Dear Roger, I was wondering about those bodies of holy people who were raised to life after the resurrection of Jesus in Matthew 27:50-53. Who were these people? I was reading the Easter story when this got my attention. I have never heard about them until now. What are your thoughts? By the way, while you are at it, could you enlighten me about the rapture of the church and...
Type: Ask Roger
Author: Roger Barrier
Topic: Death and Dying
I received the following letter from a thirteen-year-old girl in the UK. What’s happened to her breaks my heart. What would you say that might answer her question? How might you ease her pain and heal her heart. I’ll share my letter to her and then give you a chance to help her, too. Use the “Comments” section to writer her a letter. I’ll forward your counsel to her. Thanks...
Type: Ask Roger
Author: Roger Barrier
Topic: Death and Dying
Brain cancer survivor Matt Chandler talks about making the most of every moment by rejoicing in God and remembering His goodness, His redemption and His sovereignty. Every day, we are several hours closer to stand in front of our Great Father. Sermon courtesy of The Gospel Coalition .
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Matt Chandler
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:7 - 12:14, Romans 1:1-17, Romans 8:28, Job 38:1-13, Exodus 12:14
Topic: Death and Dying
Sara’s willowy form, icy blue eyes and platinum blonde hair were stunning. She was beautiful, bright and sang like an angel. Sara fit the “Cinderella” profile, but her heartbreaking story paralleled the Grimm plot too closely. How do you help a “Cinderella” through the devastating loss of a parent, followed by her father or mother’s hasty, unwise remarriage? Wicked...
Type: Article
Author: Julie Barrier
Topic: Death and Dying
What is your legacy? As Christians, we must be intentional about reminding the generations to come of God's provision in the past and his promise for the future. In this study from the life of Joseph, we see an example of steady obedience and trust in the faithfulness of God and a legacy of confidence that he will never fail to keep his word.
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Alistair Begg
Scripture: Genesis 50:22, Hebrews 11:22
Topic: Death and Dying
The tighter we hold onto life, the harder it will be to let go. The believer sees death as a graduation, not the end!
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Chris Brown
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 3:11-24, Romans 5:12, Romans 6:23, Colossians 3:1
Topic: Death and Dying
What happens to us when we die? Paul teaches we have an earthly, temporal tent that will be transformed into an eternal, durable building from God. Paul is confident that when we close our eyes in death, we will see Jesus.
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Stanley Toussaint
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 14:2, Luke 16:19-31
Topic: Death and Dying
As Solomon begins Ecclesiastes, he observes that in nature what goes around comes around. Man’s existence is fleeting, and he is not as important as he thinks. Therefore, we must hold all things loosely, bring God into every aspect of our lives and enjoy each day. Only life without Christ is bleak.
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Roger Barrier
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18
Topic: Death and Dying
Just a few days after my husband’s passing, my phone rang. For the sake of protecting the guilty, let’s say the caller represented Shady Pines Old Folks Home. Me: “A personal care home? Is that one of those places where they cook your meals, clean your room, and even help you with bathing?” Shady: “It certainly is, Mrs. Clark. We can provide a wide range of services in...
Type: Article
Author: Gaye Clark
Topic: Death and Dying
Josh McDowell answers a number of relevant questions for parents and Christian leaders. Here's one: "Some question whether a person who has committed suicide will go to heaven or if it is the unforgivable sin. Lloyd and Gwendolyn Carr address this in their book, The Fierce Goodbye : “Nowhere in the Bible, either Old Testament or New Testament, is the act or attempt of...
Type: Article
Author: Josh McDowell
Topic: Death and Dying