Her death came earlier than we would have expected, but it was God's appointed time, and therefore it cannot be untimely, for God does all things well. Our text for today is from Ecclesiastes chapter 3, and was chosen by Sandra for this sermon. Perhaps we are never more aware of that fact than when we are faced with death. They came. a funeral sermon Words fail on a day like this. If you are preaching a funeral for someone who is not a Christian, you will have to make some changes. It is not large. But I have to tell you I think she loved her grandkids more, though. Denomination: James 4:13-14 (NKJV) Denomination: We grasp as its truth as we grasp hands and know that the truth of Jesus Christ is what binds us You would not take lightly a gift offered by God. Yet you appreciate that clumsy workmanship far more than what you purchased in the market, because its the work of the little boy you love.. Funeral for a Good Woman Jeff Strite 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I once heard the story of a young girl who walked thru a cemetery every night because it was the shortest route to her house. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. We will light candles from Amys flame, and join our candle flames together to spark an even larger fire of communal love. Love is patient, love is kind. A Father they can find hope in, too. We are in pain. Come now, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit; (14) whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. The grief, as you know, never ends, but joy does bless us each morning. Richards Memorial Service Sermon Romans 8:8-11 Richard believed some pretty provocative things. We cant sum up Ms. Cindy in a few inches in the newspaper. We are here for Amys husband Mason and their young daughter Madison; her parents, John and Mary Gehl; her brother Paul and younger sister Rachel. We are here because we have hope: not hope with a question mark, but hope with an exclamation point! Psalm 23 says: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. WebThe two sermons which follow were preached by Robert E. Coleman at the funerals of his parents. Ms. Cindy was one of the most loving people I ever knew. Giving people a glimmer of false hope is not a loving thing to do. There are many people here Perhaps we are never more aware of that fact than when we are faced with death. But the gift was time we would have together to enjoy each other and the work that God would give us. Your email address will not be published. A mother is patient, even if she is wrong. God gave him to us. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. WebChildrens Sermons Hymn Lists Job 19:21-27a She Lived Until She Died The Rev. 1 Peter 5:7, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Acts 4:12, James 4:13-14, John 14:6, John 3:16, John 6:37, Romans 10:9, Romans 5:8, Sermon Topics: The Bible reminds us, however, that life is uncertain and fleeting. At the end of the day, they each received the exact same wage. The Premier Bundle includes Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Funeral for a Good Woman Jeff Strite 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I once heard the story of a young girl who walked thru a cemetery every night because it was the shortest route to her house. It was beautiful, comforting, and spot on. It is dangerous to mention heaven at all in the funeral of an unbeliever; whatever context you give, the audience almost always hears, thats where my loved one is.. Solomon in Ecclesiastes teaches us a little bit about Gods timing, though. For God maintained ownership as she really belonged to him. I have loved life and now I love death as its natural termination knowing that although Christendom may be overChrist lives!. Even today four years later we go back and read it often. Jesus Christ died at just the right time, and rose again from the dead, so that Sandys time would not end at her death here today. This act of devotion is one of the most incredible stories of devotion in Scripture. My prayer is that as God has spoken through Mary's life, and now, through her death, you and I might be attentive to that message as it applies to each of us. We who would be his friends prove dumb, words from our lips but feebly come: We feel, as we extend our hands, that one power only understands. The book is available for $10 online at AGoodGoodbye.com,onAmazon.comandBarnesandNoble.com. 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. We gather to recognize this painful reality, to remember her joyful spirit, to reaffirm our beliefs, and to release Amys spirit as we seek solace within our community. I want to challenge you young people to consider the possibility that God may want you to do some of the work which Mary was willing and eager to do. We are here because we have hope: not hope with a question mark, but hope with an exclamation point! I think I did. We It has the most generous of eyes. One of those songs was the one Barb thought of when she thought of Don. Perhaps one of the greatest tributes to Gods saving grace is the hymn Just As I Am, which, interestingly, was written by another young woman, Charlotte Elliott, after 13 years of suffering as an invalid, at age 32, after settling the issue of her salvation. Trust in the Lord, and you will see God prove His love to you over and over again. Our prayers have all been answered, I finally arrived, The healing that had been delayed, Has now been realized, No ones in a hurry, Theres no schedule to keep, Were all enjoying Jesus, Just sitting at His feet, My light and temporary trials, Have worked out for my good To know it brought Him glory, When I misunderstood, Though weve had our sorrows, They can never compare, To what Jesus has in store for us, No language can share. She had struggled in her Christian life and just returned to fellowship with Him. Some people are theoretical and some are practical. No words which we have the power to say can take the sting of grief away. It was a gesture that took one brief moment, but it became a perpetual transaction. Amen. Thank you for loving us and always giving us the spiritual lift we need. But what if God himself appeared to us and said, Hold out your hands. That means Sandy, and that means you. Hers was a faith that came from a real relationship with a real God. womanwho lived on a fixed incomepulled the pastor aside and timidly put a five-dollar-bill in his hand. We ask the question, How did they die? While such thoughts are natural they prove themselves not particularly helpful. One place it can be found is Sofines Edgar Guest Collection - www.sofinesjoyfulmoments.com/quotes/edguest.htm]. Paul left the matter of his life or death in God's hands, knowing that He would do what was best. Anytime someone as young and as vibrant as Sean dies, it is an absolute shock. Charles Hoffacker The news that Flo had passed away came to me through a phone call. Paul wrote a very personal letter to Timothy. Paul told Timothy, You know all about me. This strongly suggests to me that God has chosen to speak to us through Mary's death, rather than through her life. 139:16). Thank you John. For the Christian there is not greater hope or joy than that of being in the presence of the Lord. The future is uncertain and life is fleeting. I would venture to say that every person in this room received encouragement from Ms. Cindy. Background: Here is the funeral for a young woman who was a close friend of one of my daughters. Thank you. Faith in God is how we can make sure that our death is a triumph not a tragedy. As long as her memory continues to burn among us, Amy will never die. A mother is patient, even if she is wrong. It was a spellbinding moment. When the gift had been gratefully received, and most of the people had left the sanctuary, an elderly. The gift that I have prepared for you is your mate. We cannot from our fellowman take strength that will sustain us then, With all that kindly hands will do, and all that love would offer too. His was a body that was broken for our sins. A Godly woman who could make anybody feel they could conquer the world. He touched on subjects that were very important to Him. How can pictures beamed from satellites be reassembled in my TV? She has passed into that place where, God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. - Revelation 21:4. This was a source of great frustration for Sandy, as Im sure many of you know. It is dangerous to mention heaven at all in the funeral of an unbeliever; whatever context you give, the audience almost always hears, thats where my loved one is.. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Eddies brother Eric is here from Virginia Beach with his wife Christine and their children Lindsay, Matthew, and Marissa. (Only a son can appreciate that sentence.) He had so much potential. Paul wrote. He would even visualize all the ways he could die on that very day. When someone dies at such a young age, so unexpectedly, we are faced with some troublesome questions and feelings. Family and friends of Sandra, especially, Caroline and Cara, Carolyn, Bette, friends and other family: grace to you and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. His father, James Henry Coleman, was buried January 7, 1975, and his mother, Helen Hood Coleman on August 21, 1985. They know when to say the right words, when we need encouragement, how to send a card or E-mail when our burdens are heavy, how to share a gift when the bank account is low. We try to record the entire life of a person. He had so much potential. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Click on the different category headings to find out more. Get 5 Years of Sermons Now. 5. Now we know. Death itself confronts us with many mysteries. We are here because we have hope: not hope with a question mark, but hope with an exclamation point! I want to give you a most wonderful gift. James 4:13-14 (NKJV) How powerful is the action of love that does the right thing at the right time with the insight of practicality. You will be called on by many to share the powers of this gift, because others will need it also. It is common for us to lament the death of one who passes from being among us at such an early age as Lindsey. Third, Mary's death cannot be called untimely because she was not only ready to die, she was eager to be with her Lord, in whose presence she now abides forever. And stand on the truth that God will help you. Judges 6:13. Eulogy by Richard Downes, given at memorial service for his wife, Beverly, June 3, 2003, Orlando, Florida. WebGet sermon ideas from Jeff Strite by Funeral for a Good Woman. Surely the most important part of this verse comes in the first three words. Amys family came to Tampa when she was about Madisons age. He started talking about his funeral with me about three weeks after I met him, which made me REALLY uncomfortable. Mixed signals only entangle an audience in a deeper web of misconception. Hey! Let us now gather in ceremony to share our stories and memories of Amy. She loved playing beach volleyball together with family and friends. Funeral Sermon for Cindy Hayes It seemed to chip away at her, letting up and them coming back with a vengeance. 261 sermon outlines, including 17 multi-week sermon series. It is the obituary she would want most to be known. My wife and I drove 275 miles to visit her a few hours before she passed away, but she was already comatose. While they capsized on that first outing, Mason said that shes been rocking his world ever since. But his followers didnt get the picture. He tried to refuse, but she insisted, telling him that the Lord told her to do it, and he must not rob her of the joy of giving. We say, ''He was too young. There is no power in mortal speech, the anguish of our souls to reach. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. And they spoke about their experiences with Ms. Cindy. Jesus had often spoken of his death. Let not your hearts be troubled, for there is a place I am preparing for you. And again, Let not your hearts be troubled, for there is a peace I am giving you. Listen again to those words of Jesus: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. The Message). Im sure her daughters could tell us more about that. As Paul gets ready to leave this world, he still wants to encourage him. Or you could get this sermon and four others for all occasions in my Funeral Sermon Bundle. We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps and external Video providers. 3. That kind of loving devotion characterized the life of the one we remember today. Sometimes the truth nearest us is the truth that evades us. I would direct your attention to the front cover of our bulletin. But what if it were you, my friend, who had died? 2 Timothy 3:10-11, (Hover over this image to share this article on social media), Your email address will not be published. Love does, what it needs to do with whatever is available. Funeral for a Good Woman Jeff Strite 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I once heard the story of a young girl who walked thru a cemetery every night because it was the shortest route to her house. When we do what we can, it has a long-term effect in the spiritual world that continues to touch lives for many years. We Accept the Mysteries of Life Around us. It always will. Grief tends to make us turn inward with questions. It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. I want to share that message with you. Required fields are marked *. They were having a celebration because of his miraculous healing. 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