Note: The reward for both the one with 5 and the one with 2 is the same! 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. Christ will descend to the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. 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.". 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. But for those who are self-seeking, who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger." I want to go where there's happiness. (My other church will do the same in a fortnight.) He might say, "Do you realize what this individual did, this Martyr, this missionary, this evangelist, this Pastor, this servant? Shall end with all its tears. Whoever does not have increase. You too could have this wonderful hope for the future. Matthew 7:16-20, "By their fruit, you will recognize them. God is not an idolater, He's no flatterer, He only gives his praise wisely and perfectly. I don't know how that works, but it's an eternal praise from God. His soldiers were fanatically loyal to him, were willing to trudge across the bitter snows of Russia to win him an empire. Funeral Sermons For A Good Man. It is the message of the Parable of the Talents. It's what you get after Judgment Day. 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 second aspect of joy is God's joy in general. It does to me, but it is true. The one with the two talents reports that he gained two more, and gets the exact same commendation, "Well done, good and faithful servant. 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 . In John 11, the Bible tells a story about a funeral for a man who had been one of Jesus' close friends. To one servant he gave 5 talents - that was 5 sacks of treasure. . It is the consummation of the very thing that we should have been seeking all along. I think the idea for this book was born that day. One church I previously served also had such a service, but the Anglican rector always took that, and so . 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.". Remember that picture of Jim Craig with the American flag around his shoulders, scanning the crowds, and you could see, you could read his lips. IV. If you've not been trustworthy with someone else's property now, who would give you property of your own? I preached the funeral that I could preach for a Rahab, or a Ruth, or the thief on the cross. When Jesus comes to reign. Two Journeys Ministry houses all of PastorAndy Davis' content. 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. Deserts will bloom and the thorns and briars I will set you over much. Romans Chapter 2:7-8 says,"To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. And why? They had so much in common. But in the middle of it all is you get a sense of God's joy in what He's made. 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. Death is all around us. "Serve the LORD with gladness!" What are you going to do with the fact that most knowledgeable Christians if you ask them and say, "What is the one thing you'd want on Judgment Day?" 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. He won it seven times, but this one was different because his father was there to see it for the first time. I am now turning the service over to the funeral directors. He's not making a mistake here, He's not forgetting himself and worshipping created beings, not at all. Click on Sermon Manuscripts.. 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. The Pharisee stands up and prays about himself. Have your father put your arm around you after the game and say, "Win or lose, I was proud of what you did today. Whenever Jesus came to a funeral in the gospels, it stopped being a funeral. The master comes back and settles accounts with these servants. Even despite their. We swam in it and you couldn't go under the surface of the water. The horse, what I made. God is measuring our accountability with what we're doing with what He's given us now. (When Jesus Comes to Reign by Dr. John R. Rice, 1895-1980). Now, thirty-five years and almost 500 funerals later, I have put together this volume of brief funeral messages. 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). Medals of honor, medals of valor, medals of glory, medals of achievement, medals of bravery, medals of service. 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. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. I saw such strong similarities between the story of Dorcas and Elaine's story. "There is no one who does good, not even one,"[Romans 3:12]. "Throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." Are you living for yourself when you get money? 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. He identifies them based on their works. See, I have gained two more.' 23 His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! A Brief Sermon For A Memorial Service. An unregenerate person cannot improve his or her status in God's sight one fraction of an inch by his good works. 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." 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. He wanted his parents' approval, and especially mentioned his father's approval. Well done, you good and faithful servant, you have been faithful over little. That is his praise for the deeds done, for the actual work done, so the character of the servant and the work are both focus of praise. Most of us think of Stewardship Sunday as a time when the church hits us up for . Praise can be given to a created being without it being worship. Don't wait till your spouse dies to express your love. Things seem to go well for us at one moment, then somehow in the next moment it is matched by an equal amounts of misfortune. 1 "Servant of God, well done! 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. But when they came into the region of Lycaonia, they continued to preach the gospel (14:7). God is an incredibly joyous being. 1. 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. Can I back it up? He made it for Himself. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. Isn't that good news? 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. We know this because God says He will do it for his servants who's serving by faith, He says it multiple times. Baptist. And we shall reign on the earth (Revelation 5:10). Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. When I began my preparation I found almost no funeral sermons in print. Randy Alcorn's bookHeavenargues for hundreds of pages against the concept that we're going to be floating on some cloud strumming a harp. 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. He will make no mistakes, his praise will not puff you up, it will not go to your head, it will not corrupt you. May 25, 2022. Part of that is an instinct, rightly, to make little of the creature, we are just created beings. Sorrow and sighing shall flee away! If you look at where they were and where they were headed to, you would see that Jesus and His men took the . Her body will go into the grave in a few days, awaiting the rapture, I Thessalonians 4:16-17. Turn your life over to Jesus and He will save you, as He saved all of the true Christians here tonight. Look to His bloodshed on the cross. 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. The property is entrusted to the servant, is given over to the servant to be managed in the absence of the master. I thank you, God, that I'm not like other men, robbers, evildoers, adulterers, or even like this tax collector over here. His father had never gone to any of his major tennis matches. And every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. The alert has been sounded. There's also going to be responsibilities in the new Heaven, the new Earth, there's going to be jobs up there. Forever. In addition, quoting the deceased loved one's favorite poems or lyrics or your own can help illustrate a life well-lived. I'm pleased with your offering. Our whole lives should go into gaining that honor and glory that God will give to faithful servants. III. 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. Good works cannot pay for our sinfulness, only faith in the blood of Jesus Christ can. Rewards will be given to good Christians for their faithfulness to Christ and the church, and especially for winning souls to Christ. This is the objective ground of our faith in the coming day of resurrection. Or as we already heard in Romans chapter 2,"God will give to each person according to what he has done. 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. Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. All their work for the United Way and for UNICEF and Habitat for Humanity and Walk for Hunger and cerebral palsy and all of that, all our righteous acts are like filthy rags in the sight of God. 1. You're going to be busy. Justice Scalia on Funeral Sermons. 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 want the cup of cold-water reward. Whenever you write to Dr. Hymers always tell him what country you live in, or he cannot answer you. 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. Paul and Barnabas had been forced to flee from Antioch and Iconium. 23 "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! 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. "Well Done" are the words that we want to hear the Savior say to us when we see Him. What I would have given for a volume funeral messages to get me started. We are justified by simple faith in Jesus Christ. 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. 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. 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. What we do is a little, but God uses our little, doesn't he? Joy is a powerful word in the happiness family, it is the most powerful happiness word, I think. We're going to be judged by our works, assessed by them. 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. You should be yearning to please Him so that He praises what you've done. What does he do? 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. This isn't just any joy; this is the happiness that comes from God. Come and share your master's happiness!'. Let them leave with a sense that Christ is the hope of . In Luke 17:7-10, Suppose one of you had a servant plowing looking after the sheep. To hear those words, "Well done, good and faithful servant," from Jesus, first make sure you are saved. To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, he will give eternal life. Read full chapter. They will ask you to go out through the back door to the street and to the foyer. But you must be converted to have these blessings. 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. Whoever didn't put it to work and gain. To nail that in place, Jesus told a troublesome little parable. He says in Hebrews 11:6 that we must believe in rewards. 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? The siren is going off. The gospel must be preached clearly in the sermon. When Jesus comes to reign. First is praise from God. Goodbye arrogance. If you want a bigger part, then live like it, friends. Therefore, the famous assessment in Isaiah of good works done by an unbeliever. I think it's going to be detailed praise from God for each good work done, every good work you do, every time you give to the needy, and don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Can you do that? Rarely is it longer than an hour. 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 loved playing the organ for her Lord. If you are not yet converted I'm telling you to repent by turning away from your sins. I want you to look at this new Earth. 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. You can write to Dr. Hymers in any language, but write in English Garden of Eden restored that day! This is the joy of a father for you, his son or his daughter. I mean, that's incredible to me, it's just amazing. Through trust in Jesus, Richard had become so united to Jesus that his last breath was like Jesus' last breath on the cross, his body giving way was like Jesus' giving way, and when Richard finally fell asleep to the world early in the morning Sep. 22, he opened his eyes to behold his Lord and Savior saying, "Well done. life and death. Put oil on your head and wash your face. A funeral service is an event unlike any other. When we reach the end of our life, unless Jesus comes, it will be the most precious thing said at our funeral. All of my biblical training is saying I should be praising Him. 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. . Preaching a funeral is one of the greatest responsibilities of being a pastor. I. For me, John Wilde was one of those people. by Timothy George 2 . 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. Enter into the joy of your Master". Intro: The passage opens with Jesus leaving the Gentile cities of Tyre and Sidon headed back to Galilee. Look at the procedure we see in the stories. There are actually going to be responsibilities in the new heaven, the new Earth. 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 Keep your . 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. XXV. C. It should be positive and uplifting. It is a life that God will richly reward by grace on Judgment Day." 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. That's after you've done everything you were commanded to do. Scriptures: 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.'" Secondly, it's not becoming. He's anticipating it. 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. She invested her talents in her community. 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. I'm going to break it into three types based on this one statement. What kind of world is it we're heading toward? 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. Amen. Aren't you glad? As we remember Miriam Smith, Tom Jacobs, and Bro. He that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations (Revelation 2:26). Where's my father? His mother was dead. 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.

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