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  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Hope In The Midst Of Despair

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 16,211 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

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    Where Is God Amidst The Confusion

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 19,591 views

    This is a powerful message of Hope following the tragic, unexpected death of a 16 year old girl named Amanda. Her death sent the entire community into shock. There was almost 600 people present and many students. The message was very well received.

    WHERE IS GOD AMIDST THE CONFUSION? • Rev. Dave Smith (M.Div.) The Bible tells us … apart from Jesus Christ … - the wisest man who ever lived on planet earth … was King Solomon Solomon wrote: KEY " There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. A time to be born ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Hope In Grief SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,458 views

    A funeral message that provides comfort and hope through the story of John 11.

    Welcome and Prayer Good afternoon and thank you for coming. We are gathered here today to mourn the loss of Patricia. We are here to share in the pain and sorrow, to weep and to wonder why. We may not have all the answers, but it is important for us to be here. In the book of Ecclesiastes, God ...read more

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    Finding Peace In Grief SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,839 views

    This is a comforting sermon for funerals, offering solace and peace during times of grief.

    I want to acknowledge the pain and grief you are feeling today. I won't try to convince you that everything is alright because it's not, and you know it. It hurts, and we understand that this pain will last for a long time. God created us to have relationships with one another, and when we lose ...read more

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    Pancakes And Peanut Butter

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,874 views

    This is a very personal funeral message written for my grandmother, but could be adapted for anyone.

    Grandma Geri’s Message Pancakes and Peanut Butter December 17, 2008 I have had the honor of performing many funerals. Whether I know the person who has passed away or not it is always difficult to watch a family mourn. It’s always difficult to see them in pain, wishing they could have their loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    No Fear Of Death

    Contributed by David Gant on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 136 ratings
     | 45,396 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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    Funeral Sermon: It Is God Who Makes The Future Possible

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,207 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

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    The Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,531 views

    A Funeral Sermon

    The Meaning of Life… (Everett Gaskill) Adapted from Sourcebook of Funerals “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Lord of all creation, we have rejoiced at a time of birth; today we cry at a time of death. Our hearts have soared at a time of dancing; now ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Tears In A Bottle

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 80 ratings
     | 22,772 views

    Funeral sermon can be adapted to any funeral, but particularly for a sudden, tragic death. "When you can’t bottle it up inside anymore," God says, "let me put your tears in my bottle."

    I. TODAY IS A DAY FOR TEARS A. Young Man Struck Down Suddenly & Senselessly 1. Senselessly – makes no sense 2. Accident that shouldn’t have happened B. Young Man 1. Who had plans & dreams 2. Good guy who was there for you 3. Who leaves behind a huge family 4. Who leaves behind a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Eulogy Bernice Simmons

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,275 views

    This is a Christian mother and wife of 53 years who loved serving the Lord especially as an usher. She truly served well.

    Eulogy Bernice Simmons 2/14/2008 There is a song that tells the story behind the smile you often saw on Bernice Simmons’ face. The words were, “What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see, when I look upon his face, the one who saved me by his grace, what a day, glorious day that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    There Is Hope In Jesus

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 26, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,904 views

    Sermon for an elderly alzheimer’s patient that was cremated

    Hope in Jesus John 11:17-27 Funeral for Aunt Oda Doolin Braley 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Many Were There?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 17, 2023
     | 5,297 views

    What is important to remember about Jesus funeral?

    How many were there? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 19:31-42 John 19:31 Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Finding Comfort In Jesus During Grief SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,438 views

    This funeral sermon is in story form. Funerals always need to point the way to Jesus.

    Today, we gather here in sorrow and grief. We mourn the loss of __________, and our hearts ache. It is not easy, and everything may not feel alright at this moment. We are hurting, and we know that this pain will linger for a while. When we lose someone we love, it brings immense sadness. ...read more

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    The Good And The Not Good

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,965 views

    We all have relational needs that can only be fully met through relationships with each other.

    The Good and the Not Good Two weeks ago, Diana, the Princess of Wales, was tragically killed in a high-speed car accident in Paris. Just over a week ago, millions from around the world watched her funeral, one of the most emotional and memorable spectacles of this century. There are many things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reality Of Death

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 34,879 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