“The word of the Lord came to me: ‘Son of man, behold, I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you at a stroke; yet you shall not mourn or weep, nor shall your tears run down. Sigh, but not aloud; make no mourning for the dead. Bind on your turban, and put your shoes on your feet; do not…

What The Bible Teaches Unit 3 Is There Life After Death? Lesson 12 What Is God’s Greatest Promise? Romans 5:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and…

The Bible frequently describes death as sleep. OT kings were said to “sleep with their fathers.” It’s a beautiful image in many ways. It’s a beautiful image in many ways. When his friend died, Jesus told his disciples “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep.” It’s a beautiful picture... it’s peaceful,…

Intro Well, I guess all good things must come to an end (except eternal life). Our yearlong series, “Back to the Basics: Knowing why you believe what you believe,” going over our doctrinal statement, will end today. Hope it was a fruitful journey for you as it has been for me, to consider the basics…

Dead Men Walking Ephesians 2:1-3 Introduction A man went to visit his well to do friend who had been taken ill. When he showed up at the door, the butler at first refused to let him in stating that the man will ill and could not be disturbed. “Nonsense,” said the friend. “It’s all in his mind. He just…

Scripture reveals the nature of the resurrected body.

3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. 13 But…

Intro I don’t remember if it was while we were attending Harvest Bible Chapel or if it was at Moody Bible Institute, but I heard Dr. Joe Stowell speak one day about his father. He said his father was deeply convicted of the fact that once a year he should preach about the return of the Lord Jesus. He…

What The Bible Teaches Unit 2 Who Am I? Lesson 9 Where Am I Headed? Revelation 21:27 (NKJV) 27 But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. This is our third lesson on the study of man (anthropology).…

What The Bible Teaches Unit 3 Is There Life After Death? Lesson 13 Conclusion: God’s Answer to Life’s Most Important Questions We come to the end of our study on What the Bible Teaches in response to the most important and most asked questions of life. Who is God? Is there a God? Who am I? Is there life…

Intro It was the worst phone call of my life. It is the kind of phone call you never want to receive. It is the kind of phone call that makes you wish phones did not exist. It was about 2am. Jenny and I had drifted off into deep sleep when my cell phone rang against the hum of the air conditioner. I…

That you may Believe and have Life #31 John 11:1-37 Well … death is something I usually don’t have an opportunity to talk with people about until they actually lose someone or in the sad event when death is the diagnosis and people are trying to come to grips with it. But death is a different story when…

One of the mysteries of life is what happens after the death of the body. As a rule, Gentiles in Paul’s day did not believe in a resurrection and even some Jews didn’t. No wonder there was confusion about this teaching among these new believers. Was it physical or only spiritual? Had it already happened…

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve, as do the rest who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. 15 For this we…

Christmas is supposed to be a joyous time. To quote the song, it’s supposed to be, “The most wonderful time of the year.” But if we’re honest sometimes Christmas is also the most difficult time of the year. Though it is a time when we enjoy being with family it is also a time when our losses become that…

Words of wisdom concerning earthly riches and the destiny of the wicked.

Dear Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, This passage was written specifically to encourage people who have questions and concerns about death. Some people find life after death to be quite a mystery. We get some hints and clues about what happens when a person dies, but the full details have not…

Our mourning over death has been transformed forever by the resurrection of Jesus Christ

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Encouragement when Death Calls /Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep…

In this section of Thessalonians, Paul writes to the church and tells them to be encouraged even in the face of death by the good news that Jesus died and rose and will return to be with everyone who has put their faith and trust in Jesus, whether they happen to be alive or dead at the time of his return. Paul wants us to be ready for that day by encouraging one another to keep on living out the basics of our faith so that we are not surprised by Jesus' return.

TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 ETS: Paul comforted the Thessalonians concerning those who had died in Christ before them. ESS: Believers will be reunited with those who have died in Christ. OSS: Christian family members and friends will find comfort in the assurance of reunion with dead loved ones. PQ:…

Samuel Valencia, B.A. Biblical Studies Sermon October 12, 2008 Good Shepherd Community Church of El Cajon (EBP) TITTLE The Conquering of Death MAIN PASSAGE *John 11:1-44 INTRODUCTION Our subject this morning is death. Though it is a somber topic, it is a fact of life. Every culture around the world has…

1 Thess 4:13-18 A Burden to Bear, a Hope to Share, a Lord to Care Funeral sermon for Doris Weiden /13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will…

How Long Will You Sleep? 4/26/09 1 Thess 4:13-18 "a negative patient-care outcome" "a therapeutic misadventure." “failing to fulfill his wellness potential." “Buying the farm," "pushing up daisies," "kicking the bucket” Despite what you may have heard, people rarely die in hospitals. Unfortunately, some…

Jesus' promise of Eternal Life in Heaven brings healing to hurting hearts