Sermons on From Bitterness To Blessing:

"Bitter Bones Angry Eyebrows

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007

This Message focuses on forgiveness, salvation,

Intro: E Stanley Jones, Readers Digest Dec 1981. A rattlesnake, if cornered will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is-a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding these spites, hates, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pulling Weeds - The Root Of Bitterness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Embrace the power of forgiveness, let go of bitterness, and walk in peace by extending the same grace, mercy, and forgiveness that God has given us.

Good morning, church family! I am so excited to share with you a message today that I believe has the power to change lives. We're going to be diving into Ephesians 4:31-32 and talking about the power of forgiveness, the root of bitterness, and the path to peace. C.S. Lewis once said, "To be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Topics: Forgiveness, Peace

Bitter To Better Part 2

Contributed by Tom Owen on Mar 12, 2008

Letting go of bitterness

Bitter to Better part 2 [2] Last week we started talking about how to go from bitter to better. If bitterness has crept into your life, there is a way to alleviate the pain. There is a way to get better. Last week we focused on what to do when another person has caused the pain and bitterness ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Bitter To Better Part 1

Contributed by Tom Owen on Mar 12, 2008

Getting rid of bitterness

Bitter to Better part 1 [Coffee demonstration.] Sometimes our lives become like a black cup of coffee. Sometimes we find ourselves, for one reason or another, [2] bitter. Just bitter at life. Do you ever find yourself like that? Do you ever feel like you need a little cream and sugar in your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of No

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you considered all the blessings that are available to you when you hear the word, “No”. Most of us like to get what we want, but are frustrated when we hear somebody say, “No” to our requests. Instead of growing resentful, angry or disillusioned whe

1. Have you considered all the blessings that are available to you when you hear the word, “No”. Most of us like to get what we want, but are frustrated when we hear somebody say, “No” to our requests. Instead of growing resentful, angry or disillusioned when you come up against denials of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Blessed Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 22, 2008

Our blessings from God are so much more than merely our material possesions

Joel 3:17-21 “We Are Blessed” We are blessed because we can know God. Vs. 17 • “You will know that I am the LORD your God.” o Blessing begins with the knowledge of God. o This type of knowledge is more than just knowing about something. o Many people know about and even believe in God. James ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Portrait Of The Blessed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 6, 2025

This is the 18th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#18] A PORTRAIT OF THE BLESSED Luke 6:12-26 Introduction: I passed out 5 times on Monday and had to work from home. We went to Lubbock for my Pulmonologist appointment on Tuesday and I had to let Karen drive (which is a sign that I was not feeling well). I made it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-26, Matthew 5:1-12, Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Not Final Sermon V: From Bitterness Of Failure To Boldness Of Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

God's greatest servants suffered incidents of failure, but their recall of such a close relationship and personal experiences with the Lord in the past sparked repentance and renewal of faith.

FROM BITTERNESS OF RUINOUS FAILURE TO BOLDNESS OF RENEWED FAITH Standing there in the Sistine Chapel with head craned backward as far as possible, gazing in awe and amazement at the ceiling above, my eyes beheld the wonder we had heard about but could not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Acts 4:8-13

Blessing The Bless-Er

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 19, 2006

We bless God by recalling the good things he does for us.

Title: Blessing the Bless-er Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Thesis: We bless God by recalling the good things he does for us. Introduction: How do we bless the bless-er? What does it mean to bless God? When we bless someone: ľ We praise them ľ We exalt them or lift them up ľ We honor them and may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings To Thank For

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 29, 2024

Having a Heavenly Father, who is Sovereign and Loving, we are actually enjoying many blessings. Let’s remember them always. And be thankful. Apart from the physical or material favors, what spiritual blessings from Him we could be thankful for?

“God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, ’Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. The fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth and upon every bird of the heavens, upon everything that creeps on the ground and all the fish of the sea. Into your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings And Sorrows

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 6, 2016

Let’s discuss four blessings and four sorrows from Luke 6:20-31

Intro We should take several different baths each week. The obvious one is a bath for the outer body. A not so obvious bath is one for the inner body, by drinking an appropriate amount of clean water, rather than polluting our bodies with too much junk. Another not so obvious bath is for the mind, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 3, 2022

Continuing our look into these difficult words from Jesus to help us become more like Him.

Blessed are the Peacemakers Matthew 5:1-9 September 4, 2022 For the past 6 weeks, we’ve been looking at the beatitudes from Matthew 5. Jesus gave us some very difficult to follow rules for living life. Yet, they are so needed. Let’s look at what He’s told us so far - - - 3 Blessed are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-9, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Galatians 3:23-26, Romans 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Generational Blessings

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 21, 2022

When God blesses a man, he blesses his generations. It flows from God to the parents and children.

TEXT: PSALMS 115:14 "The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children".(KJV). "May the LORD richly bless both you and your children" (NLT). "May the LORD cause you to flourish, both you and your children" (NIV). A PRAYER FOR GENERATIONS The best ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:14, Genesis 17:4-8, Galatians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving Blessings

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2018

Thanksgiving is uniquely a Christian holiday; from it's origin, to what it promotes, and the new nature it calls for.

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS Lk. 17:12-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Thanksgiving Quotes 1. Will Rogers, “Just be thankful you’re not getting all the government you’re paying for!” 2. Sherwood Wirt said, “I remember an elderly lady testifying that she had only two teeth left in her mouth (top & bottom) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Lodabar To The King's Table

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 29, 2009

Our Lodabar is just a temporary place.

FROM LODABAR TO THE KINGS TABLE PASTOR KEN CROW 1st Sam 18:1-3 1And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2And Saul took him that day, and would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God