May 31, 2026 - Resist: Enemy #2, The Flesh | Romans 6:6-14 Baptist Bible Church, Sparta, MI

What is your greatest enemy in the battle against sin? While many Christians focus on external influences, Scripture teaches that one of our fiercest enemies is much closer—it resides within us. In this message from the Resist sermon series, we examine the biblical doctrine of the flesh and uncover its origin, objectives, and strategies in the believer's life.Drawing from Romans 6, James 1, Psalm 51, and other key passages, we learn how the flesh seeks to entice, deceive, and enslave us to sin. Yet through Christ, believers are no longer under sin's dominion and are called to stand firm against its schemes.Key Takeaways: What the Bible means by "the flesh"  How the flesh originated through Adam's fall  The connection between the flesh, the heart, and the sin nature  The flesh's goal of enslaving believers to sin  Practical ways the flesh entices, deceives, and abuses grace Scripture References: Romans 6:6-14; Romans 5:12, 19; Romans 8; James 1:12-15; Psalm 51:5; Ephesians 2:1; Matthew 15:18-20; Jeremiah 17:9; Galatians 5:13.