In Jesse Lockhart’s sermon I’ve Got to Make It, he delivers a fervent and urgent message drawn from 1 Corinthians 9:24, where Paul exhorts believers to run their spiritual race with the aim of winning. Lockhart paints a vivid contrast between the eternal joy of heaven and the torment of hell, emphasizing that salvation is not just a hope—it’s a necessity. He describes heaven as a place of peace, healing, and divine presence, while warning that hell is a place of unending pain, regret, and memory. With raw conviction, he challenges listeners to examine their walk with God, urging them to forsake sin, embrace holiness, and press forward no matter the cost. Through stories of Peter’s denial, Moses’ delayed return, and the moral decay of a generation that has “risen up to play,” Lockhart calls the church to wake up, repent, and run with purpose. The message is clear: eternity is at stake, and we’ve got to make it.

Whitwell, TN

Pastor Jesse Lockhart