Sermons on Bitter Herbs:

Ordinances Of The Church Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 10, 2019

Teaching about the two primary ordinances of the Christian church- communion and baptism

Ordinances of the Church Christianity 101 Series CCCAG October 6th, 2019 Several different scriptures today Intro: As many of you know I came from a mostly Lutheran with some Catholic influence background growing up. Although I was confirmed Lutheran, I didn't really apply myself during the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:13-21, Hebrews 9:25-28, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Passover With The Disciples Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 5, 2016

Jesus' Passover with the disciples in Luke 22:7-20 teaches us about the institution of the Lord's Supper.

Scripture Jesus was in the vicinity of Jerusalem on Thursday, Nisan 14, 30 AD. Hundreds of thousands of people, perhaps as many as two million people, were in Jerusalem and the surrounding area. They were there to celebrate the Passover (on Nisan 14), which was followed by the week-long Feast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Passion According To Matthew.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2022

From the Passover to the Tomb.

THE PASSION ACCORDING TO MATTHEW. Matthew 26:14-75, Matthew 27:1-66. I). THE LAST PASSOVER. Matthew 26:14-30. Even before the chief priests and the scribes had wrongly determined that the death of Jesus should not take place ‘during the feast’ (Matthew 26:5), Jesus had already predicted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-75, Matthew 27:1-66

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forsaking Foibles That Fracture Families Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 1, 2018

How to avoid creating the environment that produces sibling rivalries, bitter jealousy and self ambition in families.

Fixing Family Feuds Forsaking Foibles that Fracture Families Genesis 37:1-11 This morning we begin a new series on the life of Joseph, which I've entitled, Fixing Family Feuds. The Title is actually inadequate—yes a family feud was fixed, but an incredibly gracious God and an incredibly faithful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Um-Um-Good.

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 25, 2014

There is nothing bitter, sour, or too salty about God's Word. It is sweet as honey. Taste it for yourself.

I love food. I love to eat. I just love the taste of food. But I have a problem. I do not listen to my fullness alert. My love for the taste of food outweighs my desire just to eat enough. If I am not careful, it can become an addiction, leading to being overweight and health problems. I am still ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8, Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Foursquare

The Prescription For Powerful Peace Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 26, 2006

According to a Gallup Poll, many people believe "peace of mind" is critical for success in life. So why doesn’t everybody experience this peace?

Begin by reciting Galatians 5:22-23a “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” OPEN: Some time back the Gallup organization polled Americans about their most important criteria for judging personal success. They ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving God

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

Us being forgiven by God is without question; but that God needs to be forgiven by me borders on blasphemy. Although it seems unthinkable to even mention that we would need to forgive God of the universe, our creator, our redeemer. But many people must go

Sometimes life hurts us. And when we hurt, the natural response is anger. When another person is responsible for our pain, our anger turns toward the one who has injured us. To restore peace, we know we need to forgive. But sometime’s there’s no clear culprit in our suffering. At those times, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wounded Identity

Contributed by Larry Kettle on Sep 7, 2011

Jesus carries wounds in heaven so that we can show his healing power on earth.

“The Wounded Identity” Larry D. Kettle I have spent a lifetime grappling with a “wounded identity”. I know what it means to be victimized and I know what it means to “be the victim”. I was wounded by a sense of abandonment from my mother. I was seven when my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Survivors Forgive Themselves And Others Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A message on the importance of forgiveness in relationships and healing.

INTRO ƒ{ In this award winning film called "The Mission", Robert DeNiro plays a mercenary who after killing his brother in a fit of jealous rage takes shelter in a local church. ƒ{ He eventually leaves the church and heads to a mission post located above the waterfalls in a South American ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not My Will, But Yours Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 4, 2011

Jesus faced a bitter cup in the Garden of Gethsemane, but chose to obey the Father rather than do what He wanted. We must learn from His example.

Not My Will, but Yours April 3, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must submit our will to God’s will in our lives. Focus Passage: Matthew 26:36-46 Supplemental Passage: "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" And He said to him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

A Small Seed

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 5, 2010

A message about seeds how they are hidden influences in our lives. We need to nurture the good ones and remove the bad ones.

A Small Seed Text: Matthew 13:24,25 Mt 13:24 He presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. Mt 13:25 "But while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed tares also among the wheat, and went away. My message this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of Expectancy - Part 2 - Roadblocks Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011

Developing a Spirit of Expectancy is very important in the life of a Believer but there are certain roadblocks along the way. I have chosen to address the roadblocks of inner vows, bitter roots and unforgiveness.

The Spirit of Expectancy The Spirit of Expectancy Roadblocks to Expectations Part 2 of a Series TEXT: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Here is a short review to renew, reboot ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Hoarders

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 22, 2011

Hoarders are people that are in a constant battle by an obsessive need to acquire (and failure to use or discard) a significant amount of possessions, even if the items are worthless, hazardous, or unsanitary. This is much like when people come to Jesus.

Who has seen the A& E series, “Hoarders”? I love the show! Hoarders is a fascinating look inside the lives of different people whose inability to part with their belongings is so out of control that they are on the verge of a personal crisis. VIDEO: “Hoarders” I find myself hooked to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Other

Unfinished Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

Where is grace leading you?

"See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no "root of bitterness" springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so ...read more

Healing By The Book

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 9, 2014

Simple sermon on the Foundation for Healing & patterned examples of Healings. There are some responsibilities on our part for Healing!

“HEALING BY THE BOOK” This morning we’re focusing on “HEALING!” I noticed the “HEALINGS” that Jesus did and one thing that stood out and was patterned in all of them was “FAITH!” But there are a few other things coupled with "FAITH" that bears ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God