THE DEATH OF FEAR (1 OF 10)
by Jeff Strite
Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15
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The Death of Fear (1 of 10)
Series: Broken Chains
Jeff Strite
Hebrews 2:14-15
OPEN: I’d like us to start out with a couple of powerful Resurrection Songs from the past. Join me as we sing:
‘‘I know, I know, that Jesus liveth, and on earth and again shall stand
I know, I know that life He giveth, that grace and power are in His hand.’’
‘‘I serve a risen savior; He’s in the world today
I know that He is living, whatever men may say
I see His hand of mercy; I hear His voice of cheer
And just the time I need Him, He’s always near.
CHORUS:
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today
He walks with me; He talks with me along life’s narrow way
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart
You ask me how I know He lives, He lives within my heart
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King
The hope of all who seek Him, the help of all who find
None other is so loving, so good and kind.’’
(Introduction to the Sermon)
When I was 5 years old, my grandfather died.
He was my favorite person in the whole world, and I was his favorite as well, But at 5 years old I didn’t understand death. I just knew he was GONE and he wasn’t coming back.
In those days, funerals were different than they are today. For example, the viewing was held in Grandpa’s house and family and friends would pass by his casket in the living room and gather in the kitchen for refreshments.
And then when we gathered at the cemetery the grave wasn’t covered like it is these days (to avoid having people fall in the hole). You could come right up to the grave itself and look right down into the place where the casket was to be lowered.
At 5 years old I knew that was where my grandfather’s body was going to be buried. And my mother said I spent a great deal of time looking down into that hole. At one point, she said, I looked up at her and I asked a question only a 5 yr. old would ask:
‘‘How is grandpa ever going to get o ...
Series: Broken Chains
Jeff Strite
Hebrews 2:14-15
OPEN: I’d like us to start out with a couple of powerful Resurrection Songs from the past. Join me as we sing:
‘‘I know, I know, that Jesus liveth, and on earth and again shall stand
I know, I know that life He giveth, that grace and power are in His hand.’’
‘‘I serve a risen savior; He’s in the world today
I know that He is living, whatever men may say
I see His hand of mercy; I hear His voice of cheer
And just the time I need Him, He’s always near.
CHORUS:
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today
He walks with me; He talks with me along life’s narrow way
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart
You ask me how I know He lives, He lives within my heart
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King
The hope of all who seek Him, the help of all who find
None other is so loving, so good and kind.’’
(Introduction to the Sermon)
When I was 5 years old, my grandfather died.
He was my favorite person in the whole world, and I was his favorite as well, But at 5 years old I didn’t understand death. I just knew he was GONE and he wasn’t coming back.
In those days, funerals were different than they are today. For example, the viewing was held in Grandpa’s house and family and friends would pass by his casket in the living room and gather in the kitchen for refreshments.
And then when we gathered at the cemetery the grave wasn’t covered like it is these days (to avoid having people fall in the hole). You could come right up to the grave itself and look right down into the place where the casket was to be lowered.
At 5 years old I knew that was where my grandfather’s body was going to be buried. And my mother said I spent a great deal of time looking down into that hole. At one point, she said, I looked up at her and I asked a question only a 5 yr. old would ask:
‘‘How is grandpa ever going to get o ...
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