Sermons on Consequence Of Bitterness:

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Nov 21, 2003

The character of meekness and its consequences.

HOW TO REALLY BE BLESSED SERIES A Series of Messages on the Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 Message #3: BLESSED ARE THE MEEK Matthew 5:5 I. THE CHARACTER OF MEEKNESS (enhancing the kingdom) A. By Explanation 1. Not weakness as many suppose 2. But a mild disposition; a gentle spirit 3. The opposite of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is The Key

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 18, 2002

The two greatest commandments and their consequences

Gunthorpe 20-10-02 Langham & F/D 27-10-02 Mt. 22:34- 46: “The Greatest Commandment” Story: Dr. Robert Seizer, in his book Mortal Lessons: Notes in the Art of Surgery tells this story. He has just removed a tumour from a young woman’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Anglican

Rebuilding Jericho

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013

The curse on Jericho, and the consequence of rebuilding.

REBUILDING JERICHO. 1 Kings 16:34. In the recitation of the ten commandments we read that the LORD our God “visits the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generation.” It is important that we keep a balanced view of Scripture because the passage goes on, “but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:34, Joshua 6:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Danger In My Anger?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 30, 2009

Facing the consequences of our anger.

WHERE’S THE LINE? We talk like murder is the line, but Jesus says anger is the line. - Matthew 5:21-22. - The line is the line for judgment. - We like to justify ourselves with “I’m not perfect, but at least I’m not a murderer.” I may not be flawless, but the line for “bad people” and “bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Money Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 11, 2016

There are serious consequences in mishandling money!

Money is the root of all evil! True?? This is often misquoted! 1 Timothy 6:10 is the truth which states that the love of money is the root of all sorts of evil. We talked about this a few weeks ago from the end of James 4; money is a necessity for living; but the love of money, being money ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David Lets His Guard Down.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2024

A downward spiral with inevitable consequences.

DAVID LETS HIS GUARD DOWN. 2 Samuel 11:1-15. “At the time when kings go forth” (to battle), “David tarried still at Jerusalem.” (2 SAMUEL 11:1). Sending his nephew Joab may have seemed like a good idea at the time, but this constituted a dereliction of duty which put David in the wrong place at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Poison Of Jealousy And How To Overcome The Green-Eyed Monster In Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 10, 2024

Jealousy, a seemingly innocuous emotion, can wreak havoc in marital relationships.

Jealousy, a seemingly innocuous emotion, can wreak havoc in marital relationships. Like a slow-burning fire, it consumes trust, love, and unity, leaving destruction in its wake. The Bible warns against the dangers of jealousy, offering guidance on how to recognize and overcome this toxic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-16

The Clock Is Ticking Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 30, 2013

The church is intended to change the culture where it is established. Too often the culture changes the churches. Will God "give us up"?

1. [Joe Wright's Prayer -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0bTMQvTRMs 2. Looking at our Place in Our Culture a. Called to change our culture -- Acts 17.6 b. Too often, culture changes us -- 7 churches of Asia 3. Our Temptation -- keep quiet and our faith to ourselves 4. Our Commitment -- first and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 15, 2009

In Ruth 1:19-22 we see a New Beginning moving from a 1) Total Loss to a 2) Total Gain.

The chalk cliffs of Beachy Head on England’s south coast are the British answer to the Golden Gate Bridge: a place of beauty and stillness that has a terrible allure, both practical and aesthetic, for suicidal people. Neil and Kazumi Puttick, a married couple jumped to their deaths on the evening ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Other

A Sexually Pervasive & Permissive Society Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2011

Here we learn of the poisoning and deadly consequences of sexual permissiveness.

PROVERBS 5: 1-14 A Word to A SEXUALLY PERVASIVE & PERMISSIVE SOCIETY [1 Kings 11:1-8] A man ordered a book on sex education from Broadman Press a several years ago. The materials in the warehouse are coded by number, so the keypunch operator handling the order punched the code into the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

An Anonymous Little Girl

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 11, 2006

The witness of a seemingly insignifiant little girl has significant consequences

NR 12-02-06 The story of the healing of Naaman – 2 Kings 5: 1-15 The Old Testament is full of wonderful stories of how God intervened in the lives of people. And not just God’s chosen people. For me, the story of Naaman the leper is one of the most fascinating of these Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Big Angel With A Little Book Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 26, 2015

In God’s Word, find sweet words in the bitter experiences of life.

A while ago, Reader’s Digest published an article entitled, “Words I’d Like to Hear.” For example… Words I’d like to hear from my auto mechanic: “That part is much less expensive than I thought.” Or “You could get that done more cheaply at the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sermon # 41 - The Power Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 26, 2023

If we harbor hatred or bitterness in our hearts, it leads to disharmony, dissension, bickering and slander amongst brothers. God’s word teaches us how to root out bitterness and be reconciled to one another so there is perfect peace and harmony amongst us.

Esau reconciled with Jacob We read in Genesis 33:4, “When Esau saw Jacob, he ran to meet him. He put his arms around Jacob, hugged his neck, and kissed him. Then they both cried.” (ERV) The above mentioned verse portrays what transpired between Esau and Jacob who were twin brothers, when they met ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:4, Genesis 27:41, 1 John 3:12, Numbers 16:15, 1 Corinthians 9:14-15, Matthew 5:9, Luke 15:20, 2 Corinthians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

He Made It Again/Fruit Salad

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2003

ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS YOU COULD GIVE JESUS IS TO FORGIVE THAT PERSON WHICH YOU ARE, BITTER, ANGRY OR HURT. AS YOU FORGIVE ANOTHER, YOU WILL RELEASE YOURSELF FROM BEHIND THE BARS OF BITTERNESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT.

HE MADE IT AGAIN! FRUIT SALAD! Broken, spilled out, at Jesus’ feet. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Jeremiah 18:2 The word of the Lord told Jeremiah, ARISE, and GO to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear my word. 4. And the vessel that He made of clay was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:2-4, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Believe The Hype

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jun 26, 2002

Deals with the consequences of giving in to the tactics of the enemy.

DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE GENESIS 3:1-19 I believe that we’re living in a time where acceptance plays a big part in our society… We’re living in a time where everybody is looking for an excuse to do what they want to do… We’re living in a time where everybody wants the green light to act according ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational