Sermons on Handling Anger:

Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2003

Hostility comes from the obsessed, self-absorbed heart, and often offers permission for random acts of violence. Jesus got real with His enemies by naming their madness but trusting His own defense to God.

Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens us. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger than we were. Strange as it may seem, and unpleasant though it may feel, give thanks when you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-50

Denomination: Baptist

Against The Grain Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 1, 2007

Let us learn from the example of Horace Bushnell. Let us find the courage in Christ, to go against the grain.

Against The Grain, Acts 23:11 Introduction When I was a teenager I spent a couple of years living with my Dad and Grandpa in Butte, Montana. It was a true bachelor lifestyle with three generations of Surber men living under one roof. The only place we shopped was as the local butcher shop which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Dangers Of Letting Bitterness Take Root - Detox Today Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 16, 2007

We all have unfair and unjust things happen to us; that’s a part of life. When we are hurt, we can choose to hold on to that pain and become bitter, or we can choose to let it go and trust God to make it up to us.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

You Need More Hate In Your Life - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007

There are some things the Bible says we should hate. They’re the same things that God hates.

PSALM 97:10 “YOU NEED MORE HATE IN YOUR LIFE – PART 1” A) One of the favorite sayings of compromisers is that we don’t have any love! * They say, “What you folk need is more love.” * I want to turn that around today. * They say we need more love ... Today I’m preaching “You Need More Hate In Your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:10, Ruth 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Need More Hate In Your Life - Part 2

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007

There are some things the Bible says we should hate. They’re the same things that God hates.

PSALM 97:10 “YOU NEED MORE HATE IN YOUR LIFE – PART 2” A) When I say that we need more hate in our lives, I’m talking about hating the same things that God hates! * “But Preacher, I thought God is love, is He really capable of hating?” * According to the Bible, Yes He is! * I gave you four ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Brother

Contributed by Paul George on Feb 2, 2005

What happens when passions are not kept under control

Where is your Brother Genesis 4:1-16 The questions that Adam and Eve probably asked when they looked back to where they were and where they are now was probably where do we go from here and what will happen next. When Adam and Eve were driven from the Garden of Eden, God didn’t abandon them. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Dealing With Conflict

Contributed by Ben Emmons on Feb 4, 2005

Biblical guidelines for conflict resolution - OUTLINE with some manuscript elements but PLENTY of room to Personalize this message.

Introduction: I heard a story about three umpires having a conversation. The rookie said, "Some are balls and some are strikes. I call’em like I see’em." The older umpire said, "Some are balls and some are strikes. I call’em like they are." The old veteran umpire said, "Some are balls and some are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Good And Angry Series

Contributed by Jason Freeman on Feb 19, 2005

Anger is a misunderstood emotion. In Ephesians 4 God gives us the straight scoop on anger and how to deal with it in healthy ways.

Growing up one of my favorite TV shows was the, "The Incredible Hulk." The main character was a scientist named Dr. David Banner. Most of the time he was a nice guy. But when he become angry he would repeat those famous words, “Don’t make me angry, you wouldn’t like me when I am angry.” And if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Success Patience Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008

We all want it, but if the truth be known we have all got it Patience you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

PATIENCE Patience is commonly limited to the ability ’to wait’ however, patience must include a combination of perseverance and self-control. Therefore patience is the ability to wait without frustration or reaction. The AV captures the virtue of patience by using the word ’long-suffering’ which ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Deadly Sin Of Anger--Part Two Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 10, 2008

The second of two messages on anger in this series, this message deals with constructive anger and the need to let go of the anger that leads to grudges, bitterness, and sin through repentance and forgiveness.

The Deadly Sin of Anger—Part Two --Ephesians 4:26-5:2 During Christmas Break of my junior and senior years at Asbury College and the summer before that senior year, I had the privilege of working for my good friends from my home Church V. G. and Mary Buckner at their Gospel Bookstore in Marion, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Even A Dead Fish Can Swim Down Stream? Drifting Is Dangerous!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 19, 2008

We can not allow bitterness, rejection and hurt to drive us. Even dead fish can swim down stream. God has a plan to reach higher and dream bigger. Get your head up and TRY HARDER!

DEAD FISH SWIM DOWN STREAM? Drifting is dangerous! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: WILL YOU ALLOW HURT, BITTERNESS AND REJECTION DRIVE YOU DOWN A DEAD END STREET? WILL YOU REACH HIGHER? Your enemy wants you to think your family, your church, and your ministry has hit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Others Hurt You

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

All our lives we have heard that two things are certain - death and taxes. But another thing needs to be added to that list of sure things - hurts. It is inevitable that as we go through life people will hurt us.

WHEN OTHERS HURT YOU 2 TIMOTHY 4:14-15 All our lives we have heard that two things are certain - death and taxes. But another thing needs to be added to that list of sure things - hurts. It is inevitable that as we go through life people will hurt us. Sometimes they hurt us by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:14-15

Simmering Rage

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 8, 2007

This is a message to go with the NOOMA DVD #16: Store.

Dakota Community Church July 8, 2007 Simmering Rage This is a message to go with the NOOMA DVD #16: Store. Begin by showing the 14 min. DVD. Available to purchase here: http://www.nooma.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=322 Excellent and thought provoking DVD! There are three questions ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:4-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Clean Sweep Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jul 8, 2007

The message looks at how we might clean out our lives to become more Christlike in our listening, speaking, and especially, in dealing with anger.

Clean Sweep James 1:19-21 Introduction Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

What's Wrong With Wrath? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

Examining Jonah’s anger at God’s compassion for the Ninevites

Key Text: Jonah 4:8-9 Jonah’s anger caused five things to happen in his life. 1. Jonah’s anger caused him to RESIST God’s call (v. 1-2a) A. We resist the call to pray when we are angry (1 Thess. 5:17). B. We resist the call to love when we are angry (John 15:12; 1 Cor. 13:5; John 13:35). C. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist