(Clip) Hell is Real Because God Said It
B.H. Clendennen passionately emphasizes the reality and eternal nature of hell based on God's clear declarations in Scripture, urging believers to confront this truth without sentimentality.
This sermon emphasizes the urgency of reflecting on eternity without God, challenging both the lost and those in the church to prioritize prayer, reading the Word, and genuine repentance. It addresses the danger of indifference and the need for preaching the truth about hell without sentimentalism, as Jesus and the apostles did. The message stresses the reality of everlasting punishment as described in various Bible verses.
Full Transcript
Well, the penalty for wrongdoing and many a soul has been brought to reflection and turned to Christ Simply because he's face to face with an eternity without God My concern is listen my concern not only with the lost man out there, but people who sit on these pews Amen that never have time to pray Never have time to read never have up and down in and out you you you he aren't long enough And soon the tempers gone there's nothing left. I said there's nothing left Oh God help us to realize that setting in the church I doubt if the rapture took place this morning that 10% of the sands would get out of here the Indifference, I said the indifference it took a whole time There's a soft sentimentalism in the pulpits with the cries of preaching the hell You hear me the cries of preaching the hell Jesus didn't have it He said if your hand depends you pluck it off. I've got and you pluck it out if your hand depends you cut it off He said it better you to go to heaven name than the hell with all your members He had no sentimentalism at all and these he said she'll go away in the everlasting punishment He didn't care whether the Pharisee liked it or not He didn't matter to him whether a preacher liked it or not it was a truth of God Paul said no and therefore the terror of the Lord we persuade man AC Dixon once said if we have more preaching of hell in the pulpit We'd have less hell in the community got to be Sentimentalism Fifth I believe is a hell because God said this a hill You can discard everything else, but you can't this You may argue with what I said But you can't argue with this I believe as a hell because God said this a hill I Believe it's everlasting because God said it's everlasting listen to it God says in Deuteronomy 32 22 for a fire is kindled in my anger and shall burn to the lowest hell Fire is kindled in my anger And shall burn to the lowest hell Jesus said in Matthew 25 41 Then shall he say unto them on his left hand apart from me.
You'll curse it into everlasting fire Prepared for the devil in his angel again in verse 46 and these shall go away into everlasting Punishment Paul in 2nd Thessalonians the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels in flame and fire Taking vengeance on them that know not God and that they that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ Who shall be punished with everlasting? Destruction from the presence of the Lord and the glory of his power John says in Revelation 20 Whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire I Could go on and on this morning
Sermon Outline
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I. The Reality of Hell
- Hell is a real place as declared by God.
- Many souls face eternity without God due to sin.
- Indifference towards hell is prevalent even among believers.
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II. The Danger of Sentimentalism
- Modern preaching often softens the message about hell.
- Jesus and Paul preached hell without compromise.
- Sentimentalism diminishes the urgency of repentance.
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III. Biblical Proof of Hell's Existence and Eternity
- Deuteronomy 32:22 speaks of fire kindled in God's anger.
- Jesus describes everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels.
- Paul and John affirm everlasting punishment and destruction.
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IV. The Call to Take Hell Seriously
- Believers must not ignore or minimize hell.
- Preaching hell leads to fewer people suffering it.
- Urgent repentance and faith in Christ are necessary.
Key Quotes
“I believe as a hell because God said this a hell.” — B.H. Clendennen
“Jesus didn't have it He said if your hand depends you pluck it off.” — B.H. Clendennen
“If we have more preaching of hell in the pulpit We'd have less hell in the community.” — B.H. Clendennen
Application Points
- Take seriously the biblical warnings about hell and examine your own spiritual condition.
- Avoid sentimentalism and embrace the full truth of Scripture in your faith and witness.
- Share the gospel urgently with others to help them avoid eternal punishment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does B.H. Clendennen emphasize hell so strongly?
He believes that acknowledging the reality of hell is essential for true repentance and salvation, as it is a biblical truth declared by God.
Is hell eternal according to the sermon?
Yes, the sermon teaches that hell is everlasting based on multiple Scripture passages affirming eternal punishment.
What is the danger of sentimentalism in preaching about hell?
Sentimentalism softens the message, leading to indifference and fewer people recognizing the need to repent.
How does the sermon suggest believers should respond to the reality of hell?
Believers should take hell seriously, repent, and share the gospel urgently to save others from eternal punishment.
Which Scriptures are cited to prove hell's existence?
Deuteronomy 32:22, Matthew 25:41, Matthew 25:46, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9, and Revelation 20:15 are key references.