In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the weakness of the flesh and the dangers of relying on one's own achievements. He uses the analogy of a bug climbing a window to illustrate how our flesh can lead us astray. The speaker emphasizes the need to have no confidence in the flesh and instead worship God in the Spirit. He also references passages from Philippians and Galatians to highlight the works of the flesh and the importance of avoiding them.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of setting aside worldly concerns and focusing on God. He encourages listeners to humble themselves before the Lord and ask Him to reveal His will. The preacher highlights the fallen nature of the flesh and its alignment with Satan, urging listeners to repent and turn away from sinful behaviors. He emphasizes the need to die to the flesh and embrace righteousness, warning against the dangers of following old traditions or wrong teachings.

In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing a personal experience with a demon popping out of the middle. He then transitions to discussing the importance of the five senses and how they connect us to the world. The speaker mentions the use of morphine by Vietnamese soldiers in combat and explains how the senses play a role in pain perception. Finally, the speaker discusses three ways people try to cope with frustration, including drowning it with alcohol or drugs like heroin. The sermon emphasizes the need to address frustration in a fundamental way and find purpose in life.

In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experience of receiving assurance from God during World War II. He explains that he has been researching and writing about revivals and awakenings throughout history. The speaker discusses the need for revival in America and the misconceptions people have about it. He emphasizes the importance of individual revival, starting with a personal examination of the heart and a desire for cleansing from sin. The speaker also mentions the factors that hinder revival, such as neglect of prayer, disobedience to God's word, and division among believers. He concludes by mentioning that there are churches currently experiencing revival in the United States.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the message of the cross in our lives. He shares a conversation with a pastor who dismisses the need for personal transformation and sanctification, claiming that Jesus' suffering and death on the cross is enough. However, the speaker argues that we must crucify our flesh and take up our cross to experience victory over our sinful nature. He references Galatians 5:19, which describes the works of the flesh, and encourages listeners to identify areas where they struggle and find victory through the cross. The speaker also highlights the transformation that occurs when we are born again and emphasizes the need to recognize our previous state of disobedience and sin before experiencing God's mercy and grace.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repeatedly hearing and understanding the message of God. He explains that hearing the message multiple times helps to break down walls and allows people to truly grasp its meaning. The preacher also highlights the significance of love and giving in the Christian faith, stating that when we have love in our hearts, we naturally want to give to others. He references the book of Acts and encourages the congregation to love the Lord with all their hearts and to love their neighbors as themselves. The preacher also discusses the concept of maturity in faith, pointing out that while some Corinthians were growing spiritually, many were still focused on worldly desires. He urges them to turn away from their old ways and be renewed in their minds, putting on the righteousness and holiness of God.

This sermon emphasizes the spiritual warfare new Christians face, particularly in battling against the passions of the flesh, focusing on the destructive nature of sexual sin and the need for believers to abstain from it. The speaker highlights the importance of controlling one's body in holiness, honoring God, and avoiding sexual immorality, as it is a serious battle that can lead to soul destruction and separation from God. The message stresses the significance of genuine faith that actively fights against lust and immorality, reflecting a true intimacy with Christ and a transformed life.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the dangers of indulging in sin and following worldly desires. He uses the story of Samson as an example, highlighting how Samson went from experiencing the power and presence of God to indulging in sin very quickly. The preacher emphasizes that sin follows a pattern of seeing, lusting, and taking, and warns that indulging in sin has tragic consequences for the child of God. He also points out that Samson's indulgence of sin was not sudden, but rather a result of his previous actions and choices. The preacher concludes by reminding the audience that they too can easily fall into sin if they are not careful to guard their hearts and minds.

In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a Christian who dies and is guided by an angel through eternity. The angel shows the man a small, wretched hut and tells him that it is his home for all eternity. The man is upset and questions why his house is so poor when he believed in Jesus and went to church regularly. The angel explains that the materials the man sent to heaven during his life were not enough to build a better home. The preacher emphasizes the importance of sending valuable building materials to heaven, which are faith and love, and warns against sending worthless materials like enmity, strife, and selfishness. The sermon encourages listeners to make the most of their time on earth, repent, and turn away from sin in order to be prepared for eternity.

In this sermon, the pastor reflects on his series called Vital Truth and how it has transformed his thinking on preaching. He emphasizes the importance of hearing the gospel to become a Christian and the need to focus on the vital truths of the Bible for spiritual growth. The pastor uses the analogy of playing basketball to illustrate that while certain details may be extraneous, understanding the fundamental principles is crucial. He also discusses the concept of knowing oneself in Christianity and warns against living a lifestyle of sin, emphasizing the need for repentance and a reverence for God.

In this sermon, the speaker shares their personal journey of transformation through God's intervention in their life. They talk about struggling with inward issues such as a bad temper and jealousy, and trying various methods to control their emotions. Despite their efforts, they found that these feelings would still resurface from time to time. The speaker emphasizes the importance of addressing the inward problem and invites the audience to reflect on their own lives and the need for inner transformation.

This sermon delves into four key lessons from the disciples, focusing on the importance of self-examination, humility, perseverance, and addressing rebellion. It emphasizes the need for honest reflection, humility, and surrender to God's authority to experience true spiritual growth and power.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of surrendering our lives to God and allowing Him to direct our paths. They emphasize that we often change the ground of our justification from our belief in the blood of Jesus to the way things are working out in our lives. The speaker also highlights the transformation that occurs when we surrender everything to God, as our lives begin to take on order and purpose. They caution against justifying our actions and instead encourage us to trust in God's control over our lives. The sermon concludes by mentioning that God wants to strengthen our faith as we face difficult challenges, reminding us to remain steadfast in our belief in Jesus.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of understanding the seven Feasts of the Lord. He emphasizes that these feasts provide insight into our personal journey and spiritual growth. The speaker also highlights the need for believers to lay down their lives and pursue their personal goals in order to be faithful sons and daughters of God. The sermon concludes with a reminder that grace teaches us to say no to ungodliness and live upright and godly lives while we wait for the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ.

Henry Drummond emphasizes the destructive nature of human wrath, explaining how it does not align with the righteousness of God. He delves into the deeper implications of temper, highlighting how it can reveal underlying issues such as jealousy, anger, pride, and other sinful traits that lurk within individuals. Drummond likens temper to a warning sign of a deeper spiritual disease, a manifestation of hidden sins that need to be addressed and surrendered to God.

George Fox addresses his friends, urging them to remain grounded in the power of God and to avoid the pitfalls of judgment and division that arise from the flesh. He warns against high-mindedness and the tendency to focus on the faults of others while neglecting one's own shortcomings. Fox emphasizes the importance of unity, love, and the fruits of the Spirit, contrasting them with the destructive behaviors that stem from the flesh. He calls for a return to their first love and the true fellowship that comes from living in the power of God, encouraging them to reject gossip and strife. Ultimately, he reassures them that by dwelling in God's power, they can maintain peace and grow in their spiritual lives.

John Gill emphasizes that sin, in any form, represents a deliberate and persistent transgression of God's moral law, which is essential for a righteous life. He clarifies that while human laws may vary, true sin is defined by its opposition to God's commandments, which encompass our thoughts, words, and actions. Gill warns that a continuous pattern of sin not only brings about guilt and condemnation but also jeopardizes one's status as a child of God. He underscores that sin is ultimately an affront to God Himself, as it violates His holy and just nature. The sermon serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the importance of aligning our lives with God's will.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes the dangerous progression of sin, illustrating how lust, when entertained, leads to sin's conception, birth, growth, and ultimately, damnation. He warns that even the mere thought of sin can lead to actions, which become habits, resulting in the eternal loss of both body and soul. Brooks uses the metaphor of the cockatrice, urging that sin must be dealt with at its inception to prevent it from growing into something far more destructive. The sermon serves as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance against sinful thoughts and actions.

F.B. Meyer addresses the various manifestations of self-will, emphasizing how the flesh can lead to sinful behaviors and misguided aspirations. He warns against the folly of trying to achieve spiritual perfection through human effort rather than relying on the Spirit. Meyer highlights the dangers of intellectualism that neglects submission to God's will and cautions against planning and scheming from a self-centered perspective. He encourages believers to examine their motivations and recognize the pervasive influence of the self-life in their actions. Ultimately, Meyer calls for a deeper awareness of how self-will can undermine genuine faith and obedience.

John Gill addresses the concept of actual sins and transgressions, explaining how the corruption of human nature, stemming from Adam's sin, leads to various actual sins categorized as the 'works of the flesh.' He emphasizes that these sins can be internal or external, against God, others, or oneself, and highlights the importance of understanding the nature and consequences of sin in relation to God's law. Gill also discusses the distinctions between sins of omission and commission, as well as the degrees of sin, ultimately pointing to the necessity of Christ's sacrifice for redemption from these sins.

Watchman Nee warns about the dangers of living a soulish life, which is characterized by reliance on natural strength, self-conceit, and emotional sensations rather than true spiritual life. He emphasizes that many believers fail to recognize the harmfulness of their soulish experiences, mistaking them for spirituality, and thus remain blind to their need for the Holy Spirit's illumination. Nee outlines the dangers of suppressing the spirit, retreating into the body realm, and allowing the power of darkness to take advantage of their soulish nature. He calls for believers to seek God's view on their natural life and to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal the corruption of their soul life, urging them to live by the spirit instead. Ultimately, he stresses the importance of yielding the natural life to death in order to experience true spiritual victory.

Jessie Penn-Lewis discusses the concept of the 'carnal Christian,' emphasizing that many believers, though regenerated, remain dominated by the flesh and its desires, which prevents them from fully experiencing spiritual maturity. She explains that there are three types of Christians: the spiritual, the soulish, and the carnal, with the latter being characterized by jealousy and strife. Penn-Lewis highlights the importance of understanding the significance of the Cross for deliverance from the flesh, urging believers to reckon themselves dead to sin and to walk in the Spirit. She stresses that spiritual growth should not be stagnant, and that believers must actively seek to live according to the Spirit to overcome the carnal nature. Ultimately, she calls for a deeper comprehension of the Cross to achieve true freedom and spiritual maturity.

Phil Beach Jr. preaches about the dangers of offering the religious side of our flesh to the Lord, emphasizing the need to discern and reject the seemingly good, religious nature of the flesh which is equally corrupt and rejected by God. He highlights the importance of understanding the root of pride and self-righteousness in our offerings to God, drawing parallels to Cain's rejected offering. The sermon delves into the significance of fully surrendering to Christ, renouncing all works of the flesh, and allowing the preeminence of Christ to be established in our lives.

J.H. Newman preaches about the importance of confession, repentance, and true reformation in the Church, emphasizing the consequences of living a wicked life and the need to turn to God for forgiveness and mercy. He highlights the encouragement and compassion God offers to those who sincerely repent, using parables to illustrate the joy in heaven when a sinner returns to God. Newman urges the congregation to acknowledge their own sins, seek forgiveness, and lead a new life in obedience to Jesus Christ, reminding them of the constant presence of temptation and the importance of self-reflection and humility.

Zac Poonen delivers a powerful sermon on the distinction between the works of the flesh and dead works as mentioned in the New Testament. He emphasizes that indulging in sinful works will hinder one from inheriting the kingdom of God, while dead works, though appearing good externally, are corrupt at the source and displeasing to God. Poonen urges believers to repent not only from sin but also from dead works, highlighting the importance of a foundation of genuine faith and love before striving for perfection in Christ.