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    Finding Comfort In Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 6, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,669 views

    A comforting message for the bereaved, focusing on the assurance of salvation for the departed and the gospel message for the unsaved present.

    As we gather here today to remember ______________'s life, we experience a mix of emotions. We feel sadness because we have lost a dear loved one, but we also feel joy knowing that ______________ is now in the presence of the Lord. Today is not a day of mourning but a day of celebration. We come ...read more

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    Grace

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,436 views

    A funeral sermon for a 50 year old man who committed suicide. He was an active member of the congregation, and gave no signs or reason for taking his own life, leaving the family, congregation, and community in a state of shock.

    (Read obituary from bulletin) Dear friends, members of Our Saviour’s, family members, and especially this day you, Holly, Kyle, Beth, Cara, and Loren, may God’s grace, mercy, and peace be with you from God, our Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. The word of God that I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy For Hattie Smith

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 29,047 views

    This is a funeral for a woman who was not a believer, but loved by her family.

    Hattie Anne Smith by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Ecclesiastes 3:1-3:14 Hattie Smith On March 27th, in a very small town called Marion, in the heart of western Alabama, in the year 1933, God sent a little bundle of life and potential to Nancy and Adelle ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    No Fear Of Death

    Contributed by David Gant on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 136 ratings
     | 45,585 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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    Anchors In The Storm

    Contributed by Shane Symyrozum on Jul 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,754 views

    Funeral service for my closest friend’s four year old girl who died of cancer.

    Note: This funeral sermon was for my best friend’s four year-old daughter who recently died of cancer after a valiant five month fight; I have included the father’s eulogy as an appendix, as it is extremely touching and illustrates the difference faith can make in one’s life. During the family’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Servant Departs In Peace

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,829 views

    A funeral sermon for a 71 year old man who passed away just a few weeks after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. I was at his bedside as he took his last breath and based my message on the liturgical canticle the "Nunc Dimmitus" which I sung at his beds

    Sermon Text: “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” Just a few short months ago, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Finding Gratitude Amidst Sorrow SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,051 views

    This sermon explores the concept of expressing gratitude even in times of deep sorrow and grief. It emphasizes the importance of cherishing memories, valuing relationships, and the belief in eternal life.

    Giving Thanks Even At A Time Of Death I don't want to diminish the grief we feel today. I won't say that everything is alright, because it's not. We are hurting, and we know that this pain will linger for a while. Our grief is a dark valley that we must walk through before we can find healing. God ...read more

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    How Many Were There?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 17, 2023
     | 5,397 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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    Giving Thanks Even At A Time Of Grief Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
     | 55,586 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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    The Teacher Passed!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 1, 2021
     | 3,144 views

    JR was a faithful Christian who had served as a teacher for 28 years.

    1. It is an honor for me to be part of J’s service! 2. There is an old preacher story where a man approached a preacher after the death of his reprobate brother. The preacher agreed to do the service but the man persisted that he wanted the preacher to say good things about his brother, “Call him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy Clemmie Sims

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 18,282 views

    This is the funeral of a woman in the Lord who had a good sense of humor.

    Funeral Eulogy Clemmie Sims 6/20/2002 Psalms 116:15-15 Clemmie Sims God took notice and smiled on Saturday morning, and all that great crowd witnesses that surround us gave out a loud cheer as Sister Clemmie Sims rose up out of her bed and took her place among the saints who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What God Thinks About Death (Funeral Service For Martin Belger)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2022
     | 3,149 views

    None of us like to think about death.

    Some months ago I had a problem dealing with death. Illus: Former President Reagan was asked a question by a reporter, “What would you do without Nancy?” He did not answer that question immediately. But when he thought about it for a few moments he said, “It hard to imagine life without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grieving With Hope

    Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Aug 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,430 views

    How is it possible to grieve with hope? Follow as we examine 1 Thessalonians 4:13

    Memorial Service 1 Thess 4:13 "But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope". Of all the church services we encounter, one of the most difficult is funerals. The family and congregation are ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Where O Death Is Your Sting?

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 32,824 views

    This funeral message had more of an evangelism focus.

    This message was written with evangelism in mind. The deceased had an uncertain connection with Jesus. Our church does not put the focus on the deceased but instead upon God’s promises, please keep that in mind as you read this message. God Bless. Funeral Message: Jerry ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rosies Memorial Service 08/17/2013

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 17, 2013
     | 10,966 views

    I ask Rosie about her faith years ago when I visited Clayton in the hospital. She assured me then that her faith was in the Lord Jesus. Clayton also told me the other day that Rosie read her Bible every day for the past few years.

    On behalf of the family of ________…thank everyone for being here. Though today is a difficult day for Clayton, family and friends, the Bible makes this promise: Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, very present help in trouble… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist