SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Bitter Cup:

showing 2,326-2,340 of 32,426
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Survivor: Dealing With Conflict On Your Team Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 329 ratings
     | 9,433 views

    Part One of Three Part Survivor Series on dealing with conflict. Several Illustrations and points came from a sermon or sermons on Conflict by Blaine Fairchild on Sermon Central.

    Dealing With Conflict If you watched Survivor this last Sunday night you know that there was some conflict on the team that lost the first contest. As a result Debb was kicked off the team. In her view she was one of the best prepared people involved. She had prepared extensively and knew (at ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Hayes avatar

    Sarah Laughed

    Contributed by William Hayes on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,889 views

    A meditation on Biblical themes joined by the word laughter.

    I had a terrible thing happen a few weeks ago when I was taking a service in a wee church (that shall remain nameless) in the country. I had got to that stage in the service where I was leading people in the prayers of confession and as I was just about to finish a particularly sombre bit about ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Deborah Prihoda avatar

    The Facts Of Life

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,494 views

    God gives each of us a promise for our lives, but life has a way of taking us through pit experiences just as in Joseph’s life, however we must never take our eyes off the promise and the reward of the palace!

    THE FACTS OF LIFE Text: Genesis 50:20 / Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION TEXT: Genesis 50:20 And as for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present results to preserve many people alive. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Karl Eckhoff avatar

    Staying Connected To The Vine

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 16, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 29,631 views

    Jesus bids us to a fruitful life by pointing out the importance of abiding in Him and His Word

    Easter 5 B John 15:1-8 Staying Connected to the Vine 04/18/03 “Apart from me, you can do nothing.” Have you ever had one of those weeks where no matter what you do, nothing ever seems to go right? Try as you may, you just can’t seem to accomplish anything. Last week was one of those weeks for me. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Alton Coleman avatar

    We Are Debtors

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,605 views

    We are indebted to God in many ways.

    We Are Debtors! Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:15-22; Psalm 116:1-8,12-14 Scripture Text: Romans 8:10-12 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. [11] But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    Dare To Trust Christ

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 5, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,943 views

    To walk by faith in the knowledge God reveals to us in reaching a lost and dying world

    " DARING TO TRUST CHRIST " MARK 2:1-12 I SUPPOSE THAT IF THERE WERE ONLY ONE TRUTH THAT I COULD SHARE WITH YOU AS A CHRISTIAN IT WOULD BE TO CHALLENGE YOU TO DARE TO TRUST CHRIST WITH YOU WHOLE HEART. THIS BOOK WE HOLD IN OUR HANDS IS THE ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Pressing Onward And Upward

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,624 views

    Remember how God used affliction in the lives of the Godly prophets. James writes, "Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we consider blessed those who have persever

    Pressing Onward and Upward (James 5:10-12) Press onward for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus... (Phil. 3:8-10) Know that the Lord allows adversity to make you stronger, better and not bitter or discouraged. Illustration: I’ll say this for adversity: people seem to be able to stand it, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Simeon's Exemplary Life And Message

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 19,023 views

    There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence and assuranc

    Simeon’s Exemplary Life and Message (Luke 2:25-35) There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Craig Cramblet avatar

    How To Hate Sin

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 16,171 views

    Adapted from a Puritan message from the 1800’s, this contains a pointed and practical challenge to God’s people to "hate what is evil."

    “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9 “When you have finished committing sin, sin is not finished with you. The first cost is high, but it is only the down payment. You keep paying in your conscience, in your body, in the suffering you produce for your ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Taming The Wind Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,435 views

    Examines the negative aspects of speech, and how to overcome them.

    TAMING THE WIND For several years, when I was very young, our family lived in Palatka, Florida. During the time we lived there, the place that stands out most in my mind is the home my parents had on 10 acres, out in the country. Our family of 4 at the time, lived in a single-wide, 2 bedroom 1 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Principles Of Decision Making

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,008 views

    We can learn some great things from Jesus that will help us to be good decision makers!

    INTRODUCTION • John Maxwell shares the following story. The personal manager had advertised a job opening, and a large group of applicants was waiting in her waiting room. The first young man was ushered into her office, and she began explaining the job to him. “We need someone in this job who ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Medicine For Winners

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 25,705 views

    Beloved, this message focuses on spiritual facts anyone who wishes to live the life of a winner must know.

    Beloved, this message focuses on spiritual facts anyone who wishes to live the life of a winner must know. A person is a winner not by professing it alone, but also by accomplishments. If you sincerely desire to be a winner in the Lord, then, this message is for you. I believe that it will serve ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Ragin' Nations Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,521 views

    Exposition of Psalm 2 regarding the rebellious heart of men against God and His Christ

    Text: Psalm 2:1-12, Title: Ragin’ Nations, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/23/08, AM A. Opening illustration: We want, in fact, not so much a Father in heaven as a grandfather in heaven--a senile benevolence who, as they say, "liked to see young people enjoying themselves" and whose plan for the universe was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Friend avatar

    Beatitudes 2 Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,571 views

    Believers are puttering around wondering why their Christian life isn’t working – it’s simple, they have sin attached beneath the surface of their lives that needs to be removed.

    Two brothers, Harry and James, were playing right before bedtime, and somehow Harry hit James with a stick. Tears and bitter words followed and they were still angry as their mother prepared them for bed. Mother said, "Now James, before you go to bed you’re going to have to forgive your ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Jesus, A Total Heart For God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
     | 2,259 views

    The fourth of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

    (1) Do you know that three months from today is Christmas Eve? (2) And yes, three months tomorrow is Christmas! When I realized this, I did some research and came across this humorous and poignant story about two things that go together – Christmas and Kids. (3) ‘A group of first graders decided ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God