In Preaching Articles: "Judgmental"

5 Ways Judgmental Christians Are Killing Your Church

By Carey Nieuwhof on Aug 29, 2023

Jesus said Christians should be known for how deeply we love. Yet studies show that in the eyes of many non-Christians, we’re known for how deeply we judge, not for how deeply we love.

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Leave Your Secret Sin Behind Today

By Jon Bloom on Dec 5, 2022

God can turn a day of reckoning into a day of amnesty. But he’s calling today. Come out of the dungeon.

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 23:19, Hebrews 3:13, Jeremiah 17:9

Tags: Character, Judgment, repentance, God's Grace, God's mercy, Confession of Sin, hardened heart, personal holiness, judgment, Repentance  (view more)  (view less)

Tim Keller: Preaching Hell In A Tolerant Age

By Tim Keller on Jun 12, 2025

Many people reject the doctrine of hell, yet removing it weakens the very message of grace. Faithful preaching must present both judgment and mercy.

Scripture: Matthew 25:46, Romans 6:23, John 3:16-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9, Isaiah 59:2  (view more)  (view less)

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How To Preach Like The Weeping Prophet

By Chris Surber on May 20, 2025

Jeremiah’s power was not merely in his message of judgment, but in his brokenhearted love for the people he addressed. Preaching that moves souls flows from love, not performance.

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:18, Jeremiah 15:20, Jeremiah 9:1, Jeremiah 15:17, 1 Corinthians 9:22  (view more)  (view less)

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Mapping Fault Lines In America | Micah 3

By Jerry Shirley on Jan 28, 2026

In Micah 3, the prophet maps the spiritual fault lines of a nation under judgment. Find what that means for America today, and what God expects from His people.

Scripture: Micah 3:1-12

Tags: America, Hope, corruption, repentance, compromise, Complacency, Spiritual Renewal, Compromise, Corruption, Repentance  (view more)  (view less)