Garden of Eden restored that day! You too could have this wonderful hope for the future. 2. The medal itself means little other than the gold in it. Dr. John O. Pete. Paul says if you do that, you're not really a Jew. Introduction. Lame men shall leap as an hart, for then The purpose of this website is to provide free sermon manuscripts and sermon videos to pastors and missionaries throughout the world, especially the Third World, where there are few if any theological seminaries or Bible schools. B. She died at 3:04 PM on December 13, 2017 at the age of 71. Isn't it fantastic? He's going to walk with you and he's going to teach you how to feel joy, and not only that, but he's going to teach you joy in his other children. What kind of world is it we're heading toward? theological 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. A sermon preached at the Baptist Tabernacle of Los Angeles 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." I want to go where there's happiness. Matthew 5, the Sermon on the Mount,"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Of so many things, so many rich blessings. Baptist. Come along now. Sit in the back and see what they do. seminaries or Bible schools. My dad, a Reformed pastor, has been asked to do Christian funerals for non-believers many times. The Pharisee stands up and prays about himself. To nail that in place, Jesus told a troublesome little parable. The way it loves to run into battle, the way it snorts, the way it's strong? My prayers have all been answered, Ive finally arrived. Imagine if the factory that made the gold medals for the Beijing games happened to make a few extra and you could buy one at cost, 500 or 600, and then you could probably wear it to work, show all your friends. Jonathan Edwards, in his 22nd resolution said, Resolved to endeavor to obtain for myself as much happiness in the other world as I possibly can, with all the power, might, vigor and vehemence, yea, even violence, I am capable of or can bring myself to exert in any way that can be thought of. Okay, and if that's not plain, I just rephrase it a bit. He says there's no need in a funeral to make any pronouncement about the faith or non-faith of the deceased. Second, Eloise is fully aware of what is happening to her in Paradise right now. That's the topic of our sermon here. You're going to learn more joy after 1000 years than you knew in the first 1000 years. We are to give comfort and uplift and help. We're all enjoying Jesus, just kneeling at His feet. When Jesus comes to reign. Those who are Christians in name only do not have this blessed hope. Dr. John R. Rice said it well in the song Mr. Griffith sang before this sermon. Our works will identify us, dear friends, not save us. She invested her talents in her love for her, children - all of them. One church I previously served also had such a service, but the Anglican rector always took that, and so . He says, "I tell you the truth, if you do that, you will never into eternity, lose your reward." God isnt going to dock you for your not gaining as much as those with more. He came to find us, to forgive us, and to free us from the power of sin. I should be giving Him praise and glory and honor. They had so much in common. In our worship. What do you say to the servant when he comes in from the field? He says to the sheep, to the righteous, to the redeemed,"Come, you who are blessed by my Father, take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. Therefore, the famous assessment in Isaiah of good works done by an unbeliever. I think it comes in three senses. I think it is. His master notes the character and praises him for what kind of a servant he is. I go to prepare a place for you. The property is entrusted to the servant, is given over to the servant to be managed in the absence of the master. 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. I. Look to His bloodshed on the cross. We are going to be praising him and giving him glory and honor. A tornado watch is in effect, so to speak. D. It should be as personal as possible. The dead rose from the grave. 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? The one with the two talents reports that he gained two more, and gets the exact same commendation, "Well done, good and faithful servant. Look to Christ, not to your own works. Isn't it good?. 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. Can I back it up? Sitting in on a service where I knew no one except the minister is how I came away with one . Words fail on a day like this. But, Jesus and His men do not go straight back to Jewish country. We're going to celebrate. Funeral Sermons May Be the Greatest Opportunity to Influence I personally believe that people in attendance at a funeral tend to remember more of what is shared because they are listening more intently. Now, thirty-five years and almost 500 funerals later, I have put together this volume of brief funeral messages. I think the idea for this book was born that day. It is to the glory of God for you to be a spiritual athlete and go after joy. He only wanted one thing, he didn't even care about Gold Medal at that point, Where is my father? He wanted to hug him and be with his father to share that moment together. He's not making a mistake here, He's not forgetting himself and worshipping created beings, not at all. But it says in Hebrews 6:10, God is not unjust, He will not forget your works and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and as you continue to help. We may not wait . 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. II.Concentrated. He's celebrating his creative beings. Funeral Message for a Faithful Christian "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Psalms 116:15 Precious is not the word that expresses our feeling concerning . "There is no one who does good, not even one,"[Romans 3:12]. The alert has been sounded. A Funeral SERMON: MAT. Death is all around us. 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 . I will do whatever I can to maximize my heavenly happiness. Shes already outgiven you, so she's already the number one giver, so you're going to take number two, maybe your number 20, but what's going to happen is you're going to rejoice in the widow's achievement as much as if it had been you. Do you want to know what true ownership is? Read full chapter. The glory and the honor of the nations will be brought into it. This sounds like the kings of the earth are bringing glory into the New Jerusalem, to say more than this is to indulge freely in speculation. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. FUNERAL HOMILY DOROTHY THOMPSON It is a basic tenant of our faith / that human life is sacred, / that the human person is respected, / that we are made / in the image and likeness of God. For me, John Wilde was one of those people. God is actually intending to reward you for good works. You have a master who has authority and is the owner of all things. Thirdly, He says it would actually be unjust for him not to reward us. Often, preachers see these funerals as a mere duty every clergyman simply must do. Denomination: He's going to say, Look at the New Jerusalem I made. Rest from thy loved employ; The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy master's joy." 2 The voice at midnight came, He started up to hear; A mortal arrow pierced his frame; He fell, but felt no fear. This is a man that had thrown the world into turmoil for 20 years. 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. The other day as I was thinking about what to preach for Elaine's funeral sermon, I was scanning my mental files for possible biblical texts to work with. 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). You've been faithful with a few things, I'm going to put you in charge of many things, enter into the joy of your master." 21. Such a man's praise does not come from men, but from God. 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. In our mourning of her passing, let us be comforted by the Word of God: sorrow, crying, or pain for everything will, be made new just as God intended for it to, I Thessalonians 4:13-14: Dont mourn as the, world does, for we do so with hope of the. When Jesus comes to reign. He that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations (Revelation 2:26). 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. That gold medal is a symbol of a lot of self-sacrifice of some extraordinary skill, and at the key moments when the time came to perform, winning that race or that contest and winning that gold medal. `Well done, good and faithful servant! Sorrow and sighing shall flee away, Preparing well for the funerals of unknowns is vital so that those who listen might find some consolation in Christ. Whoever does not have increase. Secondly, it's not becoming. His property, everything in the parable is his, it all belongs to him. The Parable of the Talents 22 The servant who had received the two talents also came and said, 'Master, you entrusted me with two talents. 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. I'd like 100 cups of cold-water rewards. I think what happens is the more faithful we are, the greater our capacity for heavenly joy and love. That's what it looks like when somebody does good works to be justified by them. The following is a sermon given at a funeral for a 19-year-old who took his own life (see blog post).All names are changed, but all the sad facts are true. 33 And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. They shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years (Revelation 20:6). Now, isn't it incredible that God, Almighty God, the one whose eyes are like blazing fire, will actually look at you and praise you? I pray my interpretations and shadings are accurate and help find some "comfort in life and death" for the community here and, with God's grace, for some others dealing with great pain while hoping in the Lord. He wanted his parents' approval, and especially mentioned his father's approval. Write a script. 1) Well DONE James 1:22, KJV But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. And concerning fasting, be sure that no one knows that you're fasting. If these sermons bless you send an e-mail to Dr. Hymers and tell him, but always include what country you are writing from. Nuts and Bolts: Things to Know About Your Sermon and the Funeral Process. WELL DONE! 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. 1. Without faith, he says, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. You've got to believe in rewards to be pleasing to God. 7) One of the best things you can do for yourself, pastor, is to drop in on funeral services being conducted by other ministers whom you know and respect. But when they came into the region of Lycaonia, they continued to preach the gospel (14:7). missionaries throughout the world, especially the Third World, where there are few if any As this sermon reminds us, the scriptures are very clear and forceful that in times of crisis, many people feel the absence of God. To most sons, if it's not the central desire, it's important. (When Jesus Comes to Reign by Dr. John R. Rice, 1895-1980). Well done." But . These sermon manuscripts and videos now go out to about 1,500,000 computers in over 221 countries every year at www.sermonsfortheworld.com. Like Paul, in his vision, Eloise was caught up to the third heavenup into paradise (II Corinthians 12:2, 4). 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." The master replies, "You wicked, lazy servant. Two Journeys Ministry houses all of PastorAndy Davis' content. 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. When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites out in the streets, but go into your room and close your door and pray to your Father who's unseen, and your Father who sees what is done in secret, he's going to reward you. Where's my father? Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in WELL DOING: for in due season we shall reap, .read more I preached the funeral that I could preach for a Rahab, or a Ruth, or the thief on the cross. III. What is heaven going to be like when your Father embraces you and says, I'm pleased with what you did there. I think it would behoove you to have as many moments as possible like that with Him stored up. This is the objective ground of our faith in the coming day of resurrection. It's profound happiness, a delight that's very difficult to capture in words, and notice the invitation: Enter into the joy of your Master. 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. She was married to James Roop on New Years Eve, December 31, 1994. Wait until the Lord comes the Second Coming of Christ, He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men's hearts, and at that time, each will receive his praise from God.. 2. His soldiers were fanatically loyal to him, were willing to trudge across the bitter snows of Russia to win him an empire. Or will we hear the other words? There's going to be things to do in Heaven, responsibilities. There's going to be no depression, no discouragement, just happiness. 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. James says, "Show me your faith without deeds, I'll show you my faith by what I do." I. 2. When you die, all that your spouse will have left of you are memories and pictures. They do it, says Paul, to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. is absolutely true. Lamb book. As Napoleon was talking with the captain of the Bellerophon, the ship that would carry him to his exile, he was in a pensive and somewhat ironic mood. His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! Then that one with the one talent comes in and insults the master, not a good way to begin your Judgment Day encounter. I have no doubt that Brother Moore has already heard those words that await every faithful follower of Christ: "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.". 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. Ever. The only comfort some funeral sermons bring is when they are over! 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 mean, that's incredible to me, it's just amazing. Why do I say this? However, all of Dr. Hymers video messages, and all other sermons on video Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. 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. His father had never gone to any of his major tennis matches. YouTube feeds people to our website. Do you see where they live way up high, where the Eries are, way up high up in the rocky crag and how it sees its food from afar. What is God doing? It is natural for us to think about what happens to a Christian like Eloise after they die. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. You don't tell anybody, you weep for somebody that's lost, God sees it, He knows, and He will reward you. I want the cup of cold-water reward. 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 . Worked a large farm on her own in Kentucky. 1. In our service in the church and in the community. What we do is a little, but God uses our little, doesn't he? 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. Flee away that glory day! Even despite their. Tonight, one of my churches holds an 'All Souls Service', where we invite all the families for whom we have conducted funerals over the past year. Garden of Eden restored that day! II. yet look below! Matthew 25:14-30 . You should have put my money on deposit with the bankers. This sermon is useful when speaking at a memorial service for an unexpected passing. The first thing we must know, and we can't say it too often, we must know that we can never be justified by our good works. What are you doing with your money? However, God is not an idolater, is he? We also want glory and honor. What three rewards can you find in here. How did you like that one? To hear those words, "Well done, good and faithful servant," from Jesus, first make sure you are saved. : The Supernatural Life of a Christian (Matthew Sermon 14 of 151), Heart Righteousness or Hypocrisy: Good Deeds Sifted (Matthew Sermon 15 of 151), The Lord Teaches Us to Pray: The Lord's Prayer, Part 1 (Matthew Sermon 16 of 151), The Lord Teaches Us to Pray: The Lord's Prayer, Part 2 (Matthew Sermon 17 of 151), Storing Up Heavenly Treasure: Jesus Protects Us From Loss (Matthew Sermon 18 of 151), Trusting Your Heavenly Father: Jesus Protects Us From Anxiety (Matthew Sermon 19 of 151), Eye Surgery for Eye Surgeons: Jesus and Judging (Matthew Sermon 20 of 151), Spiritual Beggars Satisfied: Jesus Teaches Us to Ask and Act (Matthew Sermon 21 of 151), The Narrow Gate: Jesus Commands Us to Enter the Kingdom (Matthew Sermon 22 of 151), False Prophets, False Professions (Matthew Sermon 23 of 151), Built Wisely Is Built to Last: Jesus Prepares Us For Judgment Day (Matthew Sermon 24 of 151), The Supernatural Healing Ministry of Jesus (Matthew Sermon 25 of 151), Counting the Cost of Following Christ (Matthew Sermon 26 of 151), What Kind of Man is This? This is the focus of the rest of our time. God says, "I'm going to teach you joy that you havent known before. You may use them without Dr. Hymers This is the joy of a father for you, his son or his daughter. He's going to keep teaching you joy more and more because our God is in heaven. It says in Romans 14:23, "Everything that does not come from faith is sin." Note: Ephesians 2:8-10: Works do not save us, but we are created in Christ to do them. Among the many laws in the Pentateuch, Deuteronomy 24:5 is one of the most quaint. There are certain verses in Scripture that become the strength of Christians. "Throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." the funeral sermon? The purpose of this website is to provide free sermon manuscripts and sermon videos to pastors and missionaries throughout the world, especially the Third World, where there are few if any theological seminaries or Bible schools. We have said many good things about our friend today, and to the best of my knowledge they are all true. For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. If you're here today and you're lost, if you don't know Jesus, and the rest of the sermon is going to be about rewards, just know this, if you stand before God on Judgment Day without Christ as your Savior, you will have no rewards, there will be none, nothing but wrath and anger for sin. The story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11) is particularly helpful on this point. 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. When we see Jesus, it will be the most important words we may hear. 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). The one with the two talents, he gains the two more. Then finally, there is accountability. The one with the five talents comes and he says, "Master, I put your five talents to work and look, I've gained five more," And he hears these beautiful words, "Well done, you good and faithful servant. A concentrated life to the lordship of Jesus Christ results in a focused, centered life. You may telephone him at (818)352-0452. You're storing up rewards. And he said unto me, It is done. 4. 2021 14 Dec. His Lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Intro: The passage opens with Jesus leaving the Gentile cities of Tyre and Sidon headed back to Galilee. The one with the five talents comes and he says, "Master, I put your five talents to work and look, I've gained five more, And he hears these beautiful words, "Well done, you good and faithful servant. Here is the funeral poem: On a sheer peak of joy we meet; Below us hums the abyss; Death either way allures our feet If we take one step amiss. A key lesson of these parables is that God expects us to gain a measurable increase in our lives. Rarely is it longer than an hour. James tells us how the mechanism works. Deserts will bloom and the thorns and briars Why is that? To know what kind of tree we are, there is a simple principle taught in the Sermon on the Mount. What it does, can you do all that? It's like God got carried away, like He's on a horse riding it, says Isn't this awesome? We have two full weeks of Lent ahead of us, followed by Holy Week before we arrive at the full-fledged joy of the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. Amen. I'm going to close now with Jonathan Edwards' resolution, by way of application. And my mind landed on the story about this woman named Dorcas from the Book of Acts. The purpose of this website is to provide free sermon manuscripts and sermon videos to pastors and 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). 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. He will save you for all time, and for all eternity. Look at the procedure we see in the stories. Whenever Jesus came to a funeral in the gospels, it stopped being a funeral. It's the story of redemption, of God's love extended to one whom many thought beyond his reach. Jesus said that he stands up and prays about his favorite topic, himself. The third reward is an experience of joy. That's after you've done everything you were commanded to do. Scriptures: Mark 4:35-41. Thus, by their fruit, you will recognize them." To finish strong is to have a concentrated life. (My other church will do the same in a fortnight.) I don't know how that works, but it's an eternal praise from God. He might say, "Do you realize what this individual did, this Martyr, this missionary, this evangelist, this Pastor, this servant? Do you know how long you'll have that? 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). Notice the master's assessment, it was just a little. at www.sermonsfortheworld.com. Goodbye pride. Aren't you glad? He was always encouraging, smiling, joyful and shining the love of Christ every single day on his job. Come on in, you who are on the outside, you lived on the outside of my joy, I want you to come inside to my joy now. This is going to be full immersion joy, like diving into an endless sea of joy to have joy underneath you and all around you buoying you up. A funeral service is an event unlike any other. How good is Jesus, how good is Jesus Christ for giving us these things? Words like, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." (Matthew 25:21) Or Revelation 2:10, "Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life." Friends, if you hear me saying, we don't need to be doing that, you have missed it.

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