CASE 30. What judgment must a person form about his state, or what must he do, if he is in total darkness and cannot see anything of a work of grace in his heart? What difference is there between the hypocrite and the real believer? The one is always full of selfflattery, entertaining the kindest thoughts of his state; the other writes bitter things against himself, ever humble, and afraid lest in entertaining a hope of an interest in Jesus, he would be esteemed presumption. He appears so unworthy in his own eyes, so vile and despicable, that he dares not draw a favourable conclusion concerning himself, but as he knows he has deserved the everlasting indignation of a just and holy God, so he is ready to fear that will be his awful portion, notwithstanding all the promises of Divine grace

There are many battles in the Christian life that are waged under the surface in the fertile soil of the heart. Those battles often involve what's brewing therein. As you go through your days and weeks encountering challenging, disappointing, discouraging, and painful things with various people it's all too easy to become too used to, or comfortable with anger.

The sermon exhorts husbands to love their wives with a self-sacrificial, Christ-like standard that transcends mere provision. It contrasts this high calling with the destructive nature of bitterness, urging men to eliminate anger and sharp words from their interactions. Drawing heavily on 1 Corinthians 13, the speaker defines biblical love as patient, kind, humble, and free from envy or pride. The message challenges husbands to reject double standards and manipulative behaviors in favor of genuine servanthood and consistent encouragement. Ultimately, it calls for a lifelong commitment to spiritual maturity and unconditional affection within the marriage covenant.

Simon Rehberg

Verse by verse exposition through the book of Hebrews. (Sermon also includes the reading and exhortation from the Lord's Table liturgy) Heb 12:15 looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled; 16 lest there be any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright. 17 For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears. Deut 29:18 so that there may not be among you man or woman or family or tribe, whose heart turns away today from the Lord our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations, and that there may not be among you a root bearing bitterness or wormwood; 19 and so it may not happen, when he hears the words of this curse, that he blesses himself in his heart, saying, 'I shall have peace, even though I follow the dictates of my heart'—as though the drunkard could be included with the sober.

This message is from the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace / SO4G 2026 Sunday Evening Message - Sermon Audio Broadcast Series. This message was delivered by Brother, Rodney West at the Salesville Church of Faith in Salesville, Ohio. The title of this sermon was 'A Complaining People - Bitter Waters', the key text for this message was taken from Exodus 15:22-27, along with several other passages.

Dr Brent explores how one can fail to receive God's grace in Hebrews 12. The connection between bitterness, family, faith, fornication, and empty profanity is clearly delineated in this challenging Revival Meeting Bible message.

✝️ The story of Edom and Israel is more than an ancient history lesson—it is a powerful warning about what can happen when hurt becomes hatred, hatred becomes pride, and pride leads to rebellion against God. From Jacob and Esau in Genesis to the judgment pronounced against Edom in Obadiah, Scripture reveals how deeply rooted bitterness can influence generations. ⚔️ Edom was descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob, yet centuries of conflict eventually turned brothers into enemies. When Jerusalem suffered, Edom rejoiced instead of showing compassion. But God saw their pride, remembered their actions, and declared that they would reap what they had sown. ⚖️ This devotion challenges us to examine our own hearts. Are we holding onto resentment? Have we allowed someone else's failure to become a source of satisfaction? Are we trusting in our own strength rather than depending upon God? 🙏 "The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee." — Obadiah 3 (KJV) The story of Edom reminds us that God sees the heart, God judges pride, and God ultimately rules over every kingdom. 👑 Edom and Israel • Jacob and Esau • Pride and judgment • Hatred and bitterness • Book of Obadiah • Biblical lessons on pride • God's judgment

Shaping The Arrow This message is a family dedication built around the truth that raising children requires more than good intentions—it requires daily dependence on the Lord. Using 2 Timothy 1:7 and 1 Thessalonians 5, the message emphasizes that God gives us power for our problems, love for people, and a sound mind for ourselves. Brody and Adri are encouraged to let Waylon see them run to the Lord first, love and forgive one another, deal honestly with their own hearts, and remain connected to a faithful church family that can warn, comfort, support, pray, and walk with them. The central picture is that children are arrows being shaped for God's purposes. Parents, grandparents, and the church all have a part in smoothing rough places, straightening what is bent, and preparing a child to one day go places they themselves may never go. The goal is not merely to raise a successful or well-behaved child, but to prayerfully prepare Waylon to become a "polished shaft" in the Lord's hands—while trusting that only God can bring about the new birth and make Jesus known to him. The message also stresses that bitterness, pride, unforgiveness, and self-centeredness can poison a home, while repentance, patience, truth, reconciliation, gratitude, and prayer create an atmosphere where grace can flourish. Grandparents are reminded to guide with wisdom without controlling, and the church is called to actively undergird the family through spiritual warfare and every season of life. The heart of the dedication is this: we are going to fail at times, but our confidence is not in our perfection—it is in God's faithfulness. As 1 Thessalonians 5:24 says, "Faithful is he that calleth you, w

The sermon expounds on Revelation chapter 8, detailing the opening of the seventh seal and the subsequent first four trumpet judgments during the Great Tribulation. It describes how silence in heaven precedes a series of catastrophic natural disasters, including hail mixed with blood, a burning mountain striking the sea, bitter waters, and darkened celestial bodies. The preacher emphasizes that these events signify God's sovereign wrath against an unrepentant world and serve as a warning to those remaining on earth. The message urges believers to recognize the urgency of evangelism so that loved ones may be spared from this impending divine judgment. Ultimately, the exposition aims to stir the congregation to faithful witness and personal trust in Jesus Christ for salvation.

The sermon outlines practical spiritual warfare strategies for achieving total freedom from demonic influence, emphasizing the necessity of renouncing occult practices and lies. It explores the subtle ways Satan communicates through thoughts, contrasting divine inspiration with demonic deception using biblical examples like Peter and Ananias. The speaker stresses that unforgiveness provides a legal ground for the enemy, illustrating this with the parable of the unmerciful servant to highlight the critical link between receiving God's forgiveness and extending it to others. By systematically addressing past involvement in spiritism and bitterness, believers can dismantle strongholds and restore their dignity as image-bearers of God. The message concludes that enduring freedom requires a deliberate, faith-based commitment to forgive those who have caused deep emotional wounds.