That won't preach

I recently posted a status on facebook that said "that won't preach" is one of the most underused phrases in the church today. We've all probably heard someone share an idea or something that communicates a biblical truth and then heard the phrase "that'll preach!" I thought it would be funny to talk about some of the things that won't preach, and since then it has become an ongoing joke between some friends and I about what will and what won't preach. 

Here are some examples of what I mean:

"Wives submit to your husbands......so get in the kitchen and make him a sandwich." That won't preach.  

"If God brought you to it, He will bring you through it......unless it's constipation, bankruptcy, or a felony charge those are all probably your fault."  That won't preach.

"Where two are more are gathered in the bathroom, there I am also." That won't preach. 

Some of these can obviously be humorous and are ideas you'd never have to worry about hearing in a church. But I think there are also things that we don't want to hear the preacher say - things that may or may not happen but are not necessarily promised in scripture. We often live our live our lives in a "best case scenario" vacuum and don't want to believe God may not bless us with all we feel like we deserve. 

"For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to give you hope and a future where you will not make six figures." That won't preach. 

"I can do all things through Christ.......including losing the biggest game of my career, getting laid off from work, or making minimum wage. That won't preach.

"Therefore go into all the nations and make disciples, take lots of pictures and tell everyone about all the great things that happened, and continue to ignore your neighbor who needs to hear of your hope." That won't preach.

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, unless of course you think they're worthless then don't worry about it." 

What is it that you hope the pastor won't preach?