Sermons on Indulge The Flesh:

The Believer’s Two Inclinations Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2020

In explaining the spiritual nature of the true believer, Paul asserts three important FACTS.

The Believer’s Two Inclinations (Romans 8:5-11) 1. Here is a true story from Patrick Grilliot: We Uber drivers never know whom we’re going to end up with as a passenger. One day, I was driving over a new bridge, the design of which was very confusing. Completely confounded, I muttered, “I’d love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Healthy Independence-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2020

3 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-III—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Jn. 15:18-19—Jesus told His disciples:—“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sunshine Prophets

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 15, 2021

Be sure that the prophecy you received will stand in the midst of a dark storm.

Today, more than ever, people are attending conferences and meetings seeking a word from God or a prophecy about their future. What they find are people willing to tell them something good. More often than not, it will be even better than good. It will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Mark 13:11, 1 Timothy 6:8, Matthew 6:34, 1 Kings 13:17-18, 1 John 4:1-6, Jeremiah 23:16, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 25, 2024

In this study, we look at how Satan endeavors to hinder our prayers from being answered.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:7, Philippians 4:6-7, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Jeremiah 17:5, 2 Kings 20:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Means To Be Born Again

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 16, 2024

This Bible study looks at what happens to the individual who has accepted Jesus as his/her Lord and Savior.

What It Means to Be Born Again (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in their relationship ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 1:26-28, Romans 5:12, Romans 5:18-21, John 3:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You See Your Calling

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 23, 2025

If God calls the weak, base and foolish, why do we bow at the altars of education and celebrities?

We live in an age of the celebrity. What celebrities say influences the minds of a vast majority of people. The celebrity may not have any real wisdom about what they are speaking to, but many will follow their ideas as if they were geniuses or gods/goddesses That makes me think of King ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Root Of Bitterness (Two Responses On The Shelf)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 13, 2025

Anger, guilt and grief, are they sin? If left out of the cage they could be. Yet there is a human emotion that is always, without out exception, a sin - Bitterness. Bitterness and unforgiveness are always linked and are always sin. And there are only two responses on the shelf.

Has someone ever said something ... or done something to you ... which you found ... difficult ... to forgive? Every time you hear their name, ... even if the incident happened years ago ... still brings uneasiness ... to your soul. It is ... as though you were reliving the event ... all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-15, Ephesians 4:26, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 18:15, Matthew 5:23-24, 1 Corinthians 11:27, John 6:53, Hebrews 12:15, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:15, Matthew 18:35, Romans 12:19, 2 Corinthians 5:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on May 22, 2025

The Holy Spirit, transforms our thoughts, intentions, and purposes to be Intune with the truths of God so that we can be empowered to live like Christ.

Our scripture for today is lifted from Act chapter 1:8: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Let us pray……. The Holy Spirit is third person of the Trinity. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, John 14:16, Isaiah 41:10, John 16:8-11, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:23-24, Galatians 5:13-26, Mark 9:43-48, Deuteronomy 30:18, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is The Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 17, 2014

"I want to show you the best way to take care of virtually every situation, and that is the way of love." Then he points out that love is more important than 5 other things that Christians consider very important.

Love is the Most Excellent Way The Bible teaches that we are to be people who exercise love in all of our relationships with one another. 1. If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2. If I have the gift of prophecy and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Matter Of Death And Life

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 8, 2001

Explains the meaning of baptism: that we are dead with Christ, but have new life in Him. Demonstrates that holiness and commitment to God are the result of this death and life.

"A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE" We’re here this morning really for two different but connected celebrations. But this morning we will celebrate these two ceremonies in the reverse order of what they are normally celebrated. In English, when something is very important we may use the saying, "It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-12, Colossians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship God In Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 20, 2007

True worship begins as 1) A Response to Contact with the Living God 2) Not limited to a Specific Location 3) Only as Valuable as Who it is Based on and 4) Is all About the Attitude of the Heart.

Rico Tice makes an interesting observation in his book, Christianity Explored: “I didn’t have a particularly religious upbringing myself. In fact, my experience of Christianity was limited to a few dull sermons, slightly spooky people in strange garments, hanging about in dank halls and religious ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Other

Introduction To 1 Timothy Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024

This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

1 TIMOTHY Introduction to Timothy I A Dangerous Heresy-- (William Barclay pg. 4) A. It is clear that in the forefront of the situation against which the Pastoral Epistles were written there was a dangerous heresy which was threatening the welfare of the Christian Church. If we can distinguish ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Made Alive"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 5, 2009

Born radically depraved and dead and exposed to wrath, but God made us alive!

“And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, 2 in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. 3 Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Strategy For A Biblical World View

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002

We are engaged today in a battle between world views. Ultimately our battle is not against flesh and blood. At stake are the hearts and souls of America’s youth, who are leaving the faith at an unprecedented rate.

Illustr. - In a wealthy suburb of Indianapolis, a group of high school students were asked, "Was Adolf Hitler wrong in murdering millions of Jews?" They said yes. The interviewer then asked them why. They did not realize that their response was chilling. "Well, you see," they said, "Hitler was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Belong Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 26, 2002

When Jesus was crucified in the flesh, we lost our capacity to distinguish ourselves from one another based on what we can see. We belong because we belong to him.

You Belong Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 2:11-22 Let me introduce you to Dain. It’s not hard to tell that Dain is a Christian. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior when he was a child and grew up in the church. He went to Sunday School every week, winning perfect attendance pins more often ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational