early English poet and author who resided in North America, once remarked: “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” Song of Solomon 2:11-12 confirms: “For behold, the winter is ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:2, Proverbs 16:15, Zechariah 10:1, 2 Peter 3:18

Sermon On The Crumbs Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 9, 2023

A crumb is defined as a small fragment of bread, cake or biscuit.

Khalil Gibran, a Lebanese-American writer, poet and widely considered philosopher once remarked: “All our words are but crumbs that fall down from the feast of the mind.” Matthew 15:27 confirms: She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” A crumb is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:8, Proverbs 22:9, James 2:15-17, Luke 6:21

Getting Serious About Spiritual Formation

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 27, 2025

Spiritual growth is a journey requiring patience, faith, and surrender. Jesus' parables remind us that becoming more like Him is a gradual process. This message explores the challenges of spiritual formation and how we can trust Christ to complete His work in us.

Scripture: Galatians 4:19 - "My little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you!" Introduction • Growth often requires patience, care, and persistence. Example: a garden, a dream, or a relationship. Growth requires attention and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:19, Colossians 1:27, Hosea 11:8-9, Philippians 2:13, Philippians 1:6, Mark 4:19, Hebrews 12:11, John 15:2, Revelation 2:4, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:13, Galatians 5:16, Joshua 1:8, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Salt, Light, And Righteousness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022

Our righteousness is in Him.

SALT, LIGHT, AND RIGHTEOUSNESS. Matthew 5:13-20. I). SALT AND LIGHT. Matthew 5:13-16. The metaphors of salt and light follow immediately after Jesus’ profile of the blessed Christian. The meek shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5) because meekness is not weakness, but quite the contrary. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Cost Of Friendship With The World Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2008

Friendship with the world is enmity with God. Can any Christian truly afford the price demanded so that we can be friends with the world?

JAMES 4:4 THE HIGH COST OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD “You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” Ouch! James is not nice! He calls fellow Christians harsh names ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Captivated By My Lover

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 13, 2011

Though increasingly neglected in this day, marriage is given by God for the benefit of mankind. Undoubtedly we find pleasure in marriage, but there is so much more for all who will honour God through the marriage relationship.

“Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water from your own well. Should your springs be scattered abroad, streams of water in the streets? Let them be for yourself alone, and not for strangers with you. Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth, a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Values For Christian Excellence In 2005

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 2, 2005

Many who come into a local church think it looks more like a porcupine ball than a tightly knit family.

42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Hunger Pangs

Contributed by Rob Woodrum on Apr 22, 2003

Being hungry and thirsty for righteousness isn’t about fufilling obligations, it’s about an ardent desire to be right with God.

MATTHEW 5:6 "Blessed Hunger-Pangs" (This message begins with an opening video "The Fast" from Highway Video’s Classics collection. www.highwayvideo.com) Being hungry is never pleasant. In fact, hunger can inspire bizarre behavior in us as humans. When we’re hungry, we sometimes do foolish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus brings light to the world by revealing the truth about God because he is the Truth of God.

I guess you could say that there have been 2 great quests of the 20th century. Those are the quest for truth and the quest for freedom. The quest for truth in fact goes back to the last century or beyond, to a search for truth through scientific discovery. There was a belief then that we could ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

Denomination: Anglican

Becoming And Looking Different

Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 5, 2005

Christians must remember that they are called to put off their former way of life, to renew their minds, and to put on the new self, which will produce a Godlier lifestyle.

Let us pray... Our passage today is from Ephesians 4:20-24. It says: 20You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. 21Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 10 - Self-Control Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 13, 2006

Self-control is important for releasing the other fruits to grow in our Spiritual life.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 10 – Self-Control Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit. INTRODUCTION Each of the different characteristics of the Fruit of the Spirit focuses on how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18

Denomination: Bible Church

Gearing Down, Gearing Up

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 3, 2008

From our text, let’s think about some things we can do to improve our lives and our relationship to the Lord. 1- Wake up 2- Shape up 3- Dress up

INTRO.- ILL.- Do you remember those days when you had a manual transmission and had to downshift in order to help slow the car down? I remember back in 1968 I had purchased a new Pontiac Firebird with a 400 cubic inch engine with 330 horsepower. I drove it on the highway a lot because while I was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ