Sermons on Fly In Ointment:

A Picture Of God's Grace

Contributed by Edwin Crozier on Sep 20, 2013

This sermon examines the account of Peter walking on the water to see the true nature of the Grace of God.

Introduction: We all know we are supposed to say God’s grace is amazing, marvelous, wonderful. That’s what the songs tell us. And yet, I wonder when someone will write a song discussing how confusing it is. It must be confusing because I hear all kinds of different thoughts about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:27-33

Denomination: *other

Love Letters From God

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2024

God has gone to a great deal of trouble to give us "love letters" that express how much He cares for us. But what happens when we don't accept that He loves us?

(I began the sermon by showing the following video featuring Jeff Foxworthy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxFqVQFvhvw - starting at timestamp1:40). The following is a transcript of the portion of his talk: Jeff Foxworthy agreed to do a small group study with the homeless at an Atlanta Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Without The Struggle, There Are No Wings"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 24, 2017

Peter struggled just like each of us struggle with our faith but one glorious day we will receive wings and fly.

Matthew 16:13-20 Without the Struggle, There Are No Wings A family brought in two cocoons that were about to hatch. They watched as the first one began to open and the butterfly inside squeezed very slowly and painfully through a tiny hole that it chewed in one end of the cocoon. After lying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Private Jets

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 8, 2024

If Jesus rode in a "tube of demons" they would be cast out and people saved. You can fly economy and witness.

The topic was should pastors have private jets? My thoughts. Brother, the average Christian is not drawing negative attention to them buying a car. All I ever heard when I first got saved was that all preachers are in it for the money. I have striven to never have that said of me. I have most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:8-13, Romans 14:21-23, Romans 15:1-2, Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Ther Is More To You Than Meets The Eye Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

The Lord is my Banner. My license. My authority under whom I am commanded, under Whom I follow and His banner fly’s high. Jehovah Nissi gives us victory over the flesh, the world and the devil. Our battles are His battles of light against darkness and go

May 4th, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part Six— Jehovah Nissi—Banner Sermon: There is more to you than meets the eye Scripture: Luke 10:19-20 The Lord is my Banner. My license. My authority under whom I am commanded, under Whom I follow and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Folly Is Fatal Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 3, 2024

It’s better to go the way of wisdom than to fall into foolishness.

Folly is Fatal Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 Rev. Brian Bill November 2-3, 2024 In a 2019 survey, 32% of Protestant churchgoers said they read the Bible every day, and 27% read it a few times a week. However, a 2022 survey found that only 10% of Americans read the Bible daily. According to the American ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You A Speckled Bird?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 24, 2004

Jesus would not "fly away," and so, they crucified him... Why did the world hate Jesus? Why does the world hate you?

Title: "The Great Speckled Bird" Introduction: Years ago I heard a song sung about the "great speckled bird." I had no idea of what the singer was singing about. In my devotions I came across this passage of scripture and studied it out. God was saying to Jeremiah, "those who follow me are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:9, Jeremiah 9:1-15, Jeremiah 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lift Up The Standard

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 27, 2010

It is our duty to lift up the standard of holiness for the glory of God. Some of us are flying this flag half-mast and need to display it properlly.

(How) are you flying the flag? flag = banner, standard, ensign Ps. 60:4 Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. -one purpose of the flag is to displayed for truths' sake John 3:14 And asMoses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confession For Cleansing Of Sin Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 15, 2012

We rid ourselves of sin by confessing it to God. No one can live in light without being overwhelmingly convinced that he still sins. Honesty before God results in forgiveness & cleansing.

1 JOHN 1: (5) 8-10 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] CONFESSION FOR CLEANSING OF SIN [Romans 3:23-26] Every form of life has its enemies. Insects have to watch out for hungry birds, and birds must keep an eye on hungry cats and dogs. Even human beings have to dodge automobiles and fight off ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 5, 2018

Acts 10 is a pivotal chapter in Scripture. From this point on the church exploded in growth. In this story there are 3 groups of people who were "surprised" by what they saw. Why were they surprised, and what difference does that mean to us?

(Before reading the Scripture I noted that Acts 10 is a pivotal chapter in Scripture. It was after this event at Cornelius’ house that the Church exploded with growth and numerous churches were set up throughout the known world). (After the Scripture reading and prayer, we showed the following ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"...i Being In The Way..."

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 11, 2021

We see many trends in our society, they come and they go.

If you live long enough, you will see some of these trends come and go two or three times in your lifetime. For example, if you are fifty years of age, you probably have seen the double-breasted suits for men come IN STYLE, and GO OUT OF STYLE, at least three or four times. It is true, we see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:27

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 20, 2021

Since doing God's will, obeying Him, is central to His blessing, how do we find God's will. Ruth 3 and 4 provide some concrete answers.

How many of you are familiar with the children’s game, “Red Light, Green Light!” How many of you played it as a child? As I was considering our passage for this morning, Ruth 3, for the first time in many years my memory of having played this game as a young child came to mind. If you’re not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 16:1, Proverbs 16:16-17, Ruth 3:10-18, Ruth 4:1-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 6, 2021

How can you know God's will? Six principles can be derived from Boaz's decision to marry Ruth, six vital principles for seeking God's blessing.

How many of you are familiar with the children’s game, “Red Light, Green Light!” How many of you played it as a child? As I was considering our passage for this morning, Ruth 3, for the first time in many years my memory of having played this game as a young child came to mind. If you’re not ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Do You Want To Go On Scratching With The Chickens?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 24, 2002

God wants us to grow in Godly attributes so we can fly like eagles rather than go on scratching like chickens

Stiffkey/Saxlingham 24-05-02 Isaiah 40:27-31 Story: Eric Liddell Many of you will have seen the film "Chariots of Fire". For those of you who don’t know the story, the film is about the competition between two runners, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell. And film works ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Anglican

Surprised By Times Of Refreshing Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Jun 4, 2004

Peter’s sermon ’on the fly’ shows how those of us who are spiritually crippled can be refreshed like the crippled man was healed.

“Surprised by the Time of Refreshing” Acts 3:11:26 Robert Warren Westmoreland Church of Christ June 6th, 2004 1. It takes me a very long time to write a sermon. a. The actual writing can take a number of hours... b. But the time from beginning to end can be a number of days... i. I have to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ