Hot Under the Collar

2026 THEME: Still the ONE!

SERIES THEME: Break Those Chains!!

Title: Hot Under the Collar

Scripture: Eph. 4:26-27

I. DESCRIBING ANGER

5 levels of anger:

        1. (Irritation).
        2. (Indignation).
        3. (Wrath).
        4. (Fury).
        5. (Rage).

Several observations about anger:

        1. Anger is a (God-given emotion).
        2. Anger is not necessarily (sinful).
        3. Anger must have (safeguards).

II. DEFEATING ANGER’S PULL

5 responses people have:

        1. (Repress it).
        2. (Suppress it).
        3. Express it (negatively).
        4. Express it (positively).
        5. (Confess it).

Practical help from the Scripture:

        1. (Be slow) to anger. Eccl. 7:9
        2. Know you can’t do this (on your own).
        3. (Don’t hang out) with angry people.
        4. Get out of (God’s way)!

2026 Theme: Still the ONE!
Series Theme: Break Those Chains!
Next week: The Elephant in the Room
Scripture: Pr. 4:23-27; 2 Cor. 10:3-5

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