Sermons on Unhealthy Anger:

The Lord's Anger Series

Contributed by Sherry Brooks Martin on Sep 24, 2025

God’s anger most often takes the form of allowing our foolish choices in life to bear their bitter fruit. He doesn’t have to send lightning bolts or earthquakes. He simply allows us to make a choice and live with the consequences.

Sermon Title: The Lord’s Anger Scripture: 2 Kings 24:18—25:7 Theme: God’s anger most often takes the form of allowing our foolish choices in life to bear their bitter fruit. He doesn’t have to send lightning bolts or earthquakes. He simply allows us to make a choice and live with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 24:18-20, 2 Kings 25:7

The Christian Walk 101 - Dealing With Anger Series

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Mar 4, 2014

In our Christian walk we have many challenges. I see one of the most difficult tasks is learning how to deal with anger. Anger divides where Christ desires unity. We must daily work on dealing properly with our anger.

Passages from the Bible Gateway NIV Version The Christian Walk 101 - Anger Ephesians 4:17-32 Introduction Ephesians 4:17-32 - 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anger Is One Letter From Danger...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

DANGER, DANGER... ANGER AND WRATH CAN GIVE BIRTH TO TERRIBLE CONFLICT AND PROBLEMS... One temper fit can be spiritually costly. Naaman almost missed his miracle due to anger?

BEWARE: TAKE HEED TO ANGER/ WRATH A HOT TEMPER IS A GREAT TOOL IN THE ENEMY'S HAND... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LET US LIKEN THE SWORD UNTO ANGER, WRATH, GOD HAS A JACOB'S LADDER... STAIRWAYWAY OF HOPE... HE WHO LIVES BY THE SWORD SHALL DIE BY THE SWORD... A. As a believer we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ticking Time Bomb Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 9, 2005

This sermon addresses the issue of anger, primarily acceptable/unacceptable forms of it.

Ticking Time-bomb Jonah 3-4 Text: 4:4 "Have you any right to be angry?" (NIV) ANGER – who has not known its unleashed fury and witnessed the devastation left in its wake? Like a tornado with no predetermined path, it sucks into its violent vortex absolutely anyone or anything that creeps across ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Defusing Anger Through Soul Care Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

31st message in a series from Ephesians continuing an exploration of how to deal with anger.

“Defusing sinful anger through Soul Care” Ephesians 4:26-27 I. ANALYZE ANGER A. Understand the character of anger It is an internal emotional power surge in response to a perceived evil, attack or uncomfortable situation. B. Consider the purpose of anger It alerts us to evil in our own soul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Anger Management : Secrets Of A Happy Home

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 30, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT ANGER MANAGEMENT AND REVEALS THE SECRETS OF A HAPPY HOME NAMELY 1. WORDS 2. HUMILITY 3. WISDOM 4. FAMILY 5. HEALTH 6. FORGIVENESS 7. LOVE

ANGER MANAGEMENT : SECRETS OF A HAPPY HOME ***************************************************** OUTLINE 1. WORDS 2. HUMILITY 3. WISDOM 4. FAMILY 5. HEALTH 6. FORGIVENESS 7. LOVE THE MESSAGE ANGER MANAGEMENT : SECRETS OF A HAPPY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anger Management Or Anger Banishment? What Does Jesus Say? (Part 2)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 23, 2014

This sermon focuses on how Jesus teaches how we are to banish anger also from the hearts of others.

Last Sunday I told you about a seminar for children entitled: A Volcano In My Tummy. The program description reads in part: “This course will teach children…how to handle their anger using the anger rules; anger can then become a motivating force that will help them build healthy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Antics Of Anger - A Multi-Part Message

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 13, 2021

Of all the emotions a human being can experience, the emotion of anger is probably the most challenging and complex of all.

"If you cannot control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls, open to attack." (Prov 25:28 GNB) Of all the emotions a human being can experience, the emotion of anger is probably the most challenging and complex of all. It can be physically, emotionally, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28, John 2:14-16, Luke 15:28-30, Proverbs 18:19, Proverbs 29:22, James 1:19, Mark 3:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healthy Hearts Are Focused Heavenward

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 4, 2009

Just as there are certain indicators that point to an unhealthy physical heart, there are also indicators of an unhealthy spiritual heart. An unhealthy spiritual heart can be determined by asking ourselves three important questions, which this message ask

Healthy Hearts Are Focused Heavenward Text: Prov.4: 23 Intro: We hear a lot these days about the importance of having a healthy heart. There is a plethora of advice from doctors, dieticians, and exercise specialists for those who want to develop or maintain cardiovascular health. Some people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Any Tendency To Act As A Judge?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Angry cynical people die young. Men who score high for hostility on standard tests are four times more likely to die prematurely than men whose scores are low.

What are the problems with trying to play the role of a judge over others? Illustration:Angry cynical people die young. Men who score high for hostility on standard tests are four times more likely to die prematurely than men whose scores are low. Bottom Line, quoted in Homemade, February 1989. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons To Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

There are some fights that are worth fighting and others that are better avoided. Many people do not enjoy arguing, fighting or quarreling. Yet, you can tell what a person considers vital by what they are willing to fight for. The apostles found it necess

Reasons to Fight the Good Fight (Acts 15:1-11) 1. Many people do not enjoy arguing, fighting or quarreling. Yet, you can tell what a person considers vital by what they are willing to fight for. The apostles found it necessary to fight the good fight of faith against “false brethren” who wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Crawling Out Of The Anger Hole #2 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines some of the emotional holes we fall into and how we can crawl out.

February 10, 2002 Jonah 4 “Crawling Out of the Anger Hole” In a biography of the life of Mikey Mantle there is a story told about a hunting trip that Mikey and Billy Martin took together in the off season in the early sixties. Mikey Mantle was known as much for his excesses as he was for his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Tame Your Temper

Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002

How to Tame Your Temper (Ephesians 4:26-27) Anger is one of the seven deadly sins that all of us can relate to. If we are going to experience deepening relationships, peace in our hearts and joy in the Lord, we need to learn to manage anger.

The Crossing Community Church “How To Tame Your Temper” Pastor Jim Botts July 14, 2002 Introduction After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring long lines, rude clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Glenn Vaughan stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for his son. “I brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Right For Me To Be Angry? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 21, 2003

A sermon on anger based on Jonah 4:4

Notes for Jonah 4 Sermon for 7/20/2003 Introduction: In a biography of the life of Mikey Mantle there is a story told about a hunting trip that Mikey and Billy Martin took together in the off season in the early sixties. Mikey Mantle was known as much for his excesses as he was for his home run ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4, Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ