Sermons on Contempt Bitterness:

"pulling Weeds Of Bitterness From The Garden Of One's Life"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 25, 2022

This is a topically focused sermon.

Title: “Pulling Weeds of Bitterness in the Garden of Life” Script: Heb. 12:14-15 Type: Thematic Where: GNBC Intro: Most of you who have know me for any time know that I love to garden. Late in the winter I dig out my 50 year old Reader’s Digest book on Gardening. I begin to think about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

2) Seeking Grace

Contributed by James Lyons on Mar 9, 2023

Part II

2) Seeking Grace, Ruth 1:18-2:4 We left off last week listening to Ruth’s interchange with her disheartened mother-in-law, Naomi. And we saw in Ruth 1:16-17 her incredible statement of faith. Let’s look at it again. 16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-22, Ruth 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When I Don't Forgive? Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Forgiveness brings inner healing, but bitterness spews its poison.

“He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy” (Proverbs 28:13, NKJV). “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear” (Psalm 66:18, NKJV). A. UNFORGIVENESS IS COSTLY “Forgive … that your Father in heaven may also forgive you” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13, Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Better Is The End Of A Matter Series

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Dec 7, 2023

It is always so easy to begin but holding on to the end is always difficult but therein lies the joy of the beginning. Holding on to the finishing line and reaping the reward of a beginning is all that matters in Christ Jesus!

BETTER IS THE END OF A MATTER Ecclesiastes 7:8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. The word of God makes it clear that the life of a child of God is always going towards a perfect directing. By this, I mean ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8, Proverbs 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

Don’t be a bitter person, be a forgiving person.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians has two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us, what Paul calls walking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Forgive (Contd) - Philemon 8-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 16, 2024

This message answers common questions about forgiveness and provides seven practical principles that will help you forgive.

Philemon 1:1-25 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, 2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:15, Philemon 1:8-18

Wounded Warrior? Leaving My Hurt Behind?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2021

Woe is my hurt! We must overcome wounded spirits and broken hearts. God help us not trip on stumbling stones.

WOUNDED WARRIOR? LEAVING MY HURT BEHIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 part) Jeremiah 10:19 Woe is me for my hurt! My wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it. Could we be hopelessly wounded? Do we pick scabs? Is our hurt and wound ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:19, Matthew 24:10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 17, 2025

Forgiveness sets us free from our worries about a wrongdoing. If you hold a grudge and refuse to forgive, you are 100% outside of the will of God!

The Power of Forgiveness June 15, 2025 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Forgiveness sets us free from our worries about a wrongdoing. Focus Passage: Matthew 18 21-35 (Pew Bible page 1134) Supplemental Passage: But Jesus was saying, "Father, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

3 Battles You Can’t Afford To Lose

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 20, 2024

There are some battles we can afford to lose, others we cannot. Paul said, “Watch your life and doctrine closely...if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” Here's 3 battles to win!

3 BATTLES YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO LOSE 1 Tim. 4:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jason’s an 18 year old known for his addiction to video games and his total lack of study, so when his graduation day arrived, his grandfather felt these traits needed a little correction. 2. So when the family gathered to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Don’t Be Bitter, Be Forgiving

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

The command to walk worthy is rooted in what God has already done in us. So, let’s look at our final verses of chapter four, 4:31-32.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Don’t Be Bitter, Be Forgiving Ephesians 4:31-32 May 31, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians has two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Lot" Of Problems Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 25, 2016

Abram's nephew Lot tested Abram's heart when Lot found himself in trouble.

Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclists - of the Hell’s Angels type - decided to give him a hard time. Not only did they ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Respecting God With Your Very Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2003

Many Christians live lives of contempt for God and they don¡¦t even know it. Solomon talks about three ways we can show contempt for God, ways that might seem harmless.

Respecting God with Your Very Life (Ecclesiastes 5) Intro¡K. 1. There was a woman who went on a short term missions trip to Kenya, helping the missionaries there. Before she left, she stopped at a remote village where she attended a medical clinic. As the native women outside the clinic began to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Consequences Of Non-Repentance.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 23, 2021

When someone is in contempt of court, it means behavior that opposes or defies the authority, justice, and dignity of the court. When it comes to contempt against the Lord it means knowingly defying God’s Lordship and Kingdom authority.

The Consequences Of Non-Repentance. Revelation 9:1-20ESV When someone is in contempt of court, it means behavior that opposes or defies the authority, justice, and dignity of the court. When it comes to contempt against the Lord it means knowingly defying God’s Lordship and Kingdom authority. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-20, Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do I Overcome Bitterness From Suffering? Series

Contributed by Raymond Maurer on Jul 12, 2004

How do I overcome bitterness? •Understand that it destroys us •Adjust my expectations •Help others in who are in need •Appeal to God for help

Title: How Do I Overcome Bitterness from Suffering? Text: Job 3.1-5.27 Series: Job: The Mystery of Suffering (Job) Raymond Maurer, New Life Christian Church, Wixom, MI www.NewLifeWithGod.com. E-mail me if you would like the Power Point Slides (Ray@NewLifeWithGod.com). Kurt Cobain ended his life ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Make Bitter Water Drinkable?

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jun 1, 2002

A Sermon on Bitterness and how to get help from the Word on that

Start at Ex 15:20 – 21 Then Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took the timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. 21. And Miriam answered them: “Sing to the LORD, for He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has thrown into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:20-26, Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational