Sermons on Bitter Root:

Marah Is Not The End Of Life's Journey. Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 5, 2014

At one time or the other we all come to a place of Marah (bitter).but then bitter or better, is really our choice. We cannot choose what comes to us, but we can choose how we respond to it, and that is what determines whether we become bitter or better.

MARAH IS NOT THE END OF LIFE’S JOURNEY. “And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they [were] bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah. And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? And he cried unto the LORD; and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Offense!

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 25, 2005

Are you easily offended or do you know someone that is? Who is responsible for working out the little differences? What happens if we just ignore them?

27, November 2005 Dakota Community Church No Offense Are you easily offended or do you have someone in your life that is? You know what I mean, one of those people who get all bent out of shape because you haven’t called them, as though their phone doesn’t have buttons. What are we supposed do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6-7

Denomination: Mennonite

More Gospel Connections To Deuteronomy Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2009

Since the Messiah is God’s anointed messenger, embracing contrary religious beliefs after professing faith in Him is inexcusable.

More Gospel Connections to Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 18:15-19 with John 10:1-30, selected; Deut. 29:18-21 with Matthew 12:25-32) 1. When I first began dating Marylu, she was a waitress. 2. Fortunately, I was brought up with good etiquette, & knew to tip 15% for good service. 3. Now the protocol ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Carrots, Eggs, And Coffee Beans

Contributed by Corey Arnold on Dec 2, 2003

A children’s sermon about how we deal with adversity. It includes the props of fresh carrots, cooked carrots, hard boiled eggs, coffee beans, water, pot of coffee and possibly coffee candy.

Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee Beans INTRO: Call kids up. “Does anyone know what adversity is?” It is when something comes into your life which is not fun. Like someone being mean to you for no reason. Or when bad things come into your life whether you expect it or not. Give out some ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sweet Life- Commnunion Celebration

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 26, 2004

Communion service with examples of bitterness and the sweet rewards of following Christ

“The Sweet Life” A Communion Celebration The Problem of Sin Sin= Actions or attitudes by which humans rebel against God, miss His purpose for their life, and surrender to the power of evil rather than to God. The words used in the Bible for sin mean “to miss the mark.” Sin had its origins in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Spiderman: Revenge Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on unforgiveness, revenge and bitterness and how they destroy the human heart.

INTRO Notice the word as in verse 12 We are praying that God will treat us like we treat others Former President Gerald Ford, in his book, "A Time to Heal", focused on the confusing and tragic twilight of the Nixon presidency. Clearly, Nixon was guilty of a cover-up in the Watergate case, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ain't Life Sweet?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009

God turn those bitter life experiences into sweet ones.

Diligence which is concerned with Moses? attitude to his assignment. What assignment has God given you in your family? What assignment or duty has God given you in this church? What assignment or duty has God given to you, in your community? Who are you called to bring from one ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of Coveting

Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 17, 2022

This is a continuation of the Bitter or Better Sermon and deals with wanting something that is not yours.

The Curse or Coveting Last week we talked about how Naaman went from bitter to better. We ended with Naaman taking back a bunch of dirt with him to Syria so he could worship the true God. He was seeking to live the truth and be pleasing to the Lord. Today we will looking at someone named Gehazi, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:19-27

Denomination: *other

Your Birthright

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2018

Don't sell your birthright, like Esau did. Don’t sell out on your priesthood. Don’t sell out on the promises of God, and don’t sell out on your power over sin. Instead, enjoy your inheritance rights as children of God, and live like the kings you are!

Your Birthright (Hebrews 12:14-17) Just a few years ago (2012), Dakoda Garren, a 19-year-old from Washington state was charged with stealing a rare coin collection worth at least $100,000. After Garren had completed some part-time work for a woman living north of Portland, the woman reported that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dwelling In Christ

Contributed by Chris Horne on May 26, 2008

Being in Christ is more than being saved. It is consistanly walking, living and dwelling in the light of Christ.

I want to talk about what it is to be "In Christ" tonight... What does the Bible means when they use the term “In Christ”? The Bible uses this term over 50 times in the New Testament. And if you actually study the phrase out you will find that “In Christ” is an actual place. The Bible talks about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can I Live In Christ Permanently? - Only In Christ Can I Bear Fruit

Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014

For a Christian to live "ln Christ" is the central doctrine of the New Testament. Except for limited portions that focus on the start of the Christian life by being born again, most of the New Testament is addressed to and can only be understood by Christians living "ln Christ".

Can I live in Christ permanently? - only in Christ can I bear fruit The following three verses from John chapter 15 state three of the most central truths of Christianity (1) God's purpose for the Christian (2) The only way God's purpose can be fulfilled, and (3) The reason why many a Christian's ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ In Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013

To show that CHRIST is in us, this is a mystery among the Gentiles.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is in us, this is a mystery among the Gentiles. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:27 (Amplified Bible) To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings From God The Father Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 19, 2012

Ephesians 1 tells of our measureless riches in Christ from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. This sermon tells us of those riches Paul says emanate from the Father.

Blessings from God the Father Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh March 18, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 1 INTRODUCTION Illus. – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Oh So Shallow

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 27, 2011

Is it okay to be a shalllow christian? It makes it so much easier to "fit in" to our modern society and of course, requires less commitment.

Shallowness 1 Co. 2:14 to 3:3 (read from Bible) What is your thought or feeling when someone mentions any of the following? -tithing -witnessing -attending church more than once a week -daily Bible reading -family altar time Your response will depend on how rooted you are in Christ. 4 Types of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jerusalem Jews For Jesus Ii Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2008

Our Faith has roots that go back to the beginning: we are connected.

Jerusalem Jews for Jesus II (Acts 1:1-8, part two) 1.True story from Reader’s Digest: Our surname, Stead, rhymes with bed, but people often say steed, like the horse. One day a business associate of mine came over to the house and was greeted by my mother. "Is Mr. Steed in?" the woman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible