Death

Death and grief touch every person's life at some time. Jesus Christ showed great compassion to those grieving, and wept for his friend Lazarus despite knowing he was about to be resurrected . If you are under the burden of grief, day to day life can seem impossible, but the hope of the resurrection can be a great comfort as you heal and mourn.

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A Message of Hope Following Death

When a close friend or family member in the church family dies it is good that we review the message of hope from the Bible. Life goes on and those of us still living must continue to keep our destination…
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What Happens After Death?

There is hope for the future for all those who have died.
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Tell Me Brother, What Happens When We Die?

The death of a loved one gives us opportunity to share a message of hope, peace, and comfort at a time when it may be well received.
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Cultivating Gratitude

Speaker: Tim Pebworth 11/30/19 Location: Orinda This week, the Journal of the American Medical Association published a report showing that for the past three years American life expectancy is declining. Most disturbing, the reasons for the decline relate to drug…
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Why Listen For The Trumpet?

The Feast of Trumpets represents the return of Jesus Christ. We know this will be accompanied by a trumpet blast heard around the world. But WHY are we listening? Is it only to save ourselves, or is there something more?
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Beyond Today Interview: End of Life Planning - Part 2

In Part 2, Andi Chapman talks about how to think and talk about death, why and how to prepare a will and other points to consider to prepare for the future.
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Beyond Today Interview: End of Life Planning - Part 1

Darris McNeely talks with Andi Chapman, a registered nurse with many years of experience in end-of-life care. In Part 1, they discuss what everyone should know about preparing for this process, and how to help those facing it now.
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THE STORY OF GRACE

We are all under the death penalty because of our sins. Romans 6:23. Because of the sacrifice of Christ that debt has been paid.
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Prepare to Meet God

Ken Skorseth describes an encounter where a sign on the side of the road read "Prepare to meet thy God!" Ken explores this on the Day of Trumpets and explains that we, as His chosen people, must be ready when…
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Views from the House of Mourning

Recent experiences have caused me to learn some lessons and a new perspective regarding life and death. Today let's look at some views from the House of mourning.