Sermons on Flies:

What Is Your Scarlet Thread?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 20, 2020

The world is, for the most part, is in panic mode concerning the coronavirus. As Christians, what should be our response?

Do you remember the story in the book of Joshua about the two men who were sent secretly to spy out land that included the fortified city of Jericho? After ending their reconnaissance, they spend the night at the house of a harlot named Rahab. Word gets back to the king that two men from Israel had ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21, 1 John 4:3, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 10:35-36, Hebrews 10:23, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:6-8, 1 John 5:4-5, Genesis 1:26, Psalm 23:4, James 2:25-26, James 2:21-22, James 2:17, Mark 5:34, Matthew 9:29, Romans 10:17, Psalm 103:1-4, Colossians 3:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Journey Through The Stable Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 29, 2001

The animals are more than role players in the miracle of Christmas.

A Journey Through the Stable II Christmas really begins in the Old Testament. The promise of a coming Messiah filled the pages of the Hebrew Bible. The Old Testament was the Bible of Jesus, and he understood that he was the fulfillment of its prophesies. Jesus fulfilled these prophesies by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Will Not Be Mocked (Exodus 8:16-32) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 30, 2021

Mocking God: telling him one thing, and then doing another.

Let's start today by reminding ourselves about the frogs, and where things stand with Yahweh, and Moses, and Aaron, and Pharaoh. Exodus 8:1 (I didn't realize how different the Hebrew numbering was until I'd finished last week, and I'm too lazy to change it; my bad; English Bibles ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:16-32, Galatians 6:1-8

God's Swat Team

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Jun 10, 2004

Get out your spiritual fly swatter! Did you know that you are on God’s team to "swat out the enemy"? Yes - ZAP the enemy in your life! This message, you will learn how to walk in your authority and remind the enemy of his place - under your feet!

Flies! Who would have them? Horrible, horrible creatures. In the fourth plague flies were not only found in the Egyptian’s soup, but everywhere. On their person, in their homes even underneath their feet. The Hebrew phrase translated “swarm of flies” literally rendered is “a mixture of noisome ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Three Fold Victory Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 29, 2009

If we can get these 3 principles applied to our daily lives – we will see God differently and experience grace more dynamically!

If Satan can get you and me to doubt God then we will always doubt life! If he can get us to think negative about God then we will always think negative about life. Why is this fact so true – because if he can get you to go negative and doubting then Satan can do almost anything with you and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6, Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Baptist

Anointing

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

THE IMPORTANCE AND COSTLINESS OF THE ANOINTING

ANOINTING Exodus 30:23-33 • In the history of Hanukkah, the Jews only had enough oil to burn in the temple for one day, however the oil miraculously burned seven days longer. • THE NUMERAL FIVE- the number of exercise and responsibility of weakness, • And of grace in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mary Or A Martha Christmas

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Many Christians work hard for Jesus but, they neglect the more important task of spending time with the Master.

WILL YOU HAVE A MARY OR A MARTHA CHRISTMAS? TEXT: Luke 10:38-42 INTRODUCTION: A. MARTHA AND MARY HAD A HOME IN BETHANY 1. It seems probable that Martha being the older sister was the owner of the house. 2. Martha’s younger sister, Mary lived with her. 3. Martha definitely ran ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Battle Stations!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2015

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Battle Stations Philippians 1:27-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BattleStations.html vv. 1-11 Sons enjoying the fellowship of the gospel. vv. 12-26 Servants sharing in the furtherance of the gospel. vv. 27-30 Soldiers defending the faith of the gospel. One major criticism of our movement ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences Of Sin

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 25, 2013

One thing leads to another.

Biblical mysteries explained-Military channel Each plague had the snowball effect until the tenth plague. 1-Rivers Of Blood Exodus 7:19-Then the Lord spoke to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Take your rod and stretch out your hand over the waters of Egypt, over their streams, over their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 12, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 8: 1 – 32

Exodus 8: 1 – 32 Anything you can do, I can do better 8 And the LORD spoke to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and say to him, ‘Thus says the LORD: “Let My people go, that they may serve Me. 2 But if you refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all your territory with frogs. 3 So the river shall bring ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Commitment Or Compromise?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 16, 2002

Will you be committed to your call or will you compromise?

Commitment or Compromise? Exodus 8 & 10 Pastor Greg Mc Donald This morning I’m going to take you briefly through several chapters in the book of Exodus so you will have a better picture of what is taking place and to give you a little history of the events in Egypt. In Exodus 7:19-25, Egypt’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-32

Plagues Have Come And Will Come...remembering 9/11 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Sep 7, 2002

We will look at the plagues in Exodus 8 and hopefully glean insight into our own recent plagues such as the terror of September 11, 2002.

Plagues have come and will come…Remembering 9/11/01 2nd Plague Frogs 3rd Plague Lice 4th Plague Flies You know that I can remember clearly the events of my morning last September 11. I awoke to a radio announcement that a jet had crashed into the world trade center at 6:15 in the morning. I knew ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Annoint My Head Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003

Analysis of Psalm 23

Title: “You Anoint My Head With Oil” Psalms 23: 5 “You prepare a Table before me in the presence of my Enemies; You anoint my Head with Oil; My Cup runs over.” Last Sunday Morning we talked about God’s Table of Grace. We said that God’s Table Provides many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are So Blessed Series

Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 3, 2009

A message that talks about how blessed we are to be God’s children

We Are So Blessed Psalm 23:5 One of God’s faithful missionaries, Allen Gardiner, experienced many physical difficulties and hardships throughout his service to the Savior. Despite his troubles, he said, “While God gives me strength, failure will not daunt me.” In 1851, at the age of 57, he died ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5, Psalm 23:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 13, 2006

A sermon on Psalm 23 based on material from Phillip Keller’s book, "A Shepherd Looks at the 23rd Psalm."

The Lord Is My Shepherd Ps. 23 INTRO.: Written by a shepherd, David. Later became leader of the most powerful empire Israel ever had. We see him in the field with his sheep. Perhaps meditating on God’s goodness and care. He draws upon his knowledge of a shepherd’s relationship with his sheep to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ