Sermons on the root of bitterness:

23rd Sunday After Pentecost. November 5th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2023

Year A, Proper 26.

Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-7, Psalm 107:33-37, Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12 A). CROSSING JORDAN. Joshua 3:7-17. JOSHUA 3:7. Transition from one ministry to another is always challenging, but if the Lord’s people recognise the new incumbent as God’s man ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-7, Psalm 107:33-37, Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Lessons All Children Need To Know - Genesis 4 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

He drove out the man, and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim and a flaming sword that turned every way to guard the way to the tree of life.

Well let’s pick up the story where we left off last week because as we were looking at our story last week we talked about Adam and Eve and how they sinned. So we left off with the consequences of their sin. We talked about the curse that God proclaims on each of them and we learned some things ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You A Bucket Or A Hose? - Genesis 12:1-9 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

God wants to bless you. How many of you are already blessed?

God wants to bless you. How many of you are already blessed? Alright. So you already experienced the blessing of God. God wants to bless you more. The word ‘blessing’ is this idea of gift. God wants to give you gifts. He wants to bless you with these gifts. When we say bless the Lord, O my soul, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tickled By The Promises Of God - Genesis 21:1-21 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

So let’s see what God has to say to us and for us from Sarah’s perspective in this story.

Well I thank you for joining with us and being here today. We’re going to look at Genesis 21 and Galatians 4. I call this two-for-one Sunday because actually there’s going to be two sermons today. These two sermons are represented in the passage that we’re going to look at, both in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Plan B - Genesis 22 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Abraham goes up with Isaac to the top of Mount Moriah to sacrifice his son.

It was 11:30 in the morning on May 29, 1953 when the BBC announced that two people had reached the top of Mount Everest for the very first time. Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa guide made it all the way to the top on this expedition they were on. It took a lot of people to be involved in this ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Discontent - Genesis 31:1-18 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Jacob is going to move on from one job to another. He’s leaving his place where he has a job now and he’s going to go to another job.

In our story today in Genesis 31 we see that Jacob is going to move on from one job to another. He’s leaving his place where he has a job now and he’s going to go to another job. I want to prepare our hearts for this study today by imagining us being in the story. I think the best way to do that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Get It? - Genesis 43:15-45:5 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

When you study God's word, you're just amazed at how many things go together.

Neil and I were talking at the men's barbecue yesterday about how God puts His word together so much. When you study God's word, you're just amazed at how many things go together. I think it is fascinating to see that, especially when you see that the whole scripture is focused on Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Funerals And A Famine Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 21, 2009

God is a specialist in the unfeasible, in the impractical, in the nonviable, in the unworkable, in the unthinkable, in the unimaginable, and, in the inconceivable.

We had been living in New Jersey for about three weeks and were wanting to try out different things to get the “East Coast” experience. We both grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and honestly, New Jersey was a complete mystery to us. Some friends recommended that we eat at a diner, for diners ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cain And Abel

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Dec 15, 2000

How envy can destroy family life

CAIN AND ABEL TEXT: GENESIS 4:1-15 The animal kingdom is fascinating to observe. There is fierce competition that exists within various species. For example, the wild Dogs of Africa are competitive for their mates. In a documentary one pack of dogs revealed this struggle for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Destructive Conflict Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 27, 2013

The story of Rachel and Leah's fight over mandrakes can teach us an important lesson about avoiding conflict!

My wife asked me “What is your sermon on?” I told her “Rachel and Leah and their argument over Mandrakes” Her response was “Well, How does that apply to my life?” That's a good question, but I can assure you that the story of Rachel and Leah's fight over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bitterness Battle (Mid Week Series) By: Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 11, 2005

There’s never a right time to do the wrong thing. Holding on to bitterness is one of those many wrongs thing we do. Most never admitt it’s devastation until it’s too late. Let’s examine this together!

Introduction We all have a lot to be bitter about. Failed expectations; battered relationships; dashed hopes; soured friendships and the list goes on! What does this tell us. More than we are willing to admit. i.e. How destructive these circumstances can be when left unchecked and unresolved in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Light Of Eternity: Replacing Bitterness With God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 6, 2016

The most important thing in life is to be near to God; if you have everything else but fail here, you have lost all. But if you have that, you have God’s companionship and blessing in this life and for all eternity.

Living in Light of Eternity: Replacing Bitterness with God’s Presence (Psalm 73) 1. A boy wanted to sell a puppy, but his “for sale” sign did little good. The puppy looked unkempt. A salesman urged him to clean up the dog, brush his hair, put a nice collar on him, etc. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Grace: The Gift That Keeps On Forgiving Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012

We love to talk about how God has forgiven us, but we sometimes choke on the idea of forgiving others.

INTRODUCTION People often speak about a certain kind of gift as a “gift that keeps on giving.” It’s used often, but do you know its origin? In 1924, Victor Talking Machines trademarked that phrase to promote the sale of their talking machines, later called phonographs. This was before cassettes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Handle Hurt?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 22, 2002

We must learn to forgive and overcome hurt.

HANDLE HURT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Matthew 24:10 And then many shall be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. Matthew 18:22 Jesus saith unto them, I say not unto you, UNTIL SEVEN TIMES: BUT UNTIL SEVENTY TIMES SEVEN. Hebrews 12: 12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:22, Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God