Jesus Stories | Fighting Hell (Luke 16:19-31)

Dec 15, 2025

Pastor Luke Simmons dives into a riveting parable from the Gospel of Luke, challenging listeners to reflect on their spiritual readiness. He discusses the realities of heaven and hell, explaining what happens at death for believers versus the unrepentant. The contrast between the rich man and Lazarus highlights the dire consequences of ignoring repentance. With powerful imagery, he portrays hell as a painful and eternal state. Listeners are encouraged to invite others to explore spirituality and warn them using Scripture.

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Afterlife Has A 'Layover' Before Final Hope

Death leads to a temporary state (Hades or with Christ) before the final resurrection and judgment.
Heaven ultimately comes to earth as a renewed creation with resurrected bodies, not disembodied souls on clouds.

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Hell Described As Conscious, Eternal Torment

Hell is portrayed as a whole-person, conscious, and painful experience described with figurative fire imagery.
It is inescapable after death and described as eternal torment in Scripture.

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Everyone Needs Repentance To Change Course

Everyone is by default on the path to hell because of sin unless something interrupts that path.
Repentance is the interrupting action that turns a person from sin toward Jesus.

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Advent as Preparation and the Question of Readiness

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A Brief Theology of Heaven and Hell

04:24 • 2min

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What Happens at Death for Believers

05:57 • 52sec

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The Fate of the Unrepentant After Death

06:49 • 3min

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The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

10:09 • 3min

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The Rich Man's Plea and the Fixed Chasm

12:45 • 36sec

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The Awfulness of Hell

13:21 • 3min

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The Path to Hell: Doing Nothing

16:26 • 55sec

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Repentance Defined and Fruitful Change

17:21 • 6min

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Who Ends Up in Hell: The Unrepentant

23:21 • 3min

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Pastor Luke Simmons delivers a thought-provoking message in the "Jesus Stories" series, exploring a parable from the Gospel of Luke.

In this sermon, he challenges us to reflect on the reality of heaven and hell, urging us to consider our spiritual readiness by the time we reach December 25th. With a focus on the themes of repentance and faith, Pastor Luke underscores the importance of turning towards Jesus and living a life of true transformation.

Join us as we delve into a deeper understanding of the afterlife, the impact of repentance, and our mission to warn others with the Word of God.

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