In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of being in a prison and connecting with a man who was afraid of being whipped. Through love and sharing the word of God, the speaker was able to lead the man to accept Jesus. The speaker emphasizes the importance of having both a horizontal (connecting with others) and vertical (connecting with God) relationship when bringing someone to the Lord. The sermon also highlights the need for believers to be clean and holy, and the availability of the blood of Jesus to cleanse us from all sins.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that pleases God. He highlights the concept of appearing before the judgment seat of Christ, where believers will be evaluated based on the quality of their works. The speaker warns against focusing solely on quantity and statistics, urging listeners to consider the motives behind their actions. He encourages a deeper study of Scripture and a willingness to pause and reflect on specific verses that speak to us personally.

In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of bitterness in people's lives. He highlights how some individuals are constantly discontent and find fault in everything, whether it be the length of a sermon or the liveliness of worship. The preacher emphasizes that the problem lies within these individuals and their own bitterness, which stems from past hurts and misunderstandings. He shares stories of people who have been deeply affected by bitterness, including a maid who stabbed her rapist multiple times and a young man who stabbed a stranger out of his own bitterness. The preacher concludes by urging listeners to guard against bitterness and not let it defile their lives, referencing Hebrews 12:15.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of relying on God's grace to overcome temptation and sin. He encourages listeners to humbly ask God for help before they fall into temptation, rather than after. The speaker uses the analogy of a tap that constantly releases sin, and questions whether the gospel only provides a mop and bucket to clean up the mess, or if Jesus can actually turn off the tap of sin. He also highlights the universal struggle with sin and the law of gravity, which constantly pulls us down, but shares a story of a dream where God reveals that He can raise the level of the water to help us overcome obstacles.

In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of bitterness and its negative impact on our lives. He refers to Ephesians 4:31, which instructs believers to get rid of all bitterness. The speaker shares personal examples of bitterness and how it can affect relationships. He also discusses the importance of forgiveness and being kind and compassionate towards others, just as Christ forgave us. The sermon emphasizes the need for repentance, restitution, and continued joy in our Christian walk.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of speech and the power of words. He starts by emphasizing the command in Ephesians 4:28 to stop stealing completely, highlighting the need for a clear conscience. Moving on to verse 29, he discusses the instruction to avoid unwholesome words. The preacher then reflects on his observation that despite spending time in prayer, many believers still struggle with negative attitudes and behaviors. He concludes by emphasizing the need for a revelation of God's love and grace, which can transform lives and free believers from the desire to impress others or compete with them.

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the state of Christendom today and how the enemy has influenced it. He emphasizes the importance of repentance, which he believes is missing in Christian preaching today. The speaker also discusses the ministry of John the Baptist and how he prepared people for the coming of Christ through repentance. He highlights the need for preparation in our hearts for the coming of Christ and the significance of teaching the principles of the heavenly life to our children.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a solid foundation in the first three chapters of the Bible before attempting to obey the exhortations in chapters four, five, and six. He explains that without understanding the love of Christ, it is impossible to truly obey the commandments to let go of anger and bitterness. The preacher highlights the four dimensions of the love of Christ - breadth, length, depth, and height - and emphasizes that this understanding comes through experiencing suffering and trials, not just studying scriptures. He concludes by encouraging believers to allow God to squeeze them in the grinder of life so that they can become better Christians and bless others.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of continuous repentance and the progression in the Christian life, highlighting the need to walk in the light, repent daily, and be filled with the Holy Spirit to overcome sin. It explains the difference between being married to the law and being married to Christ, where the law of the Spirit inside us fulfills the righteous requirement of the law. The message also addresses the need for faith to receive from Christ, the ongoing repentance in the victorious life, and the significance of yielding every area of our lives to Jesus for the Holy Spirit to fill us completely.

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the contrast between the first three chapters of Ephesians and chapter four. He points out that the first three chapters do not contain any commands or exhortations from God, but chapter four is filled with them. The speaker highlights one specific command from verse 4:31, which instructs believers to put away all anger from their lives. He uses the analogy of removing chairs from a room to emphasize the importance of completely eliminating anger. The speaker also emphasizes the need for balance in the Christian life, highlighting the two legs of the Christian life: what God has done for us and what we are supposed to do for God. He warns against falling into the trap of only focusing on one aspect and encourages readers to meditate on the verses in Ephesians 1-3 to understand the foundation of what God has done for them in Christ.

In this sermon, the preacher begins by expressing his dissatisfaction with a fellow believer whom he considers a compromiser and a danger to their movement. He then discusses the destructive consequences of bitterness in a person's soul, leading to foolish decisions and ultimately backsliding. The preacher emphasizes that bitterness can manifest in various areas of life, causing rivalries and conflicts at every level of society. He concludes by recounting the story of Saul's jealousy towards David, highlighting the negative consequences of envy and rage.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that our emotions are given to us by God as motivational forces in our lives. Anger, in particular, is described as a hot emotion full of energy and strength to prompt us to do what we ought to do. The speaker references several passages from the book of Proverbs to support this idea, highlighting the importance of controlling our anger and being slow to wrath. The sermon also touches on the concept of self-control, as mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23, emphasizing the need to exercise temperance through the Holy Spirit.

In this sermon, Jim shares his personal testimony of how he found freedom from bitterness in his own life. He has been a Christian for 60 years and has spent much of his time ministering to others. Jim emphasizes the importance of recognizing bitterness, which can be seen in a person's face, eyes, and lines of their mouth. He also highlights that bitterness is often accompanied by a different timbre in a person's voice and can be detected through the details they remember. Jim encourages listeners to review and focus on the positive aspects of life rather than dwelling on negative experiences.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the law of Christ rather than simply following a list of rules. He shares a story about a Chinese brother who faced a difficult situation with his neighbor and demonstrated the law of Christ by showing love and forgiveness. The preacher highlights that victory over sin and a deeper relationship with God cannot be achieved through human effort alone, but through God's deliverance. He emphasizes that the heart of everything is love for God and love for one another, which is more wonderful than just following the law of Moses.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of meditating on the law of the Lord day and night, highlighting the blessings and prosperity that come from delighting in God's Word. It contrasts the Old Testament standards of sin with the higher New Testament standards, urging believers to depart from sin and pursue holiness. The message stresses the significance of naming the name of the Lord Jesus and turning away from sin to be vessels of honor, sanctified and prepared for good works.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of rebuilding one's life after going through a tragedy. He emphasizes that our lives are a message, and when we experience the grace of God, it becomes a testimony of His power. The first step in building a life message is to deal with guilt, as it can hinder our spiritual growth and relationships. The speaker also highlights the need to conquer bitterness and invest in the life of our partner. Overall, the sermon provides seven goals for rebuilding one's life, including seeking after God, understanding the true picture of marriage, and rebuilding the original marriage when possible.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of fathers in raising children, focusing on the need to avoid provoking children to anger and instead cultivate a home filled with love, forgiveness, and tenderheartedness. The message highlights the role of fathers in imitating God's love and forgiveness towards their children, creating a nurturing environment where kids can thrive emotionally and spiritually.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and authority that God has given to Jesus over all flesh. The preacher highlights the importance of knowing God and Jesus Christ for eternal life. The sermon also addresses the need to put away lying and live a life of righteousness and holiness. The preacher encourages the listeners to be the light of the world and to let their words and actions reflect Jesus. The sermon concludes with a reminder to obey God's commands and to put away bitterness, anger, and evil speaking.

In this sermon, the apostle discusses five things that believers should lay aside: malice, guile, hypocrisy, envy, and evil speaking. These behaviors are seen as manifestations of our old nature inherited from Adam and Satan. The apostle emphasizes that believers have been born again and are now children of God, not of the devil. He then builds his exhortation on the assumption that believers have obeyed the truth and have experienced the love of God. The sermon concludes with a reference to Psalm 34:8, encouraging believers to taste and see that the Lord is good and to trust in Him.

In this sermon, Pastor Steve Mays addresses the issue of anger and hostility in both society and within the church. He emphasizes the importance of overcoming anger and not allowing it to destroy our lives. Mays explains that anger, if left unchecked, can lead to resentment, bitterness, and ultimately hostility. He encourages listeners to stop feeding their anger and instead learn to confess it and deal with it in a healthy way.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of love in building relationships. He refers to the relationship between Jesus and his disciples as an example. The speaker also mentions a booklet called "Love is the Answer" and highlights the need for more love within the church. He then shifts the focus to marriage, stating that it involves sadness, suffering, and tears. The speaker warns against entering into marriage for the wrong reasons and explains that it can be a test of faith. He concludes by mentioning the challenges of raising children and the comparison between babies and dogs.

This sermon delves into the importance of surpassing the righteousness of the Pharisees by focusing on the quality of our actions and attitudes, particularly addressing the issue of anger and its roots in the heart. It emphasizes the need for genuine reconciliation with others before seeking forgiveness from God, highlighting the significance of maintaining a blameless conscience before both God and men. The message stresses the impact of our words on grieving the Holy Spirit and the call to put away all forms of anger, bitterness, and hateful speech.

This sermon emphasizes two important lessons for Christians: the need to recognize that without Christ, we can do nothing of eternal value, and the assurance that with Christ, we can accomplish everything God has planned for our lives. It challenges believers to seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit to live a life that honors God, transform relationships, and fulfill God's purposes, even in seemingly impossible situations.

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the concept of the "seven feet of Jehovah" as mentioned in the book of Leviticus. The primary application of these feet is described as the seven annual feasts to be observed by the children of Israel. The speaker emphasizes the importance of putting away malice, hypocrisy, envy, and evil speaking from our hearts and lives. The sermon encourages believers to be ready to leave this world at any moment, relying on God's provision and guidance as pilgrims. The message emphasizes the need to keep our lives free from the leaven of sin and to continually seek revival through the Word of God.

Phil Beach Jr. addresses the second deadly sin of bitterness and unforgiveness, emphasizing its destructive nature within the Christian community. He warns that these sins can lead to spiritual ruin and disrupt relationships, urging believers to seek God's grace to overcome them. Beach highlights the importance of forgiveness as an act of will, motivated by God's love, and encourages the congregation to release others from their offenses to experience true freedom. He reminds listeners that the roots of bitterness can spring up in relationships, and stresses the need for a heart filled with love to combat these negative emotions. Ultimately, he calls for humility and reliance on God's power to heal and restore brokenness caused by unforgiveness.