Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on May 3, 2026
Sermon: Judge Not
The speaker delivers a heartfelt and deeply personal message centered on forgiveness, grace, judgment, and the Christian journey through trials and transformation. She begins by recounting a tragic family event where two young relatives were shot, one fatally and another who survived miraculously, underscoring themes of faith, prayer, and divine intervention. She emphasizes the importance of not judging others by their current struggles or appearances, reminding listeners that everyone is on a spiritual path and that God's grace extends to all, regardless of where they are in life.
The speaker draws heavily on biblical narratives, particularly the conversion of Saul to Paul, to illustrate how God chooses individuals despite their past transgressions to fulfill His divine purpose. She implores the audience to focus on judging the "fruit" or actions of others rather than condemning their personhood. The message encourages compassion, prayer, and active ministry in the world, highlighting the need for Christians to labor in the "harvest" by reaching out to those who are lost or hurting.
Throughout, the speaker shares personal anecdotes about her family, struggles with judgment from others, and the power of spiritual transformation. She calls for believers to resist the temptation to judge harshly, to forgive generously, and to embrace their calling with zeal and humility. The message concludes with a powerful exhortation to serve an all-powerful, all-knowing, and omnipresent God, who has predestined believers for holiness and redemption, urging perseverance and faithfulness in the Christian walk.
Highlights
- The speaker humbly opens by sharing a family tragedy involving two young relatives who were shot, highlighting the power of forgiveness and faith.
- A miraculous sign of life is seen when a supposedly brain-dead great nephew moves and closes his eyes during prayer, affirming the power of the anointing.
- Emphasis on judging fruit, not people — “Judge not, but judge the fruit,” encouraging accountability balanced with grace.
- The transformation of Saul to Paul is used as a key biblical example of God’s redeeming power and calling despite a troubled past.
- Clarification on Christian living: drinking a little is permissible but drunkenness is condemned, illustrating boundaries in faith.
- Personal testimony of resilience and spiritual growth despite family hardships, urging listeners not to judge but to pray.
- A strong theological affirmation of God’s omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence, underscoring the foundation of faith.
Sunday School: Bible study - The Parable of New Cloth and New Wineskins
Jesus's parables about new cloth and new wineskins illustrate how his teachings call for an inner transformation of the heart, not just outward rule-following.
New cloth on an old shirt — Sewing unshrunk fabric onto worn clothing makes the tear worse; this symbolizes how surface-level fixes can't address deeper spiritual needs
New wine in old wineskins — Fermenting wine expands and bursts rigid, aged skins; the metaphor underscores that Jesus's message requires a heart ready to grow and stretch
Core lesson: Mixing the genuinely new (grace, inner change) with the rigidly old (rule-keeping, pretending) doesn't work — transformation must go all the way through.
Old vs. New Contrast
"Old" mindset — Focused on external appearances, selfish habits, rule-following without heart change, pride or shame as motivators.
"New" mindset — Jesus changes the heart first; real love, forgiveness, honesty, and courage flow outward from that inner renewal.
Historical context provided: Many people in Jesus's time equated faith with strict rule adherence; Jesus redirected focus toward God wanting genuine relationship over performance.
