They must be used for the glory of God. A JOYFUL FUNERAL SERMON by Dr. R. L. Hymers, Jr. "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. This morning we are celebrating Stewardship Sunday. Most importantly, she loved her Lord and she. One moment let us drink the blue Transcendent air together Then down where the same old work's to do In the same dull daily weather. Ironically, though we focus on remembering and celebrating the life of the deceased, the funeral service is ultimately for those who attend. Preparing well for the funerals of unknowns is vital so that those who listen might find some consolation in Christ. I want to talk about the doctrine of Christian rewards. Every once in a while you meet someone you'll never forget. Shall curse the earth no more! It's what you get after Judgment Day. A concentrated life to the lordship of Jesus Christ results in a focused, centered life. Randy Alcorn's bookHeavenargues for hundreds of pages against the concept that we're going to be floating on some cloud strumming a harp. As this sermon reminds us, the scriptures are very clear and forceful that in times of crisis, many people feel the absence of God. Please click here to learn how you can make a monthly donation to help us in this great work of preaching the Gospel to the whole world. Learn about the parable that this Bible phrase originates from and the wisdom we can gain from it. But just in case it might not be, let's elaborate a bit. We're all enjoying Jesus, just kneeling at His feet. I saw such strong similarities between the story of Dorcas and Elaine's story. The gospel must be preached clearly in the sermon. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air (I Thessalonians 4:16-17). He is a richly generous master, but you must come to Him for forgiveness. III. 21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. . Sit in the back and see what they do. Well done, good, and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things; I will make thee ruler over many things. He made it for Himself. When we see Jesus, it will be the most important words we may hear. Now, thirty-five years and almost 500 funerals later, I have put together this volume of brief funeral messages. Justice Scalia on Funeral Sermons. Matthew 25:23 in all English translations. It's all gone, He's going to teach you to delight in the widow who gave her two little coins and out-gave you. He reflected back over his amazing military career and the immense sacrifices that soldiers had made to win him an empire, and he uttered some famous words, "A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon." Praise from God. Dr. John O. Pete. It says that you will never lose your reward. Such a man's praise does not come from men, but from God. Third, Eloise, and all true Christians, will appear before Christ to receive rewards. James says, "Show me your faith without deeds, I'll show you my faith by what I do." Funeral sermon example Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 Alison Gerber There is a story Jesus told about a man who entrusted his servants with his possessions. It is the consummation of the very thing that we should have been seeking all along. The second aspect of joy is God's joy in general. Whoever didn't put it to work and gain. While recognizing the brevity of a funeral sermon (15 to 20 minutes), give them Christ. Actually, God makes three very strong statements about rewards, all of them found in the Book of Hebrews. II. The only comfort some funeral sermons bring is when they are over! The one with the two talents reports that he gained two more, and gets the exact same commendation, "Well done, good and faithful servant. Today, we're going to zero in on the concept of eternal rewards, heavenly rewards for being good stewards of the grace that God has entrusted to us. A sermon of encouragement LET US NOT BE WEARY IN WELL DOING 1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my brothers and sister, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Intro: The passage opens with Jesus leaving the Gentile cities of Tyre and Sidon headed back to Galilee. He is blameless and upright, a man who fears God, he lives a righteous life. He's celebrating Job, a human being. WELL DONE! She criticized the way funerals were done in America, including cosmetic excrescences and high expenses stemming from the greed . The healing that has been delayed, has now been realized. The way it loves to run into battle, the way it snorts, the way it's strong? (Matthew Sermon 27 of 151), Christ's Absolute Power Over Demons (Matthew Sermon 28 of 151), Christ's Power on Earth to Forgive Sins (Matthew Sermon 29 of 151), The "Friend of Sinners" Saves a Tax Collector (Matthew Sermon 30 of 151). A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly. Goodbye competition. Family and friends have the opportunity to say goodbye, to reflect on who this person was and what he or she meant to the world, and to celebrate their . The nations will walk by its light. Rev. An unregenerate person cannot improve his or her status in God's sight one fraction of an inch by his good works. He's just happy. if you can. Good Christians like Eloise will hear Christ say. All of it taken away. Remember when God's just celebrating all the stuff He's made, the stars, and the animals and all that sort of stuff, and basically putting Job in his place. She was born on June 14, 1946. These sermon manuscripts are not copyrighted. The Bible goes way beyond this though, on the issue of good works, not just identifying whether you're going to heaven or hell. It's worthwhile, and He prepares good works in advance for us to walk in, and He prepares us to do those good works so that we are ready for them when they come. She was a real Christian for many years. You should be yearning to please Him so that He praises what you've done. His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! A key lesson of these parables is that God expects us to gain a measurable increase in our lives. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 25:14-30, Revelation 21:4, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. I'm going to break it into three types based on this one statement. If you could see me now, Im walking streets of gold, if you could see me now, Im standing tall and whole, if you could see me now youd see the pains erased, if you could see me now youd know Id seen His face. Garden of Eden restored that day! To hear those words, "Well done, good and faithful servant," from Jesus, first make sure you are saved. Enter into the joy of your Master". For I was hungry, and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty, and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger, you did not invite me, and I needed clothes, you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me." In 1 Corinthians 4:5, what we get is praise from God. What does he do? He was talking about his different triumphs and different things that happened, and he said the most memorable championship he ever won was his last championship at Wimbledon, seventh championship. Rejoice and be glad because great is your reward in heaven, in the same way, they persecuted the prophets who were before you." Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? And when that happens, you know, the funeral's pretty much over. He moves in us by faith through the Holy Spirit when the time comes to actually do those good works, overcoming our own native selfishness and weakness. Jesus said to the converted thief, who was dying on the cross next to Him, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise (Luke 23:43). He is a joyful being. It is said that when one of his church members was dying, John Watson, the Scottish preacher of Edinburgh, would kneel down and whisper in the person's ear: "In my Father's house are many rooms.". Look at the procedure we see in the stories. When Jesus comes to reign. Matthew 25:14-30 . His master notes the character and praises him for what kind of a servant he is. God will withhold the reward if we fail to use the talents He has given. His Lord said unto him, Well done good and faithful Servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee Ruler over many things: enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. Some have a limited amount of these things. I'm going to put you in charge of many things, enter into the joy of your master." Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him." Im going to teach you how to be happy about everything. Forever, you're going to learn joy of the increase of His kingdom, there will be no end. The Napoleonic Wars resulted in the deaths of perhaps as many as six million human beings. Eloises body, and the bodies of all true Christians, will be caught upto meet the Lord in the air (v. 17). The sea gave up the dead that were in it, the death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what he had done." Our works, good works apart from faith in Christ are actually corrupt because they're not done for the glory of God, but rather for the glory of man. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. This sermon is useful when speaking at a memorial service for an unexpected passing. This is an Olympic gold medal. Where did you get it? I Bought it. How did you buy it? Medalsforsale.com, you know? Oh, my goodness -worthless- and you're wearing it, that's even worse. The thing is, it's symbolic of the relationship or the commitment or the scheme of the world community, that's the value of the Olympic gold medal, not the thing itself. Let them leave with a sense that Christ is the hope of . How can you believe, Jesus said, If you accept praise from one another and yet you make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God? Back at the beginning of the sermon, I said that Napoleon said people are motivated by a yearning for praise and honor, God made that. John 5,"Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out. You will learn both things to avoid and practices to emulate. We may not wait . What three rewards can you find in here. 5. We do this by providing free biblical content online for the good of Christs Church and for the glory of God. 21. A Brief Sermon For A Memorial Service. See, here is what belongs to you." Garden of Eden restored that day! On no day will its gates ever be shut, for there will be no night there. Give hope. It is essentially idolatrous in the non-Christian because it's not connected in any way with the glory of God and faith in Jesus Christ and His kingdom. A funeral message for a Christian woman who passed away. He does it even more clearly at the beginning of the entire book of Job, when He says to Satan, Have you considered my servant Job? Eloise was the church pianist and later she was the church organist. The Greatest Love Story - A Funeral Sermon Marvin Patterson John 3:16 Introduction: The family would like for me to thank all of you for your prayers, support, cards, flowers, food and all that you have done in this time of need. But you must be converted to have these blessings. The Pharisee stands up and prays about himself. He's anticipating it. Put oil on your head and wash your face. Flowers at the graveside might make you feel better, but your spouse could only have enjoyed them in life. Whenever Jesus came to a funeral in the gospels, it stopped being a funeral. Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists. In Luke 19 says, The king sent for the servants to whom he had given the money, each person getting the same one mina, to find out what they had gained with it. Just salivating for it, couldn't wait for it. Then when I came back, I would have received it back with interest. Would he not rather say, Prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me. And we shall reign on the earth (Revelation 5:10). Whatever pleases Him. If you've not been trustworthy with someone else's property now, who would give you property of your own? Including words or songs from others in your funeral sermon can be "meaning-making.". As we remember Miriam Smith, Tom Jacobs, and Bro. You may use them without Dr. Hymers Did you know that the New Testament mentions rewards 28 different times? Therefore, the famous assessment in Isaiah of good works done by an unbeliever. Note: The reward for both the one with 5 and the one with 2 is the same! Those who have done good will rise to live, those who have done evil will rise to be condemned." What I would have given for a volume funeral messages to get me started. My dad, a Reformed pastor, has been asked to do Christian funerals for non-believers many times. He's going to keep teaching you joy more and more because our God is in heaven. Sitting in on a service where I knew no one except the minister is how I came away with one . He says there's no need in a funeral to make any pronouncement about the faith or non-faith of the deceased. Isn't that incredible? Deserts will bloom and the thorns and briars And here we are at a funeral this morning, mourning the loss of a loved one, someone we know and love. The new heaven, the new earth will be bustling, it will be a busy, productive, fascinating place in which there's growth and increase and development and authority structures and responsibility. What we do is a little, but God uses our little, doesn't he? Come along now. For we must all [who are true Christians] appear before the judgment seat of Christ (II Corinthians 5:10). This sermon is Chapter 8 of A Minister's Treasury of Funeral and Memorial Messages by Jim Henry, former pastor of First Baptist Church Orlando, Florida. Christ is there in Paradise, seated at the right hand of God the Father (Romans 8:34). W hen Jessica Mitford first published The American Way of Death in 1963, she unleashed a broadside against the entire funeral industry in this country. Try, Slow Down, Big Fellawhat A Motorcyclist Taught Me About Preaching, Spit-Shine Tomorrow's Sermon Before You Go To Bed Tonight. There will be non-Christians in the crowd, and believers who need comfort and assurance from God. They shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years (Revelation 20:6). Baptist. So, it will not be obvious to men that you're fasting, but only to your Father who's in heaven, and your Father sees what is done in secret and will reward you. Then He says, generally, about all of this,"Do not store up treasure on Earth where moth and rust destroy and thieves break in and steal but store up treasure in heaven where moth and rust do not destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal, for where your treasure is there, your heart will be also." If these sermons bless you send an e-mail to Dr. Hymers and tell him, but always include what country you are writing from. So, we might immediately try to distance ourselves from that drive to be praised, that drive for glory. A monthly gift of $5 helps us reach 400 additional people a year! Isn't it good?. We're going to share it together, and I'm going to tell you how I felt when you prayed or gave that money, etcetera." Think about these words in Revelation 21, the city, the New Jerusalem, does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light and the Lamb is its lamp. Now, let's look at verse 21, and what I'm going to do with verse 21 is tell you what rewards you'll get. James 2:18,"Someone will say, 'You have faith; I have deeds.'" 23 "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! Jesus shed His Blood on the Cross to cleanse you from all sin (I John 1:7). You have been faithful with a few things. He speaks of wrestling, boxing, running, winning the race, winning the prize, and winning crowns. This is the joy of a father for you, his son or his daughter. the funeral sermon? This isn't just any joy; this is the happiness that comes from God. MAT. His soldiers were fanatically loyal to him, were willing to trudge across the bitter snows of Russia to win him an empire. Friday Evening, December 22, 2017. As a matter of fact, Jesus criticizes His Jewish enemies, his adversaries, for not seeking praise from God, but rather praise from one another. The siren is going off. Many times, actually in Scripture, God with unbridled joy, just celebrates something he's made, he talks about its attributes and its nature. Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. I felt like I had a big cork tied to my chest, you just couldn't sink, and I just picture a buoyant swim in a sea of joy, friends. We are here this evening for the joyful funeral of Mrs. Eloise Roop. She invested her talents in her community. Would he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do? Everybody in the room is focused on death, so utilize this as a time to connect people with the truth that this life is short, and the Gospel is the only hope of eternity with Jesus. It's actually sinful not to yearn for it and long for it. He is among us; He is in us; He is our very life. In Luke 19 we see that the nobleman "called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas [one each], and said to them, 'Do business till I come'" ( Luke 19:13. WHEN YOU WRITE TO DR. HYMERS YOU MUST TELL HIM WHAT COUNTRY YOU ARE WRITING FROM OR HE CANNOT ANSWER YOUR E-MAIL. From talking to you and in the short time that I have known her, I believe she invested those talents very faithfully in her service for the Lord. Can we all say that? Right from the beginning, God said in Genesis 1:31, God saw all that He had made and behold it was very good. Paul then describes the kind of life that leads to eternal life. We are all given a certain amount of talents. 16. "Throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." I love what happened with that, and I want you to enter into my joy in their achievements." Clearly, since immortality is not something we seek for God, these are self-referential things. Did you know that? Box 15308, Los Angeles, CA 90015. When we reach the end of our life, unless Jesus comes, it will be the most precious thing said at our funeral. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord (I Corinthians 15:58). Isn't it beautiful? Some of you may be thinking, "Well, then what difference does it make if Im going to be just as happy with other people's achievements " Don't think like that. Here comes the punchline, So you also, after you have done everything you were commanded to do should say, we are unworthy servants, we have only done our duty. You have to earn the right to say that. You're going to be busy. The master replies, "You wicked, lazy servant. The Bible also tells us that rewards are given to us by grace, dear friends, we cannot demand them, and we know we don't deserve them. His father had never gone to any of his major tennis matches. As many money giving opportunities and prayers up in secret and actions done and gospel shared, and fear overcome and everything you need to do to store up your Father's praise for you. And he said unto me, It is done. Praise from God is an immensely valuable reward. It says in Colossians 1,We pray this in order that youmay live a life worthy of the Lord, may please Him in every good work, bearing fruit in all good works.When God says, "Well done, good and faithful servant", He's saying, I am pleased with you. The story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11) is particularly helpful on this point. Third, Eloise, and all true Christians, will appear before Christ to receive rewards, II Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 25:21; I Corinthians 15:58; Luke 19:12-26, Revelation 2:26; 5:10. Our good works are generally motivated by pride and self-focus, I feel good about myself, and I look good to others when I do good works, like the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. FUNERAL SERMON. Feb 17, 2013. 3. Write a script. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also (John 14:1-3). Wow. His name was Lazarus.
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