1. Do Not Neglect the Heart! n This was the major problem of the Pharisees. (Mat 15:8-9 NKJV)

2. Do Not Neglect the Heart! n (Mat 15:8-9 NKJV) ‘These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. {9} And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’”

3. Do Not Neglect the Heart! n Jesus contrasted their teachings with the will of God. (Mat 5:21-22 NKJV)

4. Do Not Neglect the Heart! n (Mat 5:21-22 NKJV) “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ {22} “But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire.

5. Do Not Neglect the Heart! n (Mat 5:43-44 NKJV) {43} “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ {44} “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,

6. Do Not Neglect the Heart! n The same result will occur today if we neglect to teach about the heart.

7. Do Not Neglect the Heart! n What does it mean to be a Christian?

8. Do Not Neglect the Heart! n What does it mean to be a Christian? n This is a sermon that I try to preach in every gospel meeting I hold.

9. Do Not Neglect the Heart! n What does it mean to be a Christian? n This is a sermon that I try to preach in every gospel meeting I hold. n I believe that the subject of anger is a neglected subject!

10. Is Anger a Sin? n n How would you answer?

11. Is Anger a Sin? n n How would you answer? n n Examples of approved anger.

12. Is Anger a Sin? n n How would you answer? n n Examples of approved anger. n n Jesus (Mark 3:5 NKJV)

13. Is Anger a Sin? n n (Mark 3:5 NKJV) And when He had looked around at them with anger, being grieved by the hardness of their hearts, He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” And he stretched it out, and his hand was restored as whole as the other.

14. Is Anger a Sin? n n God and Jesus (Heb 1:9 NKJV)

15. Is Anger a Sin? n n (Heb 1:9 NKJV) You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.”

16. Is Anger a Sin? n n You and I (Eph 4:26-27 NKJV)

17. Is Anger a Sin? n n (Eph 4:26-27 NKJV) “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, {27} nor give place to the devil.

18. Is Anger a Sin? n n Anger becomes a sin when it leads us away from obeying the will of God, that is when it becomes our master.

19. Is Anger a Sin? n n Anger becomes a sin when it leads us away from obeying the will of God, that is when it becomes our master. n n The seriousness of unchecked anger.

20. Is Anger a Sin? n n Many brethren treat this as a “small” fault. a “fleabite” so to speak. Some joke and laugh about their anger. (1 John 3:15 NKJV)

21. Is Anger a Sin? n n (1 John 3:15 NKJV) Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.

22. Is Anger a Sin? n n This one has no eternal life abiding in him! Are you listening? (Gal 5:19-21 NKJV)

23. Is Anger a Sin? n n (Gal 5:19-21 NKJV) Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, {20} idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, {21} envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

24. Is Anger a Sin? n n Compare the “anger family” with the surrounding works of the flesh. Why do we minimize it, God doesn’t!

25. Is Anger a Sin? n n Compare the “anger family” with the surrounding works of the flesh. Why do we minimize it? God doesn’t! n n Anger is a powerful force that must be tamed by God!

26. Is Anger a Sin? n n Compare the “anger family” with the surrounding works of the flesh. Why do we minimize it, God doesn’t! n n Anger is a powerful force that must be tamed by God! n n Who is a strong man? (Prov 16:32 NKJV)

27. Is Anger a Sin? n n (Prov 16:32 NKJV) He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

28. Is Anger a Sin? n n How many strong men have destroyed themselves by anger?

29. Is Anger a Sin? n n How many strong men have destroyed themselves by anger? n n Example: Woody Hayes, Billy Martin, those with drug and alcohol problems.

30. Is Anger a Sin? n n How many strong men have destroyed themselves by anger? n n Example: Woody Hayes, Billy Martin, those with drug and alcohol problems. n n The fall of Moses (Psa 106:32-33 NKJV)

31. Is Anger a Sin? n n (Psa 106:32-33 NKJV) They angered Him also at the waters of strife, So that it went ill with Moses on account of them; {33} Because they rebelled against His Spirit, So that he spoke rashly with his lips.

32. Is Anger a Sin? n n I have seen untold tragedies caused by a moment of anger.

33. The Deception of Anger. n n Those with the greatest problem with anger, often do not see it.

34. The Deception of Anger. n n Those with the greatest problem with anger, often do not see it. n n Example: The man who had his driveway blocked.

35. The Deception of Anger. n n Those with the greatest problem with anger, often do not see it. n n Example: The man who had his driveway blocked. n n Many try to bury or deny their anger.

36. The Deception of Anger. n n Those with the greatest problem with anger, often do not see it. n n Example: The man who had his driveway blocked. n n Many try to bury or deny their anger. n n Let me warn you plainly, if you do not properly deal with anger there will be problems that will only grow. If you bury anger. there will always be a resurrection!

37. The Deception of Anger. n n The first step to defeating anger is to recognize it.

38. The Deception of Anger. n n People express anger in different ways.

39. The Deception of Anger. n n People express anger in different ways. n n Active and Strong expressions: Murder, suicide, physical violence, physical damage, bullying, cursing.

40. The Deception of Anger. n n People express anger in different ways. n n Active and Strong expressions: Murder, suicide, physical violence, physical damage, bullying, cursing. n n Not as Strong expressions: Slander, ostracize others, provoking others, humiliate others.

41. The Deception of Anger. n n More Subtle expressions: Gossip, ridicule, sarcasm, criticism, careful revenge.

42. The Deception of Anger. n n More Subtle expressions: Gossip, ridicule, sarcasm, criticism, careful revenge. n n Unsuspected expressions; Withdrawal from others or activities, psychosomatic illness, depression.

43. The Deception of Anger. n n More Subtle expressions: Gossip, ridicule, sarcasm, criticism, careful revenge. n n Unsuspected expressions; Withdrawal from others or activities, psychosomatic illness, depression. n n Do people often think I am angry? Maybe I am!

44. The Deception of Anger. n n The three levels of communication.

45. The Deception of Anger. n n The three levels of communication. n n Content of words - 7%

46. The Deception of Anger. n n The three levels of communication. n n Content of words - 7% n n The tone of voice - 38%

47. The Deception of Anger. n n The three levels of communication. n n Content of words - 7% n n The tone of voice - 38% n n Non-verbal, body language - 55%

48. The Deception of Anger. n n The three levels of communication. n n Content of words - 7% n n The tone of voice - 38% n n Non-verbal, body language - 55% n n How often do people seethe with anger, but then try to deny it?

49. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n Anger motivates us to act and speak foolishly.

50. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n (Prov 14:29 NKJV) He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly.

51. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n (Prov 14:17 NKJV) A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, And a man of wicked intentions is hated.

52. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n Example: My own anger as a youth at a model airplane.

53. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n Example: My own anger as a youth at a model airplane. n Sadly we break much more than models. Those who we love the most, are the ones we hurt in our anger.

54. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n Example: My own anger as a youth at a model airplane. n Sadly we break much more than models. Those who we love the most, are the ones we hurt in our anger. n 50% of all murders involve acquaintances.

55. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n Example: My own anger as a youth at a model airplane. n Sadly we break much more than models. Those who we love the most, are the ones we hurt in our anger. n 50% of all murders involve acquaintances. n How many have quit the Lord because they were angry in a business meeting?

56. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n Why not get mad at the dog and kick the cat? It is foolish and distrustful, but many in pride will not repent. Who is the looser?

57. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n Why not get mad at the dog and kick the cat? It is foolish and distrustful, but many in pride will not repent. Who is the looser? n The effects of uncontrolled anger on the family.

58. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n (Eph 6:4 NKJV) And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.

59. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n The family looses respect for the one controlled by anger.

60. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n The family looses respect for the one controlled by anger. n Often an anger circle is created in every relationship. Everyone gives in to anger as a way of life. Family members are taught to “dump” their anger on others.

61. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n Children take the example they have seen into their own marriage often repeating the pattern for generations and/or resulting in divorce.

62. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n The effects of uncontrolled anger on the church.

63. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n The effects of uncontrolled anger on the church. n It can make our worship vain.

64. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n (1 Pet 3:7 NKJV) Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

65. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n (1 Tim 2:8 NKJV) I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;

66. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n It can poison the entire congregation.

67. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n (Heb 12:15 NKJV) looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;

68. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n Some churches form cliques who live in anger towards those who are not a part of their little “kingdom”.

69. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n Some churches form cliques who live in anger towards those who are not a part of their little “kingdom”. n How do we deal with problems of anger in this church? The answer will give insight to why a church becomes what it is. Think!

70. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n Some churches form cliques who live in anger towards those who are not a part of their little “kingdom”. n How do we deal with problems of anger in this church? The answer will give insight to why a church becomes what it is. Think! n The church must protect it’s elders.

71. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n Some churches form cliques who live in anger towards those who are not a part of their little “kingdom”. n How do we deal with problems of anger in this church? The answer will give insight to why a church becomes what it is. Think! n The church must protect it’s elders. n The effects of uncontrolled anger in my life.

72. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n I constantly live with the one I hate.

73. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n I constantly live with the one I hate. n My “evangelism” is reduced to talking about my hurts.

74. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n I constantly live with the one I hate. n My “evangelism” is reduced to talking about my hurts. n I loose courage. I do not want to be hurt anymore. Compromise is preferred.

75. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n I constantly live with the one I hate. n My “evangelism” is reduced to talking about my hurts. n I loose courage. I do not want to be hurt anymore. Compromise is preferred. n Satan in fact does his work through me.

76. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n James 1:20 (NKJV) "for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”

77. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n (Eph 4:26-27 NKJV) “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, {27} nor give place to the devil.

78. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n (James 4:7 NKJV) Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

79. The Self Inflicted Wounds of Anger n If I do not change, I will be lost.

80. How to make Anger your Ally. n Have a firm understanding of the Jesus Christ, the author of your salvation.

81. How to make Anger your Ally. n Have a firm understanding of the Jesus Christ, the author of your salvation. n How did He respond when hurt?

82. How to make Anger your Ally n (1 Pet 2:21-23 NKJV) For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: {22} “Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth”; {23} who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously;

83. How to make Anger your Ally n Can we be like Jesus? (Luke 23:34 NKJV)

84. How to make Anger your Ally n (Luke 23:34 NKJV) Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots.

85. How to make Anger your Ally n Seek to be honest at all costs and admit any anger in your life.

86. How to make Anger your Ally n Seek to be honest at all costs and admit any anger in your life. n Ask those who love you to tell you the truth.

87. How to make Anger your Ally n Seek to be honest at all costs and admit any anger in your life. n Ask those who love you to tell you the truth. n Be prepared to make any changes necessary.

88. How to make Anger your Ally n Be the first to break the anger circle.

89. How to make Anger your Ally n Be the first to break the anger circle. n Seek to forgive all those who repent.

90. How to make Anger your Ally n (Eph 4:30-32 NKJV) And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. {31} Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. {32} And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.

91. How to make Anger your Ally n (Mat 6:12 NKJV) And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.

92. How to make Anger your Ally n If we refuse to see our anger, then God cannot forgive us.

93. How to make Anger your Ally n If we refuse to see our anger, then God cannot forgive us. n Can you trust God enough to let go and forgive? What has God forgiven you of? (Matt 18:21-35)

94. How to make Anger your Ally n If we refuse to see our anger, then God cannot forgive us. n Can you trust God enough to let go and forgive? What has God forgiven you of? (Matt 18:21-35) n Release all desire for personal vengeance to God.

95. How to make Anger your Ally n (Rom 12:19-21 NKJV) Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. {20} Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” {21} Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

96. How to make Anger your Ally n Learn how to stop the escalation of anger.

97. How to make Anger your Ally n Learn how to stop the escalation of anger. n Change how you speak. (Prov 15:1 NKJV)

98. How to make Anger your Ally n (Prov 15:1 NKJV) A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

99. How to make Anger your Ally n Change how quickly you speak. (James 1:19-20 NKJV)

100. How to make Anger your Ally n (James 1:19-20 NKJV) So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; {20} for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

101. How to make Anger your Ally n Seek to engage your mind with the question: “What would Jesus do?”

102. How to make Anger your Ally n Seek to engage your mind with the question: “What would Jesus do?” n Let anger be your ally.

103. How to make Anger your Ally n Be angry at things that God is also angry with.

104. How to make Anger your Ally n Be angry at things that God is also angry with. n Let anger move you to do good. (Rom 12:21 NKJV)

105. How to make Anger your Ally n (Rom 12:21 NKJV) Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

106. How to make Anger your Ally n The conversion process moves us out of the world and into a new way of thinking and living. Why not give up your learned way of life for God’s?

107. How to make Anger your Ally n (Titus 3:3-5 NKJV) For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. {4} But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, {5} not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,