Sermons on Thorn In The Flesh:

One Breath, One Flesh

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2010

Pentecost 1986: We crave intimacy, and cannot live without it. It is not found in ceaseless work and striving, but in simply receiving grace.

The peculiar thing about our times is that while we seem to be so free and easy, so relaxed about what used to be thought of as intimate, yet at the same time we are hung up, truly hung up, about intimacy. I say the strange thing about us in this last half of the 20th century is that on the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Flesh Out Of The Way

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 17, 2010

The church must be able to distinguish between walking according to the flesh and walking in the Spirit.

April 18, 2010 Morning Worship Text: 2 Kings 5:1-19 Subject: Accepting the Work of God Title: Getting the Flesh Out of the Way One of the great sermon topics of these days is the subject of spiritual warfare. A lot of people like to talk about it, but I wonder if we really understand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That Word Our Flesh Hates...

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

James and John thought they were pulling a fast one. But their values were updside down.

Passage: Matthew 20:20-28 Intro: The great thing about studying a book all the way thru is that you begin to identify recurring themes. 1. and the Bible is a book where repetition means emphasis, because it is essentially a Hebrew book. 2. ever since the Beatitudes way back in chapter 5, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 21, 2019

What Jesus did for us should leave us in awe.

Why the Word Became Flesh Hebrews 2:5-18 Even though we find the words “And the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us” in the Gospel of John, the Book of Hebrews describes the incarnation of Jesus in detail. The first chapter of Hebrews sets the table for the earthly Jesus. He describes the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18, Hebrews 2:5-18, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Word Became Flesh” Series

Contributed by Viji Roberts on Apr 4, 2019

“THE INCARNATION OF JESUS CHRIST UNIQUE & INCOMPRABLE.​ FOR HE ALONE IS “THE WORD BECAME FLESH.” WHICH MEANS The transcendent is now Immanent. THIS IS ONE OF THE PROFOUND TRUTHS THAT SETS THE CHRISTIAN FAITH APART.

“THE WORD BECAME FLESH” John 1:1-18. (v.14). I. INTRODUCTION A. SAY: “THE INCARNATION OF JESUS CHRIST UNIQUE & INCOMPARABLE” 1. FOR HE ALONE IS… “THE WORD BECAME FLESH.” a. WHICH MEANS • The transcendent is now Immanent. 2. SAY: “THIS IS ONE OF THE PROFOUND TRUTHS THAT SETS THE ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, John 1:14

Denomination: Brethren

After The Flesh Or After The Spirit

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 8, 2019

We have to walk after the Spirit so that in Christ Jesus we will fulfil the righteousness of the law

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *AFTER THE FLESH OR AFTER THE SPIRIT* Romans 8:3-4 King James Version (KJV) 3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Stand Firm Against The Flesh Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 20 from Philippians. This continues exploring the admonition to stand firm. Stand firm against the flesh.

“Stand Firm Against the Flesh” Paul addressed the important things around which to align our life that enables us to find joy no matter what in a letter written to followers of Jesus living in the Greek city called Philippi. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ 2. MAINTAIN THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16-17, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Crucify The Passions And Desires Of The Flesh

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Mar 8, 2022

Reality bites and in times like these, it is feasting on those who walk according to the flesh!

Our Father, who is in heaven, I humble myself once again before your mighty throne, drawing near to your godliness and your power of self-control. I thank you for your mercy and grace and for protecting me from the passion and desires of the flesh. As I continue this journey, please help me avoid ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-3, Titus 2:12, Romans 6:23, Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Other

One Flesh Till Death Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 18, 2021

God designed the institution of marriage as the basis for the whole universal principles. Marriage properly understood from the Biblical principles could be lasting and joyful. Marriage is honourable, holy and lasting.

Theme: One Flesh till death Text: Genesis 2:18-24 Greetings: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. Today, we are meditating on the challenging message for this society. Stay True – to your life partner. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Methodist

Willing Spirit; Weak Flesh

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 25, 2015

We must pray for and rely on God’s strength to get us through life.

Willing Spirit; Weak Flesh March 22, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must pray for and rely on God’s strength to get us through life. Focus Passage: Matthew 26:36-42 Supplemental Passage: Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Flesh Profits Nothing Devotion

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 28, 2015

It’s all about our sins and forgiveness through Jesus our Lord. Its spiritual….it’s all about our sprit…not our flesh

The Flesh Profits Nothing John 6:54 Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.55 For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.56 He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.57 As the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:54-67

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Made Flesh. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 11, 2017

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 (John 1:14).

THE WORD MADE FLESH. John 1:1-14. I. THE ETERNAL WORD. John 1:1-3. “In the beginning” (John 1:1) takes us back to a point before the creation of the heavens and the earth. The New English Bible goes some way towards capturing this dynamic with the expression: “When all things began, the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"And The Word Was Made Flesh"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

"And the Word was made flesh"

John 1 v. 10 - 14 Jesus comes to earth Note 1. HIS RESIDENCE - v. 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." dwelt or tabernacled among us His was a:- (a) Short Visit - 33 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-14

Denomination: Holiness

Putting To Death The Sins Of The Flesh

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

We have no reason to say that we are caught in sin, because we don’t have to. That’s what it says. We are under no obligation to agree with the sinful nature when it wants to do something bad. Instead, the Spirit makes us free.

We’ve been building a structure, and it’s based around what it means to be a follower of Jesus. We’ve talked about the fact that a Christian walks by faith, trusting in God and following God’s leading even when it seems odd or strange. We’ve talked about how a follower of Jesus seeks and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:13-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Unmasking The Flesh, World, And Devil Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical concept of the "unholy trinity" – the flesh, the world, and the devil and how they align with Satan's purposes.

As Christians, we are engaged in a spiritual battle that requires us to be vigilant and aware of the enemies that seek to separate us from God. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical concept of the "unholy trinity" – the flesh, the world, and the devil – and how they align with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18