Sermons on Anger Bitterness:

Defined And Delivered In Love Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

If only one word could be used to describe you or your church, what would it be? As believers, many Christian attributes come to mind, but love would rank at the top. The world needs to see a church defined by love.

Defined and Delivered in Love 1 John 4: 7-10 Our text this evening again deals with the continuing theme of love John has presented throughout this epistle. In fact, the remaining verses of this chapter deal with love. John was originally known as one of the “sons of thunder,” but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Aura Of Rejection

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 10, 2018

Lord, help me understand me. Have we ever considered THE POWER OF FEAR when it comes to REJECTION? How do we handle rejection? You can use this rejection to become a better person!

THE AURA OF REJECTION, ( LORD HELP ME UNDERSTAND ME?) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Isaiah 53:3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. 2 Timothy ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fan The Flame--- Set Your Fields On Fire?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 11, 2017

Good ideas accomplish little unless we set the to action by faith. Will God have to set your fields on fire to get you into faith action?

FAN THE FLAME... CHANGE OR FIVE LONG YEARS ? By Kyfingers@aol.com Exodus 32:9 And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people: Exodus 32:9 (NLT) Then the Lord said, “I have seen how stubborn and rebellious these people are. Exodus 32:9 (MSG) God said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:30-33, Exodus 32:9, Psalm 55:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"do Not Be Offended."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 15, 2025

Choosing not to take offense when wronged demonstrates strength and patience. Practicing this mindset enhances our emotional well-being and strengthens our relationships. By fostering self-control, compassion, and mindfulness, we can cultivate a culture of love and harmony within the body of Christ.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 18:7) “Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes.” (Matthew 11:6) “And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:6, Proverbs 19:11, Colossians 3:12-13, Matthew 18:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom From Words That Kill Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 4, 2010

Third in series Freedom From...this message examines angry words and empty words and how they are words that kill.

Freedom From Words That Kill Freedom From... prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 13, 2009 I want to talk to you about words this morning. Words are powerful. It is through words that we communicate our desires for ourselves and others and we pursue what we want in the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Talk To Your Tears

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2006

Tears have a great purpose in your life. Sometimes pain is a very valuable gift.

Psalms 126:5-6 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [6] He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. l. INTRODUCTION -- TEARS A. General -Even after having spent twenty years working in the medical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Flying Arrows

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 19, 2012

The devil is shooting arrows against the people of God in order to afflict them in one area or the other, but their is total liberty through the power of the Holy Ghost.

THE FLYING ARROWS STUDY TEXT: Psalm 91:5 - An arrow is an injurious weapon that has capacity to cause a damage or death on a living object. - Spiritual arrows are invisible attacks from the kingdom of darkness to specific or unspecified targets. Specific targets are those that the enemy intended to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Were Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

You were created to become like Christ

“YOU WERE CREATED TO BECOME LIKE CHRIST” Sunday, May 16, 2004 Welcome back to the 4th week of 40 Days of Purpose where we have taken 40 days out of our schedule and set them aside as a church and as individuals to discover the answer to the question “What on Earth are we here for?” How are we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Withering?

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Jul 11, 2001

How would you describe your Christian life? Is it a life that is vibrant and exciting or a life that is tired and withering? If it is the latter, why? And if it is the former, be careful...

"ARE YOU WITHERING?" (have Hebrews 6:1-12 read at beginning of service) Read John 15:1-7 SHOW PLANT (needs to be planned ahead!!) How many of you have ever felt like this plant? You notice that it appears to still be alive but there are some branches that have no leaves. If there was a word that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7, Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honor Your Mother

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 12, 2002

How can we fulfill the Biblical command to "honor" our mother?

Today, as you know, is Mother’s Day, a day on which we honor mothers and celebrate motherhood. Mother’s Day is not a Christian holiday; it can’t be found on the lectionary calendar, nor does it commemorate any aspect of the Christian faith. In fact, according to Christian tradition, today is not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

When Pruning Season Comes

Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003

Sometimes God moves in our lives in such a way that it causes us pain, and our wounds are fresh and oozing. God is working a great work in our lives, even if we do not understand what is happening at the moment.

When Pruning Season Comes John 15:1-10 In the early morning, just as the sun begins to brighten the sky, a man moves silently through a vineyard. He has work to do, and he does it with determination and precision. He pauses to sharpen a pruning knife, because he knows that he will be most ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 31, 2006

The seventh and final message in a series on the life of Joseph; here the emphasis is on Joseph’s practice of biblical forgiveness.

Trinity Baptist Church July 30, 2006 Character on Display The Freedom of Forgiveness Genesis 50:15-21 Packed away, near a town in the state of Washington, are millions of gallons of radioactive atomic wastes, stored in huge numbers of underground tanks. The tanks have a life expectancy of 20 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Out Of The Graveyard

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011

One thing is certain! Unless Jesus comes back before our time arrives we are all going to one day end up in a graveyard. But there is no sense in moving into the graveyard before our time.

Bunbury Sun am 7/08/2011 “Moving out of the graveyard” Intro: *** Ernie in the Parramatta Church has a very unusual job. I mean there aren’t too many people that can claim to have done for a job what Ernie does. And to add to this he loves his job even though it brings home the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 6, 2011

God expects us as Christians to forgive those that hurt us.

FORGIVENESS Text: Hebrews 12:14, 15 We all get hurt. Sometimes, a loved one will say the wrong thing and hurt your feelings. Or your spouse will forget your anniversary. Or someone that you thought was your friend betrays a secret. Most of the time we consider these to be minor offenses, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Your Moments

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 17, 2014

The way we define ourselves in the moment reflects our awareness of God's activity in our lives.

20140817 10th Sunday after Pentecost A Title: Defining Your Moments (The moment should not define you… you define your moments.) Text: Genesis 45:1-15 The way we see ourselves in the moment defines our awareness of God’s activity in our lives. Introduction A humblebrag is false ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational