The Rich Man, Lazarus, and the Moment That Changes Everything

This sermon unpacks Luke 16’s parable of the rich man and Lazarus to drive home three hard realities: life is temporary, death is certain, and eternity is immediate. Using vivid contrasts — purple robes and banquet tables vs. sores and begging at the gate — the preacher emphasizes that earthly status won’t determine your eternal destiny. Salvation hinges on whether Christ knows your name, not on riches, ritual, or reputation. The message calls listeners to urgent, personal response: don’t delay surrendering to Jesus; now is the accepted time, because one day your appointment with death will come.