Sermons on Deal Quickly With Anger:

Sermon On Wrath

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 4, 2021

Wrath is a powerful emotional state of mind and body.

Pope Benedict XVI once remarked: “The wrath of God is a way of saying that I have been living in a way that is contrary to the love that is God. Anyone who begins to live and grow away from God, who lives away from what is good, is turning his life toward wrath.” Romans 12:19 confirms: “Beloved, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:4, Ezekiel 25:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:9

When Emotions Stifle Our Conscience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 15, 2021

Many people are struggling with jealousy. Notice how jealousy arises in our hearts only when we compare ourselves with others. Most often our comparisons are only with those who are doing better than us, never with those who have much less than us.

When emotions stifle our conscience In Genesis 42:21, we read, “Then they said to one another, “In truth we are guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he begged us and we did not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.” (ESV) These are the words ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: Other

Uncovered Plot Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jun 24, 2023

Esther experiences her first task

That evening, they were taken to the king's private rooms, the next morning brought to a second harem where the king's lived. There they were under the care of Shaashgaz, the eunuch in charge of the concubines. The woman wouldn't see the king again unless he enjoyed her and requested ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:13-20

Deadly Hatred Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 2, 2023

Haman's hatred leads to a murder plot

After Haman made the decision to have all the Jews in the kingdom executed, he went to King Xerxes to make it official. He told him that there was a group of people who don't keep the king's laws and that a decree should be made to have them destroyed. Haman said that he will pay ten ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:10

Samson's Revenge Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Sep 6, 2023

Samson's revenge burns hot!

After a while in the time of the wheat harvest, Samson visited his wife with a young goat. And he said, "Let me go into my wife into her room." But her father wouldn't permit him to go in. Her father said, "I really thought that you thoroughly hated her; therefore, I gave her to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-8

Genesis Chapter Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 26, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Four. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FOUR OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that the effects of sin is shown to the third generation of Adam. Matthew Henry (1714) – Genesis 4 In this chapter we have both the world and the church in a family, in a little family, in Adam's family, and a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: What Loving Your Enemies And Being ‘perfect’ Mean

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 8, 2023

“Now raise your hands if you have only one or two enemies.” And even fewer people raised their hands. “See,” says the priest, “most of us feel like we have enemies.”

A priest is giving a homily like I am right now on “What loving your enemies and being ‘perfect’ mean.” “Now,” says the priest, “I’ll bet that many of us feel as if we have enemies in our lives. So, raise your hands if you have a few enemies.” And several people raise their hands.” “Now raise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

The Love That Costs Everything Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 1, 2025

Hate? How do you hate the people who love you most?

Title: The Love That Costs Everything Intro: Hate? How do you hate the people who love you most? Scripture: Luke 14:25-33 Reflection Dear Friends, You know, some of my earliest memories are of my grandmother sitting in her worn leather chair, that old family Bible spread across her lap like a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Other

I Will Raise It Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' righteous anger in the temple, His prophetic words about resurrection, and His justification for His actions, inspiring us to live godly lives.

Good morning, dear friends, brothers, and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather together in the glorious presence of our Lord, under the shelter of His love and grace, to seek His wisdom and to understand His Word more deeply. Isn't it a blessing to be here, in the house of God, where we can freely ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Exodus 20:1-17

Topics: Jesus' Anger, Temple

Conflict In The Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015

Why does conflict happen in the body of Christ?

Conflict in the church James 4:1-6 In Charles Colson’s book, the Body, there is a chapter entitled “Extending the right fist of Fellowship.” It tells the story of and event that took place in the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Newton, Massachusetts, when a church conflict actually ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"The Rest Of The Story" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 13, 2008

This is a Palm Sunday-Passion Sunday message. I begin with why people like to read novels... mystery, suspense, anger murder & personal sacrifice. The Bible contains the greatest story every told... the messages quickly covers the life of Jesus and why

In Jesus Holy Name March 16, 2008 Palm Sunday Redeemer “The Rest of the Story” Many people enjoy reading novels. They have their preference: mystery, historical, romance, science fiction. Others enjoy certain authors and their style: John Grisham: A Time to Kill; The Pelican Brief; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Dealing With Unseen Damage: Symptoms Of Systemic Problems Series

Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011

Intro: (Michael)When you buy your first home one of the things people talk about is that now you’ll experience the “pride of ownership.

Intro: (Michael)When you buy your first home one of the things people talk about is that now you’ll experience the “pride of ownership.” But what they don’t tell you is that you are also now about to experience the price of ownership as well. And I don’t just mean ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With A Disaster: A Biblical Response To Tragedy

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

In the wake of the terrorist attacks, how should Christians respond and what does the Bible say about tragedy?

This has been a week that our church and our country will never forget. We had Roger Peterson’s funeral here on Tuesday, the same day that our world was rocked by reports of terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. Preaching involves at least two responsibilities. The first is to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2009

This is a sermon dealing with how we go about making choices. I preached it in response to our church’s decision over changing denominations.

Choices Genesis 13:5-18 Luke 9:18-27 In order for us to have arrived here today, we all had to make choices. A choice to get up. A choice to get dressed. A choice to leave the house. A choice to take a certain route. A choice to enter the building. A choice to take a seat and a choice ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pursue Reconciliation

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 14, 2025

A series on Matthew 5

Title: “Put off Anger and Pursue Reconciliation” Scripture: Mt. 5:21ff Type: Expos. Series Where: GNBC 2-16-25 Intro: One of my favorite authors is Philip Yancey, and the reason why I like him so much is because he writes so insightfully on the subjects of grace, forgiveness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible