Have you ever tried to justify your anger?

In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Aaron Pennington walks through Matthew 5 and Jesus’ teaching on anger, reconciliation, and what grows in our hearts.

Jesus makes it clear that God is not only concerned with outward actions but what we allow to take root inside of us. Anger, bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness do not stay hidden. What fills the heart eventually comes out through our words and actions.

This message explores:

• What Jesus really meant in Matthew 5:21–26

• The difference between righteous anger and sinful anger

• How unresolved anger damages relationships

• Why forgiveness is central to the Gospel

• Practical steps to uproot bitterness before it grows

If you have ever struggled with anger, rage, resentment, or unresolved hurt, this message is for you.

Join us as we continue our Sermon on the Mount series and learn how to live as salt and light in a world that desperately needs grace.

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4330 Mark Dabling Blvd

Colorado Springs, CO

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