
William Blackburn
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The Five Foolish Virgins
1.0K26:47FoolishnessMAT 7:21In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being prepared to meet God. He uses the parable of the ten virgins waiting for the bridegroom to illustrate his point. The parable teaches that five of the virgins were wise and prepared, while the other five were foolish and unprepared. The preacher warns against having a form of religion without a genuine relationship with God, and emphasizes the need for true repentance and surrender to Jesus.
Lost
1.0K24:34Lost SoulsEXO 20:8EXO 20:12MAT 5:27LUK 19:10HEB 9:27REV 20:12In this sermon, the preacher shares a tragic story of two brothers trying to rescue a young girl trapped in a car accident. Unfortunately, the older brother unknowingly ignites a fire when he lights a cigarette near the gasoline spill from the car. Despite their efforts, the flames become too intense, and the girl's body is consumed by the fire. The preacher uses this story to emphasize the importance of making a decision to choose life or death, heaven or hell. He urges the listeners to repent, give their hearts to Christ, and be saved, as this decision is the most crucial one they will ever make. The sermon also highlights the consequences of being lost from God and the urgency to seek salvation before facing death.
The Last Signs of the End Times
90833:24End TimesMAT 24:14REV 19:11In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the supernatural power of God in changing people's hearts. He states that we are currently living in the end times, as prophesied in the Bible, where the gospel has been preached to all nations. The preacher criticizes preachers who treat God as a fictional character and urges the audience to be prepared to meet God. He emphasizes the need for repentance, giving one's heart to Christ, and being born again. The sermon concludes with an invitation for the audience to make the decision to surrender their lives to Jesus.
Five Sins Against the Holy Spirit
81538:27Holy SpiritGEN 6:3PRO 1:24PRO 1:26MAT 6:33GAL 5:16HEB 3:7HEB 3:15In this sermon, preacher Joe Henry Hankins shares a true story about an 18-year-old boy who attended a Sunday night service at First Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. The boy felt a strong conviction to give his heart to Jesus during the invitation, but he struggled with a sin in his life that he didn't want to give up. Eventually, he ran out of the church without getting saved. Weeks later, when he was diagnosed with leukemia and had little time left to live, Hankins visited him in the hospital and urged him to give his heart to Christ. However, the boy expressed that he had lost all desire to be saved. Despite the urgency of his situation, he felt unable to repent and accept Jesus as his Savior.
Five Sins Satan Uses to Destroy
72634:02SatanREV 2:1In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being on fire for God and not settling for a lukewarm faith. He highlights that our actions and testimonies are being observed by others, including our family and friends, who may be influenced to choose heaven or hell based on what they see in our lives. The preacher also discusses the process of conviction, repentance, and forgiveness when we have sin in our lives, and how God may use chastisement and scourging to get our attention if we don't repent. The sermon concludes with a story about a young girl's diary, highlighting the consequences of falling into sin and the hope of redemption through repentance and returning to God.
The Two Lanes to Hell
68838:44HellIn this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of surrendering one's life to Jesus and turning away from sin. He shares a personal experience of feeling lost and then finding salvation through Jesus. The speaker highlights the need for a heart and mind transformation, where the things of God become prominent in one's life. He warns that without surrendering to Jesus, one will face judgment and be rejected by God. The sermon urges listeners to commit their lives to Christ and avoid the path to destruction.
Hell Is Real
68324:16HellMAT 5:22MAT 7:13MAT 10:28MAT 16:26MAT 18:8MAT 25:41MRK 9:43In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of talking about hell. He explains that preaching about hell is necessary because it is mentioned in the Bible. The preacher also wants to wake up Christians who may be complacent about the reality of hell. He urges viewers to be burdened for the lost and dying world and warns them about the certainty of hell. The sermon emphasizes the need for individuals to be saved before it is too late and highlights the urgency of sharing the gospel with others.
The Worst Sin
66531:59SinPSA 76:7PSA 103:8ISA 28:21MAT 6:33JHN 3:18JHN 5:281CO 6:9In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of making a choice between life and death, heaven and hell. He urges the audience to come to Jesus and let Him pay for their sins, rather than rejecting Him and facing the consequences of their own sin debt. The preacher highlights the need for true belief and obedience to God, stating that one's actions reflect their faith. He shares his personal experience of realizing his rebellion against God and seeking His mercy, emphasizing the urgency of accepting Christ before it is too late. The sermon also references John 5:28-29, which speaks about the resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.