I was reading the other morning in the OT...that if a prophet doesn't preach repentance then he isn't a true prophet.

Pastor, any time you begin to call people out in their sin...the fertilizer will hit the fan...and you will be labeled as an intolerant, judgmental preacher.

BUT...

The only people who get angry when you preach on giving are those who bow before money.

The only people who get angry when you preach on sexual immorality are the sexual immoral.

The only people who get angry when you preach on adultery are those who are committing adultery...or those who really want to.

The only people who get angry when you preach on gossip are the people on the prayer chain...uh...I mean those who are gossiping.

Pastors, speaking about sin isn't easy...but it's right. We are called to call for confession and repentance...and offer hope for those who are willing to follow Christ.

If someone isn't angry at you then pray for God to set you on fire and lead you to preach a message that will hit the majority of your church between the eyes...and then HANG ON!