1. Today, like many times when we come
together because of the occasion of
death and we have mixed feelings.
None of us enjoy losing a loved one to
the grave but at the same time we can
come here today with rejoicing knowing
that as we remember our loved one
today we remember one who had put
2. As we remember and
thankful for the life of our
loved one MANUEL, Kuya
Many, Tatay Many or Papa
Many there is ONE truth I
4. In behalf of the
immediate family I want
to say thank you for
coming here tonight.
5. Introduction:
Ecclesiastes 7:2 NLT
2 Better to spend your time at
funerals than at parties. After
all, everyone dies— so the
living should take this to
7. 1. WE ARE REMINDED OF THE
UNCERTAINTY AND BREVITY OF LIFE
(Gipahinumduman kita sa kawalay
kasiguruhan ug sa ka mubo sa
kinabuhi)
A. LIFE IS SHORT
James 4:14 NLT
14 How do you know what your life will
be like tomorrow? Your life is like the
morning fog—it’s here a little while, then
8. According to UN Statistics Division
(United Nations Statistics Division)
•There were 67.1 million deaths in 2022.
•The global number of deaths per day is around
150,000 deaths.
According to PSA
(Philippine Statistics Authority)
•An average of 2,409 deaths registered per day
•In 2021, a total of 879,429 deaths were
registered in the Philippines, and almost 1Million
9. Psalm 90:10 NLT
10 Seventy years are given to us!
Some even live to eighty. But even
the best years are filled with pain
and trouble; soon they disappear,
and we fly away.
• We should live every
10. 2. WE ARE REMINDED THAT
DEATH IS COMMON TO ALL
Hebrews 9:27 NLT
27 And just as each person
is destined to die once and
after that comes judgment,
11. A. Although we usually try to keep that
thought far from us, today, especially, we
are made to realize that someday we also
must step from this life into another that is
without end.
B. Each of us will have our individual
funerals conducted:
1. We might ask ourselves:
What memories will I leave?
What will my loved ones and friends feel?
2. Most importantly - What will my destiny be?
12. 3. WE SEE MORE CLEARLY THE
FUTILITY OF EARTHLY THINGS.
(Makita nato ang pagka walay
bili sa kalibutanong mga
butang)
A. Life is too precious; happiness, joy and
peace are far too valuable to be
neglected, or to be lost while rushing
after the material things that, at best, last
us only a few days. Job said, "Naked came
13. 1 Timothy 6:6-8
6 Yet true godliness with contentment is itself
great wealth. 7 After all, we brought nothing
with us when we came into the world, and we
can’t take anything with us when we leave it. 8
So if we have enough food and clothing, let us
be content.
Colossians 3:2-3
2. Think about the things of heaven, not the
things of earth. 3. For you died to this life, and
14. 4. WE SEE HOW MUCH WE
REALLY DO NEED JESUS CHRIST
A. We need Him to save us from our
sinfulness, to lead us safely through life,
to give us strength and comfort, and to
be with us when we must walk through
the valley of the shadow of death.
B. Jesus Himself experienced death and
15. A.Through Christ, we can gain
the victory over death.
1 Corinthians 15:54
54 Then, when our dying bodies
have been transformed into
bodies that will never die, this
Scripture will be fulfilled “Death
is swallowed up in victory.
16. B. Let us strive to overcome.
Revelation 2:11
11. “Anyone with ears to hear
must listen to the Spirit and
understand what he is saying to
the churches. Whoever is
victorious will not be harmed by
18. As Christians, we understand that our
true home is in heaven. We are merely
visitors here on Earth, and the things of
this world are nothing more than
temporary vessels to be used to glorify
God. King Solomon was wise in his
observation that everything is
meaningless, as it is only when we put
19. We live in a world where people
strive to gain wealth, fame, power,
and possessions. However, these
earthly items are not what matters
most. They may provide comfort or
joy for today, but will ultimately be
left behind when our time here ends.
20. Ultimately, it is only by
trusting GOD with our lives
that we can truly experience
joy, peace, and fulfillment
here on Earth and an
eternity spent in Heaven
