The Battle with the Flesh: Pleasing God with R.C. Sproul

In this series entitled Pleasing God, Dr. Sproul looks at the threefold battlefront for the Christian-that is the world, the flesh, and the devil. In this message, Dr. Sproul considers the second enemy on that list. Who or what is this enemy, and how can we overcome it? Find out in “The Battle with the Flesh.”
This is the 4th in a series of messages by Dr. Sproul on pleasing God. See other videos in the series: • Pleasing God - R.C. Sp...

[@holymichael289]

I've read all of R.C. Sproul's books. There was one book that was called something like "300 of the hardest questions about God" or something of the sort. One of, if not the best book I've ever read. Sproul used apologetics and the bible to answer every single hard question ever asked about the existence of God. Highly recommend and thank you for giving me a better understanding of theology Mr. Sproul. May you rest in peace and God bless.

[@holymichael289]

It's called... Now that's a good question.

[@janiceking6955]

Thanks! Love RC and just ordered the book. 😊 Can't wait to meet him in heaven and tell him he was the biggest influence in my Christian growth. I think the Holiness of God should be required reading for every new Christian.

[@marialamb6781]

@@holymichael289 I ordered and got mine the next day! On 7/23/2021

[@marialamb6781]

@@janiceking6955 How cool just saw this! I ordered and got mine the next day! Today On 7/23/2021

[@holymichael289]

@@marialamb6781 How do you like it?

[@dalecasselman7356]

R.C isn't gone, He is only gone up ahead of us and we will all see him soon enough

[@Timekeeper9459]

He is not in heaven he is in the grave not to be harsh but whether good or evil you dont go to heaven or hell until Jesus second coming

[@jabbyjabster]

@@Timekeeper9459 RC himself disagreed with this position. There is more biblical proof of the soul going to heaven right after death. I do agree with you with respect to hell, though

[@zechariahzen.6364]

We never lose the ones we cherish. We return them from whence they'd came.

[@olivercroft5263]

Been a confused atheist all my life but this is almost the best thing of come across in so long. Christianity is precious when delivered just like this my God. See, look at me now

[@isabellareinhardt199]

So happy for you! Are you still an atheist? Questioning?

[@NinaSofia_]

Yep Amen 🙏🏽

[@lauragoldenberg7305]

Amen🙌

[@timcarlG]

HUH?

[@donnanewby3386]

Seek the LORD while He may found.... ... and before His grace is removed and judgement comes.

[@tc05244]

Powerful! "A person who pleases God is the person who seeks the fruit of the spirit".

[@glassworks4850]

Today marks RC's 4th year in Heaven. May God bless His beloved Church by sending us faithful preachers and teachers who will not bow the knee to the world. Who will encourage us to stand and fight the good fight of faith. Let us all glorify God in the life of our departed brother R.C. Sproul. May God bless us all

[@mdb831]

I love when Pastor MacArthur speaks about his dear friend R.C.

[@vtrombone8902]

They will be reunited in heaven soon! ❤️

[@janiceking6955]

I always loved it when they ragged on each other 😅

[@TheBluntNinja]

@@vtrombone8902 hopefully not too soon!

[@timcarlG]

@@vtrombone8902 Was that predestined?

[@AlftraZignTriOxide]

@@timcarlG is it not your destiny to die in this world?

[@sojourner5069]

This is too good... Please continue to upload more of this kind of treasure if it's available in archive. Thank you.

[@eddiebrown6035]

Brother you can get access to many classes through Ligonier Connect for $9 a month. Also many classes through ligonier app.

[@ligonier]

Thank you Nentilo. You can browse our extended library of content at the below link, much of which is free of charge. Keep an eye out on this channel for more in the coming weeks. www.ligonier.org/learn/series/

[@philiphofferberth5214]

I miss you R.c

[@maidanonlangthasa622]

😂😂😂 @Nentilo and your favourite statement, "This is too good..." 👌

[@user-re3zu1yj3z]

זה טוב מאוד, בבקשה תמשיכו להעלות עוד מהסוג אוצר אם זה זמין בתיק.

[@katandpapa]

My theological hero! We miss you!🙏❤

[@tdk3713]

Always remember to not praise the man but the Creator. He is only as wise as God made Him to be🙏

[@michaels.7500]

@@tdk3713 I understand your point and purpose for this comment but I also would add that there’s absolutely nothing wrong at all with the initial comment so the reproof wasn't fitting or helpful in the way you worded it...for example instead of recognizing RC for the great theologian that he was by validating the comment you ignored that part and went straight for the rebuke when it wasn't even necessary. Just some helpful points of reference to interact with the body of Christ more effectively. JESUS IS LORD!!! 👑💖💒🙏🔥💯

[@tdk3713]

@@michaels.7500 Hey man, thank you for your message, you are right and I will do better next time. I like comments like yours, it teaches others how to be more loving and peaceful in there approach. God is Good and Jesus is Lord🙏❤️ People like you are a blessing.

[@michaels.7500]

@@tdk3713 You're welcome brother, I'm making an assumption that you're a brother in Christ based on your comment so forgive me if you happen to be a sister in Christ. God bless and I praise God for the fruitful interaction with you. In these times more than ever the Church needs to strive to be unified while at the same time staying true to the Gospel of Christ and biblically sound doctrine.

[@tdk3713]

@@michaels.7500 You speak to me and I feel such love. Just to give confirmation to what you were saying, I am a brother in Christ. You are right in every way brother, peaceful communication is something I wish everyone could express, all the time.

[@rben777]

I always loved hearing the chalkboard, cause I always listened over the Radio on my way to work. Wayyy before KZbin

[@josephand2625]

I may never hear a better teacher then then RC Sproul.

[@TwoPyramid]

Interesting comment. I never thought of him in those terms, but now that you mention it, as a teacher he is totally engaging.

[@teachmetruth3539]

Listen to a few videos of Jim Brown’s Grace and Truth ministries and ask yourself if what he teaches is truth.

[@altprlife]

@@teachmetruth3539 people stay away from Jim Brown, sounds like a cult.

[@teachmetruth3539]

@@altprlife “sounds” ? So you don’t even know? Definition is key when you are studying the bible. He would tell you “You are ignorant, you mean to say occult” so if you can’t define your own speech how can you understand the word of God if you don’t define the words like Jim brown does. I’ve looked thru the words he says and they come out correct. But God did make the hearing ear and the seeing eye. Two things you do not have apparently 😢

[@altprlife]

@@teachmetruth3539 I will pray for his congregation, that they may open their eyes to the real teachings of Jesus!

[@livetwice7702]

Gosh that has pierced me like a sword

[@born2win259]

God bless you. This was incredibly informative!!

[@rubenallenspach600]

Nice summary at the end: "A person who pleases God is a person who seeks to fruit of the spirit in his life."

[@nancyhinson3318]

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[@katandpapa]

I miss you RC! Your teaching turned my life around!

[@mareefranceszarmaos8409]

Seriously this guy is/was just brilliant

[@whopua]

@Prophetic Fire imagine using God to steal from people like you are trying to do. Judgement awaits!

[@GTRalso]

AKA... Jesus’ teachings

[@L.Fontein7]

He turned my life around too.

[@damarisrodriguez3729]

I like listening to R.C. he is easy to understand.

[@user-re3zu1yj3z]

You're beautiful

[@livegoodministries502]

The battle with the flesh begins with the truth that Jesus died to forgive our sin in the flesh.... let this spiritual victory of God translate to us physically

[@coryjones8473]

It brings to mind the story of the 2 women who disputed over a child. One would have preferred for the child to have been killed than to allow the other woman to enjoy her own child. Vandalism.

[@rhondae8222]

Amen! Praise God (Yahweh). Thank you for sharing. 🙂

[@greglarsen4599]

What a great communicator of the word RC was.He was smart and had a way of bringing you in to what he is teaching.

[@amg2u]

I was saddened last night, scrolling through Twitter, seeing what the Bible calls the depraved heart of man exalted by too many in acts is rioting. I always end my night listening with something from MacArthur, but it was his friend RC that landed on my KZbin feed. From RC ....It is said that the most selfish of all crimes is vandalism..... And so on from there Indeed, how is it possible how one human being can do this, much less millions. A message for our times. I miss you, RC, and and smile with joy that we are all together in Christ.

[@holymichael289]

@Prophetic Fire You literally copy and paste this on everybody's comment. I have sent your ip address to headquarters. You will be receiving a knock on your door in the coming days.

[@FallouFitness_NattyEdition]

I got introduced to this man because of John MacArthur. I wish I could have met Mr. Sproul, so in the meantime, I'm hoping to meet Mr. MacArthur someday.

[@john1999]

I got introduced to John Macarthur because of this man.

[@jkcookie8841]

So many great truths in such a short lecture!

[@Chrono_85]

Has anyone read RC Sproul's ,The Holiness of God, Chosen by God, or pleasing God. If you haven't then shame on you, 😆 He breaks down Isaiah 6 in such a beautiful way, it's definitely worth a read.

[@viviangreen7973]

))l

[@viviangreen7973]

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[@WasLostButNowAmFound]

time to get a hot coal.

[@Chrono_85]

@@WasLostButNowAmFound it's funny how I would get a reply to this comment today after studying Isaiah chapter 6 in church this morning! God is so awesome!

[@WasLostButNowAmFound]

@@Chrono_85 HERE AM I SEND ME!

[@TitoMolina604]

Powerful. I will listen to this again. Thank you.

[@elishaevers9433]

Blessed🙏 so glad to see his legacy living on, hearing him is a joy.

[@thereisnopandemic]

Rest in Christ Pastor Sproul.

[@cyjonesmusic8316]

Very encouraging! Loving these older teachings.

[@successflowstome]

RC's 'The Character of God' was the first Christian book that I read with absolute joy and wonderment.

[@sidcastro4048]

Excellent teacher of the word of God!

[@RobertEMason]

Such a potent and liberating word!

[@karintolbert7452]

Thank you so much!!! The Lord speaks to me in this teaching!

[@stephenoni2019]

After this video, I read The Confessions - my church group watched (listened?) to these sermons many years ago, while I was in Undergrad, thank you for uploading these!

[@superiorinsight2202]

PLEASE,DO YOU HAVE ANY LINKS TO THIS? THANKS

[@nathankaiser2511]

Dr Sproul, thank you for sharing your wisdom, Glory to God, Amen

[@beckbeck4858]

Such a fantastic and masterful understanding of Romans 13:13&14 ---- "the flesh " Thank You RC.

[@BiblicalDhiman]

A profound teaching.

[@tddamits]

This amazes me how watching and listening to RC is even better than twelve noon on the radio.

[@sabraregel4579]

Very spirited message convict the heart to keep out of flesh and seek God’s righteousness

[@allengill8473]

Such rich teaching every time I listen to his messages... I think his best teaching is in these classrooms settings...

[@neinacelebre4546]

Listening to this series of pleasing God and learning much...

[@aracelielardo4791]

Praise the Lord!

[@zatichondrouchoi8195]

Thanks Almighty God such a great admonished and used sinner to save other sinner by sharing Through His word ...need this kind of messege to heard Indian young .may God bless you "Teacher"

[@EvanGL-ht6gy]

Thank you fr uploading

[@shahidshahzad9449]

wow... great job... great biblical insights

[@Alex-jr1zs]

Oh yeah this pastor/teacher is amazing beyond terms. More important how blatant and honest he is really inspiring. He does not shy away from the fact that christians still do sin and if we say we don’t we are lying. I also love distinction between carnal non-christian and spirit filled christian. You are either christian or you are not. It is just a matter of degree, Love you Sproul Thank you!

[@Im_gay_official]

This was an amazing help to me rest In peace r.c.

[@ronniedrynum2410]

OHHHHH MY PREVIOUS SOVEREIGN JESUS…. IT IS ABSOLUTELY TRUE when you spoke the words “for yoke is easy and my burden is light.” praise to you my sovereign, eternal Lord, JESUS!

[@gilbertomartinez1885]

Great job RC rest in peace

[@robertmize327]

A very effective story and I will be sure to find a copy of Augustine's Confessions. I love the teachings of Pastor Sproul from these days in that setting. Brilliant.

[@anacarolinamilan4090]

This is so rich. We lack good pastors like him.

[@tpharo34]

A godly wonderful teacher of Gods truth.

[@jayonnaj18]

Praise the Lord! How I love this late brother's preaching! God enabled him to get right to the point of the battle of our wicked flesh and the Spirit which can only be found in the life of a true born-again Christian! We believers must feeeed our flesh with the word of God so we can become victors through the power of the Holy Spirit and please our Savior Jesus Christ!

[@Alpha.O.T]

AMEN!! Beautiful and true lecture!! 🙏🏿❤️

[@angeladempsey3523]

Wot a blessing from God

[@katea4441]

WOW. I have never heard something this AMAZING in my life❣︎ The voice is *chefs kiss* The explanation is EVERYTHING and give me such a deeper unstandment into my Christanity. Thanks so much for this♥︎

[@richardgangemi3143]

How could one man have so much learning

[@lawrencestclair4832]

Praise and thank GOD in JESUS CHRIST for this great man of the FAITH who knew the truth and leading of the HOLY SPIRIT to convey such amazing grace to the truth hungry church.

[@Silalahi-fr6yc]

Terima kasih banyak bapak RC.Sproul.. saya sangat diberkati.

[@JamesRichardWiley]

God exists in a state of perfect happiness. He does not need anything from His creations.

[@jasonrichards1842]

Is he perfectly happy with men?God is perfect ,we are not ,until we turn to him and turn from sin and trust in the savior that suffered and died to wash clean those who believe and are saved then only perfected when with him in heaven brother ❤

[@oar-N-oasis]

"The person who please God is the one who seek the fruits of the Holy Spirit in his life"

[@patriciakneeburg9860]

My daughter is currently in the same position. My prayer is that she will turn to the Holy Scriptures and that she will change her life around. She claims that she is a Christian, but she is not living the life that the Scripture teaches. I pray that Jesus and the Holy Spirit will awaken the truth about how we are to live according to the Scripture. Nothing hurts a parent more than knowing that their child is not growing in the truth of God's word. Please join me in prayer for my child

[@ReyWho]

I will pray for her. God bless you.

[@misternewman1576]

Just amazing.

[@prabhabagepalli3129]

Thank you so much!!

[@arthurthornton9298]

Excellent teaching!!!

[@shirleywong4333]

Prayers please

[@blessedrthosesermount99]

He was great!

[@pierrelabounty9917]

Good presentation. The flesh is very immoderate. Addicts itself . So we suffer gluttony, greed, jealousy, environmental etc., because we can't get enough of something we want, or another has it. The suffering of addictions can be a problem. You can be a Christian and many still struggle through the offsets of the flesh.

[@gregcrowe8885]

Thank You

[@markalberici5137]

Great teacher. One of the few that takes sin seriously and God’s hatred of it because of His holiness. I don’t subscribe to everything in Reformed/Calvinist theology but on this point they are 100% right IMO.

[@Larrym_77]

Amen Pastor

[@davidjeroboam1283]

Great sermon

[@Chrono_85]

There's a treasure trove of Martyn Lloyd Jones sermons. Just pray the Holy Spirit lead you to the one you need to see.

[@championsofthecross3621]

R C Sproul I love an have learned much of myself through Christ Jesus as you are and have taught by God to us all, I thank God for you in Jesus name Amen

[@jonmerrick9654]

Pierces my heart to hear such a tremendous theologian subverted by the Synagogue of Satan. So grateful for the rest of this talk though. Praise God.

[@redghost3170]

Care to expound and share your great wisdom?

[@citizen8969]

"We’re not dispensationalists here....We believe that the church is essentially Israel. We believe that the answer to, “What about the Jews?” is, “Here we are.” We deny that the church is God’s “plan B.” We deny that we are living in God’s redemptive parenthesis. There, we are again one people. In His holy and heavenly temple there is neither Jew nor Greek, male nor female, pre-mil nor post-mil. There, we are all together, the Israel of God, princes with God, and the ekklesia, the set apart ones." -R. C. Sproul

[@monwellchassion923]

It is hard to fathom an atheist going up against this man. I’ve listen to countless sermons from him and he is far from “MONNNEEEEYYYY cometh to me now!!!!!”.

[@McgarickWAstate]

Gods Columbo , Rest in Peace friend...see ya soon!

[@joelmondejar4939]

Uh oh

[@t.m.4254]

I was just thinking am I the only one who saw the Columbo resemblance 😅 😂 🤔 😆

[@JJStetson]

Indeed my friend. For another take on Columbo tactics, listen to Greg Kokul.

[@margaritacamacho1679]

@@t.m.4254 No!! I also think he looks like colombo! I thought nobody else noticed. Lol

[@wk1810]

If you can find the film "The Boy Who Loved Deer" give it a look at. I saw the film in high school in religious instruction class, and I never forgot it!

[@matthewmp111]

Baby Bunny Thanks to your suggestion I just saw it here on KZbin

[@marymcadory9504]

I see quite a few silly, mocking comments. I believe that the best response is to not reply, but to pray for the salvation of the mockers. At least they are here hearing the teaching; it might be that we are meant to pray for these people.

[@AVK2685]

Agreed

[@warwickpayne3338]

Nice teaching.

[@Epic_Kingdom]

Amen!

[@yaasovbolanio9199]

Amen

[@boudicca7181]

Miss you R.C.

[@mathieuvanleeuwen7127]

Clear

[@Skolower]

Jesu joy of man's desiring at the end ;)

[@bessiealcantra7270]

Stealing the pear: Without allowing the spirit of God into your insight, there is no way anyone could think like Augustine. Rather you are likely to be controlled by the spirit of the world.

[@getlikeus1247]

What year was this? RC is the best! Also, Great camera work!

[@migiyangknabe]

Late 70”s

[@robertnunez422]

1989

[@bboynewsboy991]

1967

[@christophesutter1844]

Amamen 🔥💜🔥

[@cavsnake13]

What is the name of that simple hymn at the end? always stuck in my head, please help. love it!

[@cavsnake13]

found it! Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring by JS Bach!

[@lindacowles756]

@@cavsnake13 One of my favourite hymns!

[@kurtgundy]

Comments are disabled in RCs "I AM" statements series. So I will ask this question here. Why do the synoptic gospels not include the I AM statements? Considering how important they are it seems odd they are not included. Thanks for your thoughts brothers and sisters. God bless you.

[@renztatingjr5980]

love this episode. Ligonier Ministries could you please put in the description what year this lecture was delivered?

[@laundrybest2290]

Inner being.........inner life

[@jpatherton2415]

Does anyone know the year this particular video was aired?

[@G_Ozare]

Now I know where Voddie Baucham got his title for his talk "The World, The Flesh, & The Devil".

[@angloaust1575]

Married people Such shall have troubles of the flesh Says Paul

[@superiorinsight2202]

WOW....

[@thispak]

4:20 his tie really bothered me when he buttoned up his preacher blazer 😂

[@willya6690]

Thanks Ligonier for posting this teachings. I almos done with the book of the biography of brother Sproul. But I need some help please. Could you refer me to a video or information about Luther and sus suposed hate for jewish people? Why is Luther refered as a pro-holocaust? I know that Luther plays a very important role on the reformed theology. Can you share whats Sproul toughts on that matter, now that he is talking about the jewish holocaust in this teaching. Thanks

[@yochanantov5490]

If we do a study of Agustine, we'd find he 'dabbled' and 'studied' for the sake of adding in his teachings the pagan greek philosophies. He was very popular and followed, but only because the Vatican raised him to such heights.

[@jamiebadour6555]

What year was this sermon?

[@TheFirstAmendment]

He has points and some of his stuff is completely off such as we STILL get drunk and are in the spirit etc. there is either a life of repentance spirit filled or not.

[@crystalmiller4577]

❤

[@lukanaciousd9965]

What translation is that Bible