Sermons on Bitterness: showing 2,176-2,190 of 18,847

Focus

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002

If we focus on the things around us and lose our focus in the matters that are really important, we may lose our souls, as well.

We are going to be addressing a subject that is unscriptural, in name, but spiritually relevant in every other way. A. Though the word, “focus” does not appear in the Bible...........the practice of focusing certainly does. 1. We, as Christians.....must stay in focus. a. satan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Withering?

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Jul 11, 2001

How would you describe your Christian life? Is it a life that is vibrant and exciting or a life that is tired and withering? If it is the latter, why? And if it is the former, be careful...

"ARE YOU WITHERING?" (have Hebrews 6:1-12 read at beginning of service) Read John 15:1-7 SHOW PLANT (needs to be planned ahead!!) How many of you have ever felt like this plant? You notice that it appears to still be alive but there are some branches that have no leaves. If there was a word that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7, Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conquering Lonliness --- The Story Of Joseph

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000

Joseph was lonely because he was alienated from his family, felt no one cared and that there was no hope. He conquered his lonliness by maintaining his integrity, becoming involved in meaningful work and forgiving those who had wronged him.

In September, 1985, a celebration was held at a New Orleans municipal swimming pool. The occasion was the celebration of the first summer in memory when no one had drowned at any New Orleans city pool. In honor of this somewhat historic event, two hundred people gathered at one of New Orleans’ ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:19-36

Denomination: Methodist

How To Mess Up Your Life?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 2, 2003

We look at some of the those from the Bible and how they messed up their life?

HOW CAN I MAKE A MESS OF MY LIFE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. Psalms 119:12 Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might sin not against God. Judges 14:1 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32, Judges 14:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mississippi's Greatest Sin

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 22, 2003

This sermon takes a look at the issue of racism and the reasons behind it and looks at some practical ways to bring about reconciliation.

1 Corinthians 14:8 says, “If the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?” The church has been given the responsibility to boldly trumpet God’s truth so that are society has an understanding of what is right and what is wrong. One of the reasons we have such moral ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Methodist

When Pruning Season Comes

Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003

Sometimes God moves in our lives in such a way that it causes us pain, and our wounds are fresh and oozing. God is working a great work in our lives, even if we do not understand what is happening at the moment.

When Pruning Season Comes John 15:1-10 In the early morning, just as the sun begins to brighten the sky, a man moves silently through a vineyard. He has work to do, and he does it with determination and precision. He pauses to sharpen a pruning knife, because he knows that he will be most ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of Character Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 19, 2004

This message looks at the integrity of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz

They moved for the same reasons that families all over the world all through history have moved. Economic reasons. Karen read the story earlier how a man name Elimelech moved from Bethlehem to the country of Moab because of a famine that spread across Israel. There was a scarcity of luxury items ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Breaking And Making Christmas Chains"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 11, 2002

Jesus came to break chains that bind people and set them free.

Breaking and Making Christmas Chains Luke 1:67-79 As we enter the Advent season today I want to talk about chains we need to break and chains we need to make. The background for this message comes from the life and ministry of Zachariah a priest in Israel. Zachariah was carrying out his ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 31, 2006

The seventh and final message in a series on the life of Joseph; here the emphasis is on Joseph’s practice of biblical forgiveness.

Trinity Baptist Church July 30, 2006 Character on Display The Freedom of Forgiveness Genesis 50:15-21 Packed away, near a town in the state of Washington, are millions of gallons of radioactive atomic wastes, stored in huge numbers of underground tanks. The tanks have a life expectancy of 20 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth - A Love Story

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Feb 18, 2008

This is a Narrative sermon that retells the story or Naomi, Ruth and Boaz.

TITLE: A Love Story Text: Ruth 1-4 Date: February 17,2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Introduction: Thursday was Valentines Day, the Day that we traditionally tell our spouses or those we love how much we love and care for them. I was listening to WAY – FM this week and one of the D.J.’s was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Answered prayer is dependent upon a right relationship with God. #3 in a 4 part series.

Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction: We Forgot to Bait the Hooks I have a friend who took his little six-year-old boy fishing with him one day. They put out the line and then went up to the cabin. After an hour, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

One Man Came To Jesus

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 5, 2008

Jesus is in the house. He can restore all by faith in His name. We all need cleansed by His blood.

“ONE MAN CAME TO JESUS” Allan H. Kircher www.planttheseedministries.org Sept 2007 And because of that A REVIVAL HAS HAPPENED Today we will be looking at the 2nd chapter of Mark, verses 1-12. The house was filled; it was filled with anticipation of hearing the good news of the gospel. Almost ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith Abel Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 11, 2008

Second in the Heroes of Faith series from Hebrews 11, this sermon is about Abel.

Chapter 1 Abel It was by faith that Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. God said he was pleased with the gifts Abel offered and called Abel a good man because of his faith. Abel died, but through his faith he is still speaking. — Hebrews 11:4 NCV My dad used to have a poster on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

"My, What Big Teeth You Have!"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 2, 2005

A discussion of false prophets and false followers.

"My, What Big Teeth You Have!" False prophets and false followers Matthew 7:15-23 August 28, 2005 Introduction Most of us are familiar with the children’s story of Little Red Riding Hood. But let me just re-cap it for everyone. Little Red Riding Hood was a little girl who decided to pay her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Mercy Measurement

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

The topic for tonight is mercy - the forgiveness we have received and a few reasons why we should be dishing it out as well.

27, February 2005 Dakota Community Church The Mercy Measurement Introduction: I want to begin this evening by reading three passages of scripture that I used last week when we were looking at the reality of the law of the harvest. The topic for tonight is mercy. I want to look at the forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Mennonite