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The Bitterness Of Backsliding Luke 22:54-62 This afternoon I want to give us a crash course into backsliding in our lives and and truly take a look and see where we are and where we could possibly be headed. Let’s define it and then lets look at what it looks like and what it results are. So if you will,…

Bitter or Better Bitterness 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. Bitterness can turn your heart away from God 15 See to…

Oof! Come in from a long day at work? What’s your reward? More work at home! Mowed the lawns? Great! Now you can get started on that fence. Done the dishes? Great! Now get started on the laundry pile! Finished your assignment? Great! Now you can study for exams! Got through a pandemic? Great! Now you…

Psalm 73:1-28 As we wrap up this series on the Truth about Forgiveness, I want to talk about what will happen when we refuse to forgive…and how to conquer it. No one sets out to be a bitter person. When we talk about conditional forgiveness inevitably someone will raise the concern that this will only…

but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring pour…

1 Samuel 18:6-10 This afternoon I would like to preach a message from the life of Saul and one of the great lessons that his poor example gives to us nevertheless. We are always needing all of God’s Word and there are lessons throughout. If we we will be tender hearted, focused, and patient, there is…

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live presentation…

The steadfast love of God walks with us even when it's too dark to tell.

Ephesians 4:31–32 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. A feeling of anger and resentment, caused particularly by…

A Hidden Enemy - Anger Ephesians 4:26-32 Probably the most effective tool that Satan uses in the home in unresolved anger. It is chief in his arsenal amongst his other good weapons such as pride, lust, and bitterness. Anger is very destructive in our lives. It is especially dangerous because it is something…

There are certain things in our lives we simply need to let go of in order to grow in our walk with Christ. These things do not have any place in our life as a Christian. We need to get rid of them and don't let them back in.

Last week we were studying v 12 to 14 where we saw the author of Hebrews, like a running coach, encouraging us to finish well the spiritual marathon we are running. The author was encouraging us through positive charges, to run strong, straight, and together while striving for peace and holiness. Now…

Evening 13 August 23

Introduction: This month we are highlighting the traits that we ought to have as believers. You know, considering all that Christ has done for us, we ought to be some of the most grateful people. We ought to want to show that love to others and that’s exactly what we will be talking about this morning…

In Psalm 3, King David recalls the bitterness of the terrible time when his son Absolom turned against him, but also the way that he reacted to that in the presence of God. We, too, are betrayed, and we can learn much from David's reaction. Let's reflect on this beautiful poem from the pen of King David.

Good morning and welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. Please take your Bibles and turn in them with me to Ephesians 4 , Ephesians 4 . We are legitimately going to finish this chapter this morning - and what a finish it is gong to be. Paul started this section of Ephesians - the practical portion of the…

Family Troubles Hannah was one of Elkanah’s two wives. Hannah was the first, then Peninnah Why did Elkanah have two wives? They were expected to be “fruitful and multiply” Hannah was barren, while Peninnah had several. Yet, Hannah was Elkanah’s favorite. He made sure she got extra food at the feasts.…

1 There was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephrathite. 2 He had two wives. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other, Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah…

Lesson 6: King David: A Servant to Saul The Kings of Israel & Judah 1 Samuel 18-20 Last we looked at David as he came out of obscurity. It wasn’t that there wasn’t record of him or his family like Elijah the Tishbite, there is nothing known of his background other than what his name says – it was just…

Ephesians 4:25–32 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: neither give place to the devil. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his…

In That Day The Day of the Lord The beginning of chapter 12 we see The Lord returning at the end of the tribulation We see Jesus rescuing Jerusalem and all of Israel from all of the nations who were trying to destroy it When Jesus will begin His rule and administer justice When Jesus returns the nation…

Big Idea of the Message: We are not meant to carry the weight of bitterness and anger, but we can trade them for freedom and peace. Bitterness Who here is carrying pain that you should not be carrying; How many of you are carrying something beyond your control, but yet in your control; How many of you…

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. The following verses seem to be connected to vv. 1-2, that talks about people aspiring to become teachers. He mentioned in verse 1 that not all should become teachers because…

Revelation 10:1 . 1 Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head, and his face was like the sun, and his legs like pillars of fire. The identity of this messenger is contested between Jesus, and a mighty angel who has been in the presence of…