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Funeral Eulogy J. Moffett

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

based on 40 ratings

| 6,689 views

This is a funeral of a Christian single male age 45. Five years earlier he had suffered a heart attack.

Jeffrey Alan Moffett 3/7/2001 Every now and then God does something super extraordinary and then wraps it up in such an ordinary looking package that if we do not look closely, we miss the beauty inside the package. Brothers and sisters I submit to you today, that Jeffrey Alan Moffett ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Good Fight - A Funeral Service

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 170 ratings

| 53,146 views

Saying good bye to a sister who had fought the good fight.

Introductory Considerations 1. Here today to pay our final respect to....., to remember her life and how it touched ours, to share in the hope in which she lived her life and which, for her, has now been realized. 2. In reflecting upon their mother, the family chose the passage we read from 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral Eulogy Sermantha Gillespie

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 21, 2002

based on 118 ratings

| 22,350 views

This the funeral service for my wife’s mother. She died knowing the Lord.

Sermantha Mary Dubose Gillespie Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. It was a frightening concept to them and has been for most of humankind ever since. But even before Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psalm 90 (Funeral Version)

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 11, 2001

based on 230 ratings

| 32,173 views

Funeral message

Psalm 90 - Funeral 1) Introduction Tonight I will read to you a passage of scripture which was written by a man named Moses. Before I read the passage let me tell you a little bit about this man. Moses he had a unique perspective to offer on life. -He was raised in the household of a king ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Model For A Memorial Or Funeral Message

Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 16, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 18,610 views

This is a generic model for a funeral message for someone who died after struggling with an illness, using the autobiography of Morrie Schwartz who died of ALS to craft the message.

MESSAGE FOR A MEMORIAL OR FUNERAL SERVICE ___________________________ I’ve been in a funk for a couple of weeks now. But I think I’m coming out of it now. Strange that I could say that on the occasion for which we have come together here. It all started a couple of weeks ago as I anticipated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Military Veteran Funeral Message

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 25, 2002

based on 215 ratings

| 98,132 views

Paul compares our bodies to tents, a familiar image for soldiers who yearn for homecoming.

Funeral message for a Military Veteran Poem: “The muffled drum’s sad roll has beat the soldier’s last tattoo; No more on life’s parade shall meet that brave and fallen few. On Fame’s eternal camping ground, their silent tents are spread; But glory guards with solemn dignity the bivouac of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Funeral The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Aug 30, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 20,044 views

A funeral sermon easily adapted to any Christain person based on Psalm 23

TITLE: The Lord Is My Shepherd Funeral: Sadie Garrett Bilton By C. Scott Ghan TEXT: (Psalms 23) "A Psalm of David. 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 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven (A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Oct 14, 2003

based on 735 ratings

| 51,582 views

A sermon about Heaven, meant to offer comfort and hope. One of the last discourses that Jesus made before his crucifixion was on Heaven to comfort His disciples.

HEAVEN FUNERAL SERMON John 14:1-3 Intro. We use the word “Heaven” in our conversation but few have given much thought to what Heaven is. Let me share with you some words of comfort about Heaven. I. HEAVEN IS A REAL PLACE 1. Twice in this passage Jesus calls it a place. He made this statement ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Glen Uren Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 10,328 views

This was a funeral sermon I delivered for a faithful member.

John 14:1-6 1 "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "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. 3 "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Funeral Sermon For Jim Blair

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 16,182 views

This is a sermon I delivered for a beloved member of our congregation who passed away after a short illness. He was baptized only a few years earlier after he had retired.

GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-8 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Funeral For 4 Month Old Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 30, 2005

based on 40 ratings

| 6,425 views

This was a funeral for a 4 month old baby girl. I wanted to add this because I had a hard time writing it, and there isn’t alot of references out there for this.

September 9th 2004 Julianna We gather here today for Julianna Marie Murday Hall. Not to celebrate death, but to celebrate life. Julianna’s journey here on earth has ended, but her new life has just begun. In the book of Matthew Jesus said “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Bible Church

Funeral Service For Church Member

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 26, 2005

based on 244 ratings

| 63,526 views

This is the service for one of our members who went to be with our Savior last night. I hope that the joy of knowing her comes through in the words of this service.

We gather here today, not to celebrate death, but to celebrate life; eternal life. Suzie’s temporary life on earth is now over, but her permanent life in Heaven with her Savior, Jesus Christ, has just begun. If we could picture her entrance to Heaven, we would see all the saints that ever went on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-5, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: *other

Amazing Grace - Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003

based on 654 ratings

| 50,077 views

A Funeral sermon for a Christian based on the Hymn Amazing Grace.

Amazing Grace – Funeral Sermon (If possible have organist play Hymn before speaking) Read Verse One of Hymn "Amazing Grace" Intro. People often request that this song be sung at their memorial service. This song means something to Christians and is precious to their hearts. To many Christians it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

To Die Is Gain - Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003

based on 2,315 ratings

| 361,127 views

A funeral sermon preached for a Christian who had spent the last years of his life crippled and paralyzed, confined to a wheel chair.

To Die Is Gain - Funeral sermon Phil 1:21 – “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Intro. When I read this verse I can’t help but think of _______ . When the Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church at Phillipi, the circumstances of his life weren’t exactly ideal. He was in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Philippians 1:1, Revelation 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Conducted Funerals

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 21, 2003

based on 174 ratings

| 26,328 views

The example of the Master in being a comfort to people who have suffered loss.

Actually, Jesus never had to conduct a funeral. No one ever died or stayed dead in His immediate presence. That’s because He is the resurrection and the life! (John 11:25) He did, however, come to the aid of those in sorrow over death, and by so doing left a great example for those of us who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-50

Denomination: Baptist

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