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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lessons To Age Gracefully Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 3, 2024
     | 898 views

    Five good things to remember at a funeral.

    “Absent from the body … present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8). “O Lord, You alone are my hope. I’ve trusted You, O Lord, from childhood. Yes, You have been with me from birth; from my mother’s womb You have cared for me. No wonder I am always praising You! … And now, in my old age, don’t set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Life

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 14, 2021
     | 3,192 views

    In the message this morning, I will try to answer one of life’s most important questions. What is life or what is this life all about? I am sure most of us at some time have asked ourselves questions such as, why was I born? Why am I here? What is the purpose of life? Is this all there is to life?

    I. Definition of Life 1. The dictionary says: a. Life is the union of soul and body. That's not 100% true because the word of God says man is made up of body, soul, and spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 4:12 b. Life is the period between birth and death. This is not true. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Homesick"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 218 ratings
     | 25,447 views

    A eulogy for a saved person. The name of the deceased has been removed. Insert any name of any deceased saved person and this sermon will preach!

    “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” (1 Chron. 2:9) I want to talk to you about "Home." Not an earthly home, but a heavenly home. I want to talk to you about the hope of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memorial Day - 2006

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 26, 2006
    based on 434 ratings
     | 55,746 views

    1- Remember the deceased 2- Remember the living

    INTRO.- ILL.- Thomas Monaghan is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of Domino’s Pizza. From 1970 to 1985, Domino’s grew from a small debt-ridden chain to the second largest pizza company in America. When asked to account for the phenomenal growth of the company, Monaghan ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Is Short, Eternity Is Forever

    Contributed by Shane Tomlinson on Jan 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 45,607 views

    A call for those in attendance to recognize the importance of salvation and where one spends enternity. This sermon honor's the deceased by recognizing their relationship with Jesus Christ

    We are gathered here today to celebrate the life and the memory of – (NAME), a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, great aunt and friend(EXAMPLE). (NAME) was born (DATE). (he/she) married (his/her) sweetheart,(NAME) in (YEAR) and was married for # OF YEARS years until (he/she) went ...read more

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    Graveside Service

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 33,221 views

    This is a short graveside message for the family of the deceased using the Lord’s prayer as the text.

    Graveside Service Met w/ some of you & asked about some of George’s favorite Scripture passages, one that you mentioned was the Lord’s Prayer. Matt. 6:9-13 This morning share a words of comfort we can take from X’s prayer. 1-Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. -Christ begins his ...read more

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    Your Comforting Shepherd

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,902 views

    This funeral message was for the adult daughter of a lady from my Church. The Mother is a committed Christian, but the deceased’s commitment to Christ was uncertain, and I never met her. This message might be used for either a Believer or a Non-Christian

    Your Comforting Shepherd --Psalm 23:1-6 (Text: Verse 4) I have a clergy brother who testifies that he never has preached from the book of Psalms. When he was ordained, he wanted to save one book in the Bible that he would never study for preaching or teaching purposes but would reserve for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Funeral Sermon For Faithful Saint

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,743 views

    Dennis ______ lived about 68 years and died after a severe battle with cancer. His life and his Bible (I use the deceased’s Bible to see what was important to them) faith and service were of great value to him.

    "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. "In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perhaps...perhaps Not

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,508 views

    This is a funeral message for a family with differing memories of the contribution of the deceased to their lives. Deals with anger, feelings and memories.

    Perhaps…Perhaps Not September 25, 2002 Luke 18: 9-14 I did not know_____________. Oh I had met a man by that name but I am sure that none of you would really call the man I met less than a year ago the __________of most of your memories. Many of your memories of _______________are perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death Is Only A Sleep

    Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,364 views

    A Sermon Preached for a beloved deceased. All rights to be used by all who desire to do so.

    Death is only a Sleep This evening, let me first extend my deepest condolences to the family and in particular the children of our late brother Wilfred Kelly who was affectionately called “will” by all who knew him. I also would like to express my deepest sympathy to ...read more

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    Funeral Service For Unbeliever

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 12, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 32,144 views

    Funerals for the unbelieving is a difficult task for preachers. It is, however, an opportunity to be an encouragement to the family as we honor the good aspects of the deceased person's life.

    Song – No Tears in Heaven – Seating Guests Song – Home of the Soul – Family Enters and is Seated Congregational Song – Sing Hallelujah The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Night Visits

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,602 views

    Sermon for Black History Month, incorporating the poetry of recently deceased African poet and statesman Leopold Senghor; focus on imprisonment, liberation, empowerment, and forgiveness.

    It was night. Nothing else need be said. That short and simple phrase says it all. It was night. It was night when they visited my bedroom, when I was a child of six, to tell me that my mother would not be coming home for a long time. The stress of giving birth to my brother had been too much; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Ignorant

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,228 views

    1- Don’t be ignorant about the deceased 2- Don’t be ignorant about the resurrection 3- Don’t be ignorant about the return of Christ

    INTRO.- ILL.- During a board meeting in a small mountain church one of the deacons said, "Preacher, I think we need a chandelier in this church." "No, I’m against it," said another deacon. The preacher asked, "Well, why don’t you think we need a chandelier in this church?" The deacon said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    1st Samuel 28:3-20 Saul And The Witch Of Endor

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,675 views

    Was the spirit that was supposedly summoned up by the witch of Endor really the deceased Prophet Samuel, or was it a demon? There are many different opinions on the matter; my personal opinion is that it was a demon.

    1st Samuel 28:3-20 SAUL AND THE WITCH OF ENDOR 4-20-13 Was the spirit that was supposedly summoned up by the witch of Endor really the deceased Prophet Samuel, or was it a demon? There are many different opinions on the matter; my personal opinion is that it was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enron, Easter, And Eternity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 2,816 views

    Our church uses the Sunday after Easter for Remembrance, honoring those of our church deceased in the previous year. This sermon mines eternal values from each of their lives.

    We are ready to fight for security. The one thing we all want, whether we be aggressive and hostile and always ready to strike out, or whether we be quiet and retiring and always ready to run – the one thing we all are ready to fight for is security. We need to know that our futures are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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