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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Funeral Service: Step-Up

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 5, 2022
     | 1,727 views

    “Had I given up in that season of the loss of my first wife, had I given up and thrown [away] [God’s] strength and just started to living into addictions and living into my feelings and going out and living how I wanted to, I would not be living in the promises that I’m living today.”

    The spiritual step-up is increasing one’s faith and prayer life and service to God when a tragedy or trial hits you, like the death of a loved one. Admittedly, when life gets too heavy, it's hard to step up, so Jesus invites us to lighten our load so we can take a step in faith. And, Anna, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Funeral Service For Bob Alexander

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020
     | 7,852 views

    Today we find ourselves in the valley of death that the Psalmist talked about…..it is a difficult place to be but it is also a place where we can experience the presence of God.

    Funeral Service for Bob Alexander 2nd Timothy 4:7-8 Good morning. My name is David Henderson and I am privileged to be Bob Alexander’s pastor and have had the good fortune to have known he and Vivian for nearly 20 years. On behalf of the family I want to thank you of you for your presence here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    C. L. Meredith Funeral

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 27, 2021
     | 4,118 views

    This is the sermon I preached at my father-in-law's funeral.

    C. L. Meredith Funeral Introduction Memory is a gift God has given to us. Over the past few days, we all have chosen to remember this great man. We have reflected on our lives with him. We have cried. We may have recounted some of his legendary fishing stories. We have laughed. We have thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Elogio Funeral Regreso A Casa

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 31, 2021
     | 991 views

    Resumen: Victoria era una anciana que creció en la iglesia y sirvió como anciana en la congregación en un momento. Su familia la amaba mucho y tenía el don de la hospitalidad. fallecido.

    Victoria Anne Scott Todd Por Rick Gillespie- Mobley Salmo 139: 1-18 Juan 14: 1-6 22 de mayo de 2021 Cuando comenzó el año 2020, muy pocas personas sabían cuán dramático iba a ser un año. Espero que te hayas dado cuenta de que no pilló a Dios con la ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Funeral Sermon - Exalting God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 26, 2023
     | 1,023 views

    This is a homily based on Psalm 57:5,7-11

    Homily for Funeral for Connie Hird (ne Stockdale) The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Ps 46 We’re gathered to remember and celebrate and mourn the loss of Connie, Constance, Mom, Grandma. This is a very difficult time, and so we are wise to call upon the God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral Jeremy Michael Rader

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 28, 2023
     | 1,367 views

    Celebration of life.

    Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Jeremy Michael Rader”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Funeral Sermon For A Godly Woman

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2022
     | 2,488 views

    This is the message delivered to a relatively large congregation present to honour a godly woman who recently died.

    “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. For surely it is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And The Resurrection: A Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2023
     | 1,369 views

    It is at the time of death of a loved one that we must come to grips with our own mortality.

    Because He preached unto them Jesus and the resurrection (Acts 17:18) ? When we come to death, we have to grope with its consequences. The philosophers at Athens had groped in the dark to try and find meaning in life. When we have to face death at this place, we are forced to deal with the ultimate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Living Funeral – A Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2025
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     | 920 views

    There’s a new kind of funeral that is beginning to be used by those facing death. It’s called a “living funeral” or a “pre-funeral.” This sermon was requested by a man given a few months to live on the topic of being a "living sacrifice."

    Synopsis: There’s a new kind of funeral that is beginning to be used by those facing death. It’s called a “living funeral” or a “pre-funeral.” In this kind of funeral the “dearly departed” is still alive and is present at the ceremony. This kind of service become very popular in Japan and is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral Patsy Ann Cundiff

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 2, 2024
     | 372 views

    Service for a Christain lady who has go to be with Jesus.

    • Scripture: Job 19:25-27 My Redeemer Lives and so will Patsy Ann Cundiff Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Patsy Cundiff”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life To The Full - A Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 6, 2024
     | 1,543 views

    Jesus came to give us life, but not just any life, a life to the full. We may live a full life here on earth, but the full life Jesus is giving to us extends beyond the grave to our eternal home with Him.

    Today, we have come to celebrate the life of xxxxx xxxxxxx (insert the deceased’s name here). In John 10, Jesus said: 7 …“I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Good Man

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2013
     | 26,566 views

    This is a funeral service for an older believer in our congregation. He was indeed a good man and an encourager as was the bible character, Barnabas.

    Song – How Great Thou Art “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare To Meet Your God

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Mar 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,438 views

    To encourage the congregation to prepare to meet God.

    Sermon adapted from a sermon by Enoch D. Solomon. Introduction A. A farmer advertised for men to work on his farm but received only one applicant, an eighteen-year-old boy who was asked, "Can you run a tractor?" "No, Sir," replied the youth. "Can you handle a milking machine?" "No, sir I've ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eulogy Jewelyn Barnes

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2013
     | 8,747 views

    This is a service for a woman loved by her family, she was not involved in church but the family stated she had a relationship with God.

    Jeweln Yvonne Barnes by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Ecclesiastes 3:1-3:14 Jewelyn Barnes On August 6th, in a very small town called Columbia , in the heart of southern Mississippi, in the year 1936, God sent a little bundle of life and potential to Joe ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Even Better Home

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,745 views

    Funeral sermon describing the believer’s heavenly home.

    Funeral Service Last Monday—exactly a week ago—I was informed that Don was at home and not doing well. So I called Mary and she very graciously invited me to come over and visit Don. When I arrived at their house, Cindy showed me in. She took me to the Living Room where her mom and dad were. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible