Good + Angry - Angry like JesusThis message is from Pastor Dan Painter in week one of the sermon series “Good + Angry - Angry like Jesus” Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church in Illinois with a campus in Naperville, IL and Plainfield, IL. If you would like to learn more about Grace Pointe Church, please visit www.gracepointe.us. Grace Pointe Naperville: Sunday services at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 amGrace Pointe Plainfield: Sunday services at 9 am and 11 amDiscover the profound difference between righteous and unrighteous anger through Jesus's powerful example at the temple. Learn how genuine righteous anger stems from love and concern for God's will, not personal preferences. This essential teaching explores biblical anger, temple cleansing, worship transformation, spiritual growth, Christian living, biblical truth, Jesus's teachings, spiritual development, church life, and personal faith. Understand how to examine your own anger triggers and ensure your worship focuses on God's purposes rather than personal preferences. Gain practical insights for aligning your heart with God's concerns and experiencing true spiritual transformation through authentic worship. Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their faith, understand biblical principles, or grow in their Christian walk.Important VersesMatthew 21:12-13Ephesians 4:26Isaiah 56:7John 13:14-15Think about it!How does Jesus' anger in the temple differ from the anger of the Pharisees?What's the difference between righteous anger and selfish anger?How can we tell if our anger is aligned with God's will?Why was the temple's court of Gentiles significant, and what does it tell us about God's heart for all people?How does self-centered worship manifest in our lives today?What role should our preferences play in worship?How can we ensure our worship remains focused on God rather than ourselves?What steps can we take to develop righteous anger rather than selfish anger?Apply it!This week, when you feel anger rising, pause and ask yourself: 'Is this anger centered on God's concerns or my preferences?' Keep a journal of these moments and pray for wisdom to develop righteous anger that reflects God's heart.Key TakeawaysRighteous anger is a movement of love in response to what's wrongOur anger should align with God's Word and will, not our preferencesTrue worship is centered on God, not our personal preferences or feelingsWe become what we worship - self-centered worship leads to self-centered living