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Funeral Sermons
Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025 (message contributor)
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1. Funeral Sermon: Comfort In The Midst Of Loss
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
As believers, our perspective on death is different from that of the world. We do not mourn as those without hope because we know that death is not the end.
FUNERAL SERMON: COMFORT IN THE MIDST OF LOSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (KJV) 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose ...read more
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2. Funeral Sermon: The Blessed Hope Of The Believer
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
The passing of a loved one is a reminder of how fragile life is. Even though we know death is inevitable, it still leaves us stunned and sorrowful. Grief is real, but God’s Word offers strength, comfort, and reassurance in moments like these.
FUNERAL SERMON: THE BLESSED HOPE OF THE BELIEVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:1-3 (KJV) 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 ...read more
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3. Funeral Sermon: Victory In Death For The Righteous
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
As believers, we are not exempt from sorrow, but our sorrow is different. We do not grieve like those who have no hope. We know that Christ has secured victory for all who believe in Him—even in death.
FUNERAL SERMON: VICTORY IN DEATH FOR THE RIGHTEOUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 (KJV) 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed ...read more
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4. Funeral Sermon: The Righteous Have A Rest That Remains
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
Heaven is not a myth, neither is it a fairytale. It is a reality prepared for those who believe in Jesus Christ. The scriptures assure us that beyond the suffering and labour of this life, there remains a rest for the people of God.
FUNERAL SERMON: THE RIGHTEOUS HAVE A REST THAT REMAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:9-11 (KJV) 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us labour therefore ...read more
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5. Funeral Sermon: Heaven Is The Final Home Of The Righteous
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
Jesus, knowing the sorrow that would come with death and departure, comforted His disciples with a glorious promise: “I go to prepare a place for you.” Heaven is the prepared place for believers.
FUNERAL SERMON: HEAVEN IS THE FINAL HOME OF THE RIGHTEOUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:1-3 (KJV) 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place ...read more
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6. Funeral Sermon: Victory Beyond The Grave
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
The Apostle Paul reminds us that death has been swallowed up in victory. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a door has been opened for us into eternal life. The grave may claim the body, but it cannot hold the soul of the righteous.
FUNERAL SERMON: VICTORY BEYOND THE GRAVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 (KJV) 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead ...read more
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7. Funeral Sermon: Resting In The Arms Of The Shepherd
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
Psalm 23 is a psalm of comfort and assurance. It speaks of a Shepherd who provides, protects, and leads His sheep—not only in life but also through death and beyond.
FUNERAL SERMON: RESTING IN THE ARMS OF THE SHEPHERD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 23:1-4 (KJV) 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of ...read more
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8. Funeral Sermon: The Righteous Shall Be Remembered Forever
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
The righteous may rest from their labours, but their works do follow them. Let us reflect on what it means to live in such a way that heaven rejoices, and generations remember.
FUNERAL SERMON: THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL BE REMEMBERED FOREVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 112:6 (KJV) Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. INTRODUCTION: In the face of death, many things are forgotten—accomplishments, possessions, even ...read more
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9. Funeral Sermon: The Righteous Shall Be At Peace
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
Death, for the believer, is not the end but a transition into the eternal rest that God has promised. The righteous are called to rest, and in their rest, they experience the fullness of God’s peace.
FUNERAL SERMON: THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL BE AT PEACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 57:2 (KJV) He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness. INTRODUCTION: In moments like this, we stand at the crossroads of grief and remembrance. While our ...read more
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10. Funeral Sermon: From Mourning To Gladness
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
Just as the Psalmist declares, “Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing,” we too can trust that God will lift our hearts from sorrow and bring us to a place of peace.
FUNERAL SERMON: FROM MOURNING TO GLADNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 30:11 (KJV) Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness. INTRODUCTION: In moments of sorrow, the human heart seeks solace, seeking to understand why ...read more
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11. Funeral Sermon: The Lord Is Our Comforter
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
Let us take comfort in the knowledge that God, who comforts us in all our tribulations, will also help us comfort others who mourn.
FUNERAL SERMON: THE LORD IS OUR COMFORTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (KJV) Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which ...read more
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12. Funeral Sermon: The Christian's Hope In Death
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
In the midst of sorrow and loss, we take comfort in the assurance that for the Christian, death is not a defeat, but a victory. It is a gateway to a new and better life in the presence of the Lord.
FUNERAL SERMON: THE CHRISTIAN'S HOPE IN DEATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 1:21 (KJV) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. INTRODUCTION: Death is a subject that brings both fear and sorrow to many, yet for the Christian, death is not something to fear. The ...read more
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13. Funeral Sermon: The Hope Of Eternal Life
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
As believers, we look forward with anticipation to the eternal home that Jesus has prepared for us.
FUNERAL SERMON: THE HOPE OF ETERNAL LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:1-3 (KJV) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and ...read more
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14. Funeral Sermon: The Comfort Of God's Presence
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
When we face the heartache of death, we do so with the assurance that God is with us, guiding and strengthening us each step of the way.
Funeral Sermon: THE COMFORT OF GOD'S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 23:4 (KJV) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. INTRODUCTION: In times of loss, the pain of ...read more
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15. Funeral Sermon: Precious In The Sight Of The Lord Is The Death Of His Saints
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
The death of the saints is precious to the Lord because they have completed the race set before them, and now, they are resting from their labors.
Funeral Sermon: PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 116:15 (KJV) Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. INTRODUCTION: Death is an inevitable part of life, and it is a moment that often brings sorrow, grief, ...read more
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16. Funeral Sermon: Celebrating A Life Well Lived
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
A life well lived is one that bears fruit for the kingdom of God, that touches lives, and that exemplifies the love and grace of Jesus Christ.
Funeral Sermon: CELEBRATING A LIFE WELL LIVED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (KJV) I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at ...read more
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17. Funeral Sermon: When Good People Die Young
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
As we reflect on the untimely death of a good person, let us remember that their departure is not in vain, and God has a purpose that is beyond our understanding.
Funeral Sermon: WHEN GOOD PEOPLE DIE YOUNG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 57:1-2 (KJV) The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. He shall enter into peace: they shall ...read more
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18. Funeral Sermon: Death Is Not The End
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
Death, as painful as it may seem, is not a permanent separation. It is but a transition to a far better place for those who die in Christ.
Funeral Sermon: DEATH IS NOT THE END By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 (KJV) Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall ...read more
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19. Funeral Sermon: Eternity Beyond The Grave
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
Death, for the believer, is not the end, but a new beginning in the presence of God.
Funeral Sermon: ETERNITY BEYOND THE GRAVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 23:42-43 (KJV) And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. INTRODUCTION: Death is an ...read more
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20. Funeral Sermon: We Shall Meet Again
Contributed on Apr 5, 2025
For Christians, the death of a believer is not a permanent separation but a temporary departure. The promise of God’s Word assures us that we will meet again in the presence of the Lord.
Funeral Sermon: WE SHALL MEET AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (KJV) But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so ...read more
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21. Lord, Teach Us To Number Our Days
Contributed on Apr 6, 2025
We must recognise that time is a gift from God, and how we use it determines the quality and legacy of our lives. Let us pray for the wisdom to understand the value of time and the urgency to live in a way that honours God, impacts others, and prepares us for eternity.
LORD, TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 90:12 (KJV) So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. INTRODUCTION: Life is fleeting and fragile, and every day that passes is one we will never get back. In Psalm 90:12, the psalmist, ...read more
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22. Do Not Weep As Those Without Hope (Funeral Sermon)
Contributed on Apr 6, 2025
As believers, our grief is marked by a hope that transcends the sorrow we feel in this moment.
DO NOT WEEP AS THOSE WITHOUT HOPE (Funeral Sermon) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (KJV) But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. INTRODUCTION: Death often brings ...read more
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23. A Time To Mourn, A Time To Hope (Funeral Sermon)
Contributed on Apr 6, 2025
Though we mourn the loss of a loved one, we do so with the promise of hope in our hearts. God has already made a way for us to overcome the sting of death through the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.
A TIME TO MOURN, A TIME TO HOPE (Funeral Sermon) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 (KJV) To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time ...read more
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24. To Be Absent From The Body Is To Be Present With The Lord (Funeral Sermon)
Contributed on Apr 6, 2025
Though death may appear as the end of life, for the believer, it is simply a transition from the temporary to the eternal.
TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. INTRODUCTION: Death is often seen as an end, but for the Christian, it is ...read more
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25. God Is Our Refuge In Times Of Loss
Contributed on Apr 6, 2025
When we face the agony of loss, we are often tempted to look for refuge in other places, but God alone is our true refuge.
GOD IS OUR REFUGE IN TIMES OF LOSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 46:1-2 (KJV) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. INTRODUCTION: In moments ...read more
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26. If A Man Dies, Shall He Live Again? (Funeral Sermon)
Contributed on Apr 6, 2025
The death of a believer is not the end of their story, but rather the beginning of eternal life.
IF A MAN DIES, SHALL HE LIVE AGAIN? (Funeral Sermon) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 14:14 (KJV) If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. INTRODUCTION: The question "If a man dies, shall he live again?" is one of the ...read more
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27. In The Arms Of The Lord (Funeral Sermon)
Contributed on Apr 6, 2025
When we think of the arms of the Lord, we imagine a place of comfort, protection, and peace, far from the struggles and pain of this world.
IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD (Funeral sermon) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. Luke 16:22 (KJV) And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried. INTRODUCTION: In moments of grief, we often find ourselves looking ...read more