Sermons on Overcoming The Flesh:

Step Out The World &into Gods Presence

Contributed by Sharon Thurston on Dec 27, 2007

This sermon is about letting go of the lust of the flesh, lust of the eye, and the pride of life.

Introduction The bible gives us strong warnings against the world and all its false ways. Perhaps this is addressed for the young people for whom the world often holds a special attraction, but it is a warning that applies to all the Lord’s people. Sermon The world here is not the planet on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrestling Match

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2001

There is a lifelong wrestling match between the desires of the flesh and the complete surrender of our will to the will of God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Will Build It

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

A look at God’s desire to build a church, not of stone or wood, but of flesh and blood.

Concordia Lutheran Church First Sunday of Christmas - December 27, 2009 HE Shall Build a House for My Name! 1 Samuel 7:1-16 † IN JESUS NAME † May we take the time, to receive the blessings that come from realizing that God has appointed us a place, and planted us here, that we may dwell and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Have The Right Shoes On?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 23, 2014

The sermon ask of us to walk in the spirit not in the flesh we need traveling shoes.

Do you have the right shoes on? Romans 8:12-25 As Marilyn Monroe, once said, "Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world." As the poet Maya Angelou says, "All God's children need traveling ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-25

Denomination: Methodist

It's About Time: Walk As Children Of The Light Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 27, 2013

There is pressure within us as the flesh reaches out for the things that are now forbidden to it.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church June 2nd 2013 Eph. 5:8-14 “It’s about time! WALK AS CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT” Intro: Eph. chap 5 is all about change. • Designed/teach us we are different/world around us. • Now that we are different/should live lives ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

“all Men Are Like Grass.” Cry It Out!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 1, 2011

In the midst of withering in this life God gives us permanence in the Word made flesh.

December 4, 2011 Isaiah 40:6-8 A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All men are like grass, and all their loveliness is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8, Isaiah 40:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Spirit -

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2008

How the spirit of a man and the flesh are working in conjunction to bring God’s will.

August 31, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Subject: The Spirit and the Flesh Title: In the Spirit I want to talk to you today about Revival. That’s one of my favorite subjects. I want to tell you something; there is no true revival unless it is Holy Ghost revival. I mean there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Watch And Pray Red Rover School Yard Games #1 Series

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 5, 2021

A three point sermon on Watching and Praying because the Spirit is Willing but the Flesh is Weak

Matthew 26:36-41 3/7/21 a.m. Did you all ever play Red Rover? Some of you younger folks probably never played this little SADISTIC GAME where you get your ARM JOINTS pulled out of SOCKET. Anyway, you choose TWO CAPTAINS and then they take turns picking a TEAM. I was ALWAYS LAST because I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Brings Freedom, As God Aims For A Low Salvation

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 22, 2021

God takes on flesh to conquer the Devil and give us freedom from fear

12.26.21 Hebrews 2:14–16 14 Therefore, since the children share flesh and blood, he also shared the same flesh and blood, so that through death he could destroy the one who had the power of death (that is, the Devil) 15 and free those who were held in slavery all their lives by the fear of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Destiny Of Believers.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 26, 2022

The bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

THE DESTINY OF BELIEVERS. John 6:41-51. Jesus said, ‘I am the bread of life: he that comes to me shall never hunger; and he that believes on me shall never thirst... For I came down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of Him that sent me” (John 6:35-38). The reaction to this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Traits Of A Carnal Church. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 25, 2024

A carnal church is one that is focused on the flesh and the world, rather than on the Spirit and eternity.

A carnal church is one that is focused on the flesh and the world, rather than on the Spirit and eternity. It prioritizes human wisdom, traditions, and temporal things over spiritual wisdom, biblical teachings, and eternal things. A carnal church is often marked by division, strife, and a lack of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Jude 1:4

Merry Incarnation!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 21, 2020

This sermon challenges us to incarnate the gospel; the big idea is "The Word became flesh - and now flesh must become the word." Instead of saying "Merry Christmas" - to fellow Christians lets say, "Merry Incarnation"!

Title: “Merry Incarnation” Text: John 1:1-14 Idea: The Word Became Flesh And Now Flesh Becomes The Word. Purpose/problem to solve; ...that people really get the concept of incarnation (1) of God (2) of us. Introduction - Virtual Christmas fails to compare with in-the-flesh ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering By Faith

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 16, 2002

Just as it takes faith to overcome, it takes faith to suffer.

Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Created 11/11/01 revised 8/15/02 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Suffering By Faith 8/16/02 Gal 3:3 Are ye so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? 4 Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. 5 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Movin' Mountains

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 15, 2010

Many times we are faced with seemingly impossible situations. The naysayers come out of the woodwork to preach their messages of doom and gloom.But my God specializes in making the impossible possible.

Movin’ Mountains Matthew 17:14-21 Introduction: Every day as a church and as individuals we face situations that put our faith and commitment to Christ to the test. Many times we are faced with seemingly impossible situations. The naysayers come out of the woodwork to preach their messages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Cloven Tongue Of Fire Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 12, 2018

The tongues of fire upon us connects to the tongue of flesh in our mouth to preach the Gospel very hot

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER pt. 3 (THE CLOVEN TONGUE OF FIRE) Acts 2:1-4 King James Version (KJV) 2 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic