Comments on: ★ Jesus Wept. A Funeral Sermon.

By: David Lyimo

David Lyimo — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:58:10 +0000

Very Insightful. Trully, God does not want us to suffer.. Thanks for sharing this with us..

By: eddie

eddie — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:08:47 +0000

Todd,

One of the most inspired funeral sermons
I have ever read

Every blessing

By: George A. Marquart

George A. Marquart — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:53:10 +0000

Todd, I don’t think “that Jesus was weeping because he saw and understood the desperate brokenness of these two women who had just lost their beloved brother.” The “desparate brokenness” was no different from that of millions of people who had lost rellatives before that, in the natural course of life. After all, He did not weep at other funerals that we know of, where He made people come back to life. I believe He wept because He loved Lazarus and that He knew that He, Himself, was about to become the cause of more suffering for His friend, when He brought Him back from Paradise to the “brokenness” of life on earth. He did it not only for Lazarus’ sisters but so that all of us, who have lived since then, would believe Him when He said, “I am the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”

By: denise jervis

denise jervis — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 14:42:35 +0000

Todd and team,
In reading your blog from the the day before and the day of my son Phillip’s service, I cried. Your words are so heartfelt and meaningful; your thoughtful words moved me and I have shared your blog ( with credit given to you …. ) with many of our family and friends, so that they too can try to understand and feel peace.

What a wonderful service in Phillip’s memory. There were tearful stories, very funny stories, words of anger and words of non understanding. In a death that is not natural, such as suicide, the emotions are so intense. The questions so unanswerable. There are very few words that any one can say to give comfort. You found a way. My son Phillip would have cried, laughed, been thoughtful and would have been moved by YOUR words. We believe that his spirit was with us that night and now everyday.

Your kindness to our family has been overwhelming and we cannot thank you enough for opening your home to our family and friends. So, so many of the attendees – younger and older – who attended Phillip’s service made comments on the comfort that they felt just being at The Well. Many have stated that they have been looking for a house of God just like this. Perhaps they will begin to visit and help to grow the church.

My family are all ready to share the spirit that Well needs to spread in order to help comfort others and to guide those who feel lost; hopeless and bleak. Please guide us where you need us.

We love your team and we feel at home. Thank you.

With Grateful Hearts,
Denise, Werner, Charles, Matty and Sue
The Jervis, Lamberger, Griffoni families

By: Chris TerryNelson

Chris TerryNelson — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:56:32 +0000

Thanks Todd for being there to speak God’s Word of hope and peace. I will hand this sermon on to a friend who’s friend just committed suicide. Thanks for making it available to us here.
Blessings,
~Chris

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 03:35:51 +0000

everyone, thanks so much. i can honestly say that the Spirit was both present and active during this evening. it was one of those days where i really sensed that the kingdom and our world were not that far apart, and well, i am fairly sure it wasn’t because i am such a gifted speaker!

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:55:29 +0000

This week is the first anniversary of my sister-in-law’s death to cancer, and your words were very comforting. Beautifully and thoughtfully said. Thank you for sharing!

By: Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:15:45 +0000

from one pastor to another – you served this family and the Kingdom of God well during this time.

By: Vance Harwood

Vance Harwood — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 17:57:00 +0000

Todd, it’s clear to me that you were following God’s spirit on this.

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 09:06:42 +0000

When we ask God for snow, He oftentimes gives us a blizzard to dig through. I am glad you got yours. Your message seemed well thought out. I wish I could have been there to support you in this. God bless my friend.