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The Elephant in the Church: Hell or High Water

Pastor Jared discusses the often-avoided topic of hell in the series "Elephant in the Church." Emphasizing that fear of hell is insufficient for lasting change, he urges One City to cultivate a deeper love for Jesus instead. The sermon encourages understanding hell not to provoke fear, but to appreciate the salvation Jesus offers, advocating for a life of obedience over a life of comfort and temporary pleasures.

The focus of this week's sermon is the concept of hell—a topic often misrepresented and used to instill fear in people. The sermon explores hell through the biblical story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31.

Weekly Bible Study List

1. Luke 16:19-31
2. Matthew 11:28
3. John 14:6
4. Revelation 3:20

3 Things To Understand About Hell:

1. There is No Hope in Hell: Highlighting the eternal despair of the rich man contrasted with Lazarus's eventual comfort.
2. There is No Rest in Hell: An eternal lack of peace is underscored, reflecting on choices made during life that lead to eternal consequences.
3. There is No Peace in Hell: Discussing how fear alone cannot lead to genuine repentance or spiritual change.

From Sermon to Action

Pastor Jared concludes urging the congregation to prioritize a life led by faith and love for Jesus over the fear of hell, emphasizing the transformative power of accepting Jesus's salvation. He gives us 2 challenges:

1. Be aware of where you've prioritized your comfort over your faith
2. Don't just listen to the gospel, accept it's truth

Worship Setlist

1. No One
2. Here I am to Worship
3. All Hail King Jesus

Notable Sermon Quotes to Repost on Social Media

1. "I don’t want you to fear hell, I want you to have a love of Jesus."
2. "Fear comes from a place of hurt, but it doesn't sustain behavioral change."
3. "We must love Jesus more than we fear hell."
4. "Hell will be absent of hope and Hope will disappear for those far from Jesus."
5. "If you just answer, Jesus will give you an eternity of hope, peace, and rest."
6. "Comfort can be a silent killer. And before you know it, you'll place your comfort over the needs of others."

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