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Freedom Celebration 2017 - Saturday
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Independence Day Messages

Death is a subject most people avoid talking about--it's uncomfortable. But the fact is that every single person will eventually die. In this message, we learn that we don't have to be afraid of death if we are willing to come before Jesus in repentance for our sins.

As believers in Jesus Christ, we have the greatest freedom in the world: "If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed" (John 8:36). Be encouraged to embrace and live out that freedom in these special Independence Day messages.

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  1. Introduction
    1. Death is an uncomfortable subject to talk about
      1. Many people are afraid to talk about death
      2. They are afraid of death itself
      3. We never know when death is going to strike
    2. Are you prepared to die?
      1. Some people prepare outwardly, financially
      2. But are you prepared spiritually, inwardly?
  2. A crowd gathered as Jesus and the criminals went to their death
    1. The closest people to Jesus at His death were two criminals
    2. Jesus always had sinners close to Him
      1. Harlots, lepers, tax collectors, etc.
      2. He was called the friend of sinners (see Matthew 11:28)
    3. Jesus accepts people who have failed (see Isaiah 1:18)
      1. No one is too evil to come to Jesus
      2. He invites you to come as you are
  3. What the Bible says about death
    1. Death is universal
      1. It happens to every single person (see Ecclesiastes 3:2)
      2. Two people die every second
      3. No matter what you do to try to avoid it, you will eventually die
    2. Death is an enemy
      1. 1 Corinthians 15:26
      2. God never intended mankind to die
      3. When we rebelled, death was the penalty (see Genesis 2:16-17)
      4. People are afraid of death
      5. Are you prepared to meet God? (see Amos 4:12)
    3. Death leads somewhere
      1. Hebrews 9:27
      2. Most people think that when you die, you cease to exist
      3. When a Christian dies, we should say, "He moved from earth to heaven"
      4. Death is like leaving one room for another (see Philippians 1:21)
    4. For the believer, death is merely a shadow (see Psalm 23:4)
      1. You never have to be afraid of a shadow
      2. The substance of death has been taken away by Jesus
      3. He took the judgment on the cross (see John 5:24; Revelation 14:13)
    5. For the unbeliever, there is a judgment that will take place (see Hebrews 9:27)
      1. The only escape from judgment is believing that the judgment Jesus took on the cross was enough
      2. The Bible's description of hell
        1. Fire
        2. Outer darkness
      3. You will not party in hell
        1. Hell was not created for humans
        2. It was created for Satan and his fallen angels
      4. Paradise is a free gift, but it needs to be received (see Romans 6:23)
  4. Steps the thief took that redeemed him
    1. Confessed his sins
    2. Trusted Jesus Christ
      1. Recognized Jesus as Lord
      2. Acted on what he knew
    3. Made it personal
      1. There is no family plan for salvation
      2. John 1:12
    4. Comparison of the two thieves
      1. One of them died and was eternally lost; the other died and was eternally saved
      2. For one, death was a hopeless end; for the other, death was an endless hope
      3. You cannot put off the decision for another day (see 2 Corinthians 6:2)
      4. You never know when you will take your last breath
  5. Closing
    1. Make sure you are ready to die
      1. Admit you are guilty—a sinner
        1. God already knows you are a sinner
        2. He wants you to admit it
      2. Repent of your sins
        1. Repent = to turn
        2. To stop going your own way and turn to follow Jesus
      3. Believe in Jesus Christ
      4. Do it publically
        1. When Jesus called people, He called them publically
        2. It settles it in your own heart
      5. Do it now
        1. Don't waste another day
        2. You don't know how long you have
    2. It's impossible to be neutral (see Matthew 12:30; Luke 11:23)
Cross references: Genesis 2:16-17; Psalm 23:4; Ecclesiastes 3:2; Isaiah 1:18; Amos 4:12; Matthew 11:28; 12:30; Luke 11:23; John 1:12; 5:24; Romans 6:23; 1 Corinthians 15:26; 2 Corinthians 6:2; Philippians 1:21; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 14:13

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