The Good Fight | 2 Timothy 4:7-8 | Funeral of +William Schmidt II+

2 Timothy 4:7–8 | Funeral Sermon for William “Bill” SchmidtIn this funeral sermon for William “Bill” Schmidt, Pastor Rojas reflects on St. Paul’s words: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Bill’s family knew him as a fighter. He endured hardship, sacrificed for his family, and through it all held fast to Christ.But Bill’s fight wasn’t what saved him. Jesus fought the greater fight. He faced sin, death, and the devil, went all the way to the cross, and shed His blood for our forgiveness. We hold onto Christ only because Christ first laid hold of us.That truth became especially visible in Bill’s final days. Even as dementia took away memories and words, he could still pray the Lord’s Prayer. And when his family came to him, they found him clutching a crucifix so tightly that it had left an imprint in his hand. His hand held the crucifix because his heart held the Crucified One. More importantly, Christ was holding him.Now Bill’s fight is finished. Faith has become sight. Hope has become fulfillment. He rests with Christ, awaiting the resurrection of the body and the crown of righteousness promised to all who love Christ’s appearing.Subscribe & Share if this sermon strengthened your faith.🎧 Spotify: Christ For You
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