Andrei Shapovalov's sermons lead to Paradise or Hell?

The sermons of Andrei Shapovalov do not leave indifferent any of those who at least once heard them. Opinions about them arise very different: from sharply negative to absolutely enthusiastic. Some consider this preacher almost as an antichrist, others as God's messenger. What makes listeners, viewers and readers express such a stormy reaction to these sermons? Unequivocally, the answer lies in the very personality of the pastor.

Birth of the leader

Andrei Shapovalov is a pastor of the TCCI (Transformation Center Church International) church, which is located in the state of Washington. And interesting is the fact that today this church is one of the most popular and fastest growing in the state.

According to Shapovalov himself, at the age of seventeen he and his family emigrated to the United States. He was brought to the church by sad incidents connected with several car accidents. Soon, having accepted Jesus as his Lord, Shapovalov became a youth leader.

Presently, talk shows and sermons of Pastor Andrei Shapovalov are broadcast on CNL, LIFE TV, on radio and on the Internet. A large number of regular guests of the church site from other states and countries have created a kind of "virtual church" among themselves.

What is Shapovalov talking about?

The sermons of Andrei Shapovalov have a very wide and varied theme. His collection of videotapes numbers around one hundred and forty sermons. They can be divided into the following sample topics:

• The church and its destination;
• Man and the meaning of his existence;
• Victory over the flesh;
• Birth from above;
• Initiation;
• God's chosen;
• Aggressive Christianity;
• a family;
• modern generation;
• The personality of God.

The sermons of Andrei Shapovalov have a characteristic distinctive feature, which is the charisma of their presentation. And this applies not only to visual and audible ways of presenting information, but when reading the sermons, the bright eccentric character of the narrator is clearly visible. However, exactly the manner of speaking and is one of the key when assessing the testimonies of Pastor Shapovalov. More often in the comments of listeners, charisma is characterized as a negative trait. Negative attitude of believers to the fact that the preacher is too little turns to the main source of Christian knowledge - the Bible.

Influence on Fate

In defense of the preaching of Andrei Shapovalov, one can give some positive testimonies from eyewitnesses. And, as observations show, there are quite a few of these at various Christian forums and sites. It is also interesting that the delight of the sermon is evoked not only by the parishioners of the church of the pastor himself, but also by believers of other churches and denominations. These people with gratitude testify to a change in the awareness of God and his own destiny, the beneficial influence of his loved ones heard on the heart and fate.

Thus, it is not necessary to draw an unambiguous conclusion about the truth or deceit of Shapovalov's doctrine, since in his sermons neither blasphemy or anti-Christianity was found on the one hand, nor, on the other hand, constant direct treatment of the main source of reliable information - the Bible. Therefore, every Christian decides only for himself, how important it will be for him to hear the sermons he heard. Andrei Shapovalov himself believes that sermons are one of the main sources of spiritual growth for every Christian believer.