Sermons on Luke 16:31:

Father Abraham Had Many Sons

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Jesus used a familiar Jewish story to show who the true children of Abraham are. The only bridge across the chasm of sin is the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

(Father Abraham and Lazarus) If you could overhear a live conversation between heaven and hell, would you lean in? Many people read Jesus’ story of the rich man and Lazarus as though He lowered a microphone into the afterlife to let us hear a dialogue across eternity. For centuries preachers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Galatians 3:7, Hebrews 13:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Lazarus And The Rich Man

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 26, 2025

Dives ended up in a Dive Bar in Hell's Kitchen for all eternity, and I don’t mean a below sidewalk-level seedy bar in Manhattan, NY.

The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus is the only parable that contains a proper name, "Lazarus;" the rich man has no name, but he is traditionally known as "Dives," the Latin word meaning "rich." Dives ended up in a Dive Bar in Hell's Kitchen for all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

A Very Frightening Reading About Hell, How Then To We Avoid It.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 28, 2025

No matter where we are in our spiritual journey, this parable will quickly return us to earth with a bang. Let us remind ourself of our duty to God and our fellow man.

Introduction: “This is a frightening reading” What a horrible, and frightening reading that was. For me, this is one of the worst passages in the whole bible, partly because we do not understand it in full, and partly because we do. … No matter where we are in our spiritual journey with the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Episcopal

Una Lectura Muy Aterradora Sobre El Infierno: ¿cómo Evitarlo?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 28, 2025

Sin importar en qué punto nos encontremos en nuestro camino espiritual, esta parábola nos traerá de vuelta a la tierra con un estallido. Recordemos nuestro deber para con Dios y el prójimo.

Introducción: “Esta es una lectura aterradora” ¡Qué lectura tan horrible y aterradora! Para mí, este es uno de los peores pasajes de toda la Biblia, en parte porque no lo entendemos completamente y en parte porque sí lo entendemos. … No importa en qué punto nos ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

Where Does Your Trust Lie?

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 3, 2025

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Lectionary 26, Year C

September 28, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson University Lutheran Church Amos 6:1a, 4-7; 1 Tim. 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 Where Does Your Trust Lie? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. All of our scriptural passages today have to do with our ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Final Destination Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 9, 2025

If you want to be certain of heaven and avoid hell, stop depending on yourself and depend on Jesus.

A drunk man got on the bus late one night, staggered up the aisle, and sat next to a woman who was clutching a Bible. She looked the wayward drunk up and down and said, “I've got news for you, mister. You're going straight to hell!” The man jumped up out of his seat and shouted, “Oh, man, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Luke 16:14-15, John 10:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sermon # 38 - The Attributes Of God The Father Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 23, 2025

God is our loving Heavenly Father who sent His only begotten Son Jesus to be the atoning sacrifice for the sins of all mankind. When God is our Father we have forgiveness of sins, healing, redemption, His loving kindness and tender mercies and a life of total contentment.

For today’s meditation let us dwell on Psalm 103:13, “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.” (ESV) This Psalm that David wrote is based on the understanding that the relationship between the Almighty God and mankind is like that of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13, Psalm 103:3, Titus 2:14, Matthew 4:23, Matthew 8:16-17, Psalm 103:4, Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 103:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Great Divide Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 2, 2025

There is a remarkable difference between heaven and hell as we see here in this passage.

Title: The Great Divide Theme: To show the difference between heaven and hell. Text: Luke 16:19 – 31 Note: This message is part of a series I called the DNA of a Christian. It covers essential doctrines that Christians need to believe. It makes us who we are. In this message, although I leaned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:25-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon 9 - The Place Of Torment Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 4, 2025

Hell is just as real as heaven. The biblical images of heaven and hell are designed to convince us that we will want to go to heaven and won't want to go to hell. The good news is that no one has to go to hell because God has provided a way of escape and His name is Jesus.

A. Many of you have had the opportunity to travel on airplanes far more than me, but I question whether any enjoy it more than I do. 1. I’m like a kid in the candy store when I am on a plane - I’m fascinated with everything, from the notion of flight, to the view from 30,000 ft. 2. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, John 5:29, Matthew 24:38-39, Daniel 12:2, Romans 2:7-8, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 28, 2025

In today’s text we have a story about a wealthy man and an impoverished man whose stories intersect at the gate of the wealthy man. This is a haunting story and one that features people with opposite experiences in life and death.

The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Luke’s gospel is known for having a lot to say about riches and poverty. We might assume that Jesus mostly talked to poor people, but we know he spoke to the Pharisees, many of whom would have been wealthy. (16:14) He also was known to hang ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eyes That See

Contributed by Lewis Martin on Apr 7, 2025

Jesus tells a parable in Luke 16 that pulls back the curtain—revealing what happens when we live with closed eyes and closed hearts. It’s the story of a rich man, a poor beggar named Lazarus, and the eternal consequences of spiritual blindness.

Sermon: "Eyes That See" (Luke 16:19-31) Scripture Reading (Luke 16:19-31 - NLT): 19 Jesus said, “There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury. 20 At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. 21 As ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Look Both Ways Before You Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

To understand and embody God's boundless love for all people, regardless of their earthly status, and to elevate others rather than looking down on them, reflecting His grace and mercy in our lives.

Good morning, church family! Let's get our hearts ready and open to receive today's sermon from Luke 16, the story of the rich man and the poor man, Lazarus. This tale is a powerful reminder of God's elevation of the poor and the danger of looking down on others. Someone once said, "God's love is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Rich Man, Poor Man

Heaven And Hell

Contributed by Richard Bowman on May 27, 2025

The reality of heaven and hell are both taught by Jesus.

HEAVEN AND HELL Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Jesus teaches about an unbelievable, glorious place called heaven. But is it real? Do our souls survive death and enter into eternal bliss? How can we know for sure? Many reject the very idea of God and eternal life, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

What About Hell? Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 29, 2025

In our series, "the Big questions of faith" we finish with the subject of Hell

Introduction Joke on the church newssheet is said: …. “At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be ‘What is Hell?’ Come early and listen to our choir practice.” We arrive at the final week of our series, … And I’ve changed this series as we’ve gone along. We have talked about life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, John 3:16-17

What Does It Mean To Lament?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 3, 2025

People who are sincerely remorseful for the wrongs or transgressions that they have committed will openly show some type of emotion.

What Does It Mean to Lament? Luke 16:19-31 The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines lament as (1) to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively, to mourn, to regret strongly, and (2) a crying out in grief, a wailing, dirge, elegy, complaint. It could also be said that one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible