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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Teach Us To Number Our Days" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 35,333 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving parents and family to affirm to others that LIFE IS SHORT, AND WE NEED TO NUMBER OUR DAYS BY TAKING OUR FAITH SERIOUS.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Friendship Baptist Church Anniston Alabama 29 September 2006 Funeral Services for Lynnette Ashley Grant BIG IDEA: BECAUSE LIFE IS SHORT, WE NEED TO NUMBER OUR DAYS BY TAKING OUR FAITH SERIOUS. REFERENCES: Ec.1:4 (One generation goes its way, the next one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Gant avatar

    No Fear Of Death

    Contributed by David Gant on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 136 ratings
     | 45,359 views

    A straightforward sermon that can be used for either a believer’s or non believer’s funeral. It speaks of the reality of death and presents the gospel in a gentle way.

    Freedom from the Fear of Death (John 14:1-6 and Hebrews 2:14-15) The scripture says in Ecclesiastes: “There is A time for everything…” Ecclesiastes 3:1 through Ecclesiastes 3:4 (NKJV) 1 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, And a time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 134 ratings
     | 37,438 views

    This is a brief ten minute sermon preached at a funeral and it focuses on how Jesus is the One we need to focus on during the inevitable storms we face in life.

    “The Storms of Life” Matthew 14: 22 – 33 The first thing I want to say is that storms are inevitable. As we consider what has been happening around our world over the last several months – with so many hurricanes causing so much devastation and damage – this seems more true than usual. And it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Giving Thanks Even At A Time Of Grief Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
     | 54,673 views

    This funeral sermon looks at things that we can be thankful for - even during a time of grief. We can be thankful for 1. Memories 2. Relationships 3. Eternal Life.

    Giving Thanks Even At A Time Of Death I would take nothing away from the grief we feel today. I would not say everything is all right. Because it is not. We hurt. And we know we will hurt for a long time, and our grief is a dark valley we have to trudge through before we feel all right again. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope In Jesus

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,261 views

    Brief message for a memorial service at a funeral home.

    Hope in Jesus John 11:17-27 Introduction On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. 18 Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, 19 and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. 20 When Martha heard that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Dealing With Loss

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 114 ratings
     | 42,229 views

    How we deal with the loss of loved ones

    Intro: This morning, we want to think about death. We are told that death and taxes are certain. Each one of us must come to the point where we make a decision about what the future holds for us. Each of us needs to be prepared for death. And we prepare for death by the choices we make in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Bye

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,284 views

    This is the sermon I presented to our Youth Minister as he was leaving for his first Pulpit work.

    Jimmy’s Sermon Numbers 6:24-26 A few weeks ago I preached a sermon to our young people as they were preparing for school. I told the congregation then that even though this message was intended for the young people I hoped that they would listen very intently because there was sure to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope In The Midst Of Despair

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 16,170 views

    This is a funeral message, sermon, or homily preached at the funeral of a young suicide victim whose commitment to Jesus was unknown. It is a message of grace and hope for his family who has many unanswered questions.

    HOPE IN THE MIDST OF DESPAIR! --a funeral sermon for a young suicide victim Romans 8:32, II Corinthians 6:2, II Corinthians 12:9, Romans 10:13, Genesis 18:25, Matthew 7:1-2, I Samuel 16:7 --by R. David Reynolds It is my understanding that every seventeen minutes a self inflicted death occurs in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bramwell Hayes avatar

    An Eternal Celebrity

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,621 views

    Funeral sermon for a man who lived an ordinary life, but came to Christ in his final illness. He had no family or close friends and the funeral was paid for by the council.

    In every generation of human history there have been a small number of people who achieved fame or greatness. People who were talked about by their contemporaries, who set the agenda and the spirit of the age. An even smaller number of people are remembered by future generations, whose names and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Where Do You Go After You Come Home From A Memorial Service?" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,042 views

    The purpose of this sermon was to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH GOD THAN WHEN YOU ARE COMING HOME FROM A MEMORIAL SERVICE.

    Busan,South Korea Wednesday, 25 August 2004 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris BIG IDEA: GO TO CHURCH WHEN YOU COME HOME FROM A MEMORIAL SERVICE. REFERENCES: II Chron. 26:19-21; John 12:41; I Kings 22:19; II Kings2:11; II Kings 15 I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Reality Of Death

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 34,803 views

    Funeral sermon on death

    "Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of may days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.” Psalm 39:4 The ancient Egyptians were wiser than we are. For at every feast there was always one extraordinary guest who sat at the head of the table. This veiled guest ate not, drank not, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Trotter avatar

    The True Measure Of A Man

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Aug 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,275 views

    4 Saddest Words ever spoken in the history of mankind: "Adam where are you?"

    “THE TRUE MEASURE OF A MAN” Funeral for a guy named Joe Aug. 8, 2009 This is a Funeral Sermon I preached for a Hospice Patient. Most of you don’t know me. My name is Randy Trotter, Pastor of Lighthouse Worship Center in Beaumont and Chaplain of Professional Hospice of Beaumont. I met Joe not long ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Funeral Sermon: It Is God Who Makes The Future Possible

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,175 views

    Our future relies on what Jesus has done for us. This funeral sermon is for someone who many would consider had weak faith, but who had faith in Jesus and relied on God’s forgiveness

    I have a question for you to think about… Where or what do you gain comfort from? What do you rely on for your future? Some people put their trust in money. And recently they have been hugely disappointed. Others in having a good time. Some in friends. Some on themselves or their way of doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    First In Line

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,779 views

    A short graveside message.

    -Our culture is fascinated with the afterlife. They can’t get enough of it. -Hollywood makes movie after movie about it. -Authors write books about it. -The national enquirer writes “news” stories about it. -One of the big news magazines like Time or Newsweek will have a story related to it just ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Promises For A Believer

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,535 views

    And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened ... And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. [Revelation 20: 12-15] Is your name written in the ’Lambs Book of Life?’ Let us find out?

    Message ~ Funeral for Kenneth Jensen [December 1, 2008] Promises for a Believer Illustration: Ben Johnson easily outran Carl Lewis in the 100 meter dash. I will never forget Johnson’s look of triumphant disdain and Lewis’s look of amazement as they crossed the finish line. Johnson’s victory was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational