The Works of the Flesh

Summary

The sermon explores the works of the flesh as described in Galatians 5, emphasizing the ongoing struggle between the flesh and the Spirit in the life of a believer. The preacher categorizes the works of the flesh into four groups: sexual immorality, idolatry (including covetousness), drunkenness and partying, and destructive interpersonal relationships, highlighting the latter as particularly damaging to the church community. The message calls for believers to actively flee youthful lust and sinful behaviors while pursuing righteousness, faith, love, and peace, underscoring the necessity of tearing down the old sinful nature to be filled with the fruit of the Spirit. Practical exhortations are given regarding purity, marriage faithfulness, and guarding against sin, especially sexual sin and pornography.