Sermons on From Bitterness To Blessing:

All In The Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2010

If we want to create an atmosphere in our homes and in our churches where people want to pursue purity and follow Christ from their hearts, then we must begin with a blessing and not lay down the law.

After Helene Talbert of Wahpeton, North Dakota, completed her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before the end of the semester, they had an open house in her dorm – one of the few times men are allowed in the women’s rooms. When her family came to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Manasseh: Wasted Years Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 17, 2002

5th in the series "Revival in the Land." A look at the anti-revival of Manasseh and the tragedy of wasting opportunity to serve the Lord.

Introduction On Friday 14th April, 1999, Wall Street experienced its biggest one-day fall in history, ending a week in which US markets lost $2 trillion in value — the equivalent to Germany’s entire economy. Virtually all of the losses came in the Information Technology sector and what had been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Chris Smith on Dec 12, 2017

Many of you have been through rejection, abuse, torment, hurt & pain. You are not living in the trap of the incident you are living in the trap of the big three; Offense, Bitterness and Unforgiveness. How do i deal with each one of these in my life?

Dead Man Walking Matthew 18: 21-22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. The 3 biggest enemies of the soul of mankind are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 22, 2007

This sermon examines the need for Revival in our churches and in our nation, and also gives a possible reason why we (The United States)have not experienced a nationwide Revival for over a century.

Introduction: Have you ever gone out to eat at a fancy restaurant, and even though your food looked and smelled great, it didn’t satisfy you? Or maybe someone talked you into trying a new soft-drink combination at Sonic. You know they will add flavors like vanilla or lime to your soft drinks or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Gulp Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 31, 2010

A study of chapter 36 verses 1 through 38

Ezekiel 36: 1 – 38 The Big Gulp 1 “And you, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel, and say, ‘O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the LORD! 2 Thus says the Lord GOD: “Because the enemy has said of you, ‘Aha! The ancient heights have become our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Uncommon Forgiveness

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 14, 2005

Solomon gives us a choice: We can walk in wisdom and exhibit an uncommon forgiveness when we are hurt or we can live as we know how to live by harboring resentment and bitterness.

Uncommon Forgiveness Proverbs 17:9 In Proverbs 17 there are some shady characters who exhibit shady characteristics in the way they live their life. Some of these folks, who evidently were alive and well in Solomon’s day, are still with us. We read about them in Newsweek, People, and in our local ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Judgments Of The Lord - Part 1

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 10, 2003

The purpose of the sixth and seventh vision is to show that those who sin openly will not hinder God’s plan for His people.

In this chapter we have two visions, by which "the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men." God will do great and kind things for His people, which the faithful sons of Israel shall rejoice in, but "let the sinners in Zion be afraid;" for God will ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Fatal Flaws Of Samson

Contributed by Wesley Hutchcraft on Dec 30, 2003

This sermon goes through the life of Samson and touches on the flaws that lead him to physical and spiritual death. These are flaws that many people deal with today.

Judges 13:1-5 One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the story of Samson, because of his amazing strength. HE WAS THE MAN!!! One thing I never when I was young, though his feats were legendary, his flaws were disastrous. Throughout these chapters we see the life of Samson. - Samson was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Slaves To Siblings Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Do you realize how much God really loves you? The answer to that question has to be, "No." Because you can never comprehend the height, the breadth, and the depth of God's love for you.

INTRODUCTION Unless you’re an only child, you grew up with siblings—brothers and sisters. I have an older sister and a younger brother. I’m a middle child, that’s why I’m so well adjusted. If you’re a middle child you know what I mean: In the petty fights that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Wearing Religious Masks Part 1 Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002

Bitterness can become a mask that is woren in the church.

Part #1 of 2. WEARING RELIGIOUS MASKS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder: what do I do when I am hurt? How can I handle injustice? How do you handle hurt? I must learn to trust God, God turns messes into messages. God can turn great test into great testimonies. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:4, Genesis 50:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Floundering

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

Israel’s foolish acts are listed (vv. 1-7), and her floundering is portrayed (vv. 8-16). God’s desire for Israel was healing and restoration. Instead they were involved in lying, theft, robbery (v. l), blatant contempt of God (v. 2), political corruption

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: I read a humorous story about a woman who fell out of a second-floor window and landed in a slow-moving garbage truck. Half-buried in the litter, she tried without success to get the truck-driver’s attention. A foreign diplomat standing on the sidewalk saw her and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Where Art Thou" ?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Aug 10, 2007

After Adam sinned God came calling to him "Where Art Thou" not to find where Adam was, but so that Adam would relize where he was. This question is manifold in it’s meaning. This mesage looks at where Adam was Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually.

WHERE ART THOU ? Intro: God had completed the heavens and the Earth. (2:1) God sets the pattern for a day of rest. (2:2) Man had perfect fellowship with God (walked with Him) (1:29) God had provided every thing for man’s needs. God commanded man to not touch or eat from the tree of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jul 5, 2007

Sermon related to the freedom we have in Christ.

Title: Freedoms we enjoy Text: John 8:31-36 Date: July 1, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church In a speech to the Virginia legislature, before the beginning of the Revolutionary War, Patrick Henry said “Give me liberty or give me death.” As you know, this Wednesday is the 4th of July. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Returning To Your Alter

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

When we get away from our worship (alter) we will find ourselves far away from God

Intro: Have you ever wondered what to do when you have failed God? - What is an alter? I. Return to your alter (v.1-4) - Failure means we have left true worship - 12:10-20 - The first thing to go is our trust in God (12:13) - So we handle things without God - The next thing to go is our peace ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Those Who Hurt Us (Forgiving) Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 29, 2025

A message on forgiving others, its necessity, its nature, it's difficulty and its rewards.

The Importance of Forgiving Others Bob Marcaurelle face book / bmarcaurelle@charter.net “Get rid of all bitterness and anger / (have) no more hateful feelings. Instead, be kind and tenderhearted/ Forgive one another as God has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist