Shocking Youth Message Stuns Hearers

[Chad]

Hi sister Winged, thank you for your reply. I would like to clarify some things about the comments regarding that part in the beginning when he mentioned the majority "will go to hell". Something to be very very careful is quoting the preacher 100% as it was said. Paul Washer literally said word to word, "a majority of you here will possibly be in hell"...he did not condemn them. He did not affirm it. He said "possibly". Based on what? Mainly (but not only) based on what Jesus Himself said. That the majority enter the wide gate that leads to destruction (ultimately, hell). So in a sense, Paul was quoting Scripture and basing it off the Scripture.

The whole purpose of the sermon was to wake and shake (positively, not doubtfully) people up. Remember, this was preached to youths. The youths today in America are very vulnerable to the worldly junk that has infested this country the past 50 years, mostly recently with all the pop music, drugs, immoral sex, etc. There is no way that Paul was doing his preaching in the wrong spirit. He cried right there in public and pleaded in prayer for GOD's grace on the youths and pleaded with the youths to follow Jesus. What more can one ask for? He reminded me of Billy Graham from the 40's / 50's days where he spoke loud and very sternly. That faded away as he aged of course, naturally.

Keep in mind that some receive the same message differently depending on the tone used. That is ok and does not affirm nor necessarily mean one is more rightful or more "from GOD" than the other.

Again, the sermon was all about:
- examining yourself
- truly following Jesus Christ and walking the path to the narrow gate where "few will enter"
- waking people up to be careful and awake, aware of false prophets

It is absolutely critical to be loud and stern when speaking to youths in America. Trust me when I tell you this, they need it. There is power is a stern and louder tone than a soft spoken "feel good" preacher.

 

[hadoz]

He opened with something like I stand here a dead man.... etc. which immediatly conveyed to me that he was about to pour out his heart and soul with no reserve. The whole sermon seemed to me to be almost out of desparation. I think I kind of understand where he's coming from somewhat.

I often get the feeling that time is running out for the human race. It seems that temptations and immoralty have been ramping up lately and it's getting harder and harder for unbelievers to believe. At the same time it seems that the Holy Spirit is flowing out of believers more than ever before. Recent world events, the blatant anti-christian sentiment, the rise of pornography into the social mainstream, the homosexual agenda, the things being taught in our public schools and colleges, violent video games, corporate and polital scandles, adults acting like irresponsible children and so on and so forth. All of these things make it way harder for youth to want to even hear about Jesus.

I wonder if Paul Washer was also feeling that these symptoms our society is displaying mean that time is indeed growing short when he preached this sermon?

When I really think about the seriousness of the consequences of sin and how short this life really is and how long eternity is... man! the way we live our lives here and now becomes so much more important than we're led to believe I guess. Eternity, the decision to follow Christ is an eternal decision. I give Paul credit. The things he said up there couldn't have been easy to say. I think he loves people.

 

[Mirjam]

I think it's a good message. I believe too that you can't be saved if you just chose the "narrow door". You also have to "walk the narrow path". It makes sence. It's a good thing to keep in mind regularly. I'm also thinking about it now a lot, because I want to get baptised. I think when you get baptised ( when you're an adult ) you also say you are willing to 'walk the narrow path".

I hope I got the message right...I have to see it again to be sure. But this is what I understood from it.

 

[joshuamclean]

I think when you get baptised ( when you're an adult ) you also say you are willing to 'walk the narrow path"

I agree. Baptism also means that we join in Jesus in his death. "For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives" (Romans 6:3-4). Our old "sinful" self died, and we are given a new live. Thus, from that point on, we had begun walking on that narrow path.

 

[SpiritLedEd]

Re: Shocking Youth Message

One of the main reasons, I think, that preaching of the salvation message in today's church lacks real, staying power (Sorry Chad, but Paul Washer's message does lack staying power) is that so many church leaders mistakenly believe that the Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Ro 8 & 1 Cor 12) ceased with the death of the apostles.

There is an abundance of evidence that the Holy Spirit is still active in the world; not only in bringing people to Christ, but also in miraculous healings and deliverances, and many times these miraculous events occur before the person comes to Christ. In Mark 16:17, Jesus says "These signs shall accompany those who believe; in my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not harm them at all; they will place their hands on sick people and they will get well." (Mk 16:17-18).

When these preachers and their followers downgrade the role of the Holy Spirit in the contemporary world by not admitting His full role, they cause people to automatically come to the conclusion that the cross plus human effort are the essentials of salvation, when, in fact, the essentials are: the cross, the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, and man's cooperation with the Holy Spirit.

SLE

 

[Irenemarie]

WOW I listened to the video! That was so powerful and he is absolutly right. Now I have to question my own heart and the things I thought were ok! It has created questions that I'm not sure I will find the answers except God provides the answers! I won't be satisfied with someones opinion, but not everything is addressed in the Bible. I am 61 years old and gave my heart to my Savior when I was 17. In all my years as a christian I have not heard a sermon like the one I just listened to! What a shame! Christians need to hear the hard no nonsense facts of Gods' word! That message was from God I felt it in my spirit as it is the Holy Spirit that convicts our hearts. That Message wasn't for nonbelieves or new Christians just learning. That message was for Christians who have been Christians for some time, and Pastors who have been preaching and teaching the word of God in such a way that some things have now become exceptable in the church, that are not exceptable to God! and never has been! and never will be!
I'm sure I am not the onlyone who will feel a thump on the head as they listen to this sermon! When you have been a Christian for a long time you become so comfertable in the place you are at spiritual you get lazy, passive and the fire you felt in your spirit when you were young some how has become warm ambers.

 

[Richie]

One of the main reasons, I think, that preaching of the salvation message in today's church lacks real, staying power (Sorry Chad, but Paul Washer's message does lack staying power) is that so many church leaders mistakenly believe that the Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Ro 8 & 1 Cor 12) ceased with the death of the apostles.

SLE

Dear SpiritLedEd,

You mentioned something, which is absolutely true. Yes, indeed there are many people who don't want to believe that Jesus still heals today, Jesus still saves today. Many people have in fact started a new doctrine, "No cross, no blood." and they are called Christians, what a shame?

Being Christians, there are people who don't want to believe that Jesus rose from the dead.

This is something I want to share with you.

God bless you.

 

[Shane M.]

Thank you chad for the link.
I was not able to watch the video but i did read the text and i plan on reading it again.
Again thank you!

 

[nesanet]

we should be ready when jesus come

Thank you chad for posting the video as wellas the text.I belive God is working and seeking his peoples to bear good fruit in his kingdom. the preacher is right we are not following the word of GOd. and are living cultural christianity,GOd help us for that .
Defiantely jesus will come back, and when he comes we should be ready to accept him.
chad GOD bless you for helping us to realize where we stand and please keep on glowing in the kingdom of God.

Bless you
nesanet

 

[Chad]

I think it's a good message. I believe too that you can't be saved if you just chose the "narrow door". You also have to "walk the narrow path". It makes sence. It's a good thing to keep in mind regularly. I'm also thinking about it now a lot, because I want to get baptised. I think when you get baptised ( when you're an adult ) you also say you are willing to 'walk the narrow path".

I hope I got the message right...I have to see it again to be sure. But this is what I understood from it.

I love your analogy of the narrow door and narrow path. I have never heard someone say it this way, what an awesome way to express this truth!

Narrow door = a pray to accept Salvation yet without proceeding with repentance.

Narrow gate = the path to truly following Jesus Christ

 

[jareds]

I won't argue with God either

The message was not "shocking" to me. It was however, the most refreshing message I've heard in a long, long while. Why? Because it's the truth. People will try to argue with the truth. We know of one, who argued with God, and he was cast out of heaven for ever. I won't argue with God -- may he have mercy on me.

“Should a reprover contend with the Almighty?" ..........God bless u lili

 

[pafindr]

I've been listening to Paul Washer for a few years now and that was just one of his many awesome sermons. I played this message a few months back to the guys in my Bible study group and their jaws dropped. :shade:

After God guided me to hear my first Paul Washer sermon I then became saved through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.

GOD IS AWESOME!

Thanks Chad for posting this video for everone to see and I hope that you post a few more of his sermons.

God Bless
Pafindr

 

[comingjoy]

video help

Hi, I loved the video and am trying to down load it. I downloaded the FLV player and when I click on the part to down load it says the page has expired. Can you help? Would love to try to burn copies if possible and send out to friends.
Thanks
Barb

 

[Chad]

I updated my original post, please read the download video section again.

http://www.talkjesus.com/streaming-video/20066-shocking-youth-message-stuns-hearers.html

I made it a bit easier so you can just convert it to a regular video format, online for free and then download it.

 

[humbleman]

Pray for this preacher;

I believe that this young man is a sound preacher,and he truly needs your prayers, because our adversary satan will come at him. Thankyou LORD for him, the world needs more "annointed" men of GOD who will pray down the sermon,and not try to study it up.

 

[Chad]

I believe that this young man is a sound preacher,and he truly needs your prayers, because our adversary satan will come at him. Thankyou LORD for him, the world needs more "annointed" men of GOD who will pray down the sermon,and not try to study it up.

I think that is one of the best paraphrase I have ever heard since I've been saved. This is a great way to express how important the prayer is when a sermon is involved. Even down to a simple word can make a huge different in how the sermon is perceived - therefore prayer for GOD's guidance is critical, not just an option.

 

[wade.hinkle]

This video is perfect as in what is wrong with the world today. Preachers, Ministers, Pastors, etc., are so worried about offending people today, or they might lose that money in the offering plate, They tell you what will feed the flesh and not the soul.

I commend him for standing their and telling the truth and not worrying about what they may think. This world needs to be told the truth, its a dieing world, and unless we are honest and truthful, there are many we are going to miss it.

God Bless Paul and others like him who go out even though they are persecuted and tell the truth

 

[gran4jc]

Thank you very much Chad. I just found this site today and have been reading posts and I watched the video and placed it on my website. This is a tremendously annointed site. I have been to many sites that proclaim to be christian and of course are not. This video........oh my goodness, was this a powerful message from God!!!!! I cried, tears pouring down my face, the Holy Spirit is still using this message after this many years have gone by. How wonderful and mighty is God. For Jesus to know me, and me to Know Him, my life is meaningless without Him. I pray that we all know Jesus and that He knows us. Yes, it is a hard road at times, but the obedience is worth it all. For the blessings He gives us are more than we even faintly know or can comprehend. Thank You Again and God Bless You All.

 

[joyfilled]

I Thank the Everlasting Father for the video being posted- It is a relief to see the true non watered down Gospel - That convicts the hearts of his Children. If the Gospel is watered down is it effective- I think not! Gods word is sharper than any twoedged sword- and obviouslly if you ( Chad ) are getting negative messages in regards to this video lives are being transformed. I Thank God For you ! Amen Brother ...:thumbs_up

 

[snow white]

re: stunning youth message. I praise God for the Truth and men who are not afraid to speak it. It is the Truth that makes us free. Thank you, Talk Jesus, for fostering a community of disciples that believes that correction and rebuke are life to the redeemed. Bring of the Word.