This is the joy of a father for you, his son or his daughter. Perhaps you remember in 1980, after the men's hockey Olympic hockey team had defeated the Russians and went on to win the gold medal. For most of us, that means there is still a lot of work to do in repenting of sins and in making a good unburdening confession, in engaging in self-denial, and in going out . And then to the goats, He will say, "Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. A funeral service is an event unlike any other. The first one came and said, Sir, your mina has earned 10 more. Well done, good servant his master replied, because you have been trustworthy in a small matter, take charge of 10 cities. We are not justified by works. 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. A funeral sermon should not exceed 20 minutes and should highlight these three categories, preferably expounded from a text or texts of Scripture: 1) Acknowledge the need to grieve. What's amazing is that praise from God is going to last forever. Put oil on your head and wash your face. Whoever does not have increase. God isnt going to dock you for your not gaining as much as those with more. He uses it for all eternity, so there it is, that's praise. This statement is a staggering one. Like Paul, in his vision, Eloise was caught up to the third heavenup into paradise (II Corinthians 12:2, 4). II. Please stand and turn to John, chapter 14, verse 1. Jesus shed His Blood on the Cross to cleanse you from all sin (I John 1:7). At his funeral countless numbers of his co-workers all told the same story - this man loved Jesus and loved people. Do you see it? As this sermon reminds us, the scriptures are very clear and forceful that in times of crisis, many people feel the absence of God. I don't know how that works, but it's an eternal praise from God. Include poetry and music. I mean, that's incredible to me, it's just amazing. 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). A. A faithful servant courageously keeps on proclaiming the gospel in spite of persecution. Just salivating for it, couldn't wait for it. Well done, good and faithful servant, you've been faithful to a few things, now I'm going to put you in charge of many things. The implication of this is just staggering, friends. Feb 17, 2013. We are here this evening for the joyful funeral of Mrs. Eloise Roop. Keep your . Flee away that glory day! What kind of world is it we're heading toward? III. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. We may not wait . Christ is there in Paradise, seated at the right hand of God the Father (Romans 8:34). As a matter of fact, much of Matthew 6, Jesus devotes that section of the Sermon on the Mount to protecting your heavenly stash of rewards. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. In the kingdom of Christ, grow it, build it for the glory of God. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. To another 1 sack of treasure. theological Even after getting stoned, Paul didn't give up. FUNERAL SERMON. For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. It's actually sinful not to yearn for it and long for it. First, the true Christians spirit goes immediately into the presence of Christ when they die. Or will we hear the other words? Sitting in on a service where I knew no one except the minister is how I came away with one . She was born on June 14, 1946. Revelation 20,"I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. I never had the privilege of meeting this loved one, but I do know several of her family that I love very much, and I am . To one servant he gave 5 talents - that was 5 sacks of treasure. I'm going to put you in charge of many things, enter into the joy of your master." 3 Finishing strong can only be done by a life that has chosen Christ as Savior and Lord. It is the message of the Parable of the Talents. Can I back it up? Over the past week, our church has grieved over the death of two members, and the father of Nyles and Dwayne Smith. I should be giving Him praise and glory and honor. Isn't that good news? A concentrated life to the lordship of Jesus Christ results in a focused, centered life. They must be used for the glory of God. Learn about the parable that this Bible phrase originates from and the wisdom we can gain from it. I think it's because inside each one of us is a yearning for glory and recognition, for honor and praise. His soldiers were fanatically loyal to him, were willing to trudge across the bitter snows of Russia to win him an empire. You don't tell anybody, you weep for somebody that's lost, God sees it, He knows, and He will reward you. I preached the funeral that I could preach for a Rahab, or a Ruth, or the thief on the cross. The nations will walk by its light. Note: Ephesians 2:8-10: Works do not save us, but we are created in Christ to do them. In our witness to the watching world. 2. B. I'm going to put you in charge of many things, enter into the joy of your master." There are great chapters on this at the end of Job. Sorrow and sighing shall flee away! The apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 4:5, Judge nothing before the appointed time. I said last week that in Matthew 25:14-15, the greatest single-focused verse or two verses on the essentials of stewardship, all of the basic ingredients of stewardship are there. Funeral Sermon Ecclesiastes 3:11 Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 11 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A . Well done." But . First, the true Christians spirit goes immediately into the presence of Christ when they die, Luke 23:43; Romans 8:34, II Corinthians 12:2, 4. The first time it's mentioned is in that incredible chapter, Genesis 15:1, After this the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, 'Fear not, Abram, I am your shield, and I am your very great reward.'" In the context of this statement, this one verse, verse 21, also verse 23, same verse, is the parable of the talents that we looked at in detail last week. Aren't you glad? If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven." Story #5: Dwight Moody . I go to prepare a place for you. 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. And here we are at a funeral this morning, mourning the loss of a loved one, someone we know and love. If this is all there was to life it would seem like an . We came to this strange mountain lake that was incredibly salty. It is natural for us to think about what happens to a Christian like Eloise after they die. Well done, you good and faithful servant. That's praise of the servant's character, he's good and faithful. But not so fast, dear friends. The essence of heavenly life is praise and worship focused on Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and all of the direction of the heavenly beings up there, all of those mysterious heavenly beings, all the angels and the living creatures and all that, it's totally God God's centered, God-focused, God glorified, that's heaven. Medals of honor, medals of valor, medals of glory, medals of achievement, medals of bravery, medals of service. Rewards will be given to good Christians for their faithfulness to Christ and the church, and especially for winning souls to Christ. 3. Where's my father? Those who are Christians in name only do not have this blessed hope. `Well done, good and faithful servant! Let's go over it, let's sit down and watch a little video of what you did. Even despite their. Secondly, it's not becoming. There's also going to be responsibilities in the new Heaven, the new Earth, there's going to be jobs up there. 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. And after that, and then you may have your dinner.? Look at verse 21 again, his master said to him, "Well done, good and faithful servant, you have been faithful over a little. She invested her talents in her community. You may telephone him at (818)352-0452. By the way, only God can make a bad tree good. In Luke 17:7-10, Suppose one of you had a servant plowing looking after the sheep. He's going on a journey, the master is going to be away for a key period of time, so the servants are going to be able to function without him visibly right there. 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.". He says, "I tell you the truth, if you do that, you will never into eternity, lose your reward." There would be no rewards, but thanks be to God by his sovereign grace, He can make bad trees like you and me good and get some good fruit out of us. He wanted his parents' approval, and especially mentioned his father's approval. The horse, what I made. As a matter of fact, Jesus criticizes His Jewish enemies, his adversaries, for not seeking praise from God, but rather praise from one another. Flee away that glory day! I want to celebrate my joy over your good work together, let's do it together. Sorrow and sighing shall flee away,
Scriptures: Mark 4:35-41. Preparing well for the funerals of unknowns is vital so that those who listen might find some consolation in Christ. Yes. 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 (Matthew 25:21). 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. As a matter of fact, the rewards can go down to a small deed as in Matthew 10:42, "Giving a cup of cold water to a servant in Lord who's out on mission, and you just help him on his way." Shall end with all its tears. That's how Jesus became the "way, truth and life" and becomes the best meal we'll ever eat. When you die, all that your spouse will have left of you are memories and pictures. I will now receive my crown of righteousness which my Lord will give to me. And why? Many times, actually in Scripture, God with unbridled joy, just celebrates something he's made, he talks about its attributes and its nature. What three rewards can you find in here. James says, "Show me your faith without deeds, I'll show you my faith by what I do." This is the essence of, Well done, good and faithful servant., Death & Dying, Bible Prophecy, The Birth of Christ, Providence and Sovereignty of God, Temptation, Baptism and the Lord's Supper, Joy, War Against the Flesh, Works of the Flesh, Repentance, Humility, Holiness, Anabaptists, Beatitudes, Forgiveness, The Law of God, The Power of Sin, Sexual Purity, Marriage and Parenting, War Against the Flesh, Works of the Flesh, Prophecy, False Teaching & False Teachers, Abiding in Christ, Persecution, Boldness & Courage, Temptation. When Jesus comes to reign. Edward Smith, we can not help but consider the song that the choir just sung. In our service in the church and in the community. It provides us with a chance to reflect on our own personal relationship with the Lord. Good Christians like Eloise will hear Christ say. Have your father put your arm around you after the game and say, "Win or lose, I was proud of what you did today. His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! 4. seminaries or Bible schools. You should have put my money on deposit with the bankers. Even if there were a system whereby, we could pay for our good works through our sins, through our good works, you would empty out your pockets on Judgment Day and find you didn't have a single one. "There is no one who does good, not even one,"[Romans 3:12]. Including words or songs from others in your funeral sermon can be "meaning-making.". On July 15th, 1815, the defeated former Emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte, boarded the British warship, the HMS Bellerophon, and was being sent to his final earthly destination. When Jesus comes to reign. The occasion is very serious and many there are thinking of eternal things who have not done so in quiet a while. He is a richly generous master, but you must come to Him for forgiveness. 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. Funerals that Minister to Those Left Behind Howard Vanderwell has conducted more than 160 funeralsmarking deaths that were expected, and very unexpected; for newborns, children, youth, and aged; some involving high trauma. 1) Well DONE James 1:22, KJV But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. God will reward us for what we do. Now, thirty-five years and almost 500 funerals later, I have put together this volume of brief funeral messages. Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. To most sons, if it's not the central desire, it's important. How did you like that one? He always agrees, provided they don't mind that he speaks Christian truth. 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.