Death on SermonAudio

This lesson has two very important things for us to learn: 1. Learn about a voice of reason. 2. Death by doubt and unbelief. Desperate people do dangerous things.

Baptism Service 1. That My Warfare is Accomplished, in Jesus 2. That My Shepherd Is the LORD, by Jesus 3. That My Strength Is Renewed, Through Jesus

The sermon explores the theological significance of Jesus' declaration in Matthew 16 that the gates of hell shall not prevail against His church. Using the historical fall of Constantinople as an analogy for formidable barriers, the message presents hell as a prison where souls are bound by sin, blindness, and false religion. It emphasizes that Jesus Christ, as the founder and cornerstone of the church, has provided the gospel as the key to unlock this prison and set captives free. Listen along as Pastor Sargent outlines the church's purpose as a soul-rescuing mission, urging believers to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit and prayer to breach these spiritual barriers. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, calling the congregation to active participation in evangelism and missions to fulfill the divine promise of victory over death and darkness.

This sermon examines the final verses of Hebrews 11 to explore the practical outcomes of genuine faith, highlighting both its capacity for great achievement and its power to endure severe suffering. Pastor Rod Mitchell emphasizes that biblical heroes were not moral supermen but flawed individuals who relied entirely on God's strength, demonstrating that faith is rooted in helpless dependence rather than personal merit. By contrasting the victories of figures like Gideon and David with the unrecorded suffering of martyrs, the message affirms that God commends faith even when it results in persecution or death. The exposition concludes by asserting that New Covenant believers possess a superior privilege, having witnessed the fulfillment of the Messiah's promise, which provides a greater motivation to persevere in faith despite life's trials.

I. The searching question we are asked II. The Scriptural answer we may give III. The Spiritual knowledge we must have (next time, D.V.)

Hymns: Fill Thou My Life , O Lord with Praise Love Divine, All Loves Excelling That Man Is Blest Who Fearing God Outline: I. The Pursuit of Happiness II. The Godly Man's Portrait III. The Road to Death

Satan's masterpiece, death, and how we can overcome fear of it. Note: Spurgeon's mention of annihilation here is not a reflection of his overall belief in the conscious eternal torment of hell. He simply suggests that Satan will whisper to a dying saint that all is over, all was vain.

I believe that Mark chapter 4 is a very critical chapter in the Bible for us to understand. It explains very clearly the difference between God's role and the believers role in sharing the gospel. If you take the general teachings of most churches in America you will probably find that the church does not understand the truth that we discover in Mark chapter 4. The average church teaches that the church is not relevant for today's culture and must be more practical and the people need to feel more comfortable when coming to church. So what most do is to adjust the service to included elements to make sure the crowds are comfortable and they water down the Word of God. The whole point of the church today is to make the service more practical for the crowds, not understanding the word of of God will never be understood until God changes the hearts of people so they can hear and respond to God's word and extrude worship.

Throughout history, there have been many people who searched for something that would keep them from aging.1 Ancient Gilgamesh supposedly found a plant that would make him young, but it was stolen from him before he could use it. The ancient historian, Herodotus, talked about a special water that lengthened people's lives. And Ponce de Leon was supposed to have searched for the fountain of youth in a place called Bimini. Why have so many people wanted to find the cure for aging? Perhaps they were afraid to die or wanted to regain the strength they had when they were younger. The Bible does not offer a fountain of youth. However, Jesus did offer eternal life to those who believed in Him. What exactly was He talking about? Was He offering a longer life on earth for Christians? I don't think so. Was He talking about eternity in heaven? Not necessarily. What He was talking about was something far greater than a longer life or even life after death. And this will be explained in our passage today.