When was the last time you saw a miracle? For most of us, we have never seen an honest-to-goodness biblical style miracle where a hand was restored, food was created out of thin air, or the dead were raised to life. It is easy to wonder if God is at work in our world or if we are left to fate and chance. As we study the burial of Jesus, we see another way God is at work in the world besides the miraculous. It is called providence. Join us as we learn how God is direct our future and guides our world through the miracle or providence.

Mark 15:42–47 - The Burial Of Jesus - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 15:42–47 - The Burial Of Jesus - Manuscript - PDF
Mark 15:42–47 - The Burial Of Jesus - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
Mark 15:42–47 - The Burial Of Jesus - Sermon Handout with blanks Booklet - PDF
Mark 15:42–47 - The Burial Of Jesus - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsDeath, Burial, Jesus, Providence

During this series the congregation submitted and voted for the top questions they have on life after death. For the last two weeks of the series, I answered the questions.

• Can loved ones see us in heaven?
• Does it matter if I am cremated or buried?
• Will Christians who commit suicide be in heaven?
• Is there an age of accountability below which someone automatically goes to heaven?
• Should I trust near-death experiences?

Afterlife - Answers To Your Questions - Part 1 - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Afterlife - Answers To Your Questions - Part 1 - Manuscript - PDF
Afterlife - Answers To Your Questions - Part 1 - Sermon Handout - PDF
Afterlife - Answers To Your Questions - Part 1 - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsCremation, Burial, Suicide, Age of Accountability, Near-Death Experiences

It was a closed solid bronze casket plated with 14-karat gold that was lined with blue velvet. The memorial service was so large it was organized by a concert promoter who gave away 17,500 free ticket to 1.2 million applicants. There were 3,000 police officers on duty to keep order at a cost of $1.4 million dollars. It was the largest security effort in Los Angeles since the 1984 Olympics. It was the funeral of Michael Jackson. Most of us will have a much smaller funeral. What do we need to know about funerals? What choices do we need to make today to have a good one? Join us as we learn about funerals as we study the death of Sarah, Abraham's wife.


Genesis 23 - Funeral - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Genesis 23 - Funeral - Manuscript - PDF
Genesis 23 - Funeral - Sermon Handout - PDF
Genesis 23 - Funeral - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Genesis 23 - Funeral - Life Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsFunerals, Death, Mourning, Cremation, Burial, Grave

Earlier in the summer I circulated a "Build your own sermon" card. I wanted to know your questions about heaven that were not answered in this series. You have great questions! Join Pastor Kurt as he answers questions.

• What is purgatory?
• What is soul sleep?
• Does it matter if I am cremated or buried?
• Can I desire heaven if I know I won't be married to my wife there?
• Will there be animals in heaven?
• Will we eat meat in heaven?
• Will we learn in heaven?

Heaven - Questions About Heaven - Audio - MP3
Heaven - Questions About Heaven - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Heaven - Questions About Heaven - Manuscript - PDF
Heaven - Questions About Heaven - Sermon Handout - PDF

TopicsPurgatory, Soul Sleep, Burial, Cremation, New Heavens and Earth, Resurrection, Noah