Sunday Morning - December 22, 2024 - Charles Lawson - Livestream

Welcome to Pastor Charles Lawson Ministries Live Webcast.
Webcast Times: Sun 10:00 AM EST and 6:00 PM EST; Wed 7:00 PM EST.

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The Bible declares:
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 3:23)

This means every person, no matter how “good” we think we are, has broken God’s holy law and is corrupt at the very core:
"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" (Jeremiah 17:9)
"As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:" (Romans 3:10)

Because of our sin, we are all appointed to die once—this is the physical death every person will go through.
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23)

But without Christ, we will also suffer the second death: eternal punishment in the lake of fire.
"And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire." (Revelation 20:14-15)

God warns that all who die in their sins will immediately enter hell after death (Luke 16:23).
At the final judgment, they will be cast into the lake of fire for eternity (Revelation 20:14-15).
Jesus Himself spoke clearly about eternal punishment, describing it as "everlasting fire" prepared originally for the devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41).

Everlasting punishment and torment is the certain and final fate of all who die in their sins without the Lord Jesus Christ.

THE GOOD NEWS
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Here is the greatest, most wonderful news you could ever hear:
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, bore the full wrath of God on our behalf.
He was crucified, shedding His precious blood to pay for our sins.
"For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." (2 Corinthians 5:21)
"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." (Isaiah 53:5)

Having fully paid the price of our redemption, He rose again the third day, "according to the scriptures" (1 Corinthians 15:3-4), proving His victory over sin and death.

Why did He do this?
Because:
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)

God loves you personally and offers you eternal life as a free gift through His Son.

THE LORD JESUS CHRIST WARNS US
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Merely agreeing with the facts in your mind or identifying as a Christian culturally does not save you.
The Lord Jesus Christ Himself gave a terrifying warning:

“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven... Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord... And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”
(Matthew 7:21–23)

These are people who professed Christ with their lips, acknowledged Him intellectually, and even performed religious works in His name—but they were never born again.
They never truly believed from the heart.
They knew about Jesus, but He never knew them.
After they die, they will lift up their eyes in hell—and ultimately be cast into the lake of fire for all eternity, just like everyone who is not born again through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

You must believe from the heart—a sincere, personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ who died for your sins, was buried, and rose again.

“For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness...”
(Romans 10:10)

HOW TO RECEIVE THIS GIFT
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You must believe from the heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God—that He died for your sins, was buried, and rose again the third day.

It is faith in the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ that saves you:
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)

When you believe, the Lord saves you, seals you, forgives all your sins, makes you new and gives you everlasting life.
"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life..." (John 3:36)
"...ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, " (Ephesians 1:13)
"...having forgiven you all trespasses;" (Colossians 2:13)
"...the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." (1 John 1:7)
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (2 Corinthians 5:17)
"And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand." (John 10:28)

All this is based on the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross and His blood sacrifice:
"In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;" (Ephesians 1:7)

SECURITY OF THE BELIEVER
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When you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ—trusting in His death, burial, and resurrection—He gives you eternal life.
That life will never end, and it can never be taken away.
You will not be cast out. You will not go to hell. You will not spend eternity in the lake of fire.

The Lord Jesus holds you in His hand, and God the Father holds you in His.
You are held by both. Your salvation is fully secure.
No one—not even you—can ever take you out of God’s hand.

“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.”
(John 10:28–29)

THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IS CALLING YOU TODAY
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"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)

He is ready to forgive all your sins and give you new life in Him:
"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." (John 8:36)

Only He has fully paid the price for your sins, and only He can save you from everlasting damnation in the lake of fire.

"...behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)" (2 Corinthians 6:2)

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ—trust fully in His death for your sins, His burial, and His resurrection on the third day, according to the Scriptures.
"In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, " (Ephesians 1:13)

Do not delay. You are not promised another day!
"But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?" (Luke 12:20)

[conniebressler]

I love this preacher. Thank you Jesus for allowing me to see him on YouTube. I know that he is a man of God.

[ShantaWayne]

Praise to our Lord Jesus Christ for pastor Lawson get home safely from the hospital snd able to preach before Christmas ✝️🙏❤️. Merry Christmas to Temple Baptist church family.

[josephlara]

Thank you PREACHER LAWSON! May the armor of the LORD Jesus Christ be upon you and your Church. AMEN!

[whoevwhatev]

BEYOND GRATEFUL for my/this church family in Tennessee 🇺🇸 love, respect & gratitude from south Georgia 👋

[Reaper_One]

It's great to see Bro. Lawson behind the pulpit. Amen!

[tom-cl]

Beautiful people hope Lord will help me to visit you my brother and sisters and pastor Charles Lawson

[freedomme]

I don't know.
Who this brother is that is doing the Sunday school teaching?But he is absolutely wonderful and he needs to be on here all the time.There's so many people that need to watch this and people are starving and hungry for the word.And I just think god that he is on here with pastor lawson thank you❤❤❤

[missdana]

Pastor I am going throing the wirst time of my life due to beimg disabled and feeling traumatized. Upir sermons, male me feel safe.

[joedean]

Thank u for letting me join long distance my friends

[RobertTroxal-ytwp]

At this time of the year when we should be filled with JOY, HOPE, and PEACE I'm not sure I'm saved or my name is in The Lambs Book of Life I can't find Peace with in my heart or soul I'm so sad Temple pray for me that I might find Joy and peace I don't know what is going on

[KeithGustin-cyck]

Pastor U have been though so much an still U take the time 2 explain what the word has 2 say God b with you an yours

[johnnyhartdawg]

is there no longer any livestream on the lion of Judah website?

[Bluebaggins]

Genesis 17:7 Genesis 17:19, , one covenant given to Abraham, covenant of flesh and slavery one given to Isaac, covenant of YHWHs essence the covenant you choose is the one you cling to.