Sermons on Dead Flies:

Revival In The Graveyard

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 13, 2014

You and I have been provided with dry dead bones and given the responsibility to put proclaim life giving words. God will put on them flesh and skin and implant the spirit thus resurrecting the spiritually dead and ushering in a revival in our nation.

Opening Illustration: In 1904 the Atlanta newspapers reported an amazing revival of prayer sweeping the city. On November 2nd the Supreme Court of Georgia closed so people could attend prayer meetings. Stores, factories, offices and even saloons followed suit. "For two hours at midday all Denver ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Believer And Indwelling Sin

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 28, 2013

What about the sins of the saved?

The Believer and Indwelling Sin Romans 7: 14-25 Our scripture passage for today is a picture of a soul in conflict...in conflict with his desires, in conflict with his true self, in conflict with the Law of God, and in conflict with Satan. The conflict is real, intense and strong. It is summed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of Dry Bones Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013

The Walking Dead has survivors battling to survive during a zombie doomsday scenario.

Walking Dead Series (3 of 4) “The Valley of Dry Bones” Ezekiel 37.1-12 October 20, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Apocalypse of any kind is trending high right now. 1 Biological, chemical, nuclear, collapse of government/economy, zombie . ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lift Up Your Heads, Because Your Redemption Draws Near! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 27, 2013

We need sometimes to remember what God has done for us in the past, so that we will be thankful in the present!!

Two guys on the street corner and one man asks the other man, "How was church last Sunday?" The other man said, "I don’t know - I was kind of bored. I think I slept through half the sermon." The first man looked shocked and said, "How could you do that - you’re the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

D.o.a. Or D.b.j.

Contributed by James Kirkland on Feb 27, 2011

You are D.O.A. or Dead Before Jesus and we need to be A.W.J. "Alive With Jesus". Take away the earthly things that are between the living and the dead. Remove the obstacles that separate you from God.

D. O. A. or D. B. J. John 11:11-14 (NLT) Then he said, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but now I will go and wake him up.”12 The disciples said, “Lord, if he is sleeping, he will soon get better!”13 They thought Jesus meant Lazarus was simply sleeping, but Jesus meant ...read more

Scripture: John 11:11-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Romans Chapter 7:1-23 (Lesson)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 10, 2011

Sin is like trying to live with a straight jacket on but, we are set free because we now have a new relationship ...but, before we can be really free from our first nature...it must be dead..we must accept our new from Christ. Lay the old to rest to be re

10-09-2011 Lesson Romans7:1-23 It's all about the victory In the first 6 verses of Romans 7 Paul gives a great illustration of how we were before Christ came into our life. About how a woman in marriage to her husband is bonded with him and his law but, only if he dies will she have the freedom ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dying To Live Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 28, 2011

No Christian continues in habitual sin who has by faith died to self and received the new life of Christ. Those who have died to sin are alive to God & it becomes possible for them to live for Christ.

ROMANS 6:1-7 DYING TO LIVE [Galatians 2:20] [We now begin a new section of Romans that deal with the doctrine of sanctification or the Christlike growth of disciples.] The Bible has just declared that where sin abounded, God's grace super abounded. What wonderful news this is! It means that no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave To Sin! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

The Christian life begins with a death to sin.

1. Nicodemus was troubled. We meet him in John CH 3 • All of his religious upbringing. All of his religious training. All of his personal studies has been challenged by this man Jesus. • Am I obeying God? Do I really understand? AND… Who is this man Jesus? Is what He is saying really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cure

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 23, 2009

As you read the newspaper, listen to the radio, or watch television, you read of, hear of, or see of those seeking The Cure.

The Cure John 9:1-7 Monte T. Brown January 18, 2009 Sunday Morning Heart O the Hills Introduction As you read the newspaper, listen to the radio, or watch television, you read of, hear of, or see of those seeking ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle Worker! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 15, 2015

It seems so simple, but in the case of these two women, one very young and one very old, one touch from Jesus made all the difference.

Matthew 9:18-26-While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live.” So Jesus arose and followed him, and so did His disciples. And suddenly, a woman who had a flow of blood for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Conqueror From Edom

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 13, 2015

From the Book “Saved and Kept – Counsels to Young Christians” by F B Meyer

From the Book “Saved and Kept – Counsels to Young Christians” By: F B Meyer - (the words in italics were added to the original text) Chapter 11 - THE CONQUEROR FROM EDOM ISAIAH 63:1 Who is this who comes from Edom, from the city of Bozrah, with his clothing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Incorruptible Things Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 7, 2018

Folks, we have a living hope. Jesus Christ will come again, and the dead in Christ will be raised, and we will have glorified bodies like Christ’s body. Keep in mind that resurrection is not reconstruction. God does not reassemble the original body . . .

3-29-04 Title: Seven Incorruptible Things Text: “and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.” (Romans 1:23) Introduction: In a world of decay and change, it’s good to know that some things are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3 Kinds Of Faith (Part 2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

3 Kinds of Faith part 2

James 2:14-20 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Product Of God's Love-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 26, 2018

1 of 5. The apostle Paul explained that the Ephesian Christians were saved because God loves. Salvation is available because God loves. But what are the products of such love? The Product of God’s Love is...

The PRODUCT OF GOD's LOVE[In The Aftermath of Mercy]-I—Ephesians 2:1-10 (After ‘Dodging a Bullet’) Attention: Surviving what others did not, may produce 'survivor’s remorse' or 'survivor’s guilt.' Is the surviving person’s life different after such an experience? Need: We confront & are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of Being Spiritually Alive

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 26, 2018

The church has been struck by an illness called ‘worldliness’ and the church appears to be dead. This has often caused the world to give the church up for dead.

1. In the late 1800s, the city of Pikeville, Kentucky was shaken with an unknown disease, and the most tragic case of all was that of Octavia Smith Hatcher. After her infant son Jacob passed away in January 1891, Octavia went into a bedridden depression where she gradually became very ill and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34-36, Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Charismatic