Sermons on Contempt Bitterness:

Bitterness: The Poison Of The Soul

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jun 20, 2008

Bitterness is the most dangerous of all attitudes to healthy Christian living!

HEBREWS 12:15 “BITTERNESS: THE POISON OF THE SOUL” A) Bitterness is the most dangerous of all attitudes to healthy Christian living! * It will eat away the vitality of your spiritual life until your testimony is in shambles. * Bitterness is the cancer of the soul, claiming millions of victims ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Bitter Or Better Ends

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007

It is in the narrow places of life, the places where we are closed in and helpless that we may experience the healing presence of God, often at the bitter or beter end.

BITTER OR BETTER ENDS NUMBERS 22__21—35 LUKE 24:13—16, 28—32 The story found in the Book of Numbers about Balaam and his ass is one of the difficult passages in the Old Testament. For some folks, it is clear evidence that the Scriptures are an ancient relic that has absolutely no meaning for ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

From Sweet To Bitter

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

Though this book is, for the most part, about the main character (Ruth), let us also observe how this story unfolds for a second character, another woman named Naomi – Ruth’s mother-in-law. We shall look at four reasons why Naomi went from sweet to bitter

Intro: The Book of Ruth is rich in interesting paradoxes. It opens with a terrible famine and closes with a great feast. It begins with three sad funerals and ends with one happy wedding. In it we see some excellent examples of faith, patience, humility, industry, and kindness in the common events ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: *other

Put Away Bitterness

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 17, 2012

What is bitterness? Where does it come from? What should Christians do about bitterness. Paul tells us.

"Put Away Bitterness" Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Intro: Recently I was pulling out of a parking space in Leah’s DoodleBug. I was beside a bus so I had to pull half way out to see is anything was coming. A car was driving down the lane, far too fast and had to swerve to miss me. I signaled my apology ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#7 - The Toxin Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 2, 2009

One more message inspired by "Why Churches Die" by Dr. Caner and Dr. Brunson

#7 – The Toxin of Bitterness (Jealousy) Hebrews 12:15 * Most of us (that is, NORMAL people) are afraid of snakes. The reason a person’s first reactions to a snake is generally fear has a Biblical and practical reason. The Biblical reason is born in Genesis when God put enmity because the snake ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

Bitterness is a dangerous thing in the life of the Christian that simply needs to be let go of.

“Let Go Of Bitterness” Introduction: In Southeast Asia many years ago someone developed an ingenious method to catch monkeys alive and unharmed. The “Monkey Trap” which was developed was very simple; the hunter would take a pot with a wide bottom and narrow opening and bury the pot in the ground ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fire Of Jealousy And Bitterness Series

Contributed by Scott Rodgers on Apr 13, 2008

Discover the source of jealousy and bitterness and how to overcome them.

Faith in the Fire: The Fire of Jealousy and Bitterness Genesis 37 Intro: (ILL) Getting to the bottom of things: The Mysterious Cricket Three parts to the story: - Joseph and his dad (vs. 1-3) - Joseph and his dreams (vs.4-11) - Joseph and his disappearance (vs. 12-36) Objects of Jealousy - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

On Dealing With Bitter Waters

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 6, 2008

How do you deal with the bitter waters of life?How do you deal with distress, disappointments, and frustrations. How did Moses deal with bitter waters in the wilderness?

On Dealing with Bitter Waters Is there anything more refreshing than a cold drink of water? On a hot summer day with the sweat pouring down your brow and your dry throat crying for relief from the thirst, is there anything more refreshing than a cold glass of water? A coke is good. An energy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remove The Roots Of Bitterness

Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 25, 2018

Most people think they are totally and unequivocally free of bitterness. However, that’s not necessarily the truth. You see, bitterness creeps in, slowly and is easier seen in other people rather than in yourself.

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, brawling, and slander, along with every form of malice. That statement comes from Ephesians 4, verse 31. The Greek word for bitterness is “Pikria” which translates to “Sticky.” No matter what has been done to you, how bad, how often, or who from, bitterness ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

From Bitter To Better

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 6, 2021

Trials and troubles, far from being harmful to you, cause us to grow. Under Pharaoh's oppression Israel grew dramatically. Joseph too faced the dilemma of whether to become bitter at his brothers, or better. He saw the hand of God & chose the latter.

FROM BITTER TO BETTER Exodus 1:11-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Some things never change! 1. A supposed ancient manuscript was found that told extra details of what happened when Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good & Evil. 2. When Adam bit the fruit he felt great ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:11-14, Genesis 45:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bitter Cup Of Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 24, 2014

Jesus drank the bitter cup of Gethsemane which contained the wrath of God which we deserved!

Mark 14:32-42 The Bitter Cup of Gethsemane Also; Matthew 26:36-46; Luke 22:39-46; Mark 14:32-42 (LK Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him.) They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Bitterness The Poison Of The Soul

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. - Ephesians 4:31 Bitterness is something we feel never will happen to us. We go through life opening our hearts to many people, seeking friendship in th ..

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. - Ephesians 4:31 Bitterness is something we feel never will happen to us. We go through life opening our hearts to many people, seeking friendship in this life. But when we least expect it someone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond The Bitter Pill

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 15, 2019

You have to let some things go or they will consume and destroy you.

Bitterness is the cancer of the soul. It starts out as a HURT. We have all been there. Some of us have sought healing and received it; others have not. Then it develops into ANGER. All you can think of is how unfair the situation is. Sooner or later it grows into BITTERNESS. Now it is a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:9, Hebrews 12:15, Acts 8:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amertume (Bitterness) ---- French

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 13, 2020

"L'amertume, c'est comme boire de la mort-aux-rats et attendre que le rat meure" (John Ortberg Jr.). Elle contribue à la maladie physique et ne nous permet pas de connaître la paix que Dieu veut pour nous. Vivez en paix avec tout le monde (Romains 12:18).

AMERTUME "Que toute amertume, toute colère, toute clameur, toute calomnie et toute malveillance soient écartées de toi. Soyez bons les uns envers les autres, compatissants, vous pardonnant mutuellement, comme Dieu vous a pardonné dans le Christ". (Ephésiens ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, Matthew 6:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amargura (Bitterness) - Portuguese

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 13, 2020

"A amargura é como beber veneno de rato e esperar que o rato morra"(John Ortberg Jr.). contribui para a doença física e não nos permite experimentar a paz que Deus quer para nós. Viver em paz com todos. (Romanos 12:18).

AMARGURA "Que toda a amargura e ira e raiva e clamor e calúnia sejam afastados de vós, juntamente com toda a malícia. Sede bondosos uns para com os outros, de coração terno, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Pentecostal