Sermons on Contempt Bitterness:

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

Elim: The Place Of Rest

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 13, 2020

When we let go of bitterness, God leads us to a place of emotional healing, rest and refreshment.

ELIM: THE PLACE OF REST "22 So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. 23 Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Therefore the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, Psalm 63:1-5, Revelation 14:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pain Of Disappointments

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Aug 11, 2020

Have you ever felt the pain of being misunderstood and disappointed? How do you respond?

THE PAIN OF DISAPPOINTMENTS "23 “Now when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the children of Israel. 24 And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended and avenged him who was oppressed, and struck down the Egyptian. 25 For he supposed that his brethren ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:23-25, 2 Timothy 4:16-17, Exodus 15:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Naomi: A Bitter Woman Constantly Desiring Better, Ended Up A Nourisher Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

God can overlook the sins and mistakes of your youth and use you in your old age.

A. HOW NAOMI COMPROMISED 1. She compromised her spiritual priorities. a. Did not continue in difficulties. “A famine in the land” (Ruth 1:1). b. Enticed by the well-watered plains of Moab (1:1). c. Left the Promised Land. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem, Judah” (1:2). 2. She compromised her ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15, Ruth 4:14-15

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

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

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

"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

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

"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