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Death Does Not Discriminate

We often think and talk as if the possession of riches was the great antidote to sorrow, and as if money could secure us against sickness and death. But it is the very extreme of blindness to think so....

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Rising to Christ at Death

The death of true Christians is “sleep,” and not annihilation. It is a solemn and miraculous change, no doubt, but not a change to be regarded with alarm. They have nothing to fear for their souls in...

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The Shallowness of Worldly Possessions

The possession of the whole world, and all that it contains, will never make a person happy. Its pleasures are false and deceptive. Its riches, rank, and honors, have no power to satisfy the heart. So...

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No Regrets on Your Death Bed

We should endeavor, like John the Baptist, to provide for the future spiritual welfare of those we leave behind when we die. We should often remind those who we cannot always be with them. We should...

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The Antidote of Remembering Death

Death is a great fact that all acknowledge, but very few seem to realize. Most people eat, drink, talk and plan, as if they were going to live upon earth forever. The true Christian must be on his...

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Find Out the State of Your Soul!

You cannot live forever. You must one day die. You cannot avoid the judgment after death. You must stand before the bar of Christ. The summons of the Archangel cannot be disobeyed. The last great...

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Death Waits For Nobody

Death is a mighty leveler. He spares none and he waits for none. He will not wait until you are ready. Doors, bars, and locks will not keep him out. A person boasts that their home is their castle, but...

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Possessing An Eternal Perspective on Sickness

You need not be cast down by sickness. The eternal part of you is safe and provided for, whatever happens to your body. You may well look calmly on death. It opens a door between you and your...

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Having No Fear of Death

Christians no longer look forward to death with silent dismay, as a horrible thing which they don’t like to think about. Through Christ they can look this last enemy calmly in the face, and say, “You...

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The Death of J.C. Ryle 112 Years Ago Today

112 years ago today, June 10th, 1900, the prolific writer, vigorous preacher and faithful pastor, John Charles Ryle died in England at the age of 84. HERE are some quotes surrounding Ryle’s death,...

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