Sermons on Bitter Words:

Words That Heal And Words That Hurt

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 23, 2009

The words we use in our conversation say a lot about our character. Jesus said, “For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.” Matthew 12:34b NLT

Words that Hurt and Words that Heal Matthew 12:33-37 James 3:1-12 Why is it that we have such a struggle with being totally open and honest? We tend to blend in with most Americans in telling little white lies and fibs. Here are some well know fibs: The check is in the mail. I’ll start my diet ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Looking For The Honey Or "Sweetness In Bitter Times”

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019

You and I know that honey is perhaps the sweetest thing that nature can produce; and a rock is one of the hardest things in nature. So, here we have sweetness coming out of hardness. This is one of God’s promises, and you should claim it for yourself.

LOOKING FOR THE HONEY “Sweetness in Bitter Times” Psalm 81:16 “He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.” Most travelers who have visited Palestine in summer have had their attention directed to the abundance of honey, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:16, Psalm 34:8, Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unforgivenss & Bitterness Go Hand In Hand

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Sep 26, 2017

When we fail to forgive we hurt ourselves. This sermon offers practical information on signs we have not truly forgiven, what forgiving actually means, the relationship between unforgiveness and bitterness, and how to overcome bitterness with forgiveness.

Scriptures: Matthew 18:21-22; Luke 6:36-37; 23:34; Romans 6:10; 14:10; Ephesians 4:32; Hebrew 12:15; Genesis 50:19-21 Introduction: Forgiveness is an easy word to say but a difficult action to carry out. However, the Bible repeatedly speaks of forgiveness so we cannot ignore its importance. Nor ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #3- Bitterness Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 5, 2017

Using the biblical account of Haman, the dangers of bitterness are illustrated

The Three Thieves of Thanksgiving- Bitterness CCCAG December 3rd, 2017 Sermon Text- Esther 2:21-3:6 When I was a teenager I was really into martial arts, and I hung with a group of guys that were always training, always sparring, always looking at new ways to fight and to perfect our fighting ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Bitter Waters Turn Sweet

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 28, 2020

Our message today focuses upon the fact that no matter how bitter things may seem, there is hope through the Cross of Jesus Christ.

Exodus 15:22-26 • A Message of Hope, Faith, and Encouragement • This stop on Israel’s journey through the wilderness, was their first stop between the Red Sea and Mount Sinai where God visited Israel and gave them the Law of Moses. I. Setting the Scene A. The children of Israel had just left ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26, Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Grace Is Greater Than Your Bitterness

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 23, 2018

Prayer is what makes forgiveness possible.

Title: Grace Is Greater than Your Bitterness Place: BLCC Date: 1/28/18 Text: Hebrews 12.15; Acts 7.57-60 CT: Prayer is what makes forgiveness possible. [Screen 1] FAS: Craig Groeschel said, my biggest struggle with bitterness started when my family discovered the awful truth about someone we had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:57-60

Denomination: Christian Church

From Joy To Bitterness And Back Again Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 22, 2001

Five principles that we need to glean in order that we do not allow the problems that we face in life produce bitterness.

The Life of Moses Sermon # 10 “From Joy to Bitterness and Back Again.” Exodus 15:1-27 (key verses 22-27) Dr. John R. Hamby One of the greatest challenges that you will face in life is to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Go From Bitter To Better Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2021

Bitterness is an emotion that can eat us from the inside out like poison or cancer. Like the biblical character Joseph, there are things we can do to keep bitterness from destroying us.

A. Abe Lemons was head basketball coach at the University of Texas for six years starting in 1976. 1. Lemons turned the Texas Longhorn basketball program around, but when DeLoss Dodds took over as the athletic director they soon were butting heads, and at the end of the 1982 season, Dodds fired ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15, Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 6:12-15, Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Your Bitter Water

Contributed by R. Troy Wilkins on Dec 28, 2014

This sermon is one that speaks to how to handle the bitterness that life can sometimes send our way. But there is hope in Jesus Christ.

Many of us started out 2014 with a lot of optimism and promise, we made resolutions and statements of faith that we hoped we could keep. In some cases there were resolutions made that were in some ways unrealistic but sounded good none the less. Some of said we would work less, some said we would ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Naomi: From Pleasant To Bitter To Better

Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 14, 2017

This sermon is about finding God's blessings for you when life has been bitter. It is also about being a good parent.

NAOMI: FROM PLEASANT TO BITTER TO BETTER Ruth 1:1-2:1 1. THE PLEASANT WIFE AND MOTHER. Ruth 1:1-2 Now it came about in the days when the judges [a]governed, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the land of Moab [b]with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remedy Part 6: The Remedy For Bitterness Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on May 18, 2009

Let’s be honest: sometimes people hurt us. We get put down, run down, and trampled on. And it becomes easy to want to get revenge. And it’s even easier to become bitter. But bitterness is a disease. And if we’re not careful, this disease of bitternes

REMEDY The Remedy for Bitterness “Bitterness imprisons life; love releases it” Harry Emerson Fosdick (American clergyman 1878-1969)  Key Scripture: Romans 12:14-21 Icebreaker: During the Korean war a certain military unit had hired a local boy to cook and clean for them. Being a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Rivers Of Healing – Bitterness & Barrenness

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 6, 2024

A message about what it means to be a spirit filled Christian.

Title: Rivers of Healing – Bitterness & Barrenness Theme: To show how the rivers of the Lord that from the throne bring healing from Bitterness and Barrenness. Text: Ezekiel 47:1-12; John 7:37 - 38 (Ezekiel 47:1) Then he brought me back to the door of the temple; and there was water, flowing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Church Of God

The Word Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 11, 2006

First of 48 messages from John. Introductory remarks and Jesus as the word

Chico Alliance Church “The Word” Introduction The new fad these days sports the letter W.W.J.D. The letters stand for “What Would Jesus Do” This is not new at all. A whole wave rushed through the church years ago generated from the book “In His Steps” whose whole focus was doing what Jesus did. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Words

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 14, 2005

Sermon on the words of men and the Word of God.

Words Prov. 25:11 INTRO.: Language is a great gift from God that sets us apart from every other creature. We hear and use many words each day. If you read a newspaper, it may contain hundreds of thousands of words. Words are an important part of life. We ask, "What’s the good word?" "What’s the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

There’s power in the Word that we bring to church and study through the week.

The Word Cornwall/Montreal April 16, 2005 On your laps, in your case, or, at least, in your home, you have one of the most incredible books- the Bible. When we understand how we got it, we have to appreciate that we have a miracle in our hands each time we read or, even, hold it, and when we ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational