Sermons on Luke 16:23-31:

The Last Night

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 9, 2011

The sermon examines the last night of two persons one is saved, one is lost and each awake to their eternity.

Last Night Luke 16:19-31 1. The Rich Mans last night on earth he was dressed in Purple A. The Scriptures give references to those that wore purple were considered royalty Judges 8:26 purple garments worn by the kings of Median luxury, Daniel 5:7 "Whoever reads ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

What If This Was Your Last Sermon

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 18, 2011

What if you only had 1 sermon to hear.

What If This Was Your Last Sermon? If this was your last sermon would you be ready to face judgment? (Heb 9:27) And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: We are going to die. When is the question? (James 4:14) Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of Hell Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 6, 2011

We see from the words of Jesus that hell is real, it is bad, it is eternal and it is avoidable.

THE REALITY OF HELL Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the message one man left on his tombstone. It said, “Consider, young man, as you walk by, as you are now, so once was I. As I am now, you soon shall be, so prepare, young man to follow me.” That sounded pretty profound, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Man Who Went To Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 11, 2011

Does Hell exist? And, if so, why did the Rich man end up there? What had he done that was so terrible that he deserved that type of punishment?

POEM: An old man sat by an open fire and dreamed the years away, While, outside in the battle of life, many perished in the toils of day. He never did any good, nor did he ever do any wrong. He just sat by the open fire and dreamed the whole day long. Now he’s left a vacant chair and they say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 18, 2011

This message is in response to a recent book published by Rob Bell that questions the doctrine of Hell. This sermon is a fresh look at what the Bible says about Hell.

The reality of Hell Luke 16:19-31 In a national poll conducted several years ago by USA Today “67% of American adults said they believe in a hell. But less than 25% believed that they would go there, while 25% believe their friends will be there In one article for Newsweek Kenneth Woodward wrote, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

El Estado Intermedio

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 15, 2008

¿En qué estado se encuentra el alma después de la muerte? ¿inconsciencia? ¿aniquilación? ¿purgatorio? ¿mundo de los espíritus?

EL ESTADO INTERMEDIO Luc. 16:19-31 ¿Qué sucede cuando un hombre muere? ¿En qué estado se encuentran las almas entre la muerte y la resurrección? ¿Tenemos que ir al purgatorio? ¿Y qué de los que mueren sin bautizarse? ¿Y los creyentes del Antiguo Testamento que no conocieron a Jesucristo? ¿Tendremos ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection: From The Cross To The Throne

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Mar 20, 2008

This message looks at what took place during the three days that Jesus was dead and the importance of the Resurrection afterwards.

RESURRECTION: From the Cross to the Throne Eph 4:7-10; Luke 16:19-31 (KJV) Today I want to preach my Easter message in which we celebrate a risen Savior But we are not just celebrating a historical event, when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus we are celebrating one of a series of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Hell Is Real

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 5, 2008

This sermon is on a topic that is not preached about much any more.

Hell Is Real ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I went into my classroom Ready for another year at school. I didn’t want the work, Just wanted to hang and be cool. I had on new clothes, New sneaks on my feet. I was there for class on time Went to the back and took my seat. Yeah, I’m moving up. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: *other

Five Seconds After Death

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 17, 2008

What happens to an unbeliever when they die? Jesus answers that question in a dramatic way!

1. Illus. of my ministry • First funeral was Jewell Wrenn. As they lowered her body into the ground, I couldn’t help but think to myself, “Where is she? What is she experiencing?” 2. You and I are born to die. We try to distract ourselves from that fact, but nevertheless it is true. From the moment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty, Riches And God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 20, 2008

God’s heart for the poor is clearly presented in Luke’s gospel. Jesus continues to hammer home the point of good news to the poor and warnings to the wealthy. What should we take from this?

(If you rate this sermon, please offer helpful comments. God bless, Greg) If you think of yourself as extremely rich, raise your hand. If you think of yourself as terribly poor and needy raise your hand. What does it look like to be extremely rich today? What about terribly poor and needy? In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It's Not My Problem"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 12, 2010

Have you ever felt as if no one cared about you? Have you ever experienced that deep dark chasm of utter alone-ness? We are, indeed, our brother and sister’s keeper! And Jesus makes this fact very clear in our Gospel Lesson this morning.

Luke 16:19-31 “It is Not My Problem” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN As a child, Alice Gahana survived two concentration camps during the Holocaust… …an amazing feat, indeed! Asked what she remembered most, she replied, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

There will come a day when all eyes will be opened, when faith will become sight

Open Your Eyes Reading: Matthew 20:29-34 Text: Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes! Quotation of Leonardo Da Vinci When the Rich Man opened his eyes . . . 1. He saw more than torment. 2. He saw regrets, and lost opportunities With eyes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did You Miss Lazarus?

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010

The rich man's life illustrates some traits that can lead us to miss opportunities God sends.

DID YOU MISS LAZARUS? LUKE 16:19-25 INTRODUCTION I once lived beside a retired pastor and his family. His wife worked at the Department of Social Services. There were many poor people in the county, and she was very familiar with many of them since her line of work often took her to their homes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lazarus And The Dogs

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Sep 24, 2010

How has worldliness and sin clouded our view of other people and their motives? What gentle touches have we missed because our hearts are hardened to God and fellow children of God?

September 26, 2010 18th Sunday after Pentecost Text Luke 16: 19-31 Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Holy Spirit takes me to some interesting places when I am in the sermon preparation mode. In today’s Gospel the rich man certainly makes himself an easy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Punishment Of The Man Who Never Noticed"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 24, 2010

We live in a very wealthy land...God has blessed us but are we mis-using our wealth? Do we notice the poor, the child captured by child trafficing, homeless prenant teenager.... can we help? or do we not notice. Our culture has taught us to "want more"

In Jesus Holy Name September 26, 2010 Text: Luke 16:19-31 Pentecost XVIII - Redeemer “The Punishment of the Man Who Never Noticed” A number of years ago Shania Twain, Country Female Artist of the Year had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran