Why Do We Need To Talk About Death?

Join us for the first episode of our new devotional series on eternity, heaven, hell, and judgment. Pastor Mike explores why it's crucial for Christians to contemplate these often-avoided topics.Key points:Introducing a new sermon series focused on the afterlife and eternityThe importance of addressing challenging topics like death, judgment, and hellHow understanding eternity transforms our perspective on Scripture (e.g., the Sermon on the Mount)Observations from 25+ years of pastoral experience with death and dyingThe changing attitudes towards death in modern society, especially in medical contextsContrasting modern avoidance of death with early Christian martyrs' readinessBiblical encouragement to reflect on our mortality (Psalm 39:4, Philippians 1:21)Startling statistics on death rates and our universal mortalityThe opportunity for Christians to find hope in the face of death through ChristA call to set our minds on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of GodJoin us for this thought-provoking series as we explore what it means to live in light of eternity. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes!