Sermons on Human Anger:

Be Wise About Self-Control Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2024

Proverbs has a lot to say about self-control as it relates to a number of things. But one of the most important areas we need to learn to exercise control is in the area of anger. Anger will destroy us without proper self-control.

A. I was recently reminded about an old story about Billy Martin and Mickey Mantle that I think is a good launching point for today’s sermon. 1. The story goes like this: One day Mickey Mantle took his friend and teammate, Billy Martin, with him to hunt on another friend’s ranch. 2. When they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28, Ephesians 4:26-27, Proverbs 29:22, Proverbs 14:17, Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 19:19, Proverbs 30:33, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan's Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 25, 2001

FOOLPROOF GAMEPLAN FOR STIRRING UP GOD’S ANGER

BIG IDEA: FOOLPROOF GAMEPLAN FOR STIRRING UP GOD’S ANGER INTRODUCTION: A. (:1-3) GOD PERSEVERES IN HIS LOVE FOR US DESPITE OUR PATTERN OF REPEATED FAILURES 1. Praise the Lord / Give Thanks for His Goodness for His Lovingkindness for His mighty deeds 2. Practice Righteousness / keep justice B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgive One Another

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Three essential ingredients in getting rid of hostility and anger.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I want to read a letter this morning that was written to Ann Landers & printed in one of her columns. "Dear Ann Landers, I am a 46-year-old woman, divorced, with 3 grown children. After several months of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harnessing The Heat Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 14, 2003

This is the third message in the Series on the Seven Deadly Sins "ANGER"

Tonight’s message is dealing with the area of Anger With the message entitled, “Harnessing the Heat.” We live in an, “Age of Rage.” Expressions say it all, “that makes me so mad," and "I can’t stand that person." Anger is a far reaching characteristics, it is a frequent guest in our homes, our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-31, James 4:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cuando El "Cristiano" Es Cristiano Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 27, 2003

A Christian’s submission of his/her anger to the Spirit

Cuando el cristianismo es cristianismo Texto: Santiago 1:19-21 Lectura Bíblica: Efesios 4:22-32 I. Introducción A. La primera parte de Santiago (1:1-18) trató con los temas de pruebas y tentaciones. Y aunque el tema no es totalmente abandonado, la segunda parte aborda la cuestión que define la ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21, Ephesians 4:22-32

Denomination: Adventist

Sermon On Bitterness

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 7, 2022

Bitterness is defined as anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “To forgive does not mean to forget. To forgive means not to carry any bitterness in you, because that destroys your life.” Ephesians 4:31-32 reminds us: “Let ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:23, Romans 3:14, Matthew 6:14-15, Job 7:11

The Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 5, 2012

If you want your future to be better than your past, don’t give into your passions. Instead, rest in God’s provision of a King, King Jesus, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, who died to save us from our sins.

Pastor Donn Moomaw was preaching in Bel Air, Maryland, where a lady came up to him after a sermon and said, “Oh, Reverend Moomaw, I just have to tell you that every sermon you preach is better than your next.” He thanked her and then went home to think about it. It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Abimelech: Driven To Destruction Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 28, 2020

Don’t let anger drive you, and don’t let anger destroy you. Instead, trust God to deal appropriately with those who hurt you.

One morning Ralph woke up at five o'clock to a noise that sounded like someone repairing boilers on his roof. Still in his pajamas, he went into the back yard to investigate. He found a woodpecker on the TV antenna, “pounding its little brains out on the metal pole.” Angry at the little ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-57, Romans 12:19, 1 Peter 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Get Smart James 4 And 5

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 3, 2013

We need to get smart by just stopping all the fighting and all the quarrels because it does not build up the Body of Christ, your family instead it tears it all down.

James 4 “Get Smart”--- Let's do this! Summary of first three chapters of James. Be a doer of the Word of God – we need to do this! Ask God for wisdom! Persevere through trials so that you may grow spiritually! Don’t blame God for the trails you go through He does not tempt ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Emotions That Take Strong Men Down Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of series on Samson

EMOTIONS THAT TAKE STRONG MEN DOWN SAMSON; WEEK 2 If you have a bible turn to Judges 14, page 172 pew bible We're looking at an interesting character named Samson. If you missed last week, let me give you a quick review. Samson is a guy that from birth was set apart, called and chosen by God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fratricide Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 18, 2020

Anger against fellow Christians destroys the Faithful, and especially does it destroy the one harbouring the hatred.

“Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, ‘I have gotten a man with the help of the LORD.’ And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. In the course of time Cain brought to the LORD an offering of the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereignty And Sweat: How God Blesses Our Faithful Labor - 1 Samuel 10-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 7, 2025

Success is supplied by God, not our effort, but it comes only through our effort. The right understanding of sovereignty and free will will increase effort and decrease worry and pride.

1 Samuel 10:1-8 Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on Saul's head and kissed him, saying, "Has not the LORD anointed you leader over his inheritance? 2 When you leave me today, you will meet two men near Rachel's tomb, at Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to ...read more

"Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” When God Says No Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

What do you do when God says “No”? How do you feel when God says “no”? Are you happy? Do reject His suggestion and try to find your own way?

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “When God Says No” What do you do when God says “No”? How do you feel when God says “no”? Are you happy? Do reject His suggestion and try to find your own way? In Scotland a family ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Israel’s Experience With Human Kings The Case Of The Open Window Shade Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

II Samuel 11 allows us to see him at a time of weakness and brokenness. God allows us to see "the interior hurt, anguish, and ambiguity that operate" in the palace. Comments and title from Rev Charles Swindol

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “The Case of the Open Window Shade” Today we turn to II Samuel 11. God allows us to watch the private life of a royal family. And despite their best efforts to put on a good front, we discover pride, lust, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Israel’s Experience With Human Kings Where Does God Dwell Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

I do not believe that we can understand the New Testament; And I do not believe that we can understand Jesus, apart from this question; Where does God dwell?

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “Where is God?” We are coming to the end of our sermon series: The Game of Thrones – Israel’s Experience with Human Kings.” Only two sermons left. I do not believe that we can understand the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran