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,…

“We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.”[1] What is the…

Paul’s Confidence, Dilemma and Conviction (in life and in death) But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, Introduction: In the course of everyday life we are all bombarded by a plethora of questions. At the heart of most these questions are…

How should Christians think about death?

Introduction On behalf of all of Marge’s family, we’d like to thank you for coming today. Certainly she would have appreciated your presence. Today we come to comfort those in grief and to express our love to the family, spiritual family, and friends who Marge impacted throughout her life. The writer…

Christ is your life so walk in a worthy manner!

1 - Title Intro 2-14 - Phil 1 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager…