Sermons on Weapons Of The Flesh:

Our Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 5, 2011

We often live in bondage when as followers of Christ we have been set free. Learn again to declare your independence from the law of sin and shame, from self, and from Satan.

Our Declaration of Independence (Gal. 5:1, 13-14) 235 years ago tomorrow the Declaration of Independence was signed. It was a day in which the thirteen colonies of New England finally decided to break from their motherland and begin their journey as an independent nation. It certainly wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Incarnation Of God Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

The Son of God became a man so that men could become the sons of God.

Incarnation: means 'in the flesh' (refers to when God put on human flesh and became Man) The Son of God became a man so that men could become the sons of God. The Truth of the Incarnation If you read John 1, you will see that John begins with some big-time, major claims about who Jesus is and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Right Road For A New Year Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 23, 2012

Paul tells us how big a difference the choices we make have upon our spiritual lives. We can choose to WALK IN THE SPIRIT or to LIVE IN THE FLESH

TIME is one of the number one enemies of our faith. Recent generations, especially in the western world, have deceived themselves into thinking that time will never catch up to them. Because of medical breakthroughs disease will never get us. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-26

Sweet Talker

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010

These proverbs lead us to reflect on the most powerful weapon in the world, more powerful than military weapons, than money, than any authority. It is the power of the tongue. Nothing has more power to do good or to do harm.

Introduction This morning our proverbs lead us to reflect on the most powerful weapon in the world, more powerful than military weapons, than money, than any authority. It is the power of the tongue. Nothing has more power to do good or to do harm. Text 20 Whoever gives thought to the word ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:20-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Isaac And Ishmael

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

When faith fails, then flesh takes over.

ISAAC AND ISHMAEL. Galatians 4:21-31. 1. The History. The history of Ishmael and Isaac is the history of the struggle between flesh and spirit, between the carnal seed and the spiritual seed, between the world's way and God's way. In the first place, Abraham had faith. The LORD ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Christmas Names

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Jesus existed for eternity, but “became flesh” as a baby

A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being So The greatest degree Loved The greatest affection The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 2:12, Matthew 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - Who He Is And Why It Matters

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 2, 2021

And the WORD became flesh and dwelt among us.

November 14, 2020 Of the 4 gospels John is the only one who almost exclusively points to Jesus’ divinity. • Matthew – Opens with the genealogy of Abraham • Mark – Opens with the story of John the Baptist • Luke – Opens with the birth of John the Baptist John begins his Letter in an unusual ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Philippians 2:5-7, 1 John 1:1-3, John 20:31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Three Laws Of Spiritual Life

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Practical principles for walking in the Spirit and not after the flesh.

Laws of spiritual life 3/19/95 I. Importance of Spiritual life A. Flesh vs. spirit 1. This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16, KJV). a. Flesh includes the natural part of man apart from God. b. Soul--mind,will, emotion c. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passions Or True Love? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2024

Crucifying the flesh with its harmful passions is crucial.

Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Course 2024 We worship today in the still strong light of Pentecost, and we are reminded by St. James “do you suppose it is in vain that the scripture says, ‘[God] yearns jealously over the spirit which he has made to dwell in us’"? Now the jealousy of God ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, Galatians 5:19-24, Mark 9:30-37, John 8:44, Matthew 5:43-45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Speaking Truth And Confronting Sinners In Christian Life Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 6, 2025

As believers, we are not immune to the temptations and desires of the flesh.

As believers, we are not immune to the temptations and desires of the flesh. However, those who are born of God and controlled by the Holy Spirit are empowered to overcome sinful desires and live a godly lifestyle. To rebuke those who sin, one should ideally be holy and have a strong moral ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27, 2 Timothy 3:5

Who Are You Depending On

Contributed by Arthur Good on Nov 25, 2002

Questions if we are depending on God or the arm of the flesh.

WHO DO YOU DEPEND ON? Psalms 115 Introduction: When troubles come in life, whom do you depend on? Who or what do you turn to first when a problem or difficulty arises? Our first response should be to turn to the Lord for help. To depend on God is to do four things that are found in Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

This sermon compares the the lust of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit.

LIFE BY THE SPIRIT (Works of the Flesh -vs- Fruit of the Spirit) TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 INTRODUCTION: A. LIVE BY THE SPIRIT 1. Paul urges us to live by the Spirit. 2. Living by the spirit brings freedom. 3. However, freedom is not a license to sin. 4. Paul gives us 15 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

The Deity Of Christ

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus was God in the flesh and fulfilled the calling of the prophets.

The Deity of Christ Hebrews 1:1-12 1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3 who being the brightness of His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Limit Of Love

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 5, 2008

Love must be expressed in the flesh in order for it to be real.

September 7, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Luke 10:25-35 Subject: The Fruit of the Spirit Title: The Limit of Love Turn to Luke 10. What kind of love do you have in you? As I shared with you last week from Galatians 5:22-23, if you are born again you have certain attributes that now are alive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning To Live In The Spirit

Contributed by Jared Schroeder on Dec 8, 2004

Learning to Live in the Spirit versus Walking in the Flesh

Learning to Live In the Spirit In Galatians 5, Paul says that it is for freedom that Christ has set us free. You see, Paul has been kind of building a case for what he is about to say in the middle of chapter 5. For those that watch a bit of TV each week, you will know that there are a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite