Thats because when God created this world, He created us to be with him. It so happened that the battle continued into Christmas Day. 2. Jesus rose from the dead, triumphant over death. Psalm 23:2-3 ESV. A Hope Which Exchanges Fear for Faith ( Psalm 23) A Message of Hope ( Hebrews 2:14-15) Christ's Comfort ( John 14) Death: The Door to Eternity ( Luke 16:19-31) Freedom from the Fear of Death ( John 14:1-6 and Hebrews 2:14-15) GodA Shepherd to Israel ( Ezekiel 34) God the Protector . Thou hast anointed my head with oil; As we sit in this room, and mourn but also celebrate the life of Brandy, our soul feels dead, it feels no joy or rest. John Piper Sep 8, 1980. The promise of God's provision, sins forgiven, a constant companion and a home in heaven only applies to those who know Him. Twenty years ago, I could have used the name of Joshua in passing, but not so today. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. The third image in the Twenty-third Psalm which I would lift up today is this: Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Our Comfort is in Christ. God knows our limits. , tells us about how Jesus wept over the death of his friend Lazarus. Sheep have many needs. David's word for God's tender affection is a term used in the ancient world to mean love that flows out of deep emotion rather than duty. In the face of a world that spends obscene amounts of money to convince us via advertising that we have great wants and only the right clothes, toys, cars, or even vacations can fill them how radical it sounds I shall not want. God will never leave us or forsake He is always there for us, b.) In Psalm 23 David writes "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life" (Psalm 23:6 NIV). I also trust and hope, though, that youve had some glimpses of the light. There is another passage, not nearly as familiar, which informs us that David's sense of peace and security is not natural, but supernatural. It is my privilege to share with you in the grief and the joy of fondly recalling the good things which God brought into our lives through Mrs. Smith. What must it be like to step on shore, and find it - heaven; To take hold of a hand, and find it - Gods. Jesus also said that he was a shepherdthe Good Shepherd. This was because all demonstrations of kindness expressed by the Sawi were regarded with suspicion. Even though I walk through the . It does not say, God will keep you from danger, but rather it describes that there will come times, and they come for all of us, when we feel like we are walking through a dark, dangerous valley -- a valley of the shadow of death.. who is to shepherd my peopleIsrael. . Today, I invite you to respond to each want that rises up inside you with I shall not want. Having trouble logging into your account? 43 0 obj Have you come to grips with the reality of death as God's penalty for sin? THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Psalm 23 is the best-known psalm in the book of Psalms. A second image in the Twenty-third Psalm to which I would call your attention is this: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. And Jesus wanted to just spend some time alone, praying and thinking. 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. a closer walk psalm 23 philippians 4:13 july 15, 2018 . Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; Kelvin, yes, it was a difficult sermon. The Lord is my shepherd -. Sermon. David could rejoice because the Lord, his Shepherd, was with Him. 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. The Lord protects, guides, and supports us. 44 0 obj You have simply awoken to what has always been here, what has aways been within you. The matrix Ashley experienced is the light behind the shadow. 0000001654 00000 n Carey: Henry Carey, 1723 Psalm 23 Joseph Addison, 1712 DOXOLOGY The Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care; His presence shall my wants . You and I are known by God intimately as a shepherd knows each sheep. Thank you Jerry. He does not just say that the Lord is a shepherd. >> People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? Goodness and mercy follows them all their lives and then they dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Even when we dont see it the light accompanies us through the valley. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 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. I am so sorry about your fathers death. Spend time in the Bible today, so you know Gods will and way. And you wont be surprised when I tell you this. He knows the way. This sermon has inspired me greatly as I am using portions of it to prepare a sermon/eulogy for my fallen first cousin. After he finished everyone gave him a generous round of applause. As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for YOUR rod and YOUR staff comfort me. a. So I have to thank Judy and John for their open hearts and open pastures, as well as Keith Schneider who filmed and produced the segments. The psalms, and especially Psalm 23, speak powerfully to and for God's people in troubled times. Funeral Sermon for Elizabeth Radons / Rev. Its a matrix in which God and everything and everyone are connected. This was our . Out of visioning time together, I am asking all of us to be in prayer. Jesus offers salvation to the all but many won't believe Him. Amen. 3) DEATH IS A DEFEATED FOE (PSALM 23:4) a) There can be no valley without mountains. God is calling me, and I must go. In Christ, even in our want, we want for nothing. // For you, me, Ruth. /H [ 1248 406 ] 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. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. If Interrupting the Silence has been meaningful in your life or helpful in your ministry please. Why do we need the Shepherd to restore our soul? You see, Jesus was grieving. We are here this evening for the joyful funeral of Mrs. Eloise Roop. This is part of what led faith leaders in our area to discern a need for Family Promise. Marsh,. he would say again. ii) Psalm 23 is in between two "mountain" Psalms. It would be so wonderful if God would simply promise to us that we would never go through difficult times. We want to know that we can depend on God and the way God cares for us. Death was defeated by the Lamb who was slain, and who rose again. 'Even 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.' (Verse 4) Tonight, we gather as people who have walked through the valley of the shadow of death. b. 0000001988 00000 n Let's be honest, the valley of the shadow of death is a place we're all a little squeamish about. The Sawi then realized that this was what God had done for them. I like the theme of the 23rd Psalm. 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. INTRODUCTION: We are in the middle of a three week series on this Psalm, and we are looking at what it means to have the Lord as your shepherd. Heaven is the completion of Gods grace for us, 1.) Audio Pre-Recorded: Funeral was held at Lee Funeral Home in Regina Saskatchewan. May this hope be yours in this hour of grief. Brandy was someone who was caring to a fault. Psalm 23. The Lord Jesus Christ then died for our sins, and suffered the penalty, our penalty, of death. On at least one more occasion, Abraham and Sarah lied again. The shadow is not the ultimate reality. We are not surely exactly what we want, just that we are unsatisfied with what we have. A famous entertainer was once asked to recite the 23 rd Psalm in a performance. We come to You and ask for Your divine presence in this place today and grant to us Your Spirit of comfort. The end of our journey through life on earth is to be with God forever. The prophet Micah tell us of Jesus as the shepherd king from Bethlehem. Introduction. Isaiah the prophet spoke of the coming Savior as a Lamb, who would suffer for the sins of men: He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth (Isaiah 53:7). The peace of the twenty-third psalm is built on that great promise, "The Lord is my Shepherd.". The story is told of a wealthy London businessman who searched many years for his runaway son. He was not afraid of dying because God was with Him. are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; He leads me beside quiet waters. After extended conversation, the two armies agreed to pool some of their food together for a Christmas meal. This summer my sister went with my family and I to New Hampshire. Church Of God. How can the Lord become your Shepherd? 0000019551 00000 n The first part of the verse is clearly about life, using the words all the days of my life. /Linearized 1 But Abraham and Sarah were unable to bear children. It seems too hard. She replied, Well, theres Billy and Harry and Martha and. David understood what it was to be a shepherd and David knew a lot about sheep and what sheep need. God's provisions are certainly available, but only if the Lord is your shepherd. Marsh, he would say, Youve created a spiritual world. I want whatever it is that you will not give me. Perhaps you know the 23rd Psalm well like the entertainer, but do you know the Shepherd? Knowing that his wife was beautiful, and fearing that the Egyptians would kill him, in order to marry his wife, Abraham instructed Sarah to lie, and to represent herself as his sister, not his wife. You won't be afraid if you know the Shepherd because He'll take you home. Some call that light God or Jesus. trailer We shall not want. Shepherds know the needs of their sheep. My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He makes me lie down in green pastures. Psalm 23 is the most popular and probably the most read Psalm of all. Saturday: And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel. Matthew 2:6. True hope in grief cannot come, apart of the gospel. 43 34 The value of the words and their expression at the end of life is well established. This is the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, thanks be to God, Amen. Psalm 23:4: Deep Shades: A. S. Brooke. When Alisabeth was a toddler, she would often declare that she wanted. Oh Fr. 2 http://www.workingpreacher.org/craft.aspx?post=1498. An excellent choice. This is what the Good Shepherd has done for us. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. 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. David does not speak of the Lord as "our Shepherd," but as "my Shepherd." God is not a distant God who winds up the universe and lets it go. Jesus Christ conquered sin, hell and the grave. 2. I know you do Kay. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Friday: They told him, In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet. Matthew 2:5. It is my hope that the specific Funeral Sermons On Psalm 23 you are looking for can be accentuated in some way by the free materials that I offer through this site. The message from the everyday saints to "walk the walk" of daily faith in our time, the message is clear: Psalm 23 is essential. From the Gospel of Matthew, we get a glimpse of the scripture lesson we hear most around Epiphany. In fact, it is a favorite funeral service text. God raised Him from the dead. He restores our souls. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. For all of us gathered here today, the kindness and goodness of Mrs. Smith is the source of both our present grief, for we shall now be deprived of the benefit of her life. 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. God is our shepherd He guides us through this earthly life. 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. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 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. One might hope that this painful experience in Egypt would have cured Abraham from his deception, but it did not. David knew that he had received God's lavish care all his life. God's Goodness is watching over us. Not how it was 30 years ago, but right now and right now. It tells us that the fear of death hinders and haunts men all of their lives. God once again spared them. Psalms 23:1-6, John 6:37-40, Psalms 6:1-10, Denomination: In recent days, Suzie could certainly have talked about how she had been through such a valley of the shadow of death. But she was never alone. B. For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage. Matthew 2:2. . Our lives are always being shepherded. Our love has driven us to talk about our guests with compassion and a desire to serve those whose lives feel so different from those of us who are not worried about where we will sleep tonight. Even though I walk through the valley . This is sad and sometimes people suggest that we not think about sad things but in recalling memories of times together at Sherry's . God has the ability to provide for us. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. /Lang (en-US) But what the Word of God does make very clear is that as we move through such times, God is with us. Amen. And with Brandy, family didnt stop with blood. Through repentance and faith. Do we know those we live with well enough to know when they are struggling, before they have admitted to themselves? Only those who believe that Jesus died for them will be saved. And I listened to Ashleys stories about how it happened time and again in his life. But dont forget all the great times you had together. Often the weather closes in and you can't see where you are going. That was an outstanding funeral sermon, and ( I guess) an exceptionally demanding one for you to preach. He did it by dying on a cross and raising from the dead. 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. Pause today to pay homage, worship and adoration to the Shepherd King. 3. He had fascinating stories to tell, and one of them was about a battle that had taken place in Europe. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. for from you shall come a ruler All shall be well. I want. Sin marred everything. 0000003632 00000 n Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. We thank the Lord for another beautiful Sunday morning that He has given us. He restores my soul. Your observation of no shadow without light is a vision I treasure. Dont you believe a word of it. There is nothing you need that God will not provide. Second, David's faith rested in the fact that God was His shepherd. Have you personally received Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God and as your Good Shepherd? She made you feel important when she was around. Thank you for that. They are your questions too. The Lord is my shepherd is a reminder of how well God knows us, how intimately and intuitively. That greater reality is what illumined his life and made him so tender hearted. Dont forget the jokes, or the way she would make you feel when she was around you. It is, rather, proof that the light is also here. The wise seek Jesus. Jesus has trod the Psalm 23-journey before us. Sometimes it takes all we have just to take the next step. It tells us that death normally produces fear, and not faith. /O 45 /S 429 The LORD will keep you from all harm-- he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Abraham is perhaps one of the most well-known Old Testament patriarchs. c.) God will allows us to share in His eternal victory. 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. But the Good Shepherd became a sheep, so to speak. Both armies seemed to be at a stalemate. From the New Testament, we know why Abraham was willing to obey God, and to put his son to death. And please dont hear what I have just said as an answer or explanation. If its ok for Jesus to grieve for the loss of those closest to him, it is ok for you to do the same. Sin necessitates death. The mother angrily replied, They dont have numbers, they have names!. How often are you and I in that place? I love the imagery you created with light and shadow. We must believe that He died for our sins and that He rose again to give us new life. The text which I have just read from the Book of Hebrews expands on David's words in Psalm 23, explaining how David's faith in God can free him from the fear of death. 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. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. Even when I go through the darkest valley. Jesus, as the ruler, who will come out of the people and shepherd the people. 0000017003 00000 n They had sang songs of Christs birth together. He understood the special relationship and care a shepherd has with the sheep. That is easier said than done. Do you have this hope? 2009-2023 Michael K. Marsh and Interrupting The Silence, All Rights Reserved. 0000032765 00000 n - Romans 6:23". The valley of the shadow is all about you. Absolutely amazing Fr. Does this mean that everyone will be saved by Christ's death? He was at peace because he knew the Good Shepherd would lead him home. Scriptures: If not, will you ask Christ to be your Shepherd today? What are sheep like? But he said, "my" shepherd. 5 Yet you sweep people away in the sleep of death. It is that eternal and everlasting life that gives us hope even in death that we might see Your Son. 2023 West Grove United Methodist Church. - Psalms 23:4. Credit will be given to the author of the sermon. One afternoon he was preparing to board a train to London when he spotted a man in ragged, dirty clothing begging for money from passengers along the station platform. And the shadow cannot overcome or extinguish it. 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. a.) b.) 0000019083 00000 n Jesus himself experienced great sorrow at the loss of someone who was close to him. I dont want to accept that reality. The psalmist sees God in control of his life. Third, David's faith replaced his fear of his enemies, and even of death. 25-26. That light does not undo what has happened or magically make everything better. Others can truly identify with David, and the peace and security which he knew and cherished. In heaven we will be totally surrounded by God's presence. He is the only one to journey through death and come out victorious. We seek Your help and power to understand Your way and Your will for our lives; remove all confusion and replace it with Your clarity. He restores my soul. 13 Psalm 23 - Lord Shepherd - Helen Abercrombie 1998 (MLM) - page 2 www.scholia.net shepherd; I shall not want. We are the sheep in this passage. He makes me lie down in green pastures. I do hope you and you family are well. My heart goes out to you with having to preach what had to be a profoundly difficult sermon for your friend. When John saw Jesus, he cried out. He is our Shepherd. A. Psalm 23:4: Courageous Faith: E. Erskine. Its given me new insight into John 1.v.5. I pray Gods healing and consolation for you. His first impulse was to avoid the beggar, but there was something strangely familiar about him. - Order of Christian Funerals, General Introduction, nos. In the words of the poet Mary Oliver, he was a bride married to amazement and a bridegroom taking the world into [his] arms (When Death Comes, New and Selected Poems, vol 1, p. 10). 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. He instructed him to sacrifice his son, Isaac, to put him to death. Scripture: Psalm 23. 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. The rest have no hope. Click here for more messages from the Psalm 23 Series. It could be said that you were not official until you got a pie in the face from Brandy. This sin no matter how hard we try cannot be removed by any good we might do. Yet the promise that God has already given us eternal life with him sustains us in our journey and gives substance to our hope. The prophet Micah tell us of Jesus as the shepherd . 0000004086 00000 n 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. When we belong to God. Ted Giese / March 8th 2014 / Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. I know. Learn more. David was satisfied. 0000019053 00000 n It was conversations I began having with Judy Gambill about 2 years ago that granted me new fresh insight on Psalm 23. She was born on June 14, 1946. they are like the new grass of the morning: He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. << Cancel. My joy and delight is to share with you how you can exchange the fear of death for the faith of David. It tells us that David's faith, as expressed in Psalm 23 is not natural, but supernatural. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. I will not mislead you by denying that reality or letting platitudes and sentimentalities echo off the valleys walls. Almost every time without exception, when I sit down with a family to plan a funeral service, they talk about the 23rd Psalm. We received that news with overwhelming shock and disbelief. 76 0 obj Herod did not know the prophecies of the Messiahs birth. The shadow is dark and the valley is long and deep. /E 36556 Do we know what is specific about West Grove now? For a long time they failed to bring peace. Wednesday: When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him. Matthew 2:3. Otherwise, I find it quite usable. Have you believed in the Good Shepherd? Denomination: = Admit that you are a sinner and can't save yourself. Ive experienced that in my own life. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? The basis of David's faith is expressed in Psalm 23. (John 1:29). R/. He writes this Psalm from the perspective of sheep. To live as a sheepdog is a reminder that you must know the shepherd well. He couldnt physically contain the joy, life, and vitality of the matrix within him. Oh Fr. Isaiah spoke of it as the Sprit of the Lord God bringing good news, binding up the brokenhearted, and comforting those who mourn (Isaiah 61:1-3). Or does death frighten you? 0000004377 00000 n He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. In the next few moments, I want to offer to you the hope which David experienced, and which he expressed in Psalm 23. Not like you lecturing yourself, but rather praying into the hope that the day will come when you and I might say with fully certainty I shall not want. Psalm 23 gives us a glimpse of the care God gives us in both our earthly and eternal lives. God protected Sarah, and spoke to Pharaoh, who was about to make her his wife. endobj 8"2UF@'x.s!3@9]8|,Uv QYtLM'FL 6EG:81#. John 6:37-40, Psalm 23, Psalms 23:1-6, Psalms 6:1-10, Sermon Topics: May the Good Shepherd provide for all your needs. While we are walking in this valley, God is still with you. This is what happened a father gave his only son to the neighboring tribe and brought peace. Exchanging the fear of death for faith in Jesus Christ is a personal decision. 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