He always agrees, provided they don't mind that he speaks Christian truth. What is it then you're storing up in heaven? Then when I came back, I would have received it back with interest. (END OF SERMON) What's amazing is that praise from God is going to last forever. If this is all there was to life it would seem like an . 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. It's what you get after Judgment Day. Righteousness fill all the earth, and peace I'm going to put you in charge of many things, enter into the joy of your master." She was married to James Roop on New Years Eve, December 31, 1994. It is one of the greatest motivators to live the Christian life. 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. "Throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." So, we have to be told over and over again, we are never going to be justified or vindicated or forgiven for our sins by any good thing we can do. Thats on page 1135 of the Scofield Study Bible. 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. To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, he will give eternal life. Why is that? Jesus said. All of it taken away. It affects the way you live. He's going to say, Look at the New Jerusalem I made. 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. No one's in a hurry, no schedule to keep. May 25, 2022. Words fail on a day like this. Yet, even in the context of a funeral, we remember what Ezekiel learned: God's breath suffocates death. The way it loves to run into battle, the way it snorts, the way it's strong? So, I urge you to flee to Christ. Eloises body, and the bodies of all true Christians, will be caught upto meet the Lord in the air (v. 17). 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. His father had never gone to any of his major tennis matches. He was always encouraging, smiling, joyful and shining the love of Christ every single day on his job. But, Jesus and His men do not go straight back to Jewish country. Sometimes it may be up to an hour. 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. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. 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. 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.". . Randy Alcorn's bookHeavenargues for hundreds of pages against the concept that we're going to be floating on some cloud strumming a harp. The clear statements make it obvious. What we do is a little, but God uses our little, doesn't he? 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. When you die, all that your spouse will have left of you are memories and pictures. Two Journeys Ministry houses all of PastorAndy Davis' content. Look to His bloodshed on the cross. But you must be converted to have these blessings. life and death. 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. If these sermons bless you send an e-mail to Dr. Hymers and tell him, but always include what country you are writing from. Now, thirty-five years and almost 500 funerals later, I have put together this volume of brief funeral messages. Third, Eloise, and all true Christians, will appear before Christ to receive rewards. Well done, you good and faithful servant. That's praise of the servant's character, he's good and faithful. Whoever didn't put it to work and gain. His soldiers were fanatically loyal to him, were willing to trudge across the bitter snows of Russia to win him an empire. First of all, it's not your place. As soon as the casket is in the hearse, please come upstairs for a wonderful Chinese meal and time of fellowship as we watch a video of the life of Mrs. Eloise Roop. 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. What's it going to be like in the new heaven, the new Earth? He is among us; He is in us; He is our very life. Again, and again, this is taught in the Bible. Sit down and eat. D. It should be as personal as possible. Denomination: Just salivating for it, couldn't wait for it. He says later,"As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead." The Pharisee stands up and prays about himself. Learn about the parable that this Bible phrase originates from and the wisdom we can gain from it. It's a moment in time where the significance of a person's life crystallizes. There is pain, loss, brokenness and death in all of our lives. The rewards Christ will give at this time will determine the position the Christian will have in Christs earthly kingdom (Luke 19:12-26). 1 Timothy 1:15 speaks of the Gospel, the good news of the blessed God, which is the good news that God is happy. It says in verse 14, it will be like a man going on a journey who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. So, you have this master and he's the owner. 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. Eyes of the blind will be opened then; Scriptures: As this sermon reminds us, the scriptures are very clear and forceful that in times of crisis, many people feel the absence of God. That's the topic of our sermon here. There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Gentile, but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Gentile, for God does not show favoritism.". 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. This event is called the rapture. It means to be caught up and carried away. The body and the spirit of Christians like Eloise will be united, and caught up to meet Christ in the air. 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. Reign for a thousand years. He's going to entrust things to you, but He's testing you now to see if you're faithful with somebody else's property, namely God's. "I know that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed, so I was afraid, and I went out and hid in the ground the talent you entrusted me. God is measuring our accountability with what we're doing with what He's given us now. 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're storing up rewards. B. 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. You may use them without Dr. Hymers Thirdly, enter into the joy of your Master, the joy of God. 3 Finishing strong can only be done by a life that has chosen Christ as Savior and Lord. If Jesus weeps at the loss of a friend, we should, too. 22 . You've been weaned off praise from men, and you are focused on one thing, "I want God to praise me". Jesus shed His blood on the cross that you might have eternal life, and as we're going to find out in this message so much more than that. Some have a limited amount of these things. The master comes back and settles accounts with these servants. Enter into the joy of your lord.' ~ Matthew 25:23. Praise from God. When Jesus comes to reign. Luke 16: Whoever can be trusted with very little can be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will be dishonest with much. If you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, then who would hand you true riches? I thank you, God, that I'm not like other men, robbers, evildoers, adulterers, or even like this tax collector over here. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. Intro: The passage opens with Jesus leaving the Gentile cities of Tyre and Sidon headed back to Galilee. That's what it looks like when somebody does good works to be justified by them. Today we're going to focus in on verse 21, verse 23, this statement you've heard already a number of times this morning, "Well done, good and faithful servant." 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. The Bible goes way beyond this though, on the issue of good works, not just identifying whether you're going to heaven or hell. The story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11) is particularly helpful on this point. Garden of Eden restored that day! I will now receive my crown of righteousness which my Lord will give to me. He's not making a mistake here, He's not forgetting himself and worshipping created beings, not at all. If you've not been trustworthy with someone else's property now, who would give you property of your own? 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. 23 "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! His name was Lazarus. That's a doctrine of rewards. Goodbye arrogance. Whoever does not have increase. He won it seven times, but this one was different because his father was there to see it for the first time. Flowers at the graveside might make you feel better, but your spouse could only have enjoyed them in life. You have been faithful with a few things. Will we too hear those words, well done my good and faithful servant? These sermon manuscripts and videos now go out to about 1,500,000 computers in over 221 countries every year at www.sermonsfortheworld.com. Edward Smith, we can not help but consider the song that the choir just sung. 36. Paul then describes the kind of life that leads to eternal life. 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. II. 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. 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. Goodbye competition. While recognizing the brevity of a funeral sermon (15 to 20 minutes), give them Christ. Well done." But . . The occasion is very serious and many there are thinking of eternal things who have not done so in quiet a while. Nuts and Bolts: Things to Know About Your Sermon and the Funeral Process. Funerals: For the Care of Souls (Lexham Ministry Guides) Regular price: $12.99 Preaching Hope in Darkness: Help for Pastors in Addressing Suicide from the Pulpit Regular price: $16.99 The Hardest Sermons You'll Ever Have to Preach: Help from Trusted Preachers for Tragic Times Regular price: $15.99 Create an account Then, with a contented sigh, the person would "slip away" - entirely unafraid. The property is entrusted to the servant, is given over to the servant to be managed in the absence of the master. Those who have done good will rise to live, those who have done evil will rise to be condemned." But not so fast, dear friends. Sometimes they are the words that they use at their funeral, or put on their headstone, or ask that their funeral sermon speak those words. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. ). The conditions are present. You should have put my money on deposit with the bankers. 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. 3. 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. So, we might immediately try to distance ourselves from that drive to be praised, that drive for glory. An unregenerate person cannot improve his or her status in God's sight one fraction of an inch by his good works. The siren is going off. The tornado watch has just been upgraded to a warning. She criticized the way funerals were done in America, including cosmetic excrescences and high expenses stemming from the greed . God will withhold the reward if we fail to use the talents He has given. I am now turning the service over to the funeral directors. Seven Resolutions for Finishing Well A Funeral Meditation Mar 11, 2016 Scripture: Psalm 71 John Piper Message Three Sightings of the Glory of Jesus Funeral Meditation for Char Ransom Jan 29, 2016 John Piper Sermon Death Is Not the End of Life Aug 10, 2014 Scripture: John 8:48-59 John Piper Conference Message IT is the happiness of our religion, that all mankind, poor and rich, are equally able to please God. "Well Done" are the words that we want to hear the Savior say to us when we see Him. His praise means He is pleased with you and with your service. You're going to learn more joy after 1000 years than you knew in the first 1000 years. Napoleon said these motivate men more than just about anything he knew. Eloise was sick with cancer before she died. The second aspect of joy is God's joy in general. 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. What I would have given for a volume funeral messages to get me started. 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 had led armies of over 600,000 men, he had won battles in Egypt and throughout Europe, and at one point controlled most of continental Europe. by Pastor Jim Henry on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at 6:00 AM. Amen. 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. Romans Chapter 2:7-8 says,"To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. Good works cannot pay for our sinfulness, only faith in the blood of Jesus Christ can. "Well done, good and faithful servant." Each receives the same invitation: "You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. (When Jesus Comes to Reign by Dr. John R. Rice, 1895-1980). We're going to celebrate. Goodbye jealousy. A Brief Sermon For A Memorial Service. I'm going to break it into three types based on this one statement. Sitting in on a service where I knew no one except the minister is how I came away with one . 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 . He is a joyful being. Have your father put your arm around you after the game and say, "Win or lose, I was proud of what you did today. Sit in the back and see what they do. I think it is. It is natural for us to think about what happens to a Christian like Eloise after they die. Wow. God is an incredibly joyous being. And why? The servants must give an account back to the master what they did with the things entrusted. Sorrow and sighing shall flee away! He's celebrating his creative beings. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? Invested in the kingdom, God can multiply, A. Shall curse the earth no more! A funeral message for a Christian woman who passed away. My prayers have all been answered, Ive finally arrived. Verse 31 tells us that they went to " Decapolis ". Praise from God is an immensely valuable reward. Then He rewards us for doing it. In the kingdom of Christ, grow it, build it for the glory of God. Enter into the joy of your master!' 24 Finally, the servant who had . I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. "Be careful not to do your acts of righteousness before men, to be seen by them. You know that I'm a hard man harvesting where I have not sown and gathering where I have not scattered seed. I will set you over much. 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.'" We're all enjoying Jesus, just kneeling at His feet. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Usually, it's 30 minutes long. Sermon Matthew 25:14-30 "Well Done Good and Faithful Servant" Presbyterian Church of Easton November 15, 2020. I was on my own. I want to talk about the doctrine of Christian rewards. Eloise was the church pianist and later she was the church organist. from our church, are copyrighted and can only be used by permission. He wanted his parents' approval, and especially mentioned his father's approval. It's the story of redemption, of God's love extended to one whom many thought beyond his reach. 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." Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Good Christians like Eloise will hear Christ say. You too could have this wonderful hope for the future. However, all of Dr. Hymers video messages, and all other sermons on video To know what kind of tree we are, there is a simple principle taught in the Sermon on the Mount. Isn't it beautiful? Thus we are told that Christ will descend from Heaven into the atmosphere above the earth. They will tag us as believers in Jesus Christ. YouTube feeds people to our website. Well done, good, and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things; I will make thee ruler over many things. We want to be immortal, that is, we want to live forever. He says in Hebrews 11:6 that we must believe in rewards. Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in WELL DOING: for in due season we shall reap, .read more (21&23). Why do I say this? Have all of Andy's new content emailed to you every Thursday! There's going to be no depression, no discouragement, just happiness. 22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. the funeral sermon? Two Journeysexists to help Christians make progress in the two journeys of the Christian life, the internal journey of sanctification and the external journey of gospel advancement. Take that one talent away from him and give it to the one who has the five talents. A life well done, "Well done, good and faithful servant." God asks no less of us then he asked of His son. In this time of grief, you must honor the deceased, comfort their family and friends, help people mourn, and ultimately share the good news of the hope we have in Jesus Christ for eternal life after death. 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. I saw what you did. 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." Scripture says, You've made known to me the path of life, you'll fill me with joy in your presence with eternal pleasures at your right hand. How about spending eternity sitting at the feet of the Joy Master? "Here I am God to talk to you about me. Yes. 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. Come and share your master's happiness" We serve God faithfully week in, week out. Scriptures: Mark 4:35-41. I want to go where there's happiness. So that's the parable. John's funeral provides us with an opportunity to see what difference faith can make in one person's life. To miss one is to miss a part of life's full recipe. theological Worked a large farm on her own in Kentucky. Come and share your master's happiness!'. 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. 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? 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. Many sons have expressed that the central desire in their life is to make their father proud of them. 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. Even though it may come after a long season of illness, even though there may be a sense of its closeness, death always catches us off guard, always comes as a surprise. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. Would he not rather say, Prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me. Whenever Jesus came to a funeral in the gospels, it stopped being a funeral. FUNERAL SERMON. Rev. When I began my preparation I found almost no funeral sermons in print. If you know anything about God and His holy perfection and about yourself and the nature of your works, that should stagger you back on your heels, that He would reward anything you ever did. Deserts will bloom and the thorns and briars Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 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.
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