November 16th Sermon

I Thessalonians 4:13-18

As Christians we are comforted and encouraged by the fact that those who die in Christ will receive the reward that he won for them on the cross. We are consoled by the knowledge that we will see them again in heaven. A Christian will not despair as many in this world do. Yet, death is separation. A Christian will feel the loss. A Christian will miss his loved ones. A Christian will mourn and even cry. Did not Jesus when his friend Lazarus died? As Christians, however, we are comforted by the promises of our loving God. Paul assures us, "GOD'S CHILDREN NEVER DIE."