Sermons on limit of the flesh:

How The Flesh Develops Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

This is the second sermon in a series of two from the perspective of The Exchanged Life which seeks to help the believer to see what programmed flesh looks like.

I want to give you a little more insight into the development of the flesh and attempt to enable you to see more practically what it looks like. But first a little more definition. Langdon Gilkey has pointed out the chief characteristic of flesh as self-centeredness in his statement: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding "The Flesh" Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

This is the first sermon in a series of two from the perspective of The Exchanged Life which seeks to help the believer to understand what the programmed flesh is.

I often hear believers comment as they’re attempting to live the Christian life, “My life seemed a lot easier when I wasn’t a Christian.” Or, they’ll say, “Why am I having such a hard time, when those who don’t live for Christ seem to be so ‘happy go lucky’, they seem to live without a care in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 1, 2007

In this lesson we marvel at the story of Jesus’ birth and then discuss its significance.

Introduction: A. The story is told of 4 expectant fathers who, years ago, were in a hospital waiting room while their wives were in labor. 1. A nurse came in the room and announced to the first man, “congratulations, sir, you’re the father of twins.” What a coincidence,” the man said, “I work for ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Made Flesh

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 19, 2009

The incarnation must be experienced personally to be fully known!

Grace Made Flesh, Isaiah 7:14, Mathew 1:23 Introduction “I tell you Jesus Christ is a myth,” shouted an atheistic lecturer as he concluded his talk in which he ridiculed the Bible and denied the existence of God. A miner, who had come to the meeting in his grimy clothes, stood up and said, “I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Word Made Flesh

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 5, 2010

A reflection on God pitching his tent in our neighbourhood

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. If you read the ‘Message’ translation of John 1:14 it says ‘The word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighbourhood’. And another version reads ‘The word became flesh and pitched his tent among us.’ I like those two translations of that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus, God In The Flesh Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 4, 2010

This is the introduction to a series of messages on the Person of Jesus using John 1:1-18 which is a Chaiastic poem describing who Jesus is.

The Person of Jesus series Introduction: Jesus – God in the Flesh John 1:1-18 CHCC: February 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: For the next 12 weeks we’re going to have a series of sermons focused on the Person of Jesus. On the screen you see a montage of images of Christ. How to you picture Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Jesus, The Word Is Flesh

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 17, 2006

A sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15, Series B Jesus is the Bread of life, whose flesh is food indeed

11th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 15) August 20, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for your gift of creation and for establishing life on this planet we call earth. We ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Lutheran

Memorials Of Flesh Or Stone

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

What it means to be a memorial to God

MEMORIALS OF FLESH OR STONE Joshua 4 – Acts 10 INTRODUCTION: Every major military campaign executed by the United States has some sort of memorial remembrance. From 1776 to the present day, America in one form or another remembers its conflicts and wars. Those who have given of themselves and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over The Flesh

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Romans 8 analyzed/outlined

Romans 8-Victory over the Flesh I. Holy Spirit’s Delivering Power over Flesh/Sin (v.1-11) A. Seeing the Meaning (v.1-4) 1. The Glorious Fact [No Condemnation to Those in Christ Jesus] (v.1) 2. The Perfect Explanation [Through the Law of the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Die To The Flesh

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007

This morning I want to further explore laying down our will as we discussed a couple of weeks ago. I want to give some practical steps we can take to dying to our flesh. Dying to self or to the flesh is a conscience decision. It is an act of obedience to

Introduction • This morning I want to further explore laying down our will as we discussed a couple of weeks ago. • I want to give some practical steps we can take to dying to our flesh. • Dying to self or to the flesh is a conscience decision. It is an act of obedience to God. • When we die to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 1, 2008

For many years, I have understood and taught that Paul’s thorn in the flesh was a physical sickness, most likely poor eyesight, that God had ordained that he keep so as not to be lifted up in pride. However, some time back, I began studying the Scripture

For many years, I have understood and taught that Paul’s thorn in the flesh was a physical sickness, most likely poor eyesight, that God had ordained that he keep so as not to be lifted up in pride. However, some time back, I began studying the Scriptures on the subject of prayer, something I had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating The Influence Of The Flesh

Contributed by Wilson Mcmahon on Feb 4, 2007

This is a discourse on Christ’s prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Defeating the Influence Luke 22:41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Luke 22:42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. Luke 22:43 And there appeared an angel unto him from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:41-44

Denomination: Church Of God

The Word Was Made Flesh

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

THE INCARNATION

John 1:1-14 THE RESULT OF THE INCARNATION (14) And the word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory,the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

The Flesh Profiteth Nothing Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 18, 2017

We have to be all about Jesus and we have to feed the Spirit as opposed to feeding the flesh

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE FLESH PROFITETH NOTHING John 6:63King James Version (KJV) 63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. Beloved all the Words spoken by Jesus and all the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The God Of All Flesh

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 16, 2017

What is that problem that has taken you out of the way of God, God wants you to know that He is able if only we let Him into our life, into our affairs He will change our life, He will answer us when we call

THE GOD OF ALL FLESH Study Text: Jeremiah 32: 27; 33:3 Introduction: - Listen to what God says in this passage. He is asking this question of Israel, but it is certainly one that we must consider as well. This is a question that goes on even at the hearts of Christians. We often respond with "Well, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27

Denomination: Pentecostal