Eastern Hills Baptist Church
Sermon Series: TEN - A Look at God's Unwavering Commands
Welcome to Eastern Hills Baptist Church
We are so glad that you decided to join us in worship today. Here at Eastern Hills we realize that we are all in different places on our journey with Christ, and that's okay. Whether you are a seeker, looking for answers, or a long-time follower of Christ, you are welcome here.
Exodus 20:13 CSB
Matthew 5:21-24 CSB
This Morning's Key Points:
1) All human beings bear the image of God.
2) Murder begins in the angry heart.
3) MOST of our expressions of anger are sinful.
4) Deal with anger as quickly as possible.
Genesis 1:27 CSB
Genesis 9:6 CSB
Mark 7:20-23 CSB
Genesis 4:1-9 CSB
“Cain does not heed the warning, or master the temptation. He cannot strike down God, so he strikes down the one who resembles Him.”
-- Jen Wilkin, Ten Words to Live By, p. 91
James 1:19-20 CSB
Ephesians 4:26-27 CSB
Four general reasons for anger:
1. Hurt
2. Injustice
3. Fear
4. Frustration
Taken from Biblical Counseling Keys on anger
Ecclesiastes 7:9 CSB
Psalms 37:8 CSB
Ephesians 4:31-32 CSB
Luke 23:34 CSB
John 13:34-35 CSB
TAKE IT HOME:
Discuss this as a family this week:
-- When was the last time you were really angry at someone in our family? Why? How did you deal with that anger?
-- What would you say is the most regular cause of your getting angry: hurt, injustice, fear, or frustration?
-- What are some ways that you tend to express your anger in a sinful way?
-- Can you think of any ways that you might be able to express your anger that aren't sinful? What are they?