Shocking Youth Message (2002) | Paul Washer | HeartCry Missionary Society

This is the type of preaching we need in our churches..

This sermon is desperately needed all over the world right now.

I'm a 20 years old introverted boy from Tripura, India, my aim in life is to be a Christian Apologist and a preacher inspite of being an introvert, I regularly watch sermons by Paul Washer, RC Sproul and many other reformed preacher training myself to preach the right biblical truth, pray for me to be a successful and a true preacher.

The genuineness of this sermon can't be faked; God be magnified😭

This sermon was what made me a believer in 2009. I had been raised in a Christian home thinking I was a Christian just because I had prayed a prayer a long time ago when I was a child, went to church, and read the Bible. I didn't realize I didn't have a relationship with Jesus. I still had hate in my heart for people, I did sinful things without caring about the consequences, and my heart was horrible. After watching this, I felt conviction and realized I didn't have a relationship with God, and I turned to Jesus afterwards in faith and repentance. I have been different ever since. A completely new person.The Bible is true when it says we must be "born again."

February 2023: Everything Pastor Washer stated in this sermon was/is true. The SBC never invited him back to another youth conference. What a heart breaking pity for the SBC not taking heed; as we now can see. Meanwhile, the seed that was sown by Pastor Washer's obedience has been so very blessed by God. HeartCry is bringing the gospel to so many people around the world! All praise and glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!! That's the fruit Jesus was talking about.

I was raised in the word of faith movement. I thought I was a Christian. I went to Rhema Bible Training Center in Oklahoma. I had sex before marriage. I watched pornography. I cursed like everyone else. I drank. I was so worldly but I believed to be a Christian. I even preached at the youth group of my church when I was going to Rhema. I was NOT a Christian. This past December God opened my eyes to see how deceived I was in my own sin. I have repented and turned away from it. Thank you God for opening my eyes to preaching like this. And many others I have found.

My former youth pastor, now head pastor of my church, was at this conference back in 2002. Pastor Washer's prayer that God would bring up great pastors out of that congregation came true!

This is the sermon that God used to pull me out of the kingdom of darkness. I will be eternally grateful. 🙏🏽

"i dont know why youre clapping, im talking to you." the silence was deafening.

I’m 14 years old, I came to this sermon not thinking it would just change my life little on bawl my eyes out but this love is something I’ve never felt before. If I could entitle this new chapter of my life I’d call it “Forever.” Thank you Jesus ✝️❤️

Brother Paul, I’m 67 , I went to a Billy Graham conference when I was 6 the year my dad died of cancer at 36. A seed was planted, I sat there and listened to every word he said, and left with a hope in the future, however at home everything was the same , not in a believers home. This sermon of yours I have been searching for all my life. Thank you brother Paul. 🙏🏻

“A false prophet tells you what you want to hear” Paul Washer spoke the truth in this sermon, he gave me a better perspective of Christianity and how to live right for God.🙏🏽

Its been almost 4 years since I was saved after listening to this message. I was raised in easy-believism and easy-prayerism and all of my ideas about salvation were totally devoid of repentance. Everyone around me (including my family) was just like I was, completely worldly and wicked, while still attending church etc.. Comparing yourself with God's Word really is the key folks. The Scriptures obliterated all of my self-righteousness. I am a police officer and I was saved while sitting alone in my patrol car after considering these Scriptures. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING has been the same since that night. The first thing that popped into my head after I repented and placed my faith in Christ was 'go home and tell your wife about your porn use.' I walked away from all of that filth (and many other sins) cold turkey. For the very first time I had a choice about sin. God led me (and my family) to a sound Baptist church where we are serving faithfully. I started preaching about a year ago, and now I lead teams door to door in our community. People have been saved through our church ministry. Best of all, now I get to use what I know about false Christianity to deal with people that are just like I used to be. Paul, I don't know if you see these comments, but I just wanted to say thanks for being brave. The power was in the Scripture that you shared but it took courage to share it. I know it's not easy, my entire family rejected me after I got saved. It's ok, I wouldn't trade knowing Christ for anything. I'm not alone anymore. To anyone else that might watch this, take what he says deadly serious. It could be the difference between life and death for you!

I have never heard of Paul Washer before and today is my 1st time listening to his sermon. All I can say is: "THANK YOU PAUL FOR POINTING ME TO JESUS, AND NOT TO YOU!!!!" In the past years, I idolized megachurches and small churches pastors, Christian youth leaders, feel-good emotional sermon givers, other Christians who knew so much more about the Gospel than me and eloquently spoke about the doctrines. I'm a Christian for 2 years now, and I've always looked up to them......but fatally, not to Jesus. Today, I wept after listening to your message. I wept at how many times I lied, dishonored my parents, consumed by greed and comfort of the world. I wept not out of pure lighting strike emotions that last for a day, but because I recognized that I have been walking around like a saved superior person. I was prideful and haughty, when I should be on my knees and examine my sins. If you can ready this message, I really want to say thank you for not putting the limelight toward yourself, but to the only one who deserves it - our Lord Jesus.

I have never, “NEVER” ever heard anyone speak with clear and precise integrity with the truth about the Word of God!! I’m honestly shaking!!! I cannot call my self a Christian because after analyzing myself, I fall so short and this requires IMMEDIATE action!!! God bless you all!!!

After 15 years, of thinking I was a Christian…. Then God saved me by His works and rose me from the dead as a new creature in Christ. Months later, I started feeling that I was never saved until then. I questioned and questioned, read and read the Word of God for about a year, then I concluded I was never saved until recently although Others were telling me that I was saved many years ago…. Then this sermon popped up. Praise God for affirming that He saved me recently. 4 years later, the Lord has faithfully continued to work a miracle in me and turned the most depraved and wicked man into a new creation that loves the Lord and walks in loving obedience by being in the Vine in John chapter 15. All my loving obedience is by the Works of God in my sanctification. Love must be in truth!

I was shocked the first time I heard this message. This sermon and David Wilkerson's "Call to Anguish" are one of the most powerful sermon that you can find on the internet. once in while I watch them over and over again because they are very edifying message.

One of the first sermons I listened to after God put me on my knees in repentance. Soli Deo Gloria!

Notice that not once does he search for his notes or take pause to think about what to say next. He’s just going, speaking from his heart informed by the Holy Spirit.