Sermons on Bitterness:

Even Trouble Is Welcome Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The testing of your faith.

Even Trouble Is Welcome James 1:1-8 I. When trials & temptations come A. Not “if trials come” 1. Our lives will be permeated with trials 2. The Christian life does not make trials stop B. Trials - adversity 1. sickness 2. persecution 3. tragedy C. Temptations 1. lust 2. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness -Vs- Victimhood

Contributed by Michael Carter on Dec 2, 2019

Christians whose tenuous relationship with God hangs by some vaporous thread of hope all the while they continue clinging and subscribing to worldly ideologies are seeking forgiveness in the mouth of evil.

Forgiveness I was on a phone call this last week with someone very near and dear to my heart. Just before we ended the long, cheerful Thanksgiving day conversation, I asked a question that I’d not contemplated or asked before. I felt a bit weird even asking it, but there it came out. For some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Romans 12:18, Jeremiah 17:9, Isaiah 66:2, Romans 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

The Danger Of Anger Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 11, 2001

Danger in itself is not wrong. But there are temnptations we face to deal with our anger unhelpfully.

I want to talk today about the danger of anger; or more accurately about the temptation to let our anger consume us. Now let’s face it, every one of us will experience anger from time to time, some more than others. Some of us are probably more prone to anger due to our emotional makeup, but all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Anglican

Hanging In There Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 7, 2005

Are you at the end of your rope? Suffering from trials and troubles? Perhaps it is the Lord’s discipline- given out of love for your good. Find hope and help in the first part of Hebrews 12.

The Apostle Peter to me is one of the great men of the Bible - not because he was so perfect and strong and patient and so much like the Lord - but because he was so imperfect and impetuous and impatient and so much like us! One of my favorite stories about Peter is found in Matthew chapter 14. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Break Up Your Fallow Ground

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010

My first sermon at HBC. A message that will challenge you to give all your heart to God and see the results in will bring to your life and your church.

BREAK UP YOUR FALLOW GROUNDHosea 10:12IntroductionA.  What to say on the first day?1. Many will talk about vision.a. We already have one…it’s posted on the wall.b. I’ve had three weeks to come up with what I will share with you this morning.c. Only God waited until Monday night to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

The World Turned Upside Down Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2009

An adaptation of the Seder service: Jesus turns upside down all our common values: sorrow for slavery becomes sorrow for sin; common issues become community; and wandering becomes salvation, all through the Cross.

When great crowds gather in city streets, it is either for a celebration or for a revolution. Throngs do not come together without a purpose; they come together either to celebrate a great occasion or to agitate for what they want. They come to see evidence of a world turned upside down. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 10 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 27, 2016

This is a verse by verse look at chapter 10 of the book of Revelation

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 10 I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 III. Things Which Are To Come – Rev 4-22 A. The Throne Of God – Rev 4 B. The Seven Seals Book – Rev 5 C. The First ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Wise! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 7, 2023

A sermon series using the practical wisdom from James.

Being Wise James 3:13-18 July 9, 2023 A 1916 ad that said it was healthy to give Blatz beer to infants. The ad said A case of Blatz beer in your home means much to the young mother and obviously baby participates in its benefits. The malt in the beer supplies nourishing qualities that are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2002

This sermon deals with the reality that forgiveness is a choice on all levels.

Forgiveness 10/13/02 GNLCC 1 Samuel 25:1-30 Matthew 6:9-15 Forgiveness is one of the most precious ingredients needed in building loving and lasting relationships. Let’s suppose for a moment you were the owner of a store and your product was bottles of forgiveness. What marketing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, 1 Samuel 25:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Father, Forgive Them

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007

There is another way to say it. Jesus forgives people we wouldn’t forgive if we were God. And he saves people we would immediately send to hell.

Father, Forgive Them Luke 23:34 Here is part of an email from a friend: Do you have any suggestions for getting rid of bitterness? What do you do when you are dealing with a situation where you cannot go to the person and discuss the issue with them? Of course, we both know that that is the ideal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness: The Hardest Choice Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 14, 2001

We will fail to grow healthy relationships unless we purpose to forgive other’s mistakes and move beyond constantly reminding them of their errors.

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32 Forgiveness is a skill, a choice we purposefully ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:13-15, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Sweetness Of Honeycomb

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 31, 2014

GOD'S WORD IS SWEETER THAN HONEY.

THE SWEETNESS OF HONEYCOMB OBSERVATION: PSALMS 119 IS THE LONGEST OF THE PSALMS AND MENTIONS NO AUTHOR’S NAME. THE WRITER DID FIND GOD’S WORD PLEASANT, PALATABLE AND SWEETER THAN HONEY. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 119:103 (NKJV) HOW SWEET ARE YOUR WORDS TO MY TASTE, SWEETER THAN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:103

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Destiny - Part Four

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

We should know tonight that the Lord does love you, but the devil doesn’t. In fact, the devil hates you and is wanting to “ensnare” you and keep you from fulfilling the destiny God has for you.

Part Four Protecting the Sacrifice Reference: Hebrews 12:1 & 2 We have a Divine Destiny that the Lord has prepared for us. As well, the Lord warns us here that there is “sin which so easily ensnares us.” We should know tonight that the Lord does love you, but the devil doesn’t. In fact, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Special Deliverance

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 25, 2006

Jesus brought the meaning of the bread and the wine to the disciples as they remembered the Passover

Special Deliverance Exodus 12; Matthew 26:17-29 Pastor Don Jones Introduction We approach the time when we are going to partake of the Lord’s Supper. Before we do, I would like a show of hands of people who need deliverance from something. All of us, at one time or another, need to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive & Forget?

Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Sep 7, 2002

Steps to forgiveness - learning to "let it go".

INTRO – Forgive & Forget? Illustration – I recall learning a lesson at summer camp as a young boy. I didn’t have much spending money to take with me. One of my few, inexpensive enjoyments was a box of mini-chiclets. One particular day I had bought a packet, and after chewing a few, I placed the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist