Sermons on Repentance Humility Bitterness:

Humility In Serving Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 3, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

“Humility in Serving” 1 Peter 5:1-5 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 5 “1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Psalm 23:1-2, Zechariah 11:17, John 21:15-17, 1 Peter 2:11-12, Mark 10:43-45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Pride And Humility

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Dec 6, 2025

This is a sermon about how the devil uses human pride to battle God.

“Pride and Humility” 1Peter 5: 5-10 There are several themes that God has recently revealed to His little flock here in Catlettsburg. Last week our sermon was about Self-Control. And we realized that the greatest attribute of Self Control is Humility. Over the last couple of years, God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-10, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unchained By Humility PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Good morning, Church! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, and I believe that God has a powerful message for each one of us. Today, we're going to be talking about the power of humility, the example of Jesus, and the freedom of serving others. Before we dive into the Scripture, I want to share ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Topics: Humility

A Child's Humility PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon's main point is to encourage believers to embrace a childlike faith, practice humility, and acceptance, as these are the keys to entering and experiencing the kingdom of heaven.

Good morning, church family! We're gonna dive into God's Word today and explore some pretty powerful concepts. We'll be talking about the power of a childlike faith, the greatness of humility, and the blessing of acceptance. We're gonna unpack this using Matthew 18:1-5 and Mark 10:13-16. Spurgeon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5, Mark 10:13-16

Topics: Childlike Faith, Acceptance

Humility & Honor Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon will explore the concept of humility and honor in our daily lives, encouraging us to prioritize others' welfare over our own, in line with Jesus' teachings.

Welcome church! So, our teaching for the day has me wondering something: Who here loves fast food? Now, we don’t need to raise our hands and make it publicly known, but maybe just nod to yourself… You love a good ol fashioned Big Mac with a side of fries. In fact, when I simply said, “Big Mac with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Topics: Humility, Servitude, Eternal Rewards

The Bitter Sweet Truth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

To address the issue of irresponsible behavior, its consequences, and the transformative power of God's Word to bring about change.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to tackle a subject that may hit close to home for some of us - irresponsible behavior. We'll delve into the bitter reality of the consequences of our actions, but we won't stop there. We'll also explore the sweet truth of change and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Topics: Irresponsible Behavior

Summer Disappointments

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 24, 2008

When we feel disappointment in life, we blame our own expectations, we blame those who love us, and ultimately we blame God. Repentance and acceptance of grace takes us away from self and toward contentment.

Those of you who attempt to grow gardens know that it takes infinite patience and infinite hope to be a gardener. It takes infinite patience because it can be a great deal of work and a lot of expense and much waiting to get any kind of results. Incidentally, I dispute the notion that you can ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance For Christmas

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2016

Let’s look at Matthew 3:1-12 and the idea of repentance as preparation for Christ.

Intro A commercialized, materialistic Christmas disappoints us every year. We spend money we don’t have on gifts that our children don’t need and we end up raising unhappy and selfish adults who don’t appreciate the greatest Christmas gift of all. What we really need, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender Your Bitterness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 16, 2019

Not dealing with our anger correctly can result in bitterness. How do we avoid that?

She has met with leaders and celebrities around the world and whether or not you agree with her views you have to admit that Greta Thunberg is an angry young lady. And when i hear her speak, I kind of suspect that she is not only angry but bitter as well. Her speeches are scattered with “How Dare ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Humility Which Leads To Repentance: Living A Pure And Victorious Christian Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

"I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding."

"I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. 10 For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. 11 May you always be filled with the fruit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11, Romans 13:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

Characteristics Of Repentance

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 27, 2002

Repentance is a life style not just words.

Colin McGeer Page 1 2002/06/27 Characteristics of Repentance James 4:7-10 7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9Be afflicted, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming The Bitter Root

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

Bitterness arises from failing to forgive someone who has wronged you. It comes from clinging to bad memories or hurtful experiences from the past and not letting them go. Many times bitterness will give rise to vengeance.

Our sermon this morning is entitled, “Overcoming the Bitter Root.” Bitterness can be defined as harboring resentment and unforgiveness in our heart toward another person. Bitterness is also defined as, “extreme enmity,” “a grudge,” or “hatred.”(1) The meaning of the word bitter itself is, “sharp ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

From Pleasant To Bitter Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 30, 2013

Upon Naomi's return home she said, "Don't call me Naomi [Pleasant] anymore. Call me Mara [Bitter]" This sermon examines her bitterness, now destructive bitterness is and how to deal with the trials in life.

From Pleasant to Bitter Chuck Sligh Series: Ruth July 28, 2013 TEXT: Ruth 1:19-22 – “So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi? 20 And she said unto them, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

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