Death & Dying
9 itemsThe Christian's preparation for, experience of, and hope beyond physical death.
Sermons(4)
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1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:10 - Encouragement that Deals with Discouragement
August 10, 2025From the series: Unshaken
1 Thessalonians 4 and 5 assures believers that death is not the end but the doorway to eternal life with Christ. This hope calls us to live in readiness, encouraging one another with the promise of His return, and anchoring our lives in the unshakable truth of the gospel.
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Genesis 23 - Two Gospel Lessons Before Life Passes You By
January 21, 2024From the series: In the Beginning
Abraham and Sarah are getting advanced in age, and in Genesis 23, we read about the death of Sarah. They may have started life with a pagan background, but they turned their hearts to God and chose to honor Him with their lives. It’s not how you start life that matters but how it ends.
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Rising From Our Greatest Failures (part 3)
November 15, 2020From the series: Pursuing God's Heart
Even when we fail and feel like giving up, God's love and mercy is always greater. Join us as we continue to examine the life of David in 2 Samuel.
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From Mortality to the Ordinary
June 2, 2013From the series: Ecclesiastes
Emphasizes the importance of living life with an awareness of death, encouraging believers to find meaning and value in everyday moments. It discusses the wisdom of appreciating the ordinary aspects of life, such as family meals and relationships, as opportunities to experience God's presence and glory.
Blog posts(3)
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Final Words From a Dear Friend (Mike Roe)
February 19, 2019Before his sudden passing, Dr. Michael Roe left a letter for those he loved. His parting words to the Alpine Bible family, full of faith and hope.
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For me to live is Christ (Philippians 1:21)
August 18, 2016To live is Christ, to die is gain. A devotion on Philippians 1:21 and a life so caught up in Jesus that even death becomes pure gain.
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Glorified Body (1 Corinthians 15:42-44)
July 14, 2016The body we bury is not the body we will be raised in. A devotion on 1 Corinthians 15 and the glorious hope of the resurrection.
FAQs(2)
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Burial vs Cremation: Is one more godly than the other?
Does the Bible call one more godly than the other? A careful, Scripture-based answer to a question grieving families often have to face.
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What Kinds of Rewards Will I Receive in Heaven?
The Bible urges us on with the promise of reward in heaven. But what are those rewards, exactly? A look at what God has prepared for the faithful.