We trust in the good shepherd. 3) DEATH IS A DEFEATED FOE (PSALM 23:4) a) There can be no valley without mountains. The message from the everyday saints to "walk the walk" of daily faith in our time, the message is clear: Psalm 23 is essential. They had sang songs of Christs birth together. Through repentance and faith. Jesus offers salvation to the all but many won't believe Him. Years ago I met a veteran of World War I. Man's fear of death is well-rounded. Jesus Christ conquered sin, hell and the grave. If not, will you ask Christ to be your Shepherd today? There are many needs around the world and many good ideas about how to serve people well in the name of Jesus. Ted Giese / March 8th 2014 / Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He is the only one to journey through death and come out victorious. I know that in my head but I have a hard time facing that in my life and in the lives of those I love. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Psalm 23 reminds us that God stands ready to be our shepherd if we will only let him. Jan 10, 1988. /Info 41 0 R Those who have personally trusted in Jesus Christ can also give thanks for the failures and the faults of those who have touched their lives, and have passed on. God allows us to share in His glory. Even though his path is different and sometimes seems so unusual. Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Pastors will find that adding personal notes about the deceased is easy to do. The Lord is my shepherd -. Allow us to see this life with the assurance and power of Christ Jesus, who has conquered death and is alive with an everlasting life. The psalms, and especially Psalm 23, speak powerfully to and for God's people in troubled times. He did not fear what his enemies would do to him. We often think of ourselves as sheep, well-cared for by the good shepherd, but let me challenge us just a bit. I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Pause today to pay homage, worship and adoration to the Shepherd King. Psalm 23 is read at funerals and memorial services because the content is comforting to many Christians, Jewish people, and religious individuals. 2023 West Grove United Methodist Church. And neither do you. Even today, prophets point us back to God. Hebrews 13:20-21: Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. There are many images in this psalm which hold particular meaning. The walk you are experiencing today is a temporary one. are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. I baptized her in 1989 and was her pastor for 29 years. It is that eternal and everlasting life that gives us hope even in death that we might see Your Son. Second, David's faith rested in the fact that God was His shepherd. The pastor should take time to talk with the family of the deceased before the funeral and learn something about him/her. And with Brandy, family didnt stop with blood. But as a preacher of the gospel, it is also my obligation to remind you that our eternal destiny is not determined by the ratio of our good deeds to our faults and failures, which the Bible more frankly calls sin. This is sad and sometimes people suggest that we not think about sad things but in recalling memories of times together at Sherry's . The LORD watches over you--the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. God knows our limits. 0000017411 00000 n Third, David's faith replaced his fear of his enemies, and even of death. /E 36556 Psalm 23 teaches us that we, as followers of Christ, have no reason to fearever. Does this mean that everyone will be saved by Christ's death? He said he had glimpsed a time in the future when all of them would be together in heaven, and all their earthly conflicts would disappear. Powered by, http://westgroveumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Psalm-23-Seg-1-Rev04.mp4, http://westgroveumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-04-23-11-00-sermon.mp4, http://www.workingpreacher.org/craft.aspx?post=1498, Second Chances: Sin, Repentance and Redemption. Even when I go through the darkest valley. It tells us that death normally produces fear, and not faith. Unlike the business man's son David knew He belonged to the Lord. Death should cause us to mourn. She was born on June 14, 1946. Americans especially hated Germans with a deeply racist attitude. We can now see that the Good Shepherd became a sheep (like David). All shall be well. It portrays God as the shepherd who is at once a protector as well as a caregiver. From the Gospel of Matthew, we get a glimpse of the scripture lesson we hear most around Epiphany. The words of David in Psalm 23 no longer are his expression of faith, but yours as well. God raised Him from the dead. Psalm 121: A Funeral Sermon Ministry Today 42: March 2008 By Paul Beasley-Murray Chair of Ministry Today and Senior Minister of Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford I cant remember when Alan and Alison first began to attend our church - it must have been toward the end of the last millennium. Yet the promise that God has already given us eternal life with him sustains us in our journey and gives substance to our hope. Psalm 23 has become a daily adventure for me as I try to imagine what it means for me each day. Pastor Hromowyk preaching Psalm 23Hymns: 790 Praise to the Loard, the Almighty657 A Mighty fortress Is Our God717 Eternal Father, Strong to Save The shadow is dark and the valley is long and deep. The word repent means that we stop going our own way and return to the Shepherd. Whether it is Psalm 23, John 14, the last verse of Psalm 17, or a thousand other Bible passages, God's Word is powerful and will do its work. However, I have come to believe that Psalm 23 has little to do with funerals, instead, it has everything to do with life and familiarity. Psalm 23 Funeral sermon: A Letter to the Deceased (Molin) I knew there would be many voices heard today, sharing stories and memories; laughter and tears with you who knew and loved Steve. A Sermon On Luke 1:46-55, Seeing With The Eye Of The Heart A Funeral Sermon on 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:9. Psalm 23 Devotional 4: Our Shepherd Knows Us . 1 Peter 2:25: For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. Verse 6 summarizes really well the life of those who follow the Good Shepherd. My heart hurts for this family, I know too well their hurt. Thank you for sharing it. + Funeral Homilies Jesus himself experienced great sorrow at the loss of someone who was close to him. /Size 77 For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.. And then he would tell me about you Z., and you M., and you O., and you R., and you A., and you too T. You all are the threads woven throughout his matrix. Or does death frighten you? The Good Shepherd leads us in the paths of righteousness. = Admit that you are a sinner and can't save yourself. Only those who believe that Jesus died for them will be saved. Today, remind yourself each time you worry. Psalm 23 - The Lord is My Shepherd. Don Richardson recalls his life amongst the Sawi people of Irian Jaya in a book called The Peace Child. I want you to learn to smile at death. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Its a way forward. Our lives are always being shepherded. THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Psalm 23 is the best-known psalm in the book of Psalms. Psalm 23. My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Can you honestly say, the Lord is my Shepherd? my mother's funeral sermon - one year later. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.". Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. Through Christ we pray. If its ok for Jesus to grieve for the loss of those closest to him, it is ok for you to do the same. These two tribes were continually fighting. 0000001654 00000 n Ive experienced that in my own life. She would simply repeat over and over again I want. I am sorry for that. And considering all these things, the words of the 23rd Psalm sound like the words of a man who was lost. O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at this time in our earthly pilgrimage; assure us by Your Holy Spirit that the one we serve, even Jesus, has conquered death and is alive forevermore; enable us to view our temporal lives in the light of the eternal; and so may our spirits grow calm and our vision clear. "The Good Shepherd" (Psalm 23) Introduction. If you know anything about that period of history, you may remember that these armies hated one another. And the shadow cannot overcome or extinguish it. Will you take the Shepherds hand and let him lead you through this valley of darkness so that you can say at the end of the psalm-, Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Because of this, Joseph could not only forgive his brothers for selling him into slavery, he could recognize the good hand of God in this cruel act, providing him with the opportunity to return good for evil, and to spare the lives of his own family, even though they had not spared his (see Genesis 37-45; 50:20). Thank you. But there they were, eating together at a table, or at least on the ground, in the presence of an enemy. Only He can make us right with God again. It tells us that David's faith, as expressed in Psalm 23 is not natural, but supernatural. It is with this faith that we can grieve today, but we will grieve with hope, if the Lord is our Shepherd, because He became the Lamb of God in our place. For a long time they failed to bring peace. The Funeral Sermon for Helen Abercrombie Pastor Michael L. McCoy Grace, mercy and peace to you, in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Are we loving and knowing our community? You see, Jesus was grieving. And I think you know exactly what I mean and how I feel. Shepherds know the needs of their sheep. (John 1:29). He makes me lie down in green pastures. After he finished everyone gave him a generous round of applause. 1. Grant to them an extra measure of Your grace and pour over them an overwhelming sense of Your presence. Awakening from a sleep, he said, Earth recedes, Heaven opens before me. We are here this evening for the joyful funeral of Mrs. Eloise Roop. He knows the way. Its a matrix in which God and everything and everyone are connected. Introduction. Our Comfort is in Christ. There are places in Scripture that are powerful, so deep, that to recite them is to experience them. What is the one thing necessary for a shadow to exist? It would be dishonest of me if I didnt tell you this but it is in moments like that that I question everything I think and believe about our Creator. Jesus rose from the dead, triumphant over death. Its not true. Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, We want to feel appreciated. Through Gods grace, in Christ, we will be reunited with her in heaven, Prayer for the family, church and community. This is a declaration and a prayer. 0000017003 00000 n This is part of what led faith leaders in our area to discern a need for Family Promise. In Christ, even in our want, we want for nothing. To honestly and earnestly say that there are those without homes in our community, and what they need is significant assistance of housing, food, guidance in budgeting and job skills, encouragement, and support, so they can live a full life in their own space and place. I want candy, I want my cookie, I want my toy. who is to shepherd my peopleIsrael. . The famous historical events from WW I are being omitted. As I was thinking about Joyce's life, her faith, and a Scripture to read, a passage came to my mind that Joyce read many, many times. May we find You evident in our lives today. David tells us that goodness follows us all the days of our lives. Paul expects Christians to view death differently than the rest. And David had lost many things that led to the writing of this Psalm. Life is really real here. We were only two weeks into our time in Zambia when I attended my first funeral, that of a young child of a young family who would become our friends. The first image is that of a shepherd and his sheep. 25-26. Every time this happened I would try to slow him down as best as anyone could and remind him, Ashley, I havent created anything. Sermon. The value of the words and their expression at the end of life is well established. Eloise was the church pianist and later she was the church organist. However, I feel that most people miss out on some of the deepest and richest truths that it has to share. I have always heard sheep described as stupid. Amen. As I give thanks to God for this last week in which we hosted Family Promise, including one of the first children born into the program (born on Maundy Thursday), this is one way in which knowing our community, loving the people, and shepherding have served well those in need. << So help our spirits to find peace and comfort in Your eternal strength. D.L. In this Psalm David, who is himself a shepherd, describes the LORD as his own personal shepherd. It never fades. Not sure what you know about sheep but lets just say that without the shepherd there, the sheep would find themselves in desperate need of protection and provision. , tells us about how Jesus wept over the death of his friend Lazarus. If a father gave his own son to his enemy, his sacrificial deed showed that he could be trusted! Until that day comes when the light pierces the shadow and it will our challenge, our hope, and our way forward is to put one foot in front of the other. 23 (READ). Ps 23:3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His names sake. And please dont hear what I have just said as an answer or explanation. Have you come to grips with the reality of death as God's penalty for sin? 43 0 obj I am completely satisfied with Gods providence and care of my life. Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. endobj He goes on to say: "He makes me lie down in green pastures.". Since the themes of eternal rest, peace, and comfort are so dominant throughout the six short verses, the poem provides hope and encouragement to those left behind. The writer to the Hebrews gives us two vitally important truths, which explain the faith of David in Psalm 23. The source of this hope is to be found in the texts of both passages which you have heard today. It describes, in poetic terms, the peace and confidence which David has, in the face of adversity and opposition from his enemies, and even death. On at least one more occasion, Abraham and Sarah lied again. I want to share with you a passage of scripture that has been a source of comfort for many people. God is not a distant God who winds up the universe and lets it go. Do we know our neighbors well enough to know when a family member is sick, what they might need? The light is always shining behind the shadow, and the shadow will never overcome it. The first part of the verse is clearly about life, using the words all the days of my life. My heart goes out to you with having to preach what had to be a profoundly difficult sermon for your friend. Every one of you here today, whether you know it or not, is a part of that matrix. 0000004377 00000 n Consider these words, from the pen of the unknown author of the New Testament Book of Hebrews: Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives (Hebrews 2:14-15). I know that I preach as much or more to myself as to anyone else. Late in the morning, the German officers raised a white flag and moved toward the British lines and under a flag of truce, conferred with the British officers. i) Psalm 23:4 (1) David talks about a valley. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Has your soul been restored? I shall not want is a prayer and declaration about the future. We come, knowing that we, too, shall experience death. I dont want to accept that reality. you are my son - everything I have is yours! " Regardless of the faith background of people or no faith background at all, Psalm 23 is the most requested funeral scripture. She was a real Christian for many years. His fear was replaced by faith. ! God is our host He guides us through our eternal life. God once again spared them. 2 http://www.workingpreacher.org/craft.aspx?post=1498. Otherwise, I find it quite usable. Everyone was touched by his devotion to the Shepherd. The Lord is my shepherd is a reminder of how well God knows us, how intimately and intuitively. It was a difficult sermon and a hard loss. How can a lost sheep be restored to the fold? In the next few moments, I want to offer to you the hope which David experienced, and which he expressed in Psalm 23. Do we know our children and spouses well enough to know what delights their hearts? Fear can be a powerful, debilitating, paralyzing influence in our lives. You did create that! We lift up the Tebbe Family and friends to You today and ask that Your peace, mercy and strength might rest with them during this time of sorrow and loss. Your email address will not be published. The psalm goes on to say, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Fix your eyes on Jesus, your Good Shepherd. Death was not in the cards. Presbyterian/Reformed. And I listened to Ashleys stories about how it happened time and again in his life. 8"2UF@'x.s!3@9]8|,Uv QYtLM'FL 6EG:81#. Ask God to show you where you can walk to know abundant life. But we do go through great and terrible difficulties all of the time, and God constantly warns us of these dangers and difficulties in His Holy Word. Phillip Keller, author of Lessons from a Sheepdog, writes More than anything else in the world, he wants me to be His companion, His co-worker, His friend in helping tend His flock.1 In effect then, we are called to help the Good Shepherd. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. It is among the most familiar, so much so that even people who are not religious or very knowledgable about Scripture recognize these words. John Piper Apr 11, 2018 ii) Psalm 23 is in between two "mountain" Psalms. Monday: In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem. Matthew 2:1. 0000003308 00000 n thirty something years ago, early in my first pastorate, i preached a sermon entitled: "why we do funerals backwards." my contention then, as now, is that the traditional american funeral should be reversed. Credit will be given to Rev. The Lord's my Shepherd - Psalm 23. Marsh,. he would say again. He restores my soul. I Know the Psalm, But He Knows The Shepherd. I know its not easy. He took on human flesh and lived among men. We trust in the good shepherd. Today, however, will not let us escape that reality. I like the theme of the 23rd Psalm. That sounds light-years away, but in fact it How can we walk in the paths of righteousness? I lift up my eyes to the hills--where does my help come from? Because they had shared food together. Fearless Comfort: A reflection on Psalm 23:4. David called the Lord, My Shepherd. In fact, it is a favorite funeral service text. Fifth, David's faith rested in the fact that God was present with him, in life, in death, and throughout all eternity. Psalm 23 is the most popular and probably the most read Psalm of all. 0000001988 00000 n That is our way through the valley of the shadow of death. It seems too hard. When the beggar approached and asked if the man could spare a few shillings, the businessman realized he had found his long lost son, crying " A few shillings? He instructed him to sacrifice his son, Isaac, to put him to death. 5 Yet you sweep people away in the sleep of death. A "generic" message based on Psalm 23 that easily accomodates a variety of situations. Ive seen it happen in the lives of others. By following the Jesus, the Good Shepherd. It so happened that the battle continued into Christmas Day. It will help you to make the sermon personal. John Piper Sep 8, 1980. After a number of years, God put Abraham's faith to its greatest test. The promise of God's provision, sins forgiven, a constant companion and a home in heaven only applies to those who know Him. Marsh just what I need to read tonight. That which is born of the flesh may die; that which is born of the Spirit will live forever. For the non-believer for the one who does not believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ the phrase "You return mankind to the dust" continues as a judgment for sin. All those who trust in Him lose their fear of death and find the faith, peace, and hope of which David writes. This is the faith of which David is writing, in Psalm 23. This was our . Psalm 23 reminds us that life has difficult moments, but ultimately, we find protection and joy. Sermon Text: Psalm 23 Introduction: GOOD MORNING TO ALL! Even when we dont see it the light accompanies us through the valley. They were old, and over a period of time child-bearing became a human impossibility. It is by Christ's death that we are saved from our sins. David did not fear. Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. He refreshed him with cool water from a quiet stream. I am glad it was what you needed Deb. Others might speak of it as the Divine, the Holy, the Mystery. Light. Not having learned the wisdom of Psalm 23 yet, when she could not get what she wanted, she would declare I want (and then whatever it was). Call it the light or call it the matrix, it doesnt matter. We received that news with overwhelming shock and disbelief. Second, David's faith rested in the fact that God was His shepherd. The end of our journey through life on earth is to be with God forever. by the Rev. The Good Shepherd provided for all His needs. On this first anniversary of my fathers death, it is especially comforting to me. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. True hope in grief cannot come, apart of the gospel. A Funeral Sermon: Bishop Dehon. 0000017595 00000 n And I will not pretend to have any today. When Pharaoh rebuked Abraham, and asked why he would deceive him about his wife, Abraham admitted that he feared death. But the Good Shepherd became a sheep, so to speak. 2. Ashley, I suspect, would describe it as what he called the matrix. Shortly after coming to St. Philips he started telling me about experiencing the matrix. John 6:37-40, Psalm 23, Psalms 23:1-6, Psalms 6:1-10, Sermon Topics: Others can truly identify with David, and the peace and security which he knew and cherished. It also speaks to the present. Sometimes the journey is filled with joy, and sometimes it is very sad and lonely. The table here speaks of feasting and fellowship. If we are serving alongside God as sheepdog, do we know andlove the sheep? There is no valley here. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. %%EOF The wise seek Jesus. He had come to trust in God as the One who was able to raise the dead. He was an American, but he had actually enlisted with the British army and was fighting in the war for quite some time before most Americans. Today the familiarity, poetry, and beauty of the 23rd psalm have a different tone. Yes, the shadow of death is our reality today. You must know and love the sheep. Thats because when God created this world, He created us to be with him. %PDF-1.7 The basis of David's faith is expressed in Psalm 23. There are many times in our lives we wonder off and then question how we ended up in certain situations. From the Lectionary for Mass, no. If we are honest with ourselves, some must admit that facing death today is a fearful experience, just as Hebrews informs us. Ashley was contagious. You feel like you cant see a foot in front of your face. Dont you believe a word of it. However He can only do this after He restores our soul. A. I fear no evil; for Thou art with me; (a) It tells of the crucifixion of the Messiah. It brings comfort and encouragement to all who read it. 3 You turn people back to dust, saying, "Return to dust, you mortals.". Psalm 23 is often quoted, recited . Now as we mourn the loss of our departed sister in Christ; we know that our loss is heavens gain. This is the reason why Jesus came to earth. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Having trouble logging into your account? Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh. Not how it was 30 years ago, but right now and right now. Let me make a few comments about the hope which God offers to all those who face death, a hope which exchanges fear for faith. This is the best funeral sermon Ive ever read/heard for a tragic death. The basis of David's faith is expressed in Psalm 23. We want to know that we can depend on God and the way God cares for us. Do we know what is specific about West Grove now? Now, there was the danger that Sarah would become the wife of an Egyptian, and bear him children. Let me be clear about this. Why do we need the Shepherd to restore our soul? God is there to comfort us and sustain us. 0000003632 00000 n Sunday: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1. Rev. As we come to honor the life and memory of Mary Smith, we come also to face the reality of death. 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