Not as the world gives do I give to you. 2. Yes, Jesus Christ is our way to the place he is preparing for us. She set the example even in her later years. Youll fill the role in your own way, and you will do it well. She taught us all so much, but most importantly: she taught us how to live our lives well by showing us what it means to love others and ourselves fullythe most valuable gift any teacher can give their students. Film -Videos You may be thinking, "What a strange funeral text. 2895 No guarantee against the suddenFirst of all, we are reminded that although the Sovereign of the universe is on the boat, it is no guarantee against the suddenin this case, a sudden storm (v. 37). Bible For the believer, even this is an act of faith, that one day the trumpet shall sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible. The purpose of the funeral is to provide an opportunity for those who knew the person who passed away to reflect on that persons life, remember all of the good times they spent together, and heal together as a community after experiencing such a loss. Another important aspect about writing a funeral sermon for a woman is making sure that it does not sound too much like a eulogy. Her spirit is already gone. I asked her how she was, and she reported, as only Edith would do, Theyre very concerned about my vitals. She wasnt sure why they were concerned about her vitals, but they were. All of the original disciples were martyred for their faith in Jesus, except one. 2. Why not? And does not eat the bread of idleness. Do not be moved! People watch how we deal with our crises. 1. He is our shelter in the midst of the storm. And for the Christian there is no greater joy than to be in the presence of the One that loves them like no one else can. I know from talking with you that ____ never stopped fighting. Scripture does not gloss over the fact that death is a painful reality for us, nor does it tells us to pretend to be happy about the death of a loved one. if she was able .. you could find her in attendance at church third row, left side, next to her husband. Depression gave way to celebration. As George Bernard Shaw remarked, "The statistics on death have not changed. The finest example you can place before anyone is to be a Christian.