If you are not yet converted I'm telling you to repent by turning away from your sins. First, I just want to lay the groundwork, doctrinally, so we understand biblically how to think about rewards. 21. In Hebrews 11:26, Moses regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as a greater value than all the treasures of Egypt because he was looking ahead to his reward. Secondly, He says, we must desire the rewards that God has in store for us. And concerning fasting, be sure that no one knows that you're fasting. 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 is blameless and upright, a man who fears God, he lives a righteous life. He's celebrating Job, a human being. 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. Scriptures: The apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 4:5, Judge nothing before the appointed time. When Jesus comes to reign. 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. I think the idea for this book was born that day. 1 Timothy 1:15 speaks of the Gospel, the good news of the blessed God, which is the good news that God is happy. This is the focus of the rest of our time. It is to the glory of God for you to be a spiritual athlete and go after joy. To nail that in place, Jesus told a troublesome little parable. Jesus will save you for all time and all eternity if you turn from your sin and trust Him. 3. : 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? If you look at where they were and where they were headed to, you would see that Jesus and His men took the . He is very zealous that you learn to not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing so that your giving may be in secret and your Father sees what is done in secret and will reward you. Solo Sung Before the Sermon by Mr. Benjamin Kincaid Griffith: Isn't it beautiful? You have been faithful with a few things. Then He rewards us for doing it. Yes. There will be non-Christians in the crowd, and believers who need comfort and assurance from God. He came to find us, to forgive us, and to free us from the power of sin. What's it going to be like in the new heaven, the new Earth? "There is no one who does good, not even one,"[Romans 3:12]. They shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years (Revelation 20:6). It says in Romans 14:23, "Everything that does not come from faith is sin." Sorrow and sighing shall flee away! Our righteous judge is going to look at the fruit of our lives, and He'll know whether we believed in Jesus or not. 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. We are to give comfort and uplift and help. Whenever you write to Dr. Hymers always tell him what country you live in, or he cannot answer you. Now, I know that no hope can be given in some cases, for we are called upon to preach the funeral of the worst sinner as well as the best saint. We are here this evening for the joyful funeral of Mrs. Eloise Roop. In other words, I'm willing to fight and claw and struggle and suffer and strive and study and sacrifice and hurt and wear myself out, turn my back on any earthly pleasure to embrace any earthly hardship. Secondly, greater responsibility entrusted by God. His name was Lazarus. Would you want to spend eternity with a grumpy God? If you find these resources helpful, please prayerfully consider donating as the Lord leads you. In 1 Corinthians 4:5, what we get is praise from God. In the kingdom of Christ, grow it, build it for the glory of God. Many times, actually in Scripture, God with unbridled joy, just celebrates something he's made, he talks about its attributes and its nature. According to Paul in Romans 2, "This and this alone is the only way to live your whole life. 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). Some have a limited amount of these things. A FUNERAL SERMON. Include poetry and music. Christ is there in Paradise, seated at the right hand of God the Father (Romans 8:34). Death cannot win in the end because our Lord conquered the grave. 2. For we must all [who are true Christians] appear before the judgment seat of Christ (II Corinthians 5:10). Paul says if you do that, you're not really a Jew. Sorrow and sighing shall flee away! The second aspect of joy is God's joy in general. I will do whatever I can to maximize my heavenly happiness. The essence of our time on Earth here, our sin on earth has been idolatry, and that's worshipping and serving created things, more than the Creator who's forever praised. Whoever didn't put it to work and gain. 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. So that's the parable. 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. 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. I dont know if I can say "I did everything God wanted me to do today". Do you think of what you can do with this to enhance your earthly situation, or are you thinking like a steward saying, Lord, what do you want me to do with this money?. Words fail on a day like this. A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly. 3 Finishing strong can only be done by a life that has chosen Christ as Savior and Lord. 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.". You too could have this wonderful hope for the future. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. Then, with a contented sigh, the person would "slip away" - entirely unafraid. 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 . 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. Enter into the joy of your Master". When Jesus comes to reign. 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. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Pastor of Alfred Street Baptist Church, provides a homily entitled, "Well Done" at the Memorial Service of Rev. Fourth, Eloise and all good and true Christians will return to this earth to reign with Christ. Having trouble logging into your account? But the one with the one talent, he goes off and he hides his master's money in the ground. 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." 1 "Servant of God, well done! Often, preachers see these funerals as a mere duty every clergyman simply must do. Usually, it's 30 minutes long. He says later,"As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead." An unregenerate person cannot improve his or her status in God's sight one fraction of an inch by his good works. 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. The dead rose from the grave. Please stand and turn to John, chapter 14, verse 1. It would be this, "To hear these words from Christ, 'Well done, good and faithful servant.'" We want to be immortal, that is, we want to live forever. Write a script. The Napoleonic Wars resulted in the deaths of perhaps as many as six million human beings. B. Do you want to know what true ownership is? Thirdly, He says it would actually be unjust for him not to reward us. A JOYFUL FUNERAL SERMON by Dr. R. L. Hymers, Jr. "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. Justice Scalia on Funeral Sermons. 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. Randy Alcorn's bookHeavenargues for hundreds of pages against the concept that we're going to be floating on some cloud strumming a harp. Paul then describes the kind of life that leads to eternal life. The only comfort some funeral sermons bring is when they are over! 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. 33. 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. That's what it looks like when somebody does good works to be justified by them. To know what kind of tree we are, there is a simple principle taught in the Sermon on the Mount. 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. You've been weaned off praise from men, and you are focused on one thing, "I want God to praise me". First of all, God's happy with what you did, just in the context that He gives the five talents and says, "I want you to know how happy I am with the talents, what you did. Turn your life over to Jesus and He will save you, as He saved all of the true Christians here tonight. taken her place among the heroes of faith now to cheer us on and to pray for us that we also might follow and finish well . Please help Mr. Leslie Hymers and Mr. Kunz keep the center of the foyer open for the pallbearers and the deacons to come through with the casket. And we shall reign on the earth (Revelation 5:10). I saw what you did. There are six characters we play out in life. 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. He is among us; He is in us; He is our very life. When Jesus Comes to Reign (by Dr. John R. Rice, 1895-1980). Garden of Eden restored that day! On no day will its gates ever be shut, for there will be no night there. All of these wonderful things will be experienced by Eloise Roop. 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. II.Concentrated. Tonight I will give you a brief outline of the main events that happen to a Christian like Eloise after they die. For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Sitting in on a service where I knew no one except the minister is how I came away with one . Christ will descend to the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. But, Jesus and His men do not go straight back to Jewish country. Actually, God makes three very strong statements about rewards, all of them found in the Book of Hebrews. To miss one is to miss a part of life's full recipe. For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick, and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me." We're going to celebrate. It is one of the greatest motivators to live the Christian life. Second, Eloise is fully aware of what is happening to her in Paradise right now. I think what happens is the more faithful we are, the greater our capacity for heavenly joy and love. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. Sometimes it may be up to an hour. II. You will learn both things to avoid and practices to emulate. Another book was opened, which is the book of life, and the dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. 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. He says in Hebrews 11:6 that we must believe in rewards. In our service in the church and in the community. 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 . 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." by Ibrahim Smile. He always agrees, provided they don't mind that he speaks Christian truth. He says, "I tell you the truth, if you do that, you will never into eternity, lose your reward." Wow. Introduction. III. Shall curse the earth no more! The story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11) is particularly helpful on this point. Why is that? Rarely is it longer than an hour. And recognize that Jesus is not only your Savior; He is also your Lord (see Luke 6:46 ). His father had never gone to any of his major tennis matches. 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? and went to the most spectacularly beautiful place I've ever seen in my life, the Karakoram mountains, 20,000 feet high, plus the incredibly beautiful Hunza Valley, less than a day's ride from there. Her body will go into the grave in a few days, awaiting the rapture.. We are not justified by works. 'well Done, Good and Faithful Servant', a Sermon, Preached After the Funeral of J.W. Sit in the back and see what they do. And he said unto me, It is done. John, chapter fourteen, verse one. Reign for a thousand years. I want you to look at this new Earth. Sermon Matthew 25:14-30 Trust, Not Fear. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. 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. Denomination: 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. John 12:26, says, Whoever serves Me must follow Me, and where I am, there, my servant also will be. As we remember *********, let us remember: worker. Read full chapter. To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, he will give eternal life. What kind of world is it we're heading toward? 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). What does he do? It is natural for us to think about what happens to a Christian like Eloise after they die. Note: Ephesians 2:8-10: Works do not save us, but we are created in Christ to do them. 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. If you could see me now, I'm walking streets of gold, if you could see me now, I'm standing tall and whole, if you could see me now you'd see the pains erased, if you could see me now you'd know I'd seen His face.
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