On Sunday, November 17th, 2019, Pastor John Masis shared the first message of the sermon series The Emotionally Healthy Church starting in Proverbs 4:23.
Scriptures also referenced: Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 23:25-26, Matthew 15:18-19
Jesus expressed His emotion with unashamed and unembarrassed freedom:
He shed tears. Luke 19:41
He was filled. with joy. Luke 10:21
Sadness came over Him. Matthew 26:37
He felt compassion. Luke 7:13
He felt sorrow. John 11:35
He felt distress. Mark 3:5, Luke 12:50
He showed astonishment/wonder. Mark 6:6, Luke 7:9
"We change our behavior when the pain of staying
the same becomes greater than the pain of
What does it look like to go beneath the surface
1) Awareness of what you are feeling & doing
2) Asking the “Why” (motivation) question
3) Linking the Gospel and emotional health
4) Getting rid of our glittering images