Since we are going to leave this world some day soon, and when we do, we will continue to live either in Heaven or Hell forever, it is essential that you know where you will end up. I would like to take these 2 verses and preach for a while around this question, "Where will you end up?" As I do, please allow the Lord to speak to your heart. You may not like this message, but you need to know where you are going when you leave this world more than anything else in this world or the one to come.

Jesus tells His audience that there are only two possible roads in which one can walk. Many in our day want to tell us that there are many paths a person can travel through life, however, Jesus limits the choices to just two. Some may feel that this is a narrow view. I guess that they are correct. However, Jesus is correct regardless of what the world thinks, Rom. 3:4. Let's spend a few moments discussing these two roads in which man can spend his days.

A. There Is A Broad Way - The word broad means "spacious."

You aren't really in control - Eph. 2:1-3

Sin brings with it pain and sorrow -

God offers a better alternative

B. There Is A Narrow Way - While the Broad way is wide open and easy, the other way a person can live is called "narrow". This word refers to a "grape press". It has the idea of being constricted, it can also carry the idea of being distressed and difficult.

1. It honors God - 1 Pet. 1:16

2. It brings His blessings and power into your life - 2 Chron.. 7:14.

3. It offers a far better life from every perspective - Heb. 11:25; Gal. 6:8-9.

Nobody ever said that it was easy, but it the only way to honor the Lord

II. THERE ARE TWO POSSIBLE DESTINATIONS IN ETERNITY

There Is A Place Called Hell - Jesus tells us here that the broad road leads to "destruction." When we think of something being destroyed, we usually think about something be annihilated and forever done away with. This word, however, refers to "loss". It speaks of total and absolute ruin. In all honesty, it refers to loss one suffers in the fires of Hell. My friends, the broad road ends in Hell. Every person who chooses the broad way will eventually find themselves in the fires of Hell.

1. Unquenchable fire - Mark 9:43;

2. Memory and Remorse - Luke 16:25; 27

3. Unsatisfied Thirst - Luke 16:24-25

4. Frustration and Anger - Luke 13:28;

5. Unspeakable Pain and Misery - Luke 16:24-26; Rev. 14:10-11

6. Eternal Separation - Rev. 21:8; 2 Thes.

B. There Is A Place Called Heaven - Just as the broad road has its destination, the narrow way does too. This road doesn't end in Hell, but it ends in Heaven above.

1. No Tears, pain, sorrow, death, etc - Rev. 21:4

2. No Sin - Rev. 21:8

3. No Night - Rev. 21:25

4. No Curse - Rev. 22:3

5. With God and Jesus - Rev. 21:3; 22-23;

6. A Glorious City - Rev. 21:11-24

7. Glories beyond description and beyond the ability of man to comprehend and understand - 1 Cor. 2:9.

III. THERE ARE TWO POSSIBLE DECISIONS YOU CAN MAKE

There Is A Wide Gate Which You Can Choose To Enter -

Notice that Jesus said that this was the crowded way. Many, many more will find their way onto the broad road than onto the narrow way. Many, many more will spend in eternity in Hell than will ever be in Heaven. That is a sad thing! But, what's really sad about the whole thing is that men have many chances throughout their lives to change roads. They ignore these opportunities and plunge headlong toward Hell with reckless abandon and without visible concern for their souls! Please do not let this happen in your life.

B. There Is A Narrow Gate Which You Can Choose To Enter

(Please note that this narrow way offers some clear opportunities for those people who decide to enter.

1. It is an open gate - Rom. 10:13;

2. It offers life to all who will come in- John 10:28; John 6:47.

3. It, alone, promises Heaven to those who come this way - John 14:6.)

4. It is a small gate - This reminds us that you cannot bring your junk with you.

Conc: Have you thought it over? Where will you end up when you leave this world? Will it be Heaven or will it be Hell? Will it be the narrow way of walking with God or the broad way of anything goes? Where will you end up? You say, "Preacher, I sure do want to go to Heaven!" Then come to Jesus and enter into salvation through faith in Him. Be saved today. Be sure today. You had better not wait. As we learned at the outset, life is short and eternity is long. Today is your day to get ready to meet God in Heaven. Will you do it? Will you come and get it nailed down forever? The gate is still open, but the day is coming when it will close for you. forever. Where will you end up? It al depends on what you do with the Lord Jesus Christ. Will you come to Him and get it settled forever today?