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Hebrews tells us that bitterness defiles. But what does that mean and why should I avoid this emotion?
Our Sermon Series this month is entitled: "Insomniacs: Things That Keep Us Up At Night." I read that some of the Polynesian natives spend a great deal of time fighting. When people offend them, they steal something that belonged to offender and hang it from the ceiling of their hut. Then ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:9-15
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Bitterness is defined as anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly.
Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “To forgive does not mean to forget. To forgive means not to carry any bitterness in you, because that destroys your life.” Ephesians 4:31-32 reminds us: “Let ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:23, Romans 3:14, Matthew 6:14-15, Job 7:11
Jonah was a bitter man. The question is - why was he bitter, and why was it wrong for him to harbor his resentment of Nineveh?
Most of us have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. We’ve heard how God told Jonah to go the evil city of Nineveh and warn them to repent of their wickedness… or perish. But Jonah didn’t want to go so he got on a boat and went entirely the other direction because he believed he could run from ...read more
Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.
WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: BITTER ANIMOSITY A. Last week we began a new series on The Life of Joseph from Genesis 37-50 titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” 1. We began this study by looking at how Joseph came from a very MESSED-UP FAMILY—some use the word “DYSFUNCTIONAL”. a. If you ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 37:12-35
As we once again look into the subject of prayer we are looking at two prayers face to face with Jesus on the cross.
“Defeating Bitterness” Luke 23:39-43 As we once again look into the subject of prayer we are looking at two prayers face to face with Jesus on the cross. I. First Prayer Vs. 39 “And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.” ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:39-43
Denomination: Baptist
This is a 2 part sermon that deals with our attitude when thing don't go as planed.
Bitter or Better How many of you have had someone that has done something to you at one time or another and you now don’t like them? Have you ever had a situation where you feel like you were treated unfair and you became bitter about it? Passed over for a promotion. You have a couple of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19
Denomination: *other
Part 9 in our exploration of a future focus specifically dealing with the admonition to address bitterness.
“Uprooting Bitter Roots” Hebrews 12 addresses three specific life goals to consider as individuals and as a church family. It is my hope that they will guide the direction of our church family throughout the year. a) Promote Healing among the body b) Pursue peace with ALL men ...read more
Scripture: James 3:13-16
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
God’s gift is enough for us. We just have to apply that mustard-seed faith we are given and trust that God will give us what we need.
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Course 2022 Today’s Gospel might whipsaw our brains a little, particularly if you read the whole chapter. Right before this passage, Jesus has been warning His disciples, and therefore us, against teaching others to sin. That’s called scandal. Here He speaks about the ...read more
Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-3, Habakkuk 2:2-4, 2 Timothy 1:6-14, Luke 17:5-10
Denomination: Catholic
Message 7 in our series tracking Israel's faith journey in Exodus. This messages explores the incident of bitter water.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Sweetening Bitter Water” Exodus 15:22-27 REVIEW The story of God's relationship with Israel graphically illustrates the reality of God's relationship with us. Therefore a study of their experience can bring deeper insight concerning ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27, Matthew 8:16-17, 1 Peter 2:24-25
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
CAPTIVITY SILENCES THE SONGS OF JOY AS WE WEEP OVER OUR LOST GLORY
BIG IDEA: CAPTIVITY SILENCES THE SONGS OF JOY AS WE WEEP OVER OUR LOST GLORY INTRODUCTION: cf. son Steve hates to swallow pills I. (:1-3) CAPTIVITY IS A BITTER PILL TO SWALLOW A. Because of Memories of Lost Glory “By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down and wept, When we remembered ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9
Denomination: Independent/Bible
An Acrostic message. Hopefully, this will help you to remember the key points. We will be spelling the word, "Praise." The means by which God has given to us to defeat the evil in this world is with our "praise."
Read Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph had a "right" to be angry. His ten brothers had thrown him into a horrible pit and sold him into slavery. Can you imagine how Joseph must have felt when he heard his brothers denouncing him as a "dreamer," and wanting him dead. For nearly twenty years Joseph lived ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, 1 Samuel 19:1-20
Christmas: The flip-side of life’s bitter experiences. Or God’s answer to our failures.
Christmas time—the holiday season—should be a time of love, joy, and fellowship… a time of celebration and anticipation. But for all too many it’s a time of reflection on past failures… on broken dreams… on emptiness… on missed opportunities. For those who rejoice, they have taken God’s ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 38:17-20
STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU
BIG IDEA: STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU INTRODUCTION: Bitterness is a tough enemy to get rid of. The more you give it a foothold, the more it festers and grows and contaminates your whole being. I. HOW DOES BITTERNESS WORM ITS WAY DEEP INTO OUR HEART? A. (:1-2) WE FORGET ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28
Thi is for a believer who feels thirst and hungry for the things of God
FROM BITTER TO SWEET Exodus 15:23-26 “So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.” Believer in Jesus, has your soul gone along time without its thirst being slaked by the fresh waters of ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 15:23-26, Psalm 63:1-8
Denomination: Apostolic
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