Sermons on Why Is There Hell:

Afterlife: Hell Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 21, 2019

This series explores the three realms of the afterlife: Hades, Hell and Heaven. Jesus, the prophets, and the apostles describe Hell - or Gehenna - as a place of death and destruction.

Afterlife: Hell Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/24/15 Have you heard about the farmer from Illinois who died and went to Hell? The Devil really wanted to punish him, so he put him to work breaking up rocks with a sledgehammer. To make it worse he cranked up the temperature ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:9-11, Malachi 4:1-6, Matthew 13:30, John 3:16, 2 Peter 2:5-6, 2 Peter 3:7-13, Matthew 10:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

A Religious Hell

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 10, 2009

There are many in the church today that are religious, but religion won’t get you into God’s Kingdom, what God want’s is a relationship.

Matthew 7:21-23 [21] Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. [22] Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Afterlife: Hell Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2015

What lies beyond death's door? The Bible describes three realms: Hades, Hell and Heaven. The second in this three-part sermon series, this sermon explores what the Bible really says about Hell and final punishment.

Afterlife: Hell Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/24/15 Have you heard about the farmer from Illinois who died and went to Hell? The Devil really wanted to punish him, so he put him to work breaking up rocks with a sledgehammer. To make it worse he cranked up the temperature ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Believe It Or Not.

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002

. Consider that if hell is real then it is the most alarming fact of the universe. Why is there a lack of the fear of hell?

Believe it or Not Hebrews 10:29-31 Intro: Ripley’s Believe it or not museums. Observe some real mysteries and some good fakes. Unfortunately people treat the subject of hell like that. You can believe it or not. Natural men hate idea held accountable for lives to a Holy God. Carnal mind objects ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctrine Of Hell Series

Contributed by Anthony Stander on Feb 8, 2021

The doctrine of hell is not a popular doctrine – it is not a doctrine that is much spoken about – it is considered in some circles to be a negative message, but Jesus spoke more about Hell than anybody else!

HELL Mat 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. The doctrine of hell is not a popular doctrine – it is not a doctrine that is much spoken about – it is considered in some circles to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

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

In Hell There Is Fire

Contributed by Curtis Brock on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: While preaching one night on the subject of Hell, a lady after the service commented that it had been a long time since she had even heard a preacher preach on this subject.

Introduction: While preaching one night on the subject of Hell, a lady after the service commented that it had been a long time since she had even heard a preacher preach on this subject. I immediately began to see the Urgency of the emergency! More must be preached on this awful place. If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Horrors Of Hell

Contributed by Mark Eaton on Dec 25, 2001

A REAL LOOK AT HELL FROM THE BIBLES VIEW.AND WHAT IS CONTAINED IN HELL

-THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH-NEVER HAS BEEN REDUCED,NON-NEGOTIABLE, NO CONCESSIONS -THE UNSAVED ARE MORE INTERESTED IN TIME THAN THEY ARE ETERNITY -A PERSON MAY LIVE AND DIE W/O BELIEVING IN A LITERAL BURNING HELL, BUT 5 SECONDS AFTER DEATH, THEY WILL HAVE NO REASON TO DENY IT -THE ORIGANAL WORD FOR ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

No Way In Hell

Contributed by Richard Bell on Jan 27, 2001

Hell is not a joyous topic to preach or hear, but it must be remembered that Jesus spoke more of hell than of heaven.

NO WAY IN HELL Luke 16:19-31 INTRODUCTION: Hell is a difficult topic to preach. There is no joy in the topic. The only joy is diverting a soul away from that horrible place. It is no joking or laughing matter. Hell is a real, physical place. Jesus spoke of hell more than He spoke of heaven. I. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven Or Hell Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 14, 2001

Paul lays the foundation of his explination of salvation in Romans 1, a foundation that makes the difference between heaven and hell.

The Book of Romans: Proud to be a Christian Heaven or Hell? For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Religious Hell

Contributed by Levi Wright on Dec 30, 2002

Hell will be a religious place because of the great number of religious people who will go there.

Evangelist Cry Teaching Ministry Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Ph.D. "A Religious Hell" Matthew 7:21-23 [21] Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. [22] Many will say to me in that day, Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Horrors Of Hell

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2003

Hell is a horrible place for a number of reasons, but I seek to reveal its horridness by dealing with (1)The Masses In Hell, (2)The Memories In Hell, and (3)The Miseries In Hell.

THE HORRORS OF HELL Text: Rev.20: 15 and Rev.21: 8 Intro: The term “hell” is used in a variety of ways these days; most of them negative. Often this word is thrown around casually like it was no big deal. Many people even joke about Hell. Some have been heard saying that they didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15, Revelation 21:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Kenneth Wright on Jun 29, 2003

This sermon covers the contemporary concepts as well at the biblical concepts of Hell

The Reality of Hell Kenneth W. Wright The New Iberia Church of Christ Sermon Outline A. I am here to talk about the Reality of the Biblical Subject – Hell. B. I will cover these main points: 1. Hell is not a popular subject these days. 2. The Error Taught by Some 3. The Evidence in the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4-7, Revelation 20:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

To look at the picture of hell painted for us through inspiration so that we will be encouraged to live in such a way as not to go there.

The Reality of Hell Text: Rev. 20.15 Thesis: To look at the picture of hell painted for us through inspiration so that we will be encouraged to live in such a way as not to go there. Introduction: (1) It is said that for the Christian, earth is the only hell that he/she will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hell On Earth Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003

My grandfather loved to watch gunsmoke. One of the episodes is of a man who would travel from town to town with a huge rattlesnake in a glass cage. He would collect bets that no one could place his hand against the glass and keep it there when the rattl

HELL ON EARTH Revelation 9:1- 10:11 My grandfather loved to watch gunsmoke. One of the episodes is of a man who would travel from town to town with a huge rattlesnake in a glass cage. He would collect bets that no one could place his hand against the glass and keep it there when the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God