Sermons on Hades:

I Will Build My Church

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013

There are many misconceptions about what Jesus' universal church is. Is it a denomination? Is it all churches combined into one? Is it the clergy? This sermon deals with many of these misconceptions and shows what God reveals about His church.

In the context of Matthew 16, we see what many people think about Jesus. It is interesting that so many people saw His miracles and signs, and had such contrasting responses. This seems to be the main point of this section we will look at today. Many saw the miracles and signs (the Sadducees and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can A Good God Send People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Dr. Joel Perttula on Aug 25, 2020

Hell is eternal separation from God. It’s a place of everlasting darkness, where its captives moan and wail. It’s a place of utter hopelessness, extreme anguish, and endless torment. So how could a loving God send people there? He doesn't!

WELCOME Good Morning and welcome to Church! Whether you are listening online or you’re here in person; we’re glad you’ve connected with us! SERIES RECAP If you are visiting or this is your first time listening, today we’re wrapping up a series called Talking Faith. It’s a series about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-26, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Superior King Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 1, 2014

Peter's Pentecost Sermon was used by God to give birth to the Church.

Jesus: The Superior King: Acts 2:25-41 OUTLINE: (note: Acts 2:25-36 quotes From PSALM 16:8-11, 68:18 and 110:1) Peter’s Pentecost message from God is to an unsaved world and, like all of scripture, the spotlight is on the LORD JESUS CHRIST. 1. The Superior and Eternal King spoke 1,000 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:25-41

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Get Into The Game!

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

A sermon (outline in parts) on the importance of witnessing and how to witness to the lost

Top 12 Songs of the Lukewarm Church 1. Blest Be The Tie That Doesn't Cramp My Style 2. Pillow of Ages, Fluffed for Me 3. I Surrender Some 4. I'm Fairly Certain That My Redeemer Lives 5. Sit Up, Sit Up For Jesus 6. Take My Life and Let Me Be 7. What An Acquaintance We Have In Jesus 8. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13

Denomination: Bible Church

"The Great White Throne Judgment"

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2012

Sermon describes what transpires at the Judgment

"THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT" Revelation 20:11-15 INTRODUCTION: There is NO GENERAL judgment, where the lost and the saved stand at the same judgment seat. Some people get the idea that we will all stand together in Heaven, with the “goats” on 1 side, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Win!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 29, 2023

Satan, the tempter, the accuser, the lier, a thief, For temptation, primarily, satan uses 3 areas of the flesh: 1. The lust of the flesh. 2. The lust of the eye. 3. The pride of life.

We Win! Matthew 4:1-3 Bishop Fulton Sheen said, “Rivers follow the course of least resistance. That's why they are so crooked.” This I'm sure of, “We cannot afford to take the course of least resistance when it comes to temptation.” We have to follow the truth of scripture and our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven Or Hell: The Choices Are Ours"

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 19, 2023

God is very clear in His written Word regarding His plan of Salvation and it does not include a philosophy of "easy believism".

As Cindy and I travel to assembly each Sunday a preacher comes on the radio. His opening words every week begin with: “ If I had to give this message a title it would be” and then he gives us the title. I chuckle every week- I don’t know why. Maybe because he is so predictable. So this week I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Endured The Cross

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

Jesus on the cross

Jesus endured the cross Hebrews 12:2. Luke 16:19-31 Good morning everyone, We recognize today as being Palm Sunday. The journey that Jesus the messiah took into the city of Jerusalem before His crucifixion on the cross and His resurrection from the grave. The mindset of the people at this point ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Nazarene

The Wildcard That Shook Hell Series

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 1, 2025

Jesus—The Ultimate Wild Card" Jesus didn’t just die—He descended, took the keys, and rose in victory. Now, He’s handed that power to us.

🔥 INTRODUCTION: THE WILD CARD THAT SHOOK HELL There is a moment in the Gospel story—a moment that shifted eternity forever. Not when Jesus turned water into wine. Not when He opened blind eyes. Not even when He calmed the raging storm with three words: “Peace, be still.” As powerful as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Are You A Thirsty Horse?

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

You’ve heard the saying: You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. What does that mean?

Are You a Thirsty Horse? You’ve heard the saying: You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. What does that mean? There are a lot of people that you can talk sense with and even though you’ve talked sense with them, and given them good advice, they still go and do ill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 19:23-24, John 4:9-15, Isaiah 6:8-13, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Romans 8:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Beat The Heat Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 9, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". The sermon is about hell.

Sunday Morning, September 1, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church SLIDE 1 (Put this slide up during the special music). SLIDE 2 Series: “The Kingdom Is Near” [#5] BEAT THE HEAT Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: 1. As we are approaching Fall I always look forward to cooler weather. I really “feel” for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

In Remembrance Of Him: The Chief Cornerstone

Contributed by Pat Herlitz on Jul 24, 2001

The phrase, "Chief Cornerstone," illustrates for us Jesus position as Head of the church.

Title: IN REMEMBERANCE OF HIM: THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE INTRODUCTION. 1.) Matt. 16:18 I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 2.) God has a plan of ultimate completion for his universe; and Jesus is the focal point of that plan. SUPPLIMENTAL BIBLICAL TEXT: Ps. 118:22 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22, Isaiah 28:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tree By The River

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 22, 2005

Lessons on the godly life from Psalm 1

The Tree By the River Psalm 1 INTRO.: Trees are very prominent in the Bible: Their creation is recorded in Gen. 1:11. Referred to in Gen. 2:8, 9. Life and knowledge of good and evil associated with trees. There are many prominent trees: Abraham lived near the Oaks of Mamre. Elijah sat under a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rags To Riches

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004

While the worldly pursue money, wealth and popularity, the servant of God views his time on earth differently; it effects how he handles the trials of life, taking pride in his position of being a servant of Christ.

Rags to Riches, James 1:9-12 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, June 29, 2003 Introduction [ILLUS -- JOKE] A millionaire decides to throw a massive party for his fiftieth birthday. During the party he grabs the mic and he announces to his guests that down in the garden of his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12, Luke 16:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Mission Of The Church? Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 11, 2008

What is the Church? Why are we here?

What is the “Church”? It is not… …a building. …a denomination. Matthew 16:13-20 NASB Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" (14) And they said, "Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational