Sermons about Life In The Flesh

Overcoming The Flesh Through The Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

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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

Victoriously Living Over The Flesh Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 29, 2005

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Before a battle can be won, there must be the recognition of an enemy. The most continual aggressive enemy the Christian has is the “sinful nature” or rather the “flesh.”

Title: Victoriously Living Over the Flesh Theme: Mortifying the Flesh Introduction: Donald Ballar, Reader’s Digest, shared this story of an instructor of student truck drivers. The instructor gave this scenario to his class. “You are in an 18-wheeler with a heavy load, barreling down a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word "Love" Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 21, 2004

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God’s Love Transforms us if we accept it and respond in love

The Word Made Flesh Advent Candle of Love December 19, 2004 The Word “Love” Made Flesh John 3:16 We believe that love can transform us. We see it all the time in movies from romantic comedies where love transforms grumpy people into sappy people to children’s movies where love transforms the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Eat Flesh? Drink Blood? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

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This message is the fourth in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines the meaning behind Jesus saying to eat His flesh and drink His blood.

The majority of us are grossed out by what this statement suggests. These are the actions that are usually confined to a horror movie. Cannibals eat flesh and vampires drink blood. These are not things that normal people do. If Jesus is meaning this literally, we would all say, “That’s a little bit ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of The Flesh - Part 3 Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006

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Today we find it awkward to operate in self sufficiency. That is, making decisions on our own without the Lord controlling our lives.

THE NATURE OF THE FLESH Part III of Christ in You Traditional view - Man is both (or either) good and evil; only 2 parts to every man. Biblical view - all that we are without Christ, and all that we are with Christ FLESH - all that we are without Christ; it only knows how to function in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Flesh Till Death Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 18, 2021

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God designed the institution of marriage as the basis for the whole universal principles. Marriage properly understood from the Biblical principles could be lasting and joyful. Marriage is honourable, holy and lasting.

Theme: One Flesh till death Text: Genesis 2:18-24 Greetings: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. Today, we are meditating on the challenging message for this society. Stay True – to your life partner. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Methodist

That Word Our Flesh Hates...

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

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James and John thought they were pulling a fast one. But their values were updside down.

Passage: Matthew 20:20-28 Intro: The great thing about studying a book all the way thru is that you begin to identify recurring themes. 1. and the Bible is a book where repetition means emphasis, because it is essentially a Hebrew book. 2. ever since the Beatitudes way back in chapter 5, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

At The Cross - The Cross & Our Flesh Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002

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What does it mean to "die to sin?"

OPENING: A man met a friend of his one morning and hailed him with, "Say, Sam, have you seen Melvin lately? I’ve been looking high and low for him." "Well," said the friend, "those are the places to look. He died in January." APPLICATION: The Bible tells us that all men have died to something. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Word Became Flesh” Series

Contributed by Viji Roberts on Apr 4, 2019

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“THE INCARNATION OF JESUS CHRIST UNIQUE & INCOMPRABLE. FOR HE ALONE IS “THE WORD BECAME FLESH.” WHICH MEANS The transcendent is now Immanent. THIS IS ONE OF THE PROFOUND TRUTHS THAT SETS THE CHRISTIAN FAITH APART.

“THE WORD BECAME FLESH” John 1:1-18. (v.14). I. INTRODUCTION A. SAY: “THE INCARNATION OF JESUS CHRIST UNIQUE & INCOMPARABLE” 1. FOR HE ALONE IS… “THE WORD BECAME FLESH.” a. WHICH MEANS • The transcendent is now Immanent. 2. SAY: “THIS IS ONE OF THE PROFOUND TRUTHS THAT SETS THE ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, John 1:14

Denomination: Brethren

Putting To Death The Sins Of The Flesh

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

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We have no reason to say that we are caught in sin, because we don’t have to. That’s what it says. We are under no obligation to agree with the sinful nature when it wants to do something bad. Instead, the Spirit makes us free.

We’ve been building a structure, and it’s based around what it means to be a follower of Jesus. We’ve talked about the fact that a Christian walks by faith, trusting in God and following God’s leading even when it seems odd or strange. We’ve talked about how a follower of Jesus seeks and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:13-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

How Paul Died To The Flesh

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

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Dying to self, dying to the flesh, are not particularly popular concepts today, even in the church. But the apostle Paul is a great example of doing just that, and his accomplishments are legendary. How did he die to self?

Intro: I’m beginning to understand why it is easier just to avoid the book of Acts. 1. not all the geography or history. 2. but the example of the Apostle Paul that scares the living daylights out of us. 3. here we find Paul on his last journey, sailing and walking steadfastly to imprisonment and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Flesh: What Is Its Nature

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 11, 2002

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There is an ever present battle between the flesh and the Spirit.

Flesh: What is its Nature? Scripture Reading: 1 John 2:12-17 Text: Romans 7:18 Sermon Idea: There is an ever present battle between the flesh and the Spirit. There is the story of an old deacon who used to lead prayer meetings would often finish them with this phrase in his prayers “O Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18, 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Holiness

Getting The Flesh Out Of The Way

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 17, 2010

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The church must be able to distinguish between walking according to the flesh and walking in the Spirit.

April 18, 2010 Morning Worship Text: 2 Kings 5:1-19 Subject: Accepting the Work of God Title: Getting the Flesh Out of the Way One of the great sermon topics of these days is the subject of spiritual warfare. A lot of people like to talk about it, but I wonder if we really understand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Word "Hope" Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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Jesus is hope incarnate, we are to be hope incarnate

Advent Series: The WORD Made Flesh November 28, 2004 The Word “Hope” Made Flesh John 1:1-5, 14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: *other

God's Word Becomes Flesh

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 5, 2006

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Christmas 1 - God’s Word becomes flesh as Jesus comes to all of mankind and as believers become God’s children.

JOHN 1:10-14 - Christmas 1 - January 1, 2006 (Outline) INTRO: Awe and wonder fill our hearts as we look back at the past year and see how God has taken care of us every day. There is awe and wonder when we consider the infinite care and concern of our God who even knows the numbers of hairs on ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-14

Denomination: Lutheran

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