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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    No Bitter Roots!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 10,863 views

    The moment you’re offended you have a choice. You can choose to forget it, or to hold on to it. When you choose to hold on to it, a bitter root begins to grow.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Have you ever asked yourself, "Why do people have difficulty getting along with one another?" How can people whose families have lived together as neighbors for a thousand years start killing each other? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Bitter Roots Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,810 views

    A sermon on pulling up the root of bitterness. From a series on developing spiritual depth.

    INTRO ƒ{ Where do the roots that produce the fruit come from? Root = cause or origin And roots come from seeds - Good or bad Seed = Birth or Beginning ƒ{ The soil of our soul is most tender and pliable when we are young ƒ{ The enemy loves to plant bad seed in the tender soil of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Bitter Root Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 22, 2008
    based on 66 ratings
     | 22,570 views

    Churches should be a place filled with gentle and loving people who wouldn’t be a place of anger and conflict. But too often, churches are known as places of conflict and pain. How should a Christian leader deal with this issue?

    OPEN: In Winchester, Ohio there’s a church called the Bethlehem Church of Christ. It’s been in existence for over 150 years, and over the years different events have been recorded in their “history” book. One of their recent ministers was reading back over the different entries in this book when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Bond avatar

    Bitter Roots Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Feb 15, 2017
     | 7,858 views

    Bitterness is one of the soul poisons that prevent us from living a healthy life.

    Introduction I want to thank Nick and Liz Corona for sharing their story with us. More than anything else, I want you to know that your past hurts do not have to control your future. If we believe anything about the Lord—we believe that he can give us hope for the future. And this includes becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Darren Felarise avatar

    The Root Of Bitterness

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Mar 15, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,996 views

    Bitterness is a root that grows in our lives & seeks to destroy us. However, there is hope.

    Heb 12:14-15 14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; (KJV) Heb 12:14-16 14 Work at living in peace with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Boomer Phillips avatar

    Overcoming The Bitter Root

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,928 views

    Bitterness arises from failing to forgive someone who has wronged you. It comes from clinging to bad memories or hurtful experiences from the past and not letting them go. Many times bitterness will give rise to vengeance.

    Our sermon this morning is entitled, “Overcoming the Bitter Root.” Bitterness can be defined as harboring resentment and unforgiveness in our heart toward another person. Bitterness is also defined as, “extreme enmity,” “a grudge,” or “hatred.”(1) The meaning of the word bitter itself is, “sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sharon Stonestreet avatar

    Get Rid Of The Bitter Roots!

    Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,771 views

    It’s important for us to look carefully inward to make sure we are not haboring bitterness.

    HEB.12:14&15 When this says looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God, it’s not telling us to check everyone else out to see if they measure up, no this is telling us to look into our own lives. It’s easy for us to see what’s wrong with someone else or what they need to do, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Root Of The Problem

    Contributed by Mark Dellosso on Nov 13, 2015
     | 21,393 views

    A lot of times, for every difficulty there is a ROOT CAUSE for that difficulty. What is the ROOT CAUSE for this struggle in my life? Is there a ROOT cause for my constant illness? Joblessness? Financial issues? This sermon will help you to press on!

    “The ROOT Of the Problem!” Scripture Text: Hebrews 12:14-17 “Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord; (15) Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any ROOT of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Welch avatar

    Uprooting Bitter Roots 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018
     | 5,687 views

    This message addresses the second deadly virus in the family - Bitterness. These messages were also part of a series on Future Focus Present Faithfulness.

    “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 c) Pursue purity ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Uprooting Bitter Roots 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018
     | 7,530 views

    This message continues exploration of the second deadly virus in the church family -- bitterness.

    “Uprooting Bitter Roots 2” Introduction Two weeks ago we began exploring a subject that affects every person in the world. Either you or someone you know has been paralyzed by this insidious infection at one time or another in your life or perhaps even now. It is so devastating that is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Welch avatar

    Uprooting Bitter Roots 3 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018
     | 4,471 views

    This message continues our exploration of the second deadly virus Hebrews instructs the look our for in the family -- bitterness.

    “Uprooting Bitter Roots 3” Hebrews 12 identifies three deadly infections that contaminate the Christian community and disrupt the unity God instructs us to pursue, promote and protect. These three infections also prevent the pursuit of the three life pursuits. 1. Guard against anyone falling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Uprooting Bitter Roots 4 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,985 views

    This messages continues the exploration of the second deadly virus infecting the church - bitterness. This message focuses on the cure.

    “Uprooting Bitter Roots 4” Hebrews identifies three deadly infections that critically cripple the church. God calls the entire Christian community to guard against their spread in the community. 1. Guard against anyone falling short of God’s enabling grace 2. Guard against bitter roots I. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Marian Diceanu avatar

    Joseph And His Bitter Brothers

    Contributed by Marian Diceanu on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 22,802 views

    The roots, shoots and fruits of Joseph’s brothers’ biterness

    Genesis 37c Joseph and his bitter brothers There are many cases of bitterness and hatred that we can point to but the one that I came across is pretty depressing. It is about a man who died and here is what they read in his will when he died. It says, "Unto my two daughters, Marie and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lay Man avatar

    Bitterness The Poison Of The Soul

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015
     | 3,560 views

    Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. - Ephesians 4:31 Bitterness is something we feel never will happen to us. We go through life opening our hearts to many people, seeking friendship in th ..

    Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. - Ephesians 4:31 Bitterness is something we feel never will happen to us. We go through life opening our hearts to many people, seeking friendship in this life. But when we least expect it someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis King avatar

    Remove The Roots Of Bitterness

    Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,286 views

    Most people think they are totally and unequivocally free of bitterness. However, that’s not necessarily the truth. You see, bitterness creeps in, slowly and is easier seen in other people rather than in yourself.

    Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, brawling, and slander, along with every form of malice. That statement comes from Ephesians 4, verse 31. The Greek word for bitterness is “Pikria” which translates to “Sticky.” No matter what has been done to you, how bad, how often, or who from, bitterness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist