Sermons on Thorn In Flesh:

Walking The Tightrope Of Christian Liberty Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on Oct 27, 2007

What is the purpose of our freedom in Christ? How does our relationship in Christ relate to our relationship with others? What struggles do we has christians have against the flesh ? against the law?

Walking the Tightrope of Christian Liberty Galathians 5:13-26 Introduction If you have ever been to the circus, you can recall the tightrope walker on the platform high above the crowd, it sometimes seemed that she could almost touch the top of the circus tent. In front of her was this silver ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Armor For Spiritual War

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 27, 2001

Unfortunately, most of us don’t know the first thing about fighting the kind of war in this scripture. For, as Ephesians 6:10-12 says, it’s not a battle of flesh and blood, but of the spirit.

Spiritual Armor for Spiritual War "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." -- (Ephesians 6:12) Unfortunately, most of us don’t know the first thing about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Daniel 10:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are Not Your Own

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 20, 2017

Sexual sin is ubiquitous in contemporary society; it is often excused among the faithful. We need to live with a focus on the Cross if we will honour God with our bodies in the midst of a world that has surrendered to the appetites of the flesh.

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So, glorify God in your body.” [1] Accepting Christ as Saviour transforms life—attitudes and actions take on new significance. The adage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit In The Life Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 7, 2017

The tension between the flesh and the Spirit is tremendous. Too often human pride and independence crowd God's Holy Spirit to the margins of daily thought and action. Unity and evangelism should be the hallmark of our churches today.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN Someone has said, “You will never truly know the power of God until you need the power of God.” I think that statement equally applies to God’s Holy Spirit. As we mentioned earlier in this series, too often Christians and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Is Complaining Such A Big Deal To God?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 2, 2018

Many think complaining doesn't matter, but God knows it stops growth, cultivates the flesh, and will alter our permanent nature. Paul offers a remedy - a healthy mind, and steps to new thought patterns.

WHY IS COMPLAINING SUCH A BIG DEAL TO GOD? Phip. 4:8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHO DO I SHOOT? 1. A new soldier was on sentry duty at the main gate. His orders were clear. No car was to enter unless it had a special sticker on the windshield. 2. A big Army car came up with a general seated in ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 30, 2018

Message 4 in our series exploring the foundational elements of a healthy walk. This message continues fleshing out the elements of the "C" continually cultivating a dynamic relationship with God. The focus of this message is drawing near to God.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “CPR for a Healthy Walk Part Four – Draw Near to God REVIEW / INTRODUCTION God created us to live in community. Community with Him, community with each other. The deeper our community with Him, the more meaningful our community with each other. Just as ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Cain And Abel - The.. Story Of Every Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2018

This world of ours is in a conflict between God and the devil and the forces of good and evil. The apostle Paul writes: "We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world

10-12-04 Cain and Abel - the Story of Every Man Genesis 4:1-4:12 1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. 2 And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

History Is God's Story-Part-1. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 17, 2016

"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."

Read the Scripture: John 1:1-4, 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. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Setting Of The Stage Series

Contributed by Wilson Spencer on Jan 7, 2012

Third in a series on the Birth of Christ, this sermon looks at how God brought together all the elements necessary for His arrival in the flesh to take place with perfect timing, and in perfect accord with His divine plan.

The Setting of the Stage (Series on the Birth of Christ – Part 3) Pastor Wilson Spencer Liberty Baptist Church December 18th, 2011 Luke 2:1-6 “1. And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2. (And this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

For Jesus' Love 7 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2017

In the pit of despair, fainting, a stumblingblock unto ourselves weighs us down in the sin of temptations frustrated, for the flesh is weak as Prophet Joel and Prophet isaiah led the people to believe to receive with the faith of Christ jesus.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 7 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 23, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

The Tabernacle Part 10 The Veil Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 25, 2017

Having therefore brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which He has consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say His flesh Heb. 10:19-20

THE VEIL (Exodus 26:31-35; 36:35, 36) The inner veil hung between the holy place and the most holy place, dividing the tabernacle into two rooms. Tradition says that the veil was transferred to the temples and used there for centuries. 1. The name The word suggests something hidden When Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 36:35-36, Exodus 26:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson: A Case Study Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 28, 2025

Samson chosen even before the birth and ordained for a special purpose. He was filled with power of the spirit at the save time with power of sexual urges. A constant struggle. Finally who son the battle spirit of flesh?

Theme: “Samson- A case study of holiness.” Text: Judges 13-16 (13:25,14:6,19,16:18-21) Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Introduction: The character of Samson is a good case study for the sensitivity of the Holy Spirit. Samson was a muscle man but weak in sex. Samson ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Don’t Grieve The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025

The Holy Spirit is our daily Companion on the journey of faith. He is gentle, loving, and deeply committed to our growth. But He can be grieved when we walk in the flesh, speak carelessly, or persist in sin.

DON’T GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:30 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 63:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, John 14:26, Acts 5:3–5, Galatians 5:16–25 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is not just a power or a force; He is a divine Person — the third Person of the Trinity. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30, Isaiah 63:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, John 14:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Necessity Of Shed Blood [part 1] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 2, 2020

For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: How much more shall the blood of Christ purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

The Book of Hebrews Tom Lowe 7/6/20 Hebrews (9:13-22; KJV) 13For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: 14How much more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Paradoxes Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

John says not only did the Word become flesh but He dwelt among us. He not only became one of us, He became one with us. Christmas is not only the celebration of birth but of relationship.

Little Hattie, determined to give her hero the highest image and magnify his achievements, wrote the following in her history examination-"Abraham Lincoln was born Feb. 12, 1809, in a log cabin which he built himself." Lincoln was indeed a great man but historians, I think, are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14