Sermons on Lust Of The Flesh:

Christmas, Reinstating Santa Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 9, 2021

Every year we see American culture feed the flesh and cling to the world view of celebrating Christmas, which is the surmise of misrepresenting a person’s good name. This is especially true of Saint Nicholas, who is referred to now by the modern-day name, Santa Claus.

Christmas, Reinstating Santa Recapturing the Heart of the True Saint Nicholas Every year we see American culture feed the flesh and cling to the world view of celebrating Christmas, which is the surmise of misrepresenting a person’s good name. This is especially true of Saint Nicholas, whom is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Ready For Change

Contributed by David Shoots on Feb 11, 2023

As a Christian, there is a spiritual battle. It is a battle between the spirit and the flesh. Our text tells us that the things I want to do, I don’t do but the things I don’t want to do, that I do. Are we ready for a Change in our life?

NOT READY FOR CHANGE As a Christian, there is a spiritual battle. It is a battle between the spirit and the flesh. Our text tells us that the things I want to do, I don’t do but the things I don’t want to do, that I do. Oh wretched man that I am, who will deliver me from this body of death? We all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Led By The Spirit Of God Or The Spirit Of The World? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2023

Brothers and sisters, if you are in Christ today, if you are born a second time, a new being, with the Sacred Spirit within you, and it’s really real, then you are closer to me than my own flesh and blood family. We are family by the Spirit of God.

As believers in Jesus we are his representative body on the Earth. We are the body of Christ. This means Jesus does his work through us, as we are led by Him. That’s something I think we need to emphasize more and more, being led by God’s Spirit practically on a daily basis. Are you led by the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-35, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christians Living In Bondage

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 10, 2023

We have a gospel today that allows the flesh to stay alive fulfilling scripture which warns us that in the last days, men shall become lovers of pleasurers more than lovers of God producing a generation of people who want the best of both worlds.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Lamentations 1:1) "How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! how is she become as a widow! she that was great among the nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-2, Psalm 107:10-11, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 6:6-7, Romans 8:15, Proverbs 30:11-12, Galatians 6:1-2, Luke 19:13, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parting Gifts

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 1, 2019

In an effort to give us the perfect gift, God did not send a general or a politician or a preacher. He took on flesh and gave us Himself. In the words of the late great preacher Wallace Hamilton: “God came walking down the stairway of Heaven with a baby in His arms.”

Mary prepares dinner while her son, Jesus, plays at her feet. Joseph is putting away his tools as he wraps up his day. Suddenly there’s a knock on the door. When Joseph opens the door, he and Mary and Jesus are confronted with a strange and interesting sight … a group of oddly dressed men who ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42, John 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Do I Need Church?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2017

Jesus built HIS church out of flesh and blood. He took sinful, selfish and self centered people and created a church that would last forever. But how could He make a world changing church out of such useless material? Preached at Unity Service

OPEN: About 9 yrs ago, the Russian Orthodox Church had a 200 year old Church Building that had fallen into disuse. They wanted refurbish and begin worship services there, but when they arrived at village where the church building was … it wasn’t there anymore. It had disappeared. It seems that some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 4:21–29 - Message 16 – The Argument Of Contrasts: Which Woman Are You Following? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 18, 2024

Two ways, two sons, two destinies, two mothers but one father – Hagar and Sarah being the two mothers. Paul develops this position of two systems, one under bondage and one according to promise and freedom. Christians can place themselves under bondage.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 4:21–29 - MESSAGE 16 – THE ARGUMENT OF CONTRASTS: WHICH WOMAN ARE YOU FOLLOWING? Part 1 – Galatians 4 verses 21 – 23 We come now to the latter part of chapter 3 and the continuing evidence why Christians are not under Law but walk by grace through the promises ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21, Isaiah 55:10-11, Galatians 3:1-3, Galatians 4:22-23, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, Genesis 16:3, Genesis 16:4, Genesis 16:5, Genesis 17:19, Galatians 4:24-26, Hebrews 12:18-24, 1 Samuel 2:5, Galatians 4:27-28, Isaiah 54:1, Galatians 4:29, Genesis 21:8-10, Galatians 5:16-18, Galatians 4:30-31, Genesis 21:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Grace Can Do Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 8, 2011

The impact of God’s amazing grace: 1. Grace gives life to the lost (vs. 1-6) 2. Grace reveals God’s riches (vs. 4-7) 3. Grace gives God the glory He deserves (vs. 8-9) 4. Grace prepares us for God’s purpose (vs. 8-10)

What Grace Can Do Ephesians 2:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians McClendon Baptist Church - July 26, 2009 (Revised March 19, 2024) MESSAGE: *What's so special about Christianity? -- Years ago, some religious experts in England were debating this question, and they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

El Roi "The Strong One Who Sees" Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 27, 2011

What an amazing thing that God would pursue a poor slave girl. But, this is not the only time that God chose to bless the most unlikely of people. In the NT we read about another time that the Lord found a woman at a well who was also despised and rejecte

Purpose: To open our minds to God's total awareness of everything. Aim: I want the listener to live every moment aware of God's presence. INTRODUCTION: Abram and Sarai had been following the Lord for ten years now and they had learned a lot about living by faith. God promised that they would ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Judas Missed-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2018

8 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-VIII—John 13:31–14:11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: My Children Are Not My Children: In Washington State ca. 2002, when a parent applied for state benefits for their children, DNA tests were required for proof of parentage. But when a woman(Lydia ...read more

Scripture: John 13:38, John 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Tricking Or Treating God Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 22, 2021

We should all be “treating” the Lord with our devotion and reverence. But how many of us are trying to “trick” Him? How many of us are doing things to appease God, while at the same time we’re pleasing the world or ourselves?

Halloween is a holiday that most children look forward to, because they get to dress up as their favorite storybook character or superhero; and then go knocking on doors and hopefully come home with a big bag full of candy. And what’s that expression that kids say while they’re standing on ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-12, 1 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Pilgrim

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Aug 23, 2024

To be a Christian requires us to be fully involved in our relationship with Christ. If we truly believe we should be able to show how different we are to the world around us. The more we immerse ourselves with Christ the more we glow with an inner light.

THE WAY OF THE PILGRIM 2 Cor 5:17 Every year since 650 AD Muslims celebrate the Hajj. The Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca. According to Islamic beliefs every devout Muslim must attend at least one Hajj in their lifetime if they wish to guarantee their arrival in Paradise upon their death. This ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

The Picture Of Baptism

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 27, 2011

Paul detailed the rich meaning behind the ordinance of baptism of the power of Christ’s resurrection. (Christian)Baptism is a picture of the power of Christ’s resurrection. But How is it seen? Baptism pictures...

The PICTURE of BAPTISM—Romans 5:19—6:18 Need: How are Baptism & Resurrection Sunday related? Why do we Baptize? What is the significance of Baptism? Paul detailed the rich meaning behind the ordinance of baptism of the power of Christ’s resurrection. (Christian)Baptism is a picture of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Have The Right

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 16, 2020

We are living literally in a time when the inalienable rights of people are non-existent. However; I am here today to let you know “You Have the Right”.

“You have the Right” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE:- As I look back over the past few months and think about how life has changed and yet how so many things have stayed the same. I am perplexed at the times we find ourselves living in. The Coronavirus came and changed the way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Your Past Is No Excuse

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

Forget Your Past and Press on - Your Past is No Excuse

1 Corinthians 7:20-24: “Each person should remain in the situation they were in when God called them. Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so. For the one who was a slave when called to faith in the Lord is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible