I hope it all goes well with you. Sorry I have no suggestions for music, but I can sympathize as we've done funerals for some unsaved. It's a tough spot to be in. One thing my dh did was to focus on the man's role as father and how he loved his kids, then tie that in with God's love for us.
Funeral Idea
Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Dr. Bob, Jul 1, 2011.
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Thanks to all.
The only reason I am using lyrics is to "bridge" between the love/focus of this man and the family and friends attending. Have found that this is an effective inroad for Gospel truth.
Preaching from John 14:1-6 with Thomas' question about how do we get to heaven as the hook.
“Reason to Live”.by KISS
Out of love, there's nobody around,
All I hear is the sound of a broken heart
Out of time, no more waitin' for you
Now the hurtin's through, and a new day starts
And I feel a change in my life,
I sailed into dark and endless nights
And made it alive
[Chorus:]
Everybody's got a reason to live, baby
Everybody's got a dream and a hunger inside
Everybody's got a reason to live -
Cudos to you for preaching in a rather impossible spot! Sounds good.
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Thanks for prayers. Think it went as well as could be expected. Took a full hour and I stood for most of it (don't care for the "let anyone come up and say a few words/story/remembrance)
Church sound man, son of a funeral director, refused to play one of the songs picked by the family in the prelude, but they did not seem to miss it. It was a formal ELCA church, so he was guarding the sanctity of the auditorium. Wish some Baptists had as much discernment as that old gentleman.
Our US Senator was in the audience but slipped out quickly and I missed seeing him again. We go 'way back and he is a great guy
Will let God work in hearts according to His will, but we were faithful on our part of proclaiming repentance and faith for the living while eulogizing the dead. -
Glad that it went well for you. Sometimes tough situations are exactly what God allows in order that some may hear His message and feel His drawing.
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No religion? No spirituality? Wanting music by Nirvana or KISS?
Might as well give 'em AC/DC's Highway to Hell. None of those groups are appropriate for a funeral. -
BB notified me that today someone "liked" my post on this thread. Forget some times that what we posted 6 (or 16) years ago on the BB are still "out there" and people reading them. And (rarely) some still getting a blessing or help out of them. :Rolleyes
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My solution: always preached/taught to the living (What else can we do?)
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. presenting the gospel - forgiveness of sin and eternal life through faith in the death burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Old hymn(s) Take My Hand Precious Lord
Never had a complaint but then again there were usually less than 10 in attendance (except for one occasion).
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I remember that one of my preachers once said that he could ALWAYS make the following statement at the funeral of an unsaved - loosely quoted -
"I always tell the family that ole John, right now, would strongly urge his family & friends to get right with Jesus immediately!!"
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