Welcome to Living Strong, brought to you by Sun City West Christian Church. In a world increasingly saturated with continuous news cycles, political division, and escalating hostility, a single question echoes through our culture: Why is everyone so angry?

In this powerful message, our speaker explores the mechanics of anger, comparing our modern struggles with the profound teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. By stripping back the layers of this reactive emotion, we uncover the critical differences between ungodly, destructive rage and the righteous, godly anger meant to correct injustice.

Inside This Episode:


The Danger of Constant News: Why continually watching the modern news cycle can systematically foster deep-seated resentment and anger.


The Heart of the Sermon on the Mount: A deep dive into Matthew 5:21-22, exploring how Jesus explicitly links unrighteous anger to the spirit of murder.


The Three Triggers of Ungodly Anger: Understanding the psychological and spiritual roots of worldly anger: Fear, Hurt (both physical and emotional), and Blocked Desires (not getting your way).


The Reality of Godly Anger: Re-examining the clearing of the temple to see what genuinely angers God—systemic injustice and deception—and learning when we should actually be angry.


A Submarine Commander's Story: A moving, real-life account from the speaker's time commanding a Navy submarine, demonstrating how taking a stand against administrative injustice can yield miraculous results.


The Three Objective Tests of True Forgiveness: Why true forgiveness is a choice of the will rather than a passing emotion.

Key Takeaway:"If anger is unresolved, if we hang on to it, sin creeps in. Anger leads to bitterness. Bitterness leads to hate. Hate leads to violence... Forgiveness has nothing to do with emotion. Don't depend on how you feel."

Connect & Support:


Join Us for Sunday Worship: Sun City West Christian Church offers three distinct Sunday morning services to meet your worship style:


8:00 AM: A thoughtful blend of new and classic worship songs.


9:30 AM: Traditional Christian hymns.


11:00 AM (LIVE): A contemporary service featuring vibrant music, a full band, and modern children's programming.


Visit the Church Online: Discover ministries, watch past sermons, and find out what we are all about by visiting our website at scwcc.org.


Partner with the Ministry: Help keep this programming on the air. Securely submit your tithes and contributions online at scwcc.org or mail them directly to: SCWCC, 2803 N 151st Ave, Sun City West, AZ 85375.

Welcome to Living Strong, brought to you by Sun City West Christian Church. In a world increasingly saturated with continuous news cycles, political division, and escalating hostility, a single question echoes through our culture: Why is everyone so angry?
In this powerful message, our speaker explores the mechanics of anger, comparing our modern struggles with the profound teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. By stripping back the layers of this reactive emotion, we uncover the critical differences between ungodly, destructive rage and the righteous, godly anger meant to correct injustice.
Inside This Episode:
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The Danger of Constant News: Why continually watching the modern news cycle can systematically foster deep-seated resentment and anger.
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The Heart of the Sermon on the Mount: A deep dive into Matthew 5:21-22, exploring how Jesus explicitly links unrighteous anger to the spirit of murder.
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The Three Triggers of Ungodly Anger: Understanding the psychological and spiritual roots of worldly anger: Fear, Hurt (both physical and emotional), and Blocked Desires (not getting your way).
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The Reality of Godly Anger: Re-examining the clearing of the temple to see what genuinely angers God&mdash;systemic injustice and deception&mdash;and learning when we should actually be angry.
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A Submarine Commander's Story: A moving, real-life account from the speaker's time commanding a Navy submarine, demonstrating how taking a stand against administrative injustice can yield miraculous results.
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The Three Objective Tests of True Forgiveness: Why true forgiveness is a choice of the will rather than a passing emotion.
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Key Takeaway: "If anger is unresolved, if we hang on to it, sin creeps in. Anger leads to bitterness. Bitterness leads to hate. Hate leads to violence... Forgiveness has nothing to do with emotion. Don't depend on how you feel."
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Connect &amp; Support:
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Join Us for Sunday Worship: Sun City West Christian Church offers three distinct Sunday morning services to meet your worship style:
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8:00 AM: A thoughtful blend of new and classic worship songs.
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9:30 AM: Traditional Christian hymns.
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11:00 AM (LIVE): A contemporary service featuring vibrant music, a full band, and modern children's programming.
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Visit the Church Online: Discover ministries, watch past sermons, and find out what we are all about by visiting our website at <a href="http://scwcc.org" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiOxJLP09KVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQtQE">scwcc.org</a>.
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Partner with the Ministry: Help keep this programming on the air. Securely submit your tithes and contributions online at <a href="http://scwcc.org" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwiOxJLP09KVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQtgE">scwcc.org</a> or mail them directly to: SCWCC, 2803 N 151st Ave, Sun City West, AZ 85375.
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SCW CHRISTIAN CHURCH (SCWCC) was established December 12, 1991, under the leadership of First Christian Church of Sun City. The present church sanctuary was built in February 1997, and underwent an expansion in 2011. 
SCWCC has always been a spiritual storehouse in the West Valley of the Phoenix area, where the Bible is taught as God’s inspired and ever-relevant Word to man. It is a non-denominational fellowship of Christians from different religious backgrounds who have found a common acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord.