Summary: This sermon reminds the believer to be very watchful concerning the so called small hindrances to his walk with God.

I. THE NATURE OF A FLY.

• It can enter through the smallest crack.

• A fly is pesky insect.

• A fly is attracted to a sweet fragrance.

• A fly will search out unguarded food.

• A fly is hard to swat.

• A fly is a contaminant.

• A fly is small but dangerous.

• A fly is attracted to chaos.

• A fly will soon become a swarm

• One fly can mess up a lot of ointment.

II. FLIES HAVE DESTROYED A MANY LIVES.

A. A Fly turn Solomon’s heart.

B. A Fly messed up David’s life.

C. A Fly turned Sampson into a wimp.

D. A Fly has pulled man Preachers down.

E. A Fly has destroyed political giants.

F. A Fly has distroyed the lives of many athletes.

III. HOW TO KEEP THE FLIES OUT?

• Keep your area clean.

• Keep your house secure.

• Change your dirty laundry.

• Spray your life with the word.

• Watch out for the small stuff.

• Stay away from garbage.

• Kill him before he lands.

IV. THERE IS A CALL TO CHECK YOUR OINTMENT.

• Prayer life is your ointment.

• Praise life is your ointment.

• Anointing is your ointment.

• Witness is your ointment.

• Walk with God is your ointment.

• Faith life is your ointment.

Conclusion: Be sure that a fly is not hampering your effectiveness in ministry.

May God Bless You

Pastor Rodney L. Johnson Sr.,

HBBC and BBC