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  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    It's All About Gods Love And Mercy.

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 20, 2012
     | 7,662 views

    Hayward Morris lost his battle with cancer Tuesday night but, won a victory through Jesus Christ our Lord. Hayward passed from this life of pain and suffering to one of great joy and comfort. Can you imagine the reunion he had with his son Tony and other

    It's all about Gods love and mercy. Psalm 116:1 I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. 2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. 3 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death Of A Loved One

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,897 views

    A lesson that can be learned even in death!

    Isaiah 41:10 Prayer Song Job 19:25-27 Things that Job cared about were now gone his childern,livestock,land, servants, crops and his health and yet he is able to make this statement. He was certain about three things: 1-That there is a God! 2-And that he would stand before Him! 3-And he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Precious

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,523 views

    How the death of a loved one can be precious in the sight of the Lord!

    Opening Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, Your Word teaches us to “rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” Today as we come together as family and friends to weep and to grieve our loss We are gathered here today to honor the life of .... and to offer comfort to the family. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Through The Window

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 7, 2011
     | 3,809 views

    The church nurtures us as we grow in Christian maturity.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas November 7, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Joe W. Thompson (September 1, 1923 – November 3, 2011) SEEING THROUGH THE WINDOW Ephesians 4:7, 11-16 (NLT) 7 …He has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hurry Up And Wait

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,209 views

    Funeral message for Thelma Harper Brown, who exhibited extraordinary patience during a long decline.

    What must it feel like to spend every day waiting? Just waiting. Not going anywhere, not keeping appointments, not concerned about a schedule, but just waiting. Waiting through interminable days and dark nights; waiting to be fed, to be turned, to be spoken to. What must it feel like just to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Wept! Why? Series

    Contributed by John Bartol on Aug 8, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,956 views

    An attempt to show how Christ can identify with us in time of need. He took our sins and sorrows and made them his very own.

    Jesus Wept! Why? As we look to the word of God for comfort and instruction, I want to turn your attention to the shortest and one of the most beautiful verses in the Bible. “Jesus wept” ( John 11:35). Why those tears on the face of one who is the resurrection and the life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Cry Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Oct 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,552 views

    Even though its painful the taste of death, be strong and trust in the God of Life.

    Title: Don't Cry!! by Robert F Collins Bible Reading: Luke 7:11-17 Even though its painful the taste of death, be strong and trust in the God of Life! Two crowds. One entering the city and one leaving. They couldn’t be more diverse. The group arriving buzzes with laughter and conversation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,788 views

    As we follow Jesus, our Good Shepherd, He will lead us beside the still waters in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. He will also lead us straight through VALLEYS at times. This message fits everyone of us, because we all face valleys in our lifetime. You may be facing one right now!

    “THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH” Dr. Larry Petton Psalm 23 _________________________________________________________________ As we follow Jesus, our Good Shepherd, He will lead us beside the still waters in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. He will also lead us straight through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Graveside Service For Lee Daniel

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Feb 18, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,419 views

    This was a brief message i shared at the graveside of my father in Jan. 2009, my family is mostly Catholic and i used this as an opportunity to share the Gospel with them.

    Today we gather to remember and celebrate the life of Lee Daniel. Each of us referred to him as one of the following: * Father * Family * Friend He was my Dad and i was proud to have him call me "son". I have so many great memories of my Dad, i would like to share a few: * After my pewee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memorial Service Veteran Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025
     | 657 views

    Really the freedom we enjoy today is because countless lives were sacrificed for us. The Kingdom of God applauds these mighty men and women of faith – David himself at the end of his reign makes sure the historians of Israel remember

    Memorial Service – veteran Greetings and opening prayer – thank the people for all their prayers. Cards and gifts in memory of ______. Favorite Scripture John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Timeless Truths To Help Your Grief

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,288 views

    Funeral sermon for a 26-year-old man who had a tragic illness and death.

    Funeral Service for Stuart Morse Kilpatrick Funeral Home / McClendon Baptist Church Sermon by: Rick Crandall March 13, 2006 Outline: *Life can be extremely hard, but there are 3 eternal truths that can help you in the days ahead... 1. The 1st timeless truth is that God is good. (Ps 25:6-7, Ps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Dovenmuehle avatar

    In Memorial

    Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Mar 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,039 views

    A funeral sermon for Jesus of Nazareth, reflections of Nicodemus the Pharisee. A short Good Friday sermon

    I want to thank you all for coming to my house tonight. I know that it was not easy for you to do so considering the horrible events of this day. I know that you fear the retribution of my fellow Pharisees and for you to bring yourself to the house of a Pharisee on this night of all nights ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Assurance - Genesis 50

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2025
     | 535 views

    A Message of Honor, Comfort, Faith, Trust and Assurance, Left with a sign of things to come (ASSURANCE) Don’t be discouraged. Sometimes GOD’s Promises may take a long time to fulfill, so persevere by trusting HIM.

    2024.12.15.Sermon Notes. Genesis 50. Assurance William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: A Message of Honor, Comfort, Faith, Trust and Assurance. Don’t be discouraged. Sometimes GOD’s Promises may take a long time to fulfill, so persevere by trusting HIM. SCRIPTURES: Genesis 50:1-26, Luke 19:41-42, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If A Man Dies Will He Live Again?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,229 views

    This was a funeral sermon for a Fine Christian man who was a leader in the church, and who died of cancer. His widow asked me if I could preach his funeral from Job 14:14 I replaced his name with phrases such as our dear brother.

    IF A MAN DIES WILL HE LIVE AGAIN? JOB 14:14 FUNERAL FOR A CHRISTIAN LEADER WHO HAD DIED OF CANCER INTRODUCTION: 1.) Countless centuries ago, a great man of God came to a time when the circumstances and sorrow, pain and suffering of his life brought him to a place where for a time it appeared he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Comfort One Another With These Words

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 4, 2023
     | 2,007 views

    What does this well-known passage from 1 Thessalonians teach us about death and resurrection?

    Comfort One Another with These Words 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 This morning’s passage is well known, especially among evangelicals. It is quoted as mentioning an event called the “Rapture.” Other than agreeing on the term, the interpretations of just what the rapture is and when it will happen ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible