Friends Church Yorba Linda

Words are never neutral. They can build up or tear down, bring healing or cause harm, speak life or speak death.Scripture reminds us that “the tongue has the power of life and death,” and our words often reveal what is really happening in our hearts.This message challenges us to ask: Do my words sound like someone who has been with Jesus? Do my conversations build people up or tear them down? Would the people closest to me say my words reflect Christ?As we celebrate Mother’s Day weekend, we are reminded that even small words can carry lasting weight. A word of encouragement, kindness, affirmation, or blessing can change the direction of someone’s life. And when Jesus transforms the heart, He also transforms the words that flow from it.

What if anger isn’t the real problem… but how we handle it is?In this message, we take an honest look at anger, not as something to ignore or suppress, but something to understand and transform. Because the truth is, anger can either destroy relationships or reveal what we truly care about.Drawing from Proverbs and the character of God, this message explores the difference between sinful anger that controls us and godly anger that is governed with wisdom. You’ll see how quickly anger can escalate in everyday moments, in our words, reactions, and relationships, and how easily it can take over if left unchecked.But this isn’t just about behavior. It’s about the heart.Scripture shows us that God Himself gets angry, yet He is always slow to anger, patient, and perfectly just. And through Jesus Christ, we see both the seriousness of sin and the depth of God’s grace, as His righteous anger is ultimately satisfied at the cross.This message will challenge you to:Recognize the difference between reacting and respondingUnderstand what your anger is actually revealingLearn how to slow down instead of blowing upReplace resentment with forgiveness rooted in the gospelBecome a peacemaker in a culture fueled by outrageBecause following Jesus doesn’t mean you never feel anger, it means you no longer let anger lead your life.If you’ve ever struggled with frustration, conflict, or being easily offended… this is for you.