
George H. Alquist Jr.
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A Place Called Hell
0Dr. George H. Alquist Jr. preaches a powerful sermon on the reality of Hell, emphasizing the need to address this unpopular subject. He highlights how the Devil works to desensitize people to the horrors of Hell through various means like cartoons, movies, and New Age beliefs. The sermon delves into the description of Hell as a place of darkness, fire, torment, and eternal separation from God, urging listeners to understand the severity of Hell and the importance of accepting Jesus as their Savior to avoid this dreadful fate.
Finders, Keepers; Losers, Weepers!
0PSA 40:1MAT 9:9LUK 13:23LUK 19:5JHN 1:43JHN 4:4JHN 5:24George H. Alquist Jr. preaches on the story of Zacchaeus, emphasizing how Jesus always does the finding, as seen in His encounters with Zacchaeus, the woman at the well, Philip, Saul, Matthew, and David. He highlights that Jesus seeks every sinner, coming to seek and save the lost, and that we are all found by Jesus, not the other way around. Alquist stresses that Jesus is the Finder and the Keeper, ensuring that once He finds us, He keeps us by His power and blood. He warns that those without Christ are losers, missing out on eternal life and Heaven, and that eternal Hell will be filled with weeping losers.
If the Cross Should Speak
0ISA 53:5EZK 18:4ROM 3:23ROM 10:131CO 15:32CO 5:21EPH 2:8COL 3:11PE 2:24REV 20:14George H. Alquist Jr. preaches about the profound significance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, foretold in the Old Testament, where God sacrificed His Son on the cross for the sins of the world. Through Jesus' death, we can receive forgiveness and salvation by faith, as He bore our sins and rose from the grave in victory over sin, offering eternal life to all who believe in Him. The cross, once a symbol of death, now represents hope and eternal life, proclaiming the gospel message of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
Rubbish Behind the Wall
0NEH 4:1ISA 59:2MAT 16:182CO 6:17HEB 4:12George H. Alquist Jr. preaches on Nehemiah and the building of the wall, illustrating the reality of enemies hindering God's work. He emphasizes that wherever God's people work, enemies are at work to hinder progress, but ultimately cannot stop God's plan. Alquist highlights three groups of hinderers: those who say 'Ye Shall Not' from outside opposition, those who say 'Ye Ought Not' with one foot in the world, and those who say 'We Cannot' due to internal struggles with sin and rubbish. He urges believers to recognize and remove the sin (rubbish) hindering their spiritual growth and effectiveness in God's work.
When a Nation Calls Evil Good
0George H. Alquist Jr. preaches about God's separation of His people in the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing the importance of living according to His statutes and judgments to avoid His judgment. He warns against following the sinful ways of society, as seen in the destruction of nations like Sodom and Gomorrah, and highlights the need for believers to be holy and separate from the world. The sermon addresses societal issues like homosexuality, abortion, and psychic phenomena, stressing that God's Word condemns these practices as abominations and murder. Alquist urges repentance, faith in Jesus Christ, and a return to God to avoid His impending judgment on a society that calls evil good and good evil.
Born Again: Who, How, Why, When? (Tract)
0PRO 27:1MAT 10:32JHN 3:3ROM 3:10ROM 5:8ROM 10:132CO 6:2EPH 2:8George H. Alquist Jr. preaches on the necessity for everyone to be born again, emphasizing that all individuals are sinners by nature and in need of salvation to avoid eternal separation from God. Through faith in Jesus Christ alone, one can be born again into God's family, acknowledging their sinfulness and accepting Christ as their Lord and Savior. The urgency of being born again is highlighted, urging individuals to make this life-changing decision now to secure their eternal destiny.
Dependence
0George H. Alquist Jr. emphasizes the importance of depending entirely upon Christ while serving Him. He warns against an independent spirit that leads to frustration and failure, stressing the need for complete reliance on the Creator as creatures, the Infinite as finite beings, and the Master as servants. Alquist highlights that apart from Christ, our works amount to nothing, and that true success in ministry comes from abiding in Christ to produce fruit. He encourages a mindset of dependence on God for all things, as seen in the example of Paul the apostle who attributed his abilities and accomplishments to the grace of God.
Eternally Secure: Who, How, Why, When?
0PSA 37:24JHN 1:12JHN 3:16JHN 3:36ROM 8:1EPH 4:30HEB 7:25George H. Alquist Jr. preaches that every individual who has received Jesus Christ as their Savior and placed their faith in Him is eternally secure as a child of God. This security is maintained by the power of God through Jesus Christ, who intercedes for believers and ensures their salvation until the day of Jesus Christ. Believers are eternally secure because Jesus paid the penalty for sin, rose from the dead, and believers are kept by the power of God through faith.
Faithfulness
0George H. Alquist Jr. emphasizes the importance of faithfulness as a character quality required by God for His servants, ministers, and stewards. Faithfulness is defined as being reliable, true, trustworthy, and constant, and it involves being accountable for what God has entrusted to us. The sermon highlights the need for faithfulness in sharing God's truth with a world in need, using the talents, abilities, and opportunities God has given us to serve Him faithfully.
Fitness
0ISA 64:6ROM 3:23ROM 5:8ROM 6:23ROM 10:132CO 5:21EPH 2:8TIT 3:5George H. Alquist Jr. preaches about the importance of being spiritually fit, emphasizing that while physical fitness is valuable, spiritual fitness is even more crucial. He highlights that all humans are spiritually unfit due to sin, but through Jesus Christ's sacrifice, we can be made righteous and fit for heaven. Alquist stresses that salvation cannot be earned through good works but is a gift of God's grace, received by faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior.
Freedom
0ROM 3:23ROM 5:8ROM 6:23ROM 10:13EPH 2:8George H. Alquist Jr. preaches about the freedom enjoyed in America and the greater freedom of the soul, emphasizing the need for salvation from sin and spiritual death. He highlights that while the freedom in America was secured through sacrifice, the freedom of salvation was provided by Christ's sacrifice on the cross, not by man's works. Alquist urges listeners to trust Jesus Christ as their Savior to receive the gift of salvation and eternal life, paralleling the freedom in America to the freedom in Christ.
Hell: Who, How, Why, When?
0REV 21:8George H. Alquist Jr. preaches about the universal guilt of humanity, emphasizing that everyone, including ourselves, deserves to go to hell due to sin as stated in Romans 3:23 and Revelation 21:8. He explains that sin separates us from God, making us unfit for heaven, and even our best deeds are unacceptable before Him, as seen in Isaiah 64:6. Alquist Jr. describes the existence in hell as eternal, conscious torment in fiery darkness, with no hope of escape, based on Luke 16:24, Matthew 13:42, and Jude 13.
Holiness
0George H. Alquist Jr. preaches on the importance of holiness in the service of God, emphasizing the need for believers to live holy lives in anticipation of the return of Jesus Christ. The sermon highlights that holiness encompasses one's entire lifestyle, including words, thoughts, actions, motives, attitudes, and emotions, and that the lack of holiness in Christians' lives has brought shame upon the work of Christ. The message stresses the urgency of living a holy life, as time is running out to serve the Lord and reach the unsaved before Christ's return. Practical holiness is essential for believers, reflecting their positional holiness received through salvation in Christ.
Humility
0George H. Alquist Jr. preaches on the importance of humility, using biblical examples like King David, Paul the apostle, and John the Baptist to illustrate the 'Who am I,' 'What am I,' and 'Here am I' attitudes. He emphasizes the blessings of humility as seen in James 4:6, Proverbs 16:18-19, and I Peter 5:5, and warns against false humility and pride as mentioned in Romans 12:3. The sermon encourages believers to have a genuine humility of spirit, acknowledging their unworthiness and being willing to serve God wholeheartedly.
If the Cross Should Speak (Poem)
0ISA 53:5JHN 3:16ACT 4:12ROM 6:23EPH 2:8George H. Alquist Jr. reflects on a powerful vision of the cross where the cross, nails, crown of thorns, and tomb speak of their roles in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. The cross laments its inability to free the Son of God, the nails express sorrow for their part in the crucifixion, the crown of thorns shares the horror of piercing Jesus' brow, and the tomb rejoices in Christ's resurrection and offer of salvation. Alquist emphasizes that these inanimate objects played a crucial role in God's plan for salvation, highlighting the importance of faith in Christ for eternal life.