Greatest Funeral Sermon Ever Preached - Midweek Devotion by Pastor Aaron
Jun 7, 2024
Greatest Funeral Sermon Ever Preached - Midweek Devotion by Pastor Aaron
Introduction
Season of Easter
Pastor Aaron leads the devotion
Topic: Greatest funeral sermon ever preached
Examples of Memorable Funeral Sermons
Pastor Bugenhagen’s sermon for Martin Luther
Sermons by famous preachers like Charles Hadden Spurgeon
Personal experiences with funeral sermons
Pastor Aaron’s View
Greatest sermon: Jesus’ sermon to Martha at Lazarus’ funeral
Qualities: Short but powerful
Delivered by Jesus Himself
Key Scripture
Jesus to Martha: “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die”
Comparison
More comforting than generic phrases like “thoughts and prayers”
Unique because Jesus is “the resurrection and the life”
Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
Jesus dies with our sins, guilt, and shame
God’s anger for those sins poured out on Him
Jesus wakes Himself up from death
Proves His power as “the resurrection and the life”
Words of Comfort
Jesus’ words provide comfort and hope
Assurance of life after death for believers
Emphasis on Jesus’ power to grant eternal life
Conclusion
Encouragement to put faith in Jesus
Belief in Him ensures eternal life
Words meant to provide comfort and strength for the week