Sermons on Negative Anger:

Life Is Too Short To Be Little (Angry)

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon focusing on the anger of Jonah. Anger is one of the chief emotions that men have to battle.

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 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's Using You?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 13, 2011

How do respond when someone hurts you? Is it with veiled hatred and open contempt? The Apostle Paul had to deal with just such a situation and how he handled it can help us to deal with pain in a godly way.

Sometimes the right thing to do is confront bad behavior or attitudes. As a leader there have been times when I have had to call someone on the carpet. It’s never easy and too often that person does not receive the exhortation or even rebuke well. As a leader, my job is to protect and nurture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Surrender Your Bitterness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 16, 2019

Not dealing with our anger correctly can result in bitterness. How do we avoid that?

She has met with leaders and celebrities around the world and whether or not you agree with her views you have to admit that Greta Thunberg is an angry young lady. And when i hear her speak, I kind of suspect that she is not only angry but bitter as well. Her speeches are scattered with “How Dare ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Pouting Prophet And A Gracious God Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

Remember the big idea of Jonah: God is a God of extravagant grace, especially to those who least deserve it!

A Pouting Prophet and a Gracious God - Jonah 4 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-29-19 Jonah 4 Redo If you will turn with me to Jonah four and will begin reading in verse one. When Jonah saw that all the people were fasting and crying out to God, he fell to his knees and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amertume (Bitterness) ---- French

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 13, 2020

"L'amertume, c'est comme boire de la mort-aux-rats et attendre que le rat meure" (John Ortberg Jr.). Elle contribue à la maladie physique et ne nous permet pas de connaître la paix que Dieu veut pour nous. Vivez en paix avec tout le monde (Romains 12:18).

AMERTUME "Que toute amertume, toute colère, toute clameur, toute calomnie et toute malveillance soient écartées de toi. Soyez bons les uns envers les autres, compatissants, vous pardonnant mutuellement, comme Dieu vous a pardonné dans le Christ". (Ephésiens ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, Matthew 6:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amargura (Bitterness) - Portuguese

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 13, 2020

"A amargura é como beber veneno de rato e esperar que o rato morra"(John Ortberg Jr.). contribui para a doença física e não nos permite experimentar a paz que Deus quer para nós. Viver em paz com todos. (Romanos 12:18).

AMARGURA "Que toda a amargura e ira e raiva e clamor e calúnia sejam afastados de vós, juntamente com toda a malícia. Sede bondosos uns para com os outros, de coração terno, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pourquoi Dieu Ne RÉpond-Il Pas À Mes PriÈres ? (Why Doesn't God Answer My Prayers?) - French

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 14, 2020

Nous avons prié si longtemps, si fort, sans résultat. Il y a une grande assurance qu'Il entend chaque prière. Plus une prière est retardée, plus elle sera enfin parfaite. Plus le silence est profond, plus la réponse est forte.

POURQUOI DIEU NE RÉPOND-IL PAS À MES PRIÈRES ? "Ainsi, je vous dis : demandez, et l'on vous donnera ; cherchez, et vous trouverez ; frappez, et l'on vous ouvrira". (Luc 11:9) Nous prions, mais n'obtenons pas de réponse. Nous avons prié si longtemps, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9, 1 John 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Twin Murder

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Cain and Abel may have been twins.

GENESIS 4:8 “A TWIN MURDER” A) I read that the murder rate in the United States is more than one per hour every day of the year. * In all the wars in the nation’s history, 530,000 United States combatants have been killed. B) But since 1900, there have been more than 800,000 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Good And Mad

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Sep 11, 2019

Christians often try to avoid or deny anger because unrighteous anger can be so destructive. But there is a time and place and way to be angry in a constructive way.

This morning I want to talk about finding freedom from anger, or to be precise, from destructive anger, not all anger. And our sermon text for this morning lays out a very simple outline of some really important guidance for us about anger. It is Ephesians 4:25-27. 26 Be angry but do not sin; do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

What Jesus Said About Hate Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 20, 2012

We live in a world consumed with hate and anger, but why? And what can be done?

If we were to ask you to name the opposite of a particular word it would be easy, right? Up, down. Right, left or right, wrong. In, out. Black, white. Happy, sad. What about love? You are thinking that would be easy, hate? Maybe anger? American psychologist, Rollo May stated “Hate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Become A "Bitter" Woman Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 20, 2012

8 steps to help you become a bitter woman

I want to begin today with a story. It is the story of a businessman in Chicago whose name was H. G. Spafford. He was a dedicated Christian who, like us all, at times made earthly and unspiritual decisions. He had some serious financial reversals and he lost his home. He realized his family needed ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-20

Denomination: Foursquare

The Cure For The Common Conflict Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

What’s the cure for the common conflict? It’s grace

Open: Well today we are going to be continuing in our study through the book of James. This morning we will be exploring another topic that is relevant to every single person here today -- the topic we are going to looking at this morning is conflict. I read a story this week about two farms in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conflict Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

a 3 part series helping people to resolve conflict. part 1 of 3

Matthew 18:15-18 Conflict We can name a great number of things we would like to avoid in our lives, standing before a crowd and giving a speech, going to the doctor, getting a shot, going to the dentist, and going to an IRS audit are some. One other thing most of us would do anything to avoid is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Moses, Called Of God, Filled With Rage

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Oct 13, 2015

Moses, Called of God, Filled with Rage

Moses, Called of God, Filled with Rage If you are in ministry and have this problem….. This Message is for You There are five levels of intensity in the emotion anger. The first level of anger is irritation. This is a feeling of uneasiness that is brought about by an unpleasant ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

When Friends Turn Into Foes?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 26, 2014

We must exercise godly wisdom when a friend becomes a foe. This can be part of ministry? Stay calm, cool and collected. Align your attitudes and emotions with the Bible.

TURN FROM FRIEND TO FOE? ANGER FESTERS... GOD TEACH ME TO TAKE THE HEAT OUT OF MY PROBLEMS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO YOU HAVE A PROGRESS REPORT SYSTEM? I. ANGER ALWAYS FESTERS: HOW DID I GET THIS WAY? MENTALITY EVALUATE AWAY THE BLESSING... HOW DO YOU CHANGE A MAN THAT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God