🔥 Triggered: When Anger Controls You
What if the problem isn’t getting angry—but what you let anger do to you?
In this first message of our Triggered series, we’re pulling back the curtain on anger—showing how it's not just an emotion to manage, but a signal pointing to what’s ruling your heart. You can’t always control what triggers you... but you can choose who forms you.
📖 This week we dive into how Scripture reframes anger—not as something to suppress, but something to surrender to God. Jesus didn’t let anger master Him—and through His example, we can learn to respond with wisdom, not regret.
📚 Key Scriptures:
James 1:19–20 (Be slow to anger)
James 4:1–2 (The battle within)
Matthew 27:11–14 (Jesus before Pilate – calm under pressure
🗝️ Anger reveals what you love, fear, or idolize most.
🌱 In This Sermon, You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why anger is normal—but dangerous if left unchecked
✔️ How your reactions reveal deeper heart issues
✔️ How Jesus modeled calm strength under intense pressure
✔️ Practical steps to notice, pause, and invite God into your triggered moments
💬 “Your reactions are your responsibility—and they reveal what’s ruling your heart.”
⚡ This week’s challenge: Don't just react. Reflect. Let awareness be your first step toward transformation.
Discussion Questions:
What does it mean to respond like Jesus when life gets hard or people treat you unfairly?
Jesus often responded with grace and restraint—how does that challenge the way you typically react?
What would change if you truly believed “If God is for me, who can be against me?”
What relationships or situations in your life need a “Jesus-like” response right now?
Read Philippians 2:5–11. What stands out to you about Jesus’ posture toward others? How can you imitate that?