Make a Dent in Hell
E.A. Johnston passionately calls believers to be instruments in God's hand, boldly confronting sin and spiritual darkness to make a lasting impact on the souls of sinners.
In 'Make a Dent in Hell,' E.A. Johnston passionately exhorts believers to become powerful instruments in God's hands, confronting sin and spiritual darkness with boldness and perseverance. Drawing on vivid imagery of a hammer and carpenter, Johnston challenges listeners to actively engage in spiritual warfare and evangelism. This sermon inspires a deep commitment to God's mission of salvation and the breaking of strongholds.
Full Transcript
Lord Jesus, when you were a carpenter, you held a hammer in your hand. You are now a risen Lord with nail-pierced hands. Pick me up as your hammer, and hold me in the grip of your hand, and use me to pound away on the conscience of guilty man.
Lord Jesus, make me a hammer you can use to break up the foundation of a false refuge. Make me a hammer turned over like you'd pull a rusty nail out of a wall, and let me be used by you to pull a sinner out of hell. Let my voice awaken sinners like a ringing fire bell.
Let me be your hammer to make a dent in hell. Your word is like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces. Use me like a hammer to smash a hypocrite to pieces.
Use me like a hammer to give Satan a bruise or two. He's just a thief and a liar, and he could use some pounding too. Take me in your strong hand while life is in me still.
Drain what's left of me by hard hammering on sinners' stubborn wills. Pound me like a hammer and make the demons yell. Keep on pounding, pounding, pounding until you let me make a dent in hell.
Sermon Outline
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- Christ as the ultimate carpenter and hammer
- Believers as tools in God's hand
- The call to be active in spiritual battle
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- Breaking false refuges and confronting hypocrisy
- Awakening sinners with the Word of God
- The power of God’s Word like a hammer
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- Engaging in spiritual warfare against Satan
- Enduring hardship for the sake of souls
- Making a lasting impact on hell’s domain
Key Quotes
“Lord Jesus, make me a hammer you can use to break up the foundation of a false refuge.” — E.A. Johnston
“Let me be your hammer to make a dent in hell.” — E.A. Johnston
“Drain what's left of me by hard hammering on sinners' stubborn wills.” — E.A. Johnston
Application Points
- Commit yourself daily to being used by God as a tool to reach sinners.
- Stand firm in spiritual warfare by relying on the power of God's Word.
- Be willing to endure hardship and sacrifice for the sake of others' salvation.