Sermons on Positive Anger:

"Is This Really Worth Fighting Over?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 14, 2012

When I am offended, how can I "build a bridge and get over it?"

Paul mentions two women by name who were involved in some sort of conflict. Paul doesn’t indicate what the issue was. We can assume that it was not a matter of heresy or immorality. For we know from Paul’s other epistles that if that were the case, Paul would have confronted it head-on. Since this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Relieve Stress And Tension In The Home Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

LEARN TO LAUGH, CULTIVATE CONTENTMENT, ALLEVIATE ANGER, AND WALK IN WISDOM!

How to Relieve Stress and Tension in the Home Prov. 15:13-25 You will notice in this passage some negative words… v. 13 sorrow 15 afflicted 16 trouble 17 hatred 18 strife 22 disappointed These are all synonyms for stress and tension. They represent those times when the string gets too ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

This Makes Me Angry Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jun 16, 2022

The story of Nehemiah, the word charah, that is anger and how to deal with it.

This week I went to BJ’s. How many of you are members at BJs? Okay, a lot of you. I'm not a member of BJ’s. But I decided to walk around there and see what was all going on. As I was walking around BJ’s not being a member, I felt a little uncomfortable not being a member and walking around ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Jesus Knew That Adversity Brings Out Either The Best Or The Worst In People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to look positively at adversity

The Benefits of Adversity - Gen. 50:20 Illustration: Jesus said, In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer for I have overcome the world. (John 16:33) 1. Jesus knew that adversity is on the outside of a person, an individual’s attitude determines whether one chooses to become ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice In Your Suffering

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2012

The positive production of suffering in life.

March 3, 2011 Romans 5:3-5 We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Money Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Ten positive relationships with God.

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:1-4 1. What is most imperative? (Three lessons from Matthew 6). • “When you give” (Matt. 6:2-3) – Relationship to others. • “When you pray” (Matt. 6:5-6) – Relationship to God. • “When you fast” (Matt. 6:16-17) – Relationship to things. 2. How do we do the imperative? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Gps Series

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

Getting into God's position for you

Waiting for GPS (God’s Positioning System) Lectionary passages: Jeremiah 29:1, 7-14 II Timothy 2: 8-15 Luke 17: 11-19 When I read the scriptures for today and began thinking about which one I wanted to speak on, I knew most of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Stop It!

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 11, 2013

Are you struggling with worry, fear, anger, temptation? Then Stop It. This sermon tells us how.

We just watched a video from U Tube called “Stop It!” Bob Newhart played a psychiatrist with an unusual approach. Today I am going to take that same approach as we ponder some of the greatest challenges that Christians face. Imagine if you will that you are approaching God. He looks at you and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34, James 4:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Timothy 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Some People React With Anger And Accusations When You Preach About Jesus. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 13, 2025

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to spread the Good News of salvation through faith in Him

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to spread the Good News of salvation through faith in Him (Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15). However, when we obey this command, some people may react with anger, accusations, and even personal attacks. But why? The Bible provides insight into why some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Seeking Not Ease Nor Applause Of Men

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001

An exhortation to serve for the right reasons and in the right place.

"Seeking Not Ease Nor Applause of Men" Gal 1:15-24 I get a little worried some times when I hear that a preacher has left a church because the "Lord led" him especially when it is to a bigger church. I cannot say that I have ever heard of the Lord leading a man to a smaller ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

I Can

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me

Php 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Php 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Php 4:11 Not that I speak ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Think Of Theses Things – Part 2”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 18, 2008

The formula for joy in a Christian’s life.

“Think of Theses Things – part 2” June 22, 2008 ”Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Holiness

God Gave Jesus Seven Gifts As His Son

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 8, 2012

Gods son has all the gifts he needs to fill every need we have.

GOD GAVE JESUS SEVEN GIFTS AS HIS SON As we know Jesus was Gods only son so there was nothing less than the very best. He was willing to come and redeem man with his on life. Something no one else could Do all God tried with man had failed because of sin. 1. His position ---- ...read more

Scripture: John 17:2

Denomination: Baptist

How God Brings Good Out Of Bad Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

God is the master of bringing good things out of bad things. He loves to turn crucifixions into resurrections. How does He do it? Phil.1:12-20 shows us.

“HOW GOD BRINGS GOOD OUT OF BAD” Philippians 1:12-20 ________________________________________ Tonight we’re going to see how God brings good out of Paul’s bad circumstances. You recall that Paul was under house arrest for having preached the gospel and for healing a demon possessed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Your New Identity

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Absolutely essential to your success as a Christian, is the biblical revelation of who you are in Christ. When a Christian tries to become something in God by good behavior, he is working backwards.

Galatians 2:20 2/15/15 When a person is brought into the military, an extensive process begins to change his (or her) way of thinking about himself. He is stripped of his old civilian closes and dressed in a uniform consistent with his new identity. That uniform is a constant reminder that he is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:11-13, Colossians 1:13, Romans 8:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic