Emotions & the Gospel | Growing Spiritually with Emotional Intelligence (EQ) | Josh Laxton

Are emotions a weakness—or a pathway to spiritual growth? In this gospel-centered message, we explore what it means to understand, harness, and steward emotions through the lens of Scripture. Drawing from the movie Inside Out and the emotional life of God, this sermon addresses the myths that Christians should “always be happy” or hide how they feel. 💡 Why emotions reflect God's image 😤 The truth about anger, sadness, and fear in the Bible 🧠 A biblical vision for emotional intelligence (EQ) 📈 Practical ways to grow in emotional maturity through faith Your emotions were meant to move you in God's direction. Learn how to stop stuffing or spiritualizing feelings—and start growing from them. 📖 Key Verses: Genesis 1:31, Isaiah 62:5, John 11:35, Ephesians 4, Revelation 3:16 🗓️ Preached at Northland Church | July 19–20, 2025 🙌 Like • 🔔 Subscribe • 💬 How is God shaping your emotional life? 🏷️ Hashtags: #emotionsandfaith #eqandthegospel #northlandchurch #insideout #emotionalintelligence #christiangrowth #biblicaleq #spiritualmaturity #feelingsandfaith #jesuswept #godfeelstoo