Sermons on Put No Confidence In The Flesh:

Shem, Japheth, And Ham

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 10, 2015

The covenant of God bridged the gap between Shem and Ham, of Christ Jesus, lifted Ham up out of sin, in a way that love of the flesh could not.

SHEM, JAPHETH, OR HAM by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (October 10, 2015) “By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations” (Genesis 10:5, King James Version [God's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:1-5

Denomination: Friends

The Devil Made Me Do It??? Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

Temptation has more to do with following our flesh then following the devil. Satan can ONLY tempt us to do what we WANT to do.

James 1:9-18 9 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. 10 And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field. 11 The hot sun rises and the grass withers; the little flower droops and falls, and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas: God… Is… Now… Here!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 19, 2020

We can greet each other—instead of with “Merry Christmas,” we could shout instead, “God chose flesh,” “God became one of us!”

The Christmas story confirms one pattern of God—He shows up in unexpected places. Maybe you have heard that popular story about an atheist who had a big poster hanging on the wall in his living room, which said: “God is nowhere.” One day, while he was reading the newspaper, his little daughter, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Women In The Bible Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 9, 2022

When God created the female, she was designed to be a completer, Gen. 2:18-25. Together with her husband, they became one flesh, or a complete person.

When God created the female, she was designed to be a completer, Gen. 2:18-25. Together with her husband, they became one flesh or a complete person. Eve was created to furnish that which was lacking in Adam. Adam filled out what was lacking in Eve. Men and women still fill those vital roles to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Galatians 3:28

Barriers To God's Blessings

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 22, 2002

We can put up barriers so as to not receive the blessings that God has reserved for us all.

BARRIERS TO GOD’S BLESSINGS God has a multitude of blessings that He wants to impart to each and every Christian. A. Many times Christians just don’t understand the extent of these blessings. 1. Peace with the God of the universe (Col. 1:20-22) a. It is very ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Rj Davis on May 9, 2012

Habakkuk's faith in God is put to the test as he tries to uncover exactly what God is up to.

If you have ever been on a rollercoaster then you’ve experienced the excitement, the thrill, the exhilaration of the ride. Or maybe for some of you, you’ve had that nauseating, upsetting feeling. On a rollercoaster there are ups and downs, twist and turns, loops and fast speeds. But for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Fitting Room

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

Beware of what other's try to put on you. God's has a calling and anointing that will fit you perfectly.

INTRO: 1. When I think about this event in the life of David, I don’t envision David standing before Goliath with a sling in his hand… I rather envision David in Saul’s dressing room buried under the massive armor of King Saul. a. How awkward it must have been, being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Comes To Rescue

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 6, 2015

Proper 14 (A) Christ comes to us and saves us.Therefoer we may be confident that we are safe in Christ despite all trouble.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “He comes to rescue” Our Gospel today is a familiar one, one we have read many times during our lives. We may even recall hearing it as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Righteous

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 14, 2016

For righteousness sake, the righteous dwell in Christ Jesus for truly living in the world is not without sinners and the sinful nature of the flesh---those who commit to holiness in the midst of death.

RIGHTEOUS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 13, 2016) “By faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Friends

Broken And Blessed

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2003

The law is the hammer of God to break us so that we will be empty of our confidence in ourselves and declare our dependence upon His grace and glory.

“Broken and Blessed!” Galatians 3:15-22 Our experiences shape us. For most of us, “experiences” rather than “truth” carry more weight in defining our understanding of life than anything else. We arrive at the conclusion that what we experience, through our eyes, is truth. As a result of this way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(2) God Said It Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 30, 2025

John 4 -- Nobleman's Son. The second sign in John's Gospel shows the Word made flesh has limitless authority and power.

Introduction I want to begin today with a simple refrain you may have heard before: God said it. I believe it. And that settles it for me. That little line may sound like something out of a gospel chorus, but it’s actually the heartbeat of the second sign in John’s Gospel. We’re in John chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54, Romans 10:17, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 107:20, Isaiah 55:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Pastor Is A Servant

Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008

The idea of serving God arouses in some people not only a wrong understanding but also an unwillingness to put this into practice.

The idea of serving God arouses in some people not only a wrong understanding but also an unwillingness to put this into practice. The reason for this is because these people are motivated by an egocentric spirit. In fact, the whole world is motivated by this spirit – an egocentric spirit. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Church Of God

When God Says Seven

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 4, 2010

Seven is a principle that releases God to work supernaturally in our favor. Learn how to put it to work in your life

Naaman was · A great man · God had wrought deliverance by him · Naaman had a problem It would be appropriate to say right here that great men, are not perfect men. Regardless of how strong someone may appear to be, they are only human and as humans they have problems too. This is good news because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Step With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 27, 2014

We live in opposition to the world, and we're engaged in an internal struggle between the old and new natures, a clash of opposites described as the fruit of 2 trees--the works of the flesh & the fruit of the Spirit.

Introduction: How’s your walk with the Lord? God doesn’t demand perfection, but He does expect some progress. If we’re walking in step with the Spirit, our lives will demonstrate an on-going devotion to God, His word, His church, and His people. Liberty or License, 16-18: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Congregational

Christmas & Butterflies

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 5, 2002

Christmas is the beginning of the transformation of our character from the flesh into the Spirit much as a caterpillar changes into a butterfly: In salvation, it is a Spiritual metamorphism that brings just as radical a change in the believer.

THE BUTTERFLY & THE CATERPILLAR 12-8-02 Luke 2:11, Hebrews 10:1-10 + Others Christmas! It is… Ÿ More than a baby in a manger; Ÿ More than shepherds and angels; Ÿ Even more than Wise men traveling 2 years bearing gifts. Christmas is when… the living Son of God… Ÿ Stepped out of his glory... ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-10, Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible