0000001248 00000 n He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. That light does not undo what has happened or magically make everything better. We want to feel appreciated. That does not mean, however, that you and I are without hope. At 4:30 am on Monday morning the Good Shepherd lead our brother to paradise. 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. /Length 316 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? Will you obey the Good Shepherd? Even though his path is different and sometimes seems so unusual. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, "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." 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. << No, said Mr. Moody, I am not dreaming: I have been within the gates: I have seen the childrens faces. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; 0000002116 00000 n One might hope that this painful experience in Egypt would have cured Abraham from his deception, but it did not. Even though I walk through the . >> they are like the new grass of the morning: My heart hurts for this family, I know too well their hurt. Thank you Jerry. I know. who is to shepherd my peopleIsrael. . The word repent means that we stop going our own way and return to the Shepherd. The Psalms are filled with affirmations of God's love for us: Psalm 13:5, 31:7, 86:5, 136 - 25 times. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. Psalm 23 gives us a glimpse of the care God gives us in both our earthly and eternal lives. As we come to honor the life and memory of Mary Smith, we come also to face the reality of death. '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. Scripture: Psalm 25:8-9. That which is born of the flesh may die; that which is born of the Spirit will live forever. c. = Confess that Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior. Its our hope. It also speaks to the present. Others might speak of it as the Divine, the Holy, the Mystery. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. 1 Peter 2:25: For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. BUT TODAY I WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND THAT IT'S MESSAGE IS NOT FOR DEAD PEOPLE OR PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR LOVED 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). Years ago I met a veteran of World War I. There are many needs around the world and many good ideas about how to serve people well in the name of Jesus. The Lord is my shepherd is a reminder of how well God knows us, how intimately and intuitively. But dont forget all the great times you had together. Yes amen and amen, one foot in front of the other. This is what the Good Shepherd has done for us. Light. My cup overflows. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. a.) The Christian can do even more than this. One of the first things that drew me to Judys reflections about sheep, sheepdog, and shepherd, was what I didnt hear. John 6:37-40, Psalm 23, Psalms 23:1-6, Psalms 6:1-10, Sermon Topics: God once again spared them. Jesus Christ conquered sin, hell and the grave. And the darker the shadow, the brighter the light. God raised Him from the dead. How often are you and I in that place? 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. Now as we mourn the loss of our departed sister in Christ; we know that our loss is heavens gain. God spares nothing to care for me. There is no valley here. Has your soul been restored? Scriptures: 0 Cancel. A. Psalm 23:4: Courageous Faith: E. Erskine. Others can truly identify with David, and the peace and security which he knew and cherished. The shadow is not the ultimate reality. For a long time they failed to bring peace. you are my son - everything I have is yours! " My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. /Root 44 0 R Learn more. my mother's funeral sermon - one year later. 0000003308 00000 n We want happiness. Learn how your comment data is processed. Death is the penalty for sin, and we are all sinners, worthy of death. Ask God to show you where you can walk to know abundant life. It is not. My joy and delight is to share with you how you can exchange the fear of death for the faith of David. He refreshed him with cool water from a quiet stream. Call it the light or call it the matrix, it doesnt matter. Talk to you shepherd. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Kelvin, yes, it was a difficult sermon. 2. From the Lectionary for Mass, no. One of the specific prayers, I am asking you to prayer about is: May God give us specific hearts for our community. Herod did not know the prophecies of the Messiahs birth. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. So he calls the Lord his shepherd as a beautiful illustration of his own relationship with God. Marsh for adding a new dimension to my understanding of the shadow being backed by a source of light. One foot in front of the other. God is loving, and present, fiercely and tenderly holding all of us whom God lovingly created. 4 A thousand years in your sight. 0000004377 00000 n 8"2UF@'x.s!3@9]8|,Uv QYtLM'FL 6EG:81#. Some call that light God or Jesus. 0000019551 00000 n No one wants to. Let me remind you that the shepherd is still with the sheep. They are mine. Fourth, David's fear of death was gone because he was assured of God's presence. Try, For To Us A Child Is Born With Scripture. If you had died last Monday morning would the Good Shepherd have lead you home? The entertainer came back to continue the program. And so is Thomas question, How can we know the way (John 14:1-6)? He had fascinating stories to tell, and one of them was about a battle that had taken place in Europe. Sometimes they talk about memorizing it at school. 43 34 He leads me beside quiet waters. I want candy, I want my cookie, I want my toy. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Psalm 121. God will never leave us or forsake - He is always there for us. Every time this happened I would try to slow him down as best as anyone could and remind him, Ashley, I havent created anything. Church Of God. We come, knowing that we, too, shall experience death. It could be said that you were not official until you got a pie in the face from Brandy. To live as a sheepdog is a reminder that you must know the shepherd well. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art . To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. - Romans 6:23". A short time elapsed and then, following what seemed to the family to be the death struggle he spoke again: This is my triumph; this my coronation day! I want you to garner some of her insight as well. Click here to return to the Sermons page.. Psalm 23:4. 0000004004 00000 n That does not mean we are without hope. Death was not in the cards. Scripture: In heaven we will be totally surrounded by God's presence. a.) Our lives are always being shepherded. Goodness and mercy follows them all their lives and then they dwell in the house of the Lord forever. 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. , tells us about how Jesus wept over the death of his friend Lazarus. We want hope. Pittendreigh@aol.com. (a) It is impossible for there to be a valley unless there are mountains. That sounds light-years away, but in fact it That is easier said than done. "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" Thats why we must stay close, walk together, and continually remind ourselves and one another that a shadow cannot exist apart from light. 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. In Psalm 23, David is saying, "The Lord is to me what I've been to my sheep. And please dont hear what I have just said as an answer or explanation. R/. He never thought his life would be as full and beautiful as it was. Even though I walk through the valley . He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. I am so sorry about your fathers death. 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. Its trustworthy. The light has been with us from the beginning. 0000001149 00000 n Others understand it as the power of resurrection. A good shepherd who lay down his life for the sheep. Your observation of no shadow without light is a vision I treasure. Do you have this same assurance? We learn it as children in Sunday School, and, at the other end of life, it is by far the most popular piece of Scripture that people ask for on their death beds. Its a cruel hoax. Then I spoke with Z., Ashleys wife, and my denials gave way to silence and tears. b. In this Psalm David, who is himself a shepherd, describes the LORD as his own personal shepherd. He took our sickness and placed it upon himself so that we might live. The psalms, and especially Psalm 23, speak powerfully to and for God's people in troubled times. 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. Its given me new insight into John 1.v.5. David had learned to smile at death. He couldnt physically contain the joy, life, and vitality of the matrix within him. Audio Pre-Recorded: Funeral was held at Lee Funeral Home in Regina Saskatchewan. Heaven is the completion of Gods grace for us, 1.) You may know the 23 rd Psalm, but do you know the Good Shepherd? Hear us today, Father, and grant these requests of Your people. If I Could Start All Over Six Lessons for Your Twenties. My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. 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. What Is The Songline Of Your Life? Psalms 23:4. No, this couldnt have happened. He is our Shepherd. 0000017595 00000 n Pause today to pay homage, worship and adoration to the Shepherd King. , we are told that when Jesus heard the news about John, he got on a boat and went to head to a desolate place. I like the theme of the 23rd Psalm. He restores my soul. Since the psalms are songs, whenever possible, they should be sung. And thus, those who trust in Him need no longer fear death. Psalm 23:5-6 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Second, David's faith rested in the fact that God was His shepherd. There are many images in this psalm which hold particular meaning. It becomes a solid declaration that we are those people who have been richly blessed and so can lead lives of confidence, courage, and generosity, knowing that we have, indeed, been blessed to be a blessing.2. Tuesday: [They were] asking, Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? 2009-2023 Michael K. Marsh and Interrupting The Silence, All Rights Reserved. We are the sheep in this passage. Having trouble logging into your account? 0000018271 00000 n In Christ, even in our want, we want for nothing. By Gene Wilder, posted October 26, 1999 in . Psalms 23:1-6, John 6:37-40, Psalms 6:1-10, Denomination: 0000001654 00000 n It so happened that the battle continued into Christmas Day. I am increasingly careful about the terms I use in preaching. Second, David's faith rested in the fact that God was His shepherd. This passage puts Psalm 23 into perspective. But there is another reality, a greater reality. 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. 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. /Pages 40 0 R Indeed, we are still walking through the valley of the shadow of death. However, I feel that most people miss out on some of the deepest and richest truths that it has to share. He will not let your foot slip--he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Yes we are here to mourn but we are also here to celebrate the life of Brandy Burt. Have you come to grips with the reality of death as God's penalty for sin? But Abraham and Sarah were unable to bear children. I am glad it added a new dimension for you. Thats because when God created this world, He created us to be with him. Psalm 121, Psalm 23, Psalms 23:1-6, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. stream 1013. This is the good news of the gospel, of which the writer to the Hebrews is speaking. This is the faith of which David is writing, in Psalm 23. If you knew her, you are blessed for having that opportunity. 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. . If so, you will no longer be enslaved by the fear of death. I was overcome with grief, disappointment, and anger that death had taken a husband, a father, a brother, another son, and my friend. Psalm 23:1-2 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. You are the author and perfector of life; You are our hope in times of trial and our peace in times of distress. When we belong to God. 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. She often times went above and beyond for people that she knew. 43 0 obj And I will not pretend to have any today. When John saw Jesus, he cried out. Do we know those we live with well enough to know when they are struggling, before they have admitted to themselves? Jesus was always to be our shepherd. I will not mislead you by denying that reality or letting platitudes and sentimentalities echo off the valleys walls. We must believe that He died for our sins and that He rose again to give us new life. The valley is real and the shadow is here. Read Psalm 23. If Interrupting the Silence has been meaningful in your life or helpful in your ministry please. Your honesty and hope are perfect. She had a feeling of wanting. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. She made you feel important when she was around. /Size 77 Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh. 0000032350 00000 n Or does death frighten you? What is that hope? John Piper Sep 8, 1980. Every person is special and unique and by visiting with the family you can learn something about the birth, work, background, character, age, or family of He was heartbroken to hear what happened to John. 0000002293 00000 n /Info 41 0 R We trust in the good shepherd. He restores my soul. Biblically, prophets shine the light on Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Almost every time without exception, when I sit down with a family to plan a funeral service, they talk about the 23rd Psalm. Everyone was touched by his devotion to the Shepherd. In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? Let's be honest, the valley of the shadow of death is a place we're all a little squeamish about. He restores my soul. Beautiful, as your preaching usually is. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me . Jesus also said that he was a shepherdthe Good Shepherd. Amen. My privilege on this occasion, is to share with you how you can grieve with hope. This is what happened a father gave his only son to the neighboring tribe and brought peace. He makes me lie down in green pastures. As one scholar said, "The psalm itself is green pasture; the psalm itself is still water; the psalm itself restores my soul." Hear it again in the joyous voice of a . And I think you know exactly what I mean and how I feel. Fix your eyes on Jesus, your Good Shepherd. It is among the most familiar, so much so that even people who are not religious or very knowledgable about Scripture recognize these words. And with Brandy, family didnt stop with blood. Abraham is perhaps one of the most well-known Old Testament patriarchs. I hope it speaks for you in this time of remembering. 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. Thank you. 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. /Type /Catalog 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.. (a) It tells of the crucifixion of the Messiah. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. The words of David in Psalm 23 no longer are his expression of faith, but yours as well. Wednesday: When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him. Matthew 2:3. Isaiah, Farmer, Funerals Christian. Jesus, my shepherd, and the sheepdogs who care for me on Jesus team will lead me towards all I want. Amen. There are places in Scripture that are powerful, so deep, that to recite them is to experience them. Jesus way leads to life. And Jesus wanted to just spend some time alone, praying and thinking. God will never leave us or forsake He is always there for us, b.) When Alisabeth was a toddler, she would often declare that she wanted. 23 (READ). These two tribes were continually fighting. The final verse of Psalm 23 is one that addresses both life and death, and even bridges the two: Verse 6 - "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.". 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. Furthermore, everyone who touched that child was brought into a friendly relationship with the father. Let me be clear about this. The length of the walk becomes insignificant once the discovery is made that the journey is only temporary. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. In the still, comforting waters of Holy Baptism, our Good Shepherd, the prince of Peace, who laid down His life for ours, provides rest, safety, and health. She was born on June 14, 1946. 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). 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. It would be so wonderful if God would simply promise to us that we would never go through difficult times. << How can the Lord become your Shepherd? This is part of what led faith leaders in our area to discern a need for Family Promise. Scripture: Psalm 23. 1 Keller, Phillip. You must know and love the sheep. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. Dont forget the jokes, or the way she would make you feel when she was around you. Fear can be a powerful, debilitating, paralyzing influence in our lives. Psalm 23:1-2 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. It is like trying to spray perfume on a bag of trash and expecting it to remove the smell. Ps 23:3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His names sake. /ViewerPreferences 42 0 R Theres been a mistake. 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. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; 3 You turn people back to dust, saying, "Return to dust, you mortals.". To get sheep to rest, they must be free from fear and sickness, there must be no worry among them, they must not be aggravated by the weather conditions, and they can't be hungry. 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 . Prayerfully ask God to show you prophets to whom you should listen. And so he is looking for comfort. Pastor Hromowyk preaching Psalm 23Hymns: 790 Praise to the Loard, the Almighty657 A Mighty fortress Is Our God717 Eternal Father, Strong to Save I lift up my eyes to the hills--where does my help come from? 5 Yet you sweep people away in the sleep of death. /Prev 108275 It was there the day Ashley died and it is here today. It was a difficult sermon and a hard loss. God's provisions are certainly available, but only if the Lord is your shepherd. Here goes. 25-26. This will continue forever and ever. Jesus rose from the dead, triumphant over death. "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.". If you travel through the mountains passes of Tibet you need a guide. Do we know our neighbors well enough to know when a family member is sick, what they might need? This was our . He was truly a miracle child. c.) God will allows us to share in His eternal victory. You feel like right now you are walking through a valley of darkness. That is the one critical constant in changes of our lives. Because it is the nature of sheep to wander away from the safety of the fold. She was a real Christian for many years. He instructed him to sacrifice his son, Isaac, to put him to death. 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. Today, I invite you to respond to each want that rises up inside you with I shall not want. /E 36556 But Abraham, like all men, feared death, and this fear enslaved him. He was not afraid of dying because God was with Him. The fighting stopped, and all was quiet. And considering all these things, the words of the 23rd Psalm sound like the words of a man who was lost. We can now see that the Good Shepherd became a sheep (like David). God gives us a place of prominence. I shall not want is a prayer and declaration about the future. Where do you need to study Gods word, so you are better prepared for Gods will? It was conversations I began having with Judy Gambill about 2 years ago that granted me new fresh insight on Psalm 23. 2 http://www.workingpreacher.org/craft.aspx?post=1498. a.) They tell stories about its comfort and familiarity. In a time of suffering, as we're trying to make sense of it . He had come to trust in God as the One who was able to raise the dead. Prophets have foretold the way of Jesus. The staff with its large crook at the end serves to support the sheeps body when it crosses a dangerous chasm. It portrays God as the shepherd who is at once a protector as well as a caregiver. 0000004086 00000 n He does not send us through the dark valley with a cheery promise to meet us again on the other side. Its what attracted you and me to him. Isaiah 53:6 says: All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. One step at a time. God protected Sarah, and spoke to Pharaoh, who was about to make her his wife. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Dont you believe a word of it. It is in moments like this that I face the fact that death is an everyday reality. 0000018083 00000 n Psalm 23 teaches us that we, as followers of Christ, have no reason to fearever. Have you believed in the Good Shepherd? God promised to bless Abraham through his offspring. There is another passage, not nearly as familiar, which informs us that David's sense of peace and security is not natural, but supernatural. 0000000017 00000 n Even today, prophets point us back to God. She would simply repeat over and over again I want. In John 10:11-13 we read, 11 "I am the good shepherd. I was scrolling through her Facebook page and noticed this fun tradition of pie-ing someone in the face at the Waffle House. Spend time in the Bible today, so you know Gods will and way. 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