Sunday Worship Experience - 11/30/2025

Have you ever wondered what Jesus's anger in the temple reveals about our own relationship with righteous indignation? Pastor Dave delves deep into Mark 11:12-25, where Jesus's dramatic actions – cursing a fig tree and clearing the temple – illuminate the crucial distinction between righteous and sinful anger. Through vivid storytelling, he reveals how Jesus's rage wasn't a mere emotional outburst, but a powerful demonstration of godly anger directed at the corruption of sacred spaces and exploitation of the poor. Pastor Dave skillfully connects these ancient events to our modern struggles, explaining how righteous anger should stem from a desire to uphold God's truth and justice, not our personal vendettas or selfish motives. He challenges the congregation to examine their own hearts, particularly when leading worship or serving in ministry, warning against letting ego corrupt our righteous intentions. The message culminates in a powerful call to action: to stop placing selfish desires before God's purpose and instead channel our anger toward kingdom-building purposes, always letting God have the final word in resolving injustice.