I wish the best for the family of Dr. Kennedy in their time of loss. As with the death of Jerry Falwell, Kennedy's death warrants that we acknowledge the bitter as well as the sweet. The sweet? His strong commitment to his faith over many decades and the good that he no doubt brought into the lives of many people. The bitter? The fact that he did much to divide the church through his identification of Christianity with religious-right politics and his demonization of those who disagreed with him politically or theologically. I have forgiven him for calling me (and other political liberals) a useful idiot for the Soviet communists, and for accusing me (and others with a less literal interpretation of the Bible than he holds) of trying to corrupt the Christian church, but the acrimony and division he has caused cannot be easily swept under the rug. That being said, I love him as a fellow human being and a fellow child of God. May he rest in peace.

It seems that with the death of Dr.Kennedy, a dangerous political/religious movement has been greatly weakened and hopefully will die out. Having said that I send my condolences to his family.

Thank you Dr. Kennedy for helping us, US, to remember the roots of our being and calling for Christians to live out the life of faith and Biblical truth. Your voice was one calling in the wilderness, "prepare the way of the LORD." Thank you for your love of God, family, neighbors and nation. The LORD's blessings upon your family and close friends at this time of celebration; "O grave where is your victory?"

What a tremendous loss to the body of Christ. I am so very sad. I can only pray for someone to take up his mantle and continue the very important work in the Kingdom of God. Dr. Kennedy was one of the most intelligent, God fearing men I have ever heard and I fear there is no replacement. I am reminded of the scripture addressing the end of days... Amos 8:11 "The days are coming declares the Sovereign Lord, when I will send a famine through the land - not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord." We have lost a true watchman (Eze 3:17)and trumpeter (1Cor 14:8).
Praise the Lord!

To learn of Dr. Kennedy's death saddened me greatly. What a remarkable Christian leader, teacher and author. He was such an example to the Christian community. He will be missed greatly. My condolences to his wife, daughter and extended family--to enclude the Coral Ridge PC family..........May God's peace and enduring love envelop you!

I am deeply saddened by the passing of yet another of our great Christian warrior giants. Dr. Kennedy you will be sorely missed but I realize that you are now with our dear Lord and I rejoice over that fact. I also extend my deepest sympathies and prayers to your family. I am also deeply grieved by the veiled hatred couched in terms of sympathy written by some of the posters here. A worse example of childishness I have never witnessed. Christianity has not been hijacked by the conservative right in this country. It has been hijacked from true social conservatives who worry that their religious concerns are being ignored by politics on both sides of the aisle for totally selfish ends. The ones that get me are the ones that think that God thinks like they do when what they want is totally against God's written Word. God said what He said and if they don't agree with it I suggest that they take it up with Him (if they dare). When they make God agree with them for their own selfish ends they are not worshiping God they are making a god in their own image and a god made in the image of man is a really scary thing if man's current influence on our world is anything to go by. God is righteous and holy and Dr. Kennedy believed that and preached that. He was just a messenger and delivered the Word as it was written and given to man by God. I am sorry if that offends some people but that just means that the medicine for sin is working and it will certainly sting when it is applied. Children never like discipline and with a lot of folks in this world of ours never growing up spiritually and emotionally it is easy to understand why there is so much anger when the truth is told to them. Arrogance is not a sign of maturity but a sign of an out of control brat who would rather pitch a fit than listen to sound counsel. I apologize to the Kennedy family for this rant but some of the posters are way out of line. Please forgive me.

I extend my deepest condolences to the Kennedy family. Like the above post, I am saddened by the attacks during this difficult time. Dr. Kennedy seemed a man whose passion was to save the lost and return our country to a more moral position. The prayers of the nation and world he reached are with you, Mrs. Kennedy and Jennifer

For years Dr.Kennedy's messages have blessed my life. Scripture was the basis for everything he said; the Lord used him immensely. Now he has gone home to eternal peace and love but the message of Jesus Christ continues on through the ones who heard the Good News. I am grateful for the life Dr. Kennedy had - his life enriched so many.

Our prayers are with the family.

There is a lot I wanted to say, but it seems Phillis Hammond has already said it. All that's left to add is "AMEN!". The Christian world has lost a strong advocate, but He above has gained one. Keep on keepin' on, Dr. Kennedy! God loves you and so do we.

May the Lord bless and keep and comfort our Brother's family. It was thru EE my entire family & I came to Christ almost 20 years ago and by His continued grace and mercy as ministry leaders, we have minister to several nations worldwide to date seeing many thousand come to Christ.

MERCY TO FAMILY, BUT HE IS WITH GOD JEHOVAH AND JESUS!

James Kennedy was a great preacher and teacher. He will be missed by all who love the LORD.

I will miss Dr. Kennedy and his Godly presence in our society. He now joins many others that God has used to teach and form the thought lives of many people the world over. I always looked forward to hearing what he had to say over his radio broadcasts and I am better because of the wisdom God gave him to give to others.

Some years ago, before Wooddale church under the capable leadership of Dr. Leith Anderson relocated to their beautiful campus in Eden Prarie, I went out once a week calling on people who were visitors at Wooddale. We used the Evangelism Explosion materials. It was amazing how clearly it enabled those whom we visited (to visualize standing before the Lord who will one day sit on His judgement seat and) hearing Him ask as they stand alone before Him, "Why should I let you into my heaven?" The EE approach gave them a thirst to be certain they were heaven bound. A surprising percentage of those who had never before made confession of their faith did so on the spot. Then we integrated them into our church family and they could build their lives on the one true Rock (Matthew 7).

If any church believes in making a clear presentation of the gospel to members, friends and visitors...in reaching out to the community with a strong proven program, I unreservedly suggest they try the EE approach.

Peace be to Dr. Kennedy's memory. What a huge reception he must be getting in heaven. I enjoy his radio program aired in MN on my two favorite stations, KKMS and KTIS.

I am saddened by the passing of Dr. Kennedy. He has carried the torch of truth for so many years, and never waivered in his commitment to preach truth clearly, accurately and boldly. I have enjoyed his radio ministry for many years, impressed by his willingness to throw down the gauntlet to all those that oppose Christ.

What a blessing Dr. Kennedy has been to the family of God and to the world at large. He was a catalyst in helping me find truth in the midst of media confusion of half-truths and innuendoes. Whether on radio or TV, he was a well informed, polished, prophetic voice, with great vision and verve, compassion and clarity, a true Christian statesman in the Kingdom of God and our Saviour, Jesus Christ. What an honor and privilege to have had such an Ambassador of Christ live in these our trying times point the way by Word and Deed. It truly is like a friend of the family has passed on to glory--and praise God, we shall know him for eternity even as he is now with the One Who called this dear servant home for the rest he deserves. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!

I would like to say that Dr.Kennedy has made a difference in my life. He has made differences to many lives. He is such a good man. He tries to helps us become Christians. He doesn't only care about his salvation, but about other's. He made such a big difference in so many lives. He changed the world not for pride or money, but for the Lord. He put almost his whole entire life to serve the Lord. Also to try to help us come to the Lord. I know that he will live in our hearts forever.

This gracious Christian man do so much to advance the Kingdom of God. He will be gretlyl missed.

May I correct my typos: This gracious Christian man did so much to advance the Kingdom of God. He will be greatly missed.

Dr. Kennedy was a man of God who spoke, with clarity, that which is taught in the Word of God. It saddens me that some individuals would be so thoughtless as to smear the man for simply speaking God's truth to those living in this age. His alleged "political" agenda is nothing of the kind. Rather, it is a man of God speaking that which God, who does not change, has spoken for centuries.

I thank God that I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Kennedy preach on television and radio for many years. He was one of the few men in the world who was not ashamed to say what needed to be said. Those who disagree with his biblical views are not in conflict with Dr. Kennedy, but in conflict with God.

I pray that those to whom he adressed the problems of sin in this life will seek a saving relationship with the Lord and begin a new life in Christ. That is all that Dr. Kennedy wanted for you because he knew that Jesus IS the answer to life's issues.

I believe that upon his entrance into heaven, he must have heard the words all Christians wish to hear; "well done good and faithful servant."

With the deaths of the great preachers in America, Adrian Rodgers, Jerry Falwell, and now Dr. Kennedy, I wonder what God has in mind for us? Soon? Maybe God will use them to hand out the bulletins in Heaven, then HE will come and get us!! Praise the Lord!! We have lost a great warrior here on earth, BUT God Above is in Control!!! Thanks be to God!

My thoughts are with the Kennedy family, though I think the world is in many ways better off without Dr. Kennedy

Praise be to God, another Great soldier has made it home. God bless his Family.

Dr. Kennedy was truly a classic Scottish-Calvinsit minister. He was what the Presbyterian Church is supposed to be.

I feel I have lost a dear friend. I have been watching Dr.Kennedy for the last 2 years and he has done so much for my soul. I believe he saw and was not afraid to speak out about the direction that this nation is taking to lock God in the church and not let him out to be any part of our lives. May God have mercy on our souls and this country before it is too late. I am not a "religious nut", but I do believe his words and what he was trying to get the people of this country to realize. My prayers are with his family and ALL the people of this country and world. We have lost a great man who was concerned about all our souls. Well done good and faithfull servant!!!!!!

On this Christian website the number of comments made in opposition to Dr. Kennedy are rather high. It seems as though Jesus's words apply to Dr. Kennedy most forcefully when in Luke 6:22-23 Jesus says, "Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake. Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, great is your reward in heaven: for in like manner did their fathers unto the prophets." and verse 26 "Woe unto you, when all men speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets." Indeed men have spoken harshly against Dr. Kennedy with diligence to do so for his stance for the apostolic witness of Christ. This is a shouting outloud evidence that the Christian gospel is true and should be believed and submitted to by all who see this sovereign display of the truth. I hope that those who have spoken harshly against Dr. Kennedy's witness will repent because of the above noted evidence. May all of the good of Dr. Kennedy's life continue to influence many generations and peoples to come. May we envy his current position in the presence of the Lord. May we strive in true holiness in Christ.

Nice, Joshua. It's an old trick, really. A leader says controversial things and then his followers claim martyrdom when he is criticized. It's a variation on the "God is on MY side and not yours" playground theme. Tom DeLay and his supporters turned it into an art form last year. I guess Alberto Gonzales is ranking pretty high with the Almighty these days.

Truly Dr. Kennedy was one of the great Christian leaders of the last 50 Years. I use his EE material and thank God that He used Dr. Kennedy's material. Dr. Kennedy was a member of our denomination and in my opinion one of the most influential and important voices in the Presbyterian Church in America. He will be sorely missed.

Thanks for taking a stand. You will be missed!!

I was sorry to hear that a man whom I listened for the last four years over and over again has died. Dr. James Kennedy was someone that God used in my life to understand how great of a nation this was once and how it could be again.
May the Lord bless his family and friends as well as His Ministry.
I will miss him.

I would just like to thank the Lord for giving us this beautiful,
wonderful dedicated man to enjoy his sermons. I pray for his
family at this time.

I just found out about Dr. Kennedy's death today. I listen Christian CD's and don't hear much news. Dr. Kennedy was a fine and upstanding man. He definitely practiced what he preached. He will be sorely missed. To all of those skeptics, and those who don't know or believe the word. It doesn't matter what you believe, the truth is still the truth and Dr. Kennedy preached the truth. My condolences to his close friends and family and to the state of Florida. I am sure that the state has been spared many tragedies because he was on his knees praying.

Dr. Kennedy was an exemplary Christian Scholar. His hard work and diligence benefitted the Kingdom tremendously. Evangelism Explosion is a wonderful teaching tool to help members of the Kingdom learn a technique for evangelism that is empowering. With Evangelism Explosion, I felt well equipped to share the Gospel with anyone. Before taking that course, over a decade ago, I felt incompetent to evangelize. I will always be grateful to Dr. Kennedy for giving me the resources needed for confidence in sharing the Gospel.

I routinely watch Coral Ridge each week and feel that I've lost a wise advisor and friend. I thank God for the many fine attributes he gave Dr. Kennedy and am also grateful to Dr. Kennedy for sharing his extensive knowledge with us.

I pray that God will comfort his family, friends and congregation.

I just heard of Dr. Kennedy's passing. I am very selfish to be sad for those of us he left behind. He is where we are all striving to go so I cannot be sad for him. His testimony lives on in the hearts of all those, like me, who have been changed, inspired and encouraged by him over the years. Much love is sent to his family and congregation today. Sympathy and prayers for those who find it necessary to criticize and defame is also being sent today.

I think if there was one person I would like to pattern my every day life after, it would be Dr. Kennedy . I am thankful we got to visit his church to hear him in person. In 2005 we were in Fort Lauderdale, and we attended on Christmas day What a blessing! Our love and blessing to the family. We look forward to meeting him in heaven.A.A. & Jacqueline Rozell

The world has lost not just a committed Christian leader, but a learned historian and a gifted linguist as well. I know of no one other than Dr. Kennedy who could analyze the different nuances of different translations of the Bible (i.e., Hebrew, Greek and English) and put them into the context of what was happening in the world at the time the translation came into being.

My prayers are with his family and friends.

Rarely does the opportunity arise for one person to influence as many people as Dr. Kennedy did. He spoke directly from the bible with readings which are fact. A lot of people do not like to hear these facts. I feel privileged to be one who heard many of his sermons. He was truly Gods servant. May God bless and keep his soul and may God bless his family. May we all join him on that distant shore.

I am very sorry to hear of Dr. Kennedy's passing. He was truly a great man of God. I didn't always agree with everything he wrote/said, but I am glad for the great positive impact he had for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I had heard him preach at Coral Ridge on several occasions and came away edified. My condolences to his family. He is now in the immeidate presence of God.

I was saddened when I learned that Dr. Kennedy had passed away. The Evangelical Church has lost one of its champions. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.

My wife and I watched again tonight the funeral service of Dr. Kennedy, which we had recorded on the day of the service. The service was a wonderful testimony to a great man of God. We both went through EE training at First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach many years ago and have used the EE techniques we were taught many times over the years. After watching the service I was curious about Dr. Kennedy’s life and went on-line to learn more about him and stumbled across this website. After reading the comments left by the respondents it occurred to me that Dr. Kennedy seemed to make a lasting impression on everyone who heard his views. Dr. Kennedy, it seems could never be accused of doing ministry in a Laodicean like church. What a magnificent legacy to leave behind.

Hearing Dr. Kennedy on the radio always blessed me. Being a science teacher, I particularly enjoyed his sermons dealing with science and the Bible. As Calvin Coolidge is credited with saying, one is not honored by what he received, but by what he gave. Dr. Kennedy gave selflessly and for that reason I honor him. Oh that I could become half the man that he was for Christ.