Sermons on Bitterness Against God:

The Fire Of God

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 27, 2006

Jesus said, “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” (Luke 12:49). It’s time to get ignited with the fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives!

THE FIRE OF GOD (October 2005 - Bible Fellowship Sunday am) ILLUSTRATION: Let me begin by telling you a story about a man who was going skydiving for the first time. He had taken all his lessons and it was time for his first solo jump. So he jumped out of the plane, but he panicked and couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

The Will Of God For Individuals Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 22, 2012

God's will for each individual is to say yes to Jesus. How does that play out though. God's primary will for everyone is for each individual to konw Him. Read on to find out how that is practically lived out.

Intro: Many of us as believers can take a test and answer yes to questions like, did Jesus die for your sins, did he rise from the dead, is Jesus coming back to earth? Pastor and author Bruce Larson says that he grew up saying yes to these types of biblical doctrines. But eventually he sensed that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall Of Lucifer Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2024

Lucifer, also known as the devil or Satan, is a prominent figure in the Bible, known for his rebellion against God and his subsequent fall from heaven.

Lucifer, also known as the devil or Satan, is a prominent figure in the Bible, known for his rebellion against God and his subsequent fall from heaven. This sermon will explore who Lucifer was, what he did, and his ultimate fate, as revealed in Scripture. Who was Lucifer? Lucifer, whose name ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:24, Revelation 12:4, Luke 10:18

Why Should He Love Us So?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 26, 2004

On the average, we’re really not all that lovable, are we? All around us we see the bitter fruits of hatred, selfishness, & greed. And, no, I don’t know why God loves us. But He does!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (NOTE: The impetus for the development of this sermon came from an excellent sermon, "Why Should They Hate Us," contributed to SC by Jeff Strite.) John 3:16; Psalms 8:4; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 A. There is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Kind To One Another

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002

We see people all around us bitter & angry: angry at the world because it hasn’t given them enough; angry at God because they think He hasn’t treated them fairly; angry at their spouses ...

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Ephesians 4:29-32; Titus 3:3-4 ILL. A number of years ago a cosmetic company sponsored a promotion in which people were asked to submit pictures & letters about the most beautiful women they knew. Thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, Titus 3:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon – Embraced By God’s Grace For The Pleasure Of God

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 22, 2026

Knowing our identity, We can live fearless, free and full of confidence that we are who God says we are and we can do what God says we can do and can be what God says we can be. We can live with purpose and fulfil God’s plan.

Sermon – Embraced By God’s Grace for the Pleasure of God Scripture - Ephesians 1:1-15 “This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. May God our Father and the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-15, Psalm 139:13-16, Romans 3:23, Hosea 4:6, 1 John 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

What To Do When You Dont Know What To Do

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 20, 2017

JEHOSHAPHAT WAS AT HIS WITS END..he was fearful of the powerful three nations marching against him. What he did to acheive victory is a pattern for us when we just dont know what to do!!!

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO We are usually taught that to find God’s will we should pray, study the Scriptures, listen to the inner voice of the Holy Spirit, seek Christian counsel, and analyze the circumstances. But what happens when there is no angelic visitation, no audible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Keys - Numbers Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 30, 2023

Obedience is a declaration against the complacency of the flesh and a commitment to a faith in the unseen.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried the one year plan. You were faithful with the reading plan and then you came to Leviticus. You tried to read it but every time you picked up The Book it got heavier and heavier until you stopped picking it up. You gave yourself an out - ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Numbers 14:20-24, Numbers 20:9-12, John 14:15, Luke 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Of Pride Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 2, 2016

Defines, describes and gives our defenses against the sin of pride

The Sin of Pride 2016 Bob Marcaurelle Copyright 2016 by Bob Marcaurelle Email: freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com THE SIN OF PRIDE “There are six things God hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes..” (Proverbs 6:16) “Pride and arrogance I do hate.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of False Prophets Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 27, 2001

John warns the church against listening to those in false ministries.

PREWARNED & PREPARED - I JOHN 4:1-6 I came across a list of ANAGRAMS(rearrange letters of one word or phrase to form another) DORMITORY – Dirty Room/DESPERATION-A rope ends it THE MORSE CODE-Here come dots SLOT MACHINES-Cash lost in em ELEVEN PLUS TWO-Twelve plus one ASTRONOMER-Moon ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Too Busy To Worship? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 18, 2012

Against the status quo, Christians are to have “Christ-like” hearts.

We will continue our study of the Gospel of Luke today; but in honor of Father’s Day, we will start with a passage in Ephesians. Please open your Bibles to Ephesians 6. Read along with me Ephesians 6:1-3… It’s pretty much self-explanatory isn’t it? We honor our parents by obeying them. We honor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Barricades On The Road To Heaven

Contributed by Terry Moore on Jul 20, 2010

Facing things that come against us in our quest for Glory!!

“Barricades on the Road to Heaven” IIKings 5:1-14 1Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. 2And the Syrians had gone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

The Challenge Of Busyness Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 20, 2019

Today we will discuss how to guard against unfruitful busyness.

Luke 10:38-42 38. Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Ephesians 4:15-16, Genesis 1:28, Proverbs 9:9, Proverbs 8:33-35, Luke 9:62, Proverbs 10:4-5, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 6:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Use 10 Weapons To Disarm The Devil In Your Life

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 21, 2003

Paul told the believer how to stand firm against the enemy.

"How To Use 10 Weapons That Can Disarm the Devil in Your Life": "Putting on God’s Armor Protects You From The Devil" (Many of ideas in this series are from Chuck Lawless’s book The Discipled Warrior, (Grand Rapids, MI, Kregal Publications) 2002. 2 of 4 Eph. 6:10-18 (NIV) October 12, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Series

Contributed by Chris Cromwell on Feb 4, 2003

This sermon adress the issue of truth in conjunction to standing against Satan.

STAND! (The Girdle Of Truth) 01/28/03 Chris Cromwell Background EPHSIANS 6: 10-20 Text EPHSIANS 6:14 “Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness.” (Stand) We know sometimes in our life we all must make a stand. There are many different ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist