Sermons on bitterness against god: showing 46-60 of 215,490

The Bonds Of Bitterness

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010

A sermon on bitterness-Its destructive nature--TO US as well as other we come in contact with.

The Bonds of Bitterness Eph. 4:31 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Intro: Has someone ever said or done something to you for which you found it difficult to forgive them? 1. Hear their name, it still brings butterflies to your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bite Of Bitterness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 12, 2004

Bitterness always comes back to bite us and hurt our lives

The Bite of Bitterness Selected Passages September 26, 2004 Introduction A rattlesnake, if cornered, will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is--a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Handling Bitterness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 25, 2012

In order avoid becoming bitter in running the race of faith, the author of Hebrews in verses 12–17 gives three exhortations for: 1) Continuance (Hebrews 12:12–13), 2) Diligence (Hebrews 12:14), and for 3) Vigilance (Hebrews 12:15-17).

During extended times of great physical exertion, like a marathon, an athlete must train themselves to overcome the natural physical obstacles. The first thing that happens to a runner when they start to tire is that their arms drop. The position and motion of the arms are extremely important in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Other

Bitter Or Better? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 6, 2006

Eighth in a series on the life of David. This messages focuses on how to deal with suffering.

In the April 16, 2006 issue of Parade Magazine, Marlo Thomas wrote the following words in an article titled “We Can Become Bitter of Better”: There are times in our lives when the right words spoken at the right moment can transform us. They challenge us at a crossroads, carry us through times of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Bitter Bones Angry Eyebrows

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007

This Message focuses on forgiveness, salvation,

Intro: E Stanley Jones, Readers Digest Dec 1981. A rattlesnake, if cornered will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is-a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding these spites, hates, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord’s Prayer 12: As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 3, 2024

How often do we say this phrase everyday when we say the Lord's Prayer - AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US? Do we stop and think what we are saying and really mean it? Should we expect God our Father to forgive us if we can't forgive those who wrong us?

Lord’s Prayer 12: AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US As a young priest, John Wesley spent a short time in Georgia, USA serving as a missionary in Savannah whilst his brother Charles served as chaplain to the governor. On hearing the general say, 'Sir, I never forgive', John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45, Matthew 18:21-22, 1 Corinthians 13:5

No Bitter Roots!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001

The moment you’re offended you have a choice. You can choose to forget it, or to hold on to it. When you choose to hold on to it, a bitter root begins to grow.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Have you ever asked yourself, "Why do people have difficulty getting along with one another?" How can people whose families have lived together as neighbors for a thousand years start killing each other? Why ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prisoner Of Bitterness

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

6 things Bitterness will do to your life: DEVASTATE YOU SPIRITUALLY, DESTROY YOU PHYSICALLY, DISCOURAGE YOU EMOTIONALLY, DIVIDE THE FELLOWSHIP, DEFILE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS, DEPRIVE YOU OF A BLESSING. PowerPoint at website.

Prisoner of Bitterness Heb. 12:14-15 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Has someone ever said or done something to you for which you found it difficult to forgive them? Every time their very name is brought up, even if it was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Root Of Bitterness

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Mar 15, 2009

Bitterness is a root that grows in our lives & seeks to destroy us. However, there is hope.

Heb 12:14-15 14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; (KJV) Heb 12:14-16 14 Work at living in peace with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Road To Bitterness Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 15, 2019

We are going to look at how we can become bitter over time

The Road To Bitterness James 3:14-16 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Better Or Bitter?

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 24, 2014

KING DAVID EXPRESSES HIS STRUGGLES WITH BITTERNESS.

BETTER OR BITTER? OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES KING DAVID’S DEEP DISTRESS OVER HIS LIFE ISSUES. HE USED HYPERBOLIC LANGUAGE TO EXPRESS HIS GRIEF. HYPERBOLE IS A FIGURE OF SPEECH USING EXAGGERATION TO MAKE A POINT. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 6:6 (NKJV) I AM WEARY WITH MY GROANING; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Bitterness Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jun 24, 2023

As we once again look into the subject of prayer we are looking at two prayers face to face with Jesus on the cross.

“Defeating Bitterness” Luke 23:39-43 As we once again look into the subject of prayer we are looking at two prayers face to face with Jesus on the cross. I. First Prayer Vs. 39 “And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Bitter Roots Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

A sermon on pulling up the root of bitterness. From a series on developing spiritual depth.

INTRO ƒ{ Where do the roots that produce the fruit come from? Root = cause or origin And roots come from seeds - Good or bad Seed = Birth or Beginning ƒ{ The soil of our soul is most tender and pliable when we are young ƒ{ The enemy loves to plant bad seed in the tender soil of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bitterness Of Smyrna Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 18, 2012

Smyrna was a Church that was under great persecution and uses this ti encourage us to endure sufferings.

The Bitterness of Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 The Church of Ephesus represents the end of the apostolic age and was indicted for losing their love they once had for our Lord. Reference: Rev. 2:7 Tree of life Genesis 2:9 in the mist of the garden Then: Genesis 3:22-24 Guarded by the Cherubims as man ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gall Of Bitterness

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 18, 2013

PUT AWAY BITTRNESS.

THE GALL OF BITTERNESS INTRODUCTION: THE MERRIAM WEBSTER DICTIONARY DEFINES GALL AS BITTERNESS OF SPIRIT OR RANKER, MEANING BITTER, DEEP-SEATED ILL WILL. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: PETER, WHILE MINISTERING IN SAMARIA, ENCOUNTERED AN OPPORTUNIST NAMED SIMON. SIMON REQUESTED THE SAME POWER AND ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:23

Denomination: Baptist