Brother Steve Proctor's Speech

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A speech that influenced me greatly was when a guest evangelist, Brother Steve Proctor, shared a message on a Tuesday evening in early October. We were having a revival at New Hope General Baptist Church in Silva where I attend church. At first, there was nothing special about the service. It was similar to most sermons I had listened to in the five years of my existence. Then, the strangest thing happened. Brother Steve began to talk about how if you are not saved, all these terrible things happen when you die. He also said that even if you live a perfect life and have not accepted Jesus into your heart, then you will go to Hell when you die. I was absolutely terrified at this point. I was crying and shaking in the pew because I did not want

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