Freedom over Fear and Death

Text: Hebrews 9:27                   

Scripture Reading: Psalm 27

Introduction: Now I lay me down to sleep.

                    I pray thee Lord, my soul to keep,

                        If I should die before I wake,

                    I pray thee Lord, my soul to take.

 

          I.    The Fear of Separation.          

                    A. James 2:26

                    B. 2 Peter 1:13-14

                    C. Mark 15:37

                    D. Ecclesiastes 12:7

          II.    The Living God and the Dying Man.

                    A. Genesis 2:16-17

                    B. Genesis 3:2-3

                    C. Genesis 3:17-19

                    D. Romans 5:12

          III.     What is our hope as we face Fear and Death?

                    A. Psalm 27

                    B. Hebrews 2:14-15

          IV.     Being Ready!

                    A. First, put your affairs in order.

                    B. Second, keep your friends.

                    C. Third, learn to forgive.

 

               "Jesus taught us, “Except you be converted and become as little children,

                         you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven.”