Immortality is that aspect of God that we have inherited; our conscious existence is an eternal one. But those who have obtained life and conquered fear of death will have an eternal existence of bliss! We are sure that heaven lies on the other side of the life of a saint because the joy and ecstasy that we have experienced on this side is something that earth cannot produce! Our experience as saints is a foretaste of heaven. But those who reject salvation have rejected eternal life, and many will not even realize it until they are aroused by the stark reality of an eternal sentence. But while we are still here on earth, we still have a choice. Will you choose life or death?

Date Preached: 4/22/1984

Human nature is anti-sacrifice.

The essence of a true Christian's existence is sacrifice.

The level of one's spirituality is defined by the state of their personal altar.

When it comes time for you to reckon with God, He will not judge you by what you did, but by what you could have done. Pastor Hampton challenged the heart of the saints, presenting to them a heavy question: have you done what you could? The position of our souls before God is dependent on us reaching our full potential for God, for we must give an account for anything that went lacking because of our lack. This word from the Lord is solemn and heavy, but, thank God, sufficient inspiration to execute is always sent along with a challenge from God!

Date Preached: 12/20/1981