Sermons on The Root Of Bitterness:

Covered In The Dust Of Your Rabbi

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 23, 2018

One of the benfits of dwelling in the secret place of the Most High is that He gives you grace to escape the hidden traps of the enemy. Traps are placed in the path which animals usually take to get food/water. The most bitter people you will ever meet ..

Covered in the Dust of Your Rabbi PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title May you be covered the dust of your Rabbi is a Jewish saying that basically means may you walk so close to your teacher that you are covered with his dust. (See note at end of message for more info) As we get in to this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anger - An Open Door To The Enemy

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Feb 2, 2026

There are many ways in which devil finds his way into the lives of believers. These are generally the open doors that we provide him.

In The Screwtape Letters, a little book written by C. S. Lewis, a demon by the name of Screwtape writes letters to his nephew, Wormwood, on how to be more successful at tempting human beings. In one letter, Screwtape advises Wormwood that if he wants to keep his assigned human on the road to hell, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, Mark 3:4-5, James 1:20, Luke 15:28, Genesis 4:1-4, 1 Peter 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Elevate To The Next Level - "Living In Forgiveness”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 19, 2025

Forgiveness is one of the more necessary doctrines/teachings that believers in Christ need to hear and understand. This is especially true if we ever want to go to the next level in our discipleship, that is, in our Christian lives.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living in Forgiveness” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHQ2Xb0ZLIk&t=10s Forgiveness is one topic I never tire of teaching, because it is one of the more necessary doctrines, or teaching that believers in Jesus Christ need to hear and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:12-15, Job 5:2, 1 Corinthians 13:5, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

How Paul Handled A Crises

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

What to do when you are facing a multitude of crisis? Are you becoming better or bitter?

How Paul Handled Crisis Acts 27:21-25 Crisis - A decisive moment, a difficult time that becomes momentous. "Crisis can make us either better or bitter." Illustration:Rules for crisis management: 1) Hope for the best, bur prepare for the worst. 2) Look first, then act. 3) When you do act, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gambling...addiction Or Pastime?

Contributed by Charles Clary on Jun 23, 2011

This sermon lays the axe to the root of the deadly sin of gambling.

The singer Kenny Rogers and I have one thing in common. We've both met up with a gambler! It happened to me on a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Reno. He was in the seat next to me and welcomed my questions concerning the world of gambling. I listened as he described a night at the casino. "Some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sources Of Division In The Fellowship

Contributed by Billy Noel on Oct 14, 2009

One of the root causes of an ineffective fellowship is the spirit of division

No Division in the Fellowship I Corinthians 1: 10 Perhaps the primary reason the church is ineffective is because we take our cues from some place other that the word of God Most often we look like something other than the church of God We live in a cutthroat environment and it has filtered into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Key To Abundant Life

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Dec 23, 2024

This sermon delves into the different kind of abundance rooted in Jesus.

Scripture Reading: John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Introduction What does it mean to live an abundant life? Is it about wealth, power, or achieving our dreams? In today’s world, where ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Melchizedek And The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019

The Old Testament roots of the Lord's Supper

This morning as we prepare to observe the Lord’s Supper, we’re going to go back to the Old Testament and the book of Genesis to provide us with some new insight into that observance. I encourage you to take out your Bibles and follow along as I take us on a brief journey to what may very well be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Difficult People - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 18, 2005

How many times should I forgive? What are the steps of reconciliation?

You Do The Math Dealing With Difficult People – Part II Matthew 18:21-35 June 13, 2004 Matthew 18:21-22 (NLT) Then Peter came to him and asked, "Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?" [22] "No!" Jesus replied, "seventy times seven! The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeds On The Rocky Soil Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010

Differences between growing deep roots in the faith and having a shallow faith.

Seeds on the Rocky Soil (Matthew 13:1-23) 2nd in a series on: “The Parable of the Soils” Introduction: Over the past couple weeks I’ve been watching grass grow here at the New Song. Around the building, just like the Sower in the Parable of the Soils, I planted 120 pounds of grass seed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Hindrances To Worship Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 24, 2001

Why is our worship sometimes hindered

A Worship—Filled Life Part 4 Hindrances to Worship Pastor Jeff Seaman Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. (NIV) SIX HINDRANCES TO WORSHIP 1. PRIDE is a hindrance you must overcome to be a true worshiper. Luke 9:26 26 If anyone is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Buillding Walls Will Never Make Better People!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 10, 2003

We look at building walls of seperation in the church, are we to be better or bitter?

BUILDING WALLS WILL NEVER MAKE BETTER PEOPLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I was a member of THE YOUNG AND RESTLESS in the ENERAL HOSPITAL in the city of DALLAS. I was waiting to see THE DOCTORS. They told me I was at THE EDGE OF NIGHT. My illness was serious. Suddenly I realized ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:18, 1 Kings 19:4-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Gave Thanks-- Thanksgiving 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 22, 2005

A small serving with gratitude is more filling than an abundance served with bitterness.

Continuing through the month of November, we will look at the theme of thankfulness. Many things in life can pull us down and it is difficult to maintain an attitude of thankfulness, but with God’s help, we can do it. There is a story told of two old friends, Bob and Dan, who bumped into one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

A Bittersweet Banquet Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2010

In bitter times we can be thankful, because Christ died for us.

Several years ago, in a small-town church in upstate New York, a well-loved pastor who had been there for 35 years retired. He was replaced by a young pastor just starting out in ministry. The young man had a great desire to do well, but after just a few weeks he began to perceive that the people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Traveling Light Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

Traveling the Narrow Road of Christ means letting go of bitterness and unforgiveness

Theme: letting go of bitterness..grabbing hold of forgiveness Purpose: Because Jesus gave his life for me—I will sacrifice my ‘right’ to bitterness and anger—I will let go! I am going to brag this morning. Is it ok to brag once in a while? I want to tell you that I am involved with a great group ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan