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This sermon examines the themes of anger and nostalgia through the narrative of Job, focusing on the introduction of Elihu in Job 32. The message argues that both anger and nostalgia are matters of the heart, requiring divine transformation rather than mere external compliance. By contrasting Elihu's imperfect, burning anger with God's holy wrath and Christ's righteous zeal, the sermon highlights the human tendency to justify oneself rather than God. It further explores Job's nostalgic reflection on his past righteousness, connecting it to the Christian call for good works that flow from genuine faith. Ultimately, the text invites listeners to submit their hearts to the scrutiny of Christ, who knows the true condition of the soul, ensuring that their belief is authentic and transformative.

Has modern Christianity created a version of God who never gets angry with His own children? In an age when biblical masculinity, fatherly authority, and accountability are increasingly under attack, even our understanding of God's character has been distorted. Modern psychology and feminism have helped undermine the biblical role of fathers, while popular religious teaching often portrays God as a Father who is never angry with His children, regardless of their disobedience. But what does the Bible actually teach? Scripture commands, "Be ye angry, and sin not" (Ephesians 4:26). There is sinful anger, but there is also righteous anger. This message examines how much of today's parenting substitutes repeated threats, frustration, yelling, and uncontrolled anger for consistent biblical discipline. God's pattern of the rod and reproof, administered calmly and lovingly, teaches children to obey without endless arguments and threats, bringing peace and rest to the home. Yet there are also times when anger itself is justified, provided it remains governed by righteousness. And what about our heavenly Father? The Scriptures repeatedly reveal that God became angry with His own people. Paul specifically tells New Testament believers that these Old Testament accounts were written as warnings for US! From Israel's rebellion in the wilderness to the solemn warnings of Hebrews, Corinthians, and the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Bible presents a sobering truth: God's love does not mean He is indifferent to the sins of His children. But the message does not end with God's anger. There is a wonderful difference between God's temporary displeasure and His everlasting covenant love!

How do WE react when an evil man that is bent on doing us evil and harm because we are a Christian, a follower of the dear Savior? Do we rise in anger if he spits on us? Are we to be as sheep led to the slaughter or respond like angry bears? When we respond, are we concerned with our self-image, our pride, our personal feelings? The point is that we are to be empty of self, we are to allow being degraded, misused, misunderstood, even abused for the sake and name of Christ. We are to be exactly like him. To "resist not evil" is not to resist evil men as they attack you personally for being a Christian.

In "Four Rules of Communication," Pastor Robert McNutt steps away from the Romans series to stir up the church by way of reminder (2 Peter 1:12-13) with a foundational teaching from Ephesians 4:25-32. Ephesians tells believers where to sit with Christ in the heavenlies, how to walk worthy of their calling, and how to stand against the devil, and this passage applies the call to put off the old self and put on the new through renewed minds. Paul's first application is communication, and Pastor McNutt draws four rules from the text. First, be honest: others cannot read our minds, nonverbal cues are never conclusive, and honesty is more than not lying; half-truths and lawyering are deceit, and we must be reconciled to our brother before we worship (Matthew 5:23-24). Second, keep current: be angry and do not sin, and do not let the sun go down on your anger or give the devil a foothold. Love may cover some offenses (1 Peter 4:8), but sin harming the body must be addressed, after checking our facts, attitude, timing, words, and prayers. Third, attack the problem, not the person: the tongue is a fire (James 3), and attacking a person criticizes his Creator, so speak only what builds up and gives grace to those who hear. Fourth, act, don't react: put away bitterness, wrath, clamor, slander, and malice, and instead be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving, as God in Christ forgave us. Changing habits is hard, but God provides the way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13), and the church as God's family can build one another up because our righteous Advocate has forgiven us.

This sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus' anger, arguing that His righteous indignation reveals His deep passion for the integrity of God's house and the well-being of His people. Bro. Qualls identifies five specific triggers for Christ's anger: the abuse of the vulnerable, the hypocrisy of religious leaders, the spiritual adolescence of demanding signs despite evident blessings, the apathy of those who make excuses for neglecting God's invitation, and the amnesia of believers who forget God's previous convictions. Through a series of pastoral illustrations, including a detailed analogy involving a car wash, the message emphasizes that the primary purpose of the church is to clean believers and that true faithfulness is demonstrated by allowing God to correct and refine one's life. The tone is convicting yet encouraging, urging the audience to reject apathy and embrace the transformative power of God's discipline.

John 11:28-37 — Before Jesus wept, He was angry. Why Jesus wept at Lazarus's grave, and what He does with your grief today. If you've been asking why Jesus wept, or where God is in your grief, this message from John 11:28-37 is for you. This expository preaching message follows Mary out of the house and down the road to Lazarus's grave. It shows what the Lord does with Christian grief. He doesn't scold, and He doesn't explain. He asks to be taken to the place you've been avoiding. Grief asks a question that no right answer can settle. Martha gave the Lord a right answer on the road, and it was enough to save her, but it didn't settle her grief. In this passage the Lord answers with His own body. He groans, He weeps, and He walks toward the stone. If you've carried a loss for years, if you've prayed around it but never once said "Lord, come and see," this message is for you. The text is John 11:28-37. It begins with a whisper that calls Mary out of a house full of wailing, and it ends at the graveside, where the crowd splits over Jesus' tears. Along the way it takes up one of the hardest words in the chapter. The KJV says Jesus "groaned in the spirit," and this sermon explains what that groan reveals about His holy anger at death. It also explains why the tears of Jesus tell you He loves you. This sermon walks through John 11:28-37, explaining: - Why Martha "called Mary her sister secretly," and why eight whispered words reached her when four days of comforters could not - Why some grief makes you run and some grief sits you down, and why Jesus doesn't fault either - Why Jesus waits out on the road, and why you never walk into grief He hasn't reached first

OUTLINE: Have you noticed before how Jesus calls us to be concerned about when someone else has something against you!?? 1) Making Peace with a Brother 2) Making Peace with an Enemy 3) Living Peaceably with ALL! Reconciliation Conclusion: Reflect more deeply on how Jesus describes the urgency of reconciliation in Matthew 5:23–26. Why is reconciliation in relationships so vital? AI Generated.... In this sermon on Matthew 5:21-26, the Pastor Geoff explains that Jesus deepens the commandment against murder by exposing its root in the human heart: anger, resentment, contempt, and bitterness. Jesus teaches that true righteousness is not merely avoiding violent actions but actively pursuing reconciliation with others. He emphasizes the surprising command that if someone has something against us, we should take the initiative to seek peace, even before engaging in acts of worship. The sermon stresses that Christians are called to be peacemakers, helping remove anger and hostility both in themselves and in others, including enemies. This kind of kingdom living requires humility, repentance, and dependence on God's grace, since reconciliation is often difficult and impossible in our own strength. Ultimately, the message points to Jesus, the Prince of Peace, who reconciled sinners to God through His sacrifice and now empowers believers by His Spirit to pursue peace, forgiveness, and restored relationships as an expression of the gospel.

Ecclesiastes 7:9 "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools." King James Version

Outline: What is Jesus' teaching about the similarity of Anger and… Murder!? 1) A Clear Commandment 2) "Anyone who is Angry…" 3) The Fruit of Murder! Clear-Command Conclusion: Is Jesus teaching that anger and murder are equal sins? Why or why not? AI Generated.... This sermon focuses on Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:17-26, where Jesus explains that He came not to abolish God's law but to fulfill it and reveal its deeper meaning. Pastor Geoff emphasizes that Jesus moves beyond the outward act of murder to address the sinful attitudes that lead to it, especially anger, resentment, contempt, and bitterness. While murder is clearly forbidden, Jesus teaches that unchecked anger and insulting others are also serious offenses because they originate in the heart and reflect the same sinful root. The sermon contrasts human anger, which is often selfish and fueled by personal offense, with Jesus' righteous anger, which was directed against sin while remaining full of love, mercy, and self-sacrifice. Even when betrayed, mocked, and crucified, Jesus responded with forgiveness and intercession rather than retaliation. The message challenges believers to examine their hearts, guard their speech, pursue reconciliation, and recognize their need for Christ's grace. Ultimately, the sermon points to the gospel: although no one perfectly obeys God's standard, Jesus fulfilled the law on behalf of sinners, offers forgiveness through His sacrifice, and empowers His followers by His Spirit to grow in righteousness and peace.

Theme: Because believers are new creations in Christ, we must obey the Lord in imitating Him by walking in love in our daily lives. Ephesians 4:26-27 gives the command to be angry yet not sin. Believers can see the difference between sinful human anger and righteous indignation by examining Jesus' three recorded instances of anger in the Gospels. Righteous anger, according to Dr. Robert Jones, is defined as reacting against actual sin, focusing on God's kingdom rather than personal offense, and remaining controlled by godly qualities. Believers must evaluate their emotions, entrust their anger to God through prayer, and resolve conflicts quickly to avoid giving the devil an opportunity. Ultimately, the goal is heart transformation and imitation of Christ, relying on His sovereignty and grace to overcome the bondage of uncontrolled wrath.

Someone has said something about you that is not true, it was believed, and no court on earth is ever going to clear your name: Psalm 7 is the song David sang from exactly that place. He refuses to swallow the injustice and he refuses to strike back; instead he hands the whole case to a Judge who, the psalm says, feels indignation every day. That verse is the one our generation least wants to hear, but Psalm 7 insists on the opposite of what we fear: God is angry because He is good, and the daily anger of a righteous Judge turns out to be the refuge of everyone who commits his case to Him. By the end, the psalm has turned to ask one question of everyone in the room: whose righteousness are you standing on today, and where did the wrath you have earned actually go?

The sermon explores the biblical command to be angry yet not sin. It emphasizes the necessity of resolving conflicts quickly before giving ground to the devil. The preacher contrasts modern cultural apathy toward sin with the Christian call to hate evil and love righteousness. By examining examples from Scripture, the text illustrates that uncontrolled anger leads to broken relationships. Ultimately, believers are urged to forgive others as Christ has forgiven them, relying on God's grace to overcome resentment.

What do you know about God? And how has it affected your life? It is one thing to know that Jesus saves, but have you trusted Jesus as your Saviour? It's on thing to know Jesus forgives, but have you forgiven others? How much of what you know about God has affected your life in such a way, that others would say that you are a Godly person, or a person who loves Jesus and keeps His commandments? Jonah knew a whole lot about God, but his heart was NOT aligned with God. Jonah 4:1-4 (KJV) But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. 2 And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil. 3 Therefore now, O LORD, take, I beseech thee, my life from me; for it is better for me to die than to live. 4 Then said the LORD, Doest thou well to be angry?

The sermon warns believers about the spiritual danger of uncontrolled anger and the power inherent in their words. It distinguishes between righteous anger at sin and sinful wrath that leads to destruction, emphasizing that Christians carry divine authority which must be handled with extreme care. The speaker argues that venting anger or holding grudges grieves the Holy Spirit and can cause harm to others through spiritual judgment. To overcome habitual anger, the transcript advises studying Scripture, repenting immediately, confessing faults to trusted believers, and seeking reconciliation with those offended. Ultimately, self-control is presented as an essential fruit of the Spirit that enables Christians to use their words for healing rather than destruction.