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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Suicide Eulogy

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 57,566 views

    This is a eulogy of a high school principal who committed suicide

    Today we are faced with a painful and perplexing situation we could never have imagined. A mother, grandmother, co-worker, mentor, teacher, daughter and friend has been inexplicably and unexpectedly taken from us. We cannot pretend that we are not shocked and grieved by the death of Earline. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rest For Today And Forever

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,745 views

    I preached this at my grandmother’s funeral. She was 88 and althogh her health had been declining, her death was very sudden. Her last request of me was to officiate at her funeral, which I did and was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my ministry.

    (Reading of the obituary) I think it’s pretty safe to say that this day came as a great shock to almost every one of us in this room here today. While we knew that Grandma wasn’t in the best of health, and had some past health issues a little over 4 years ago, none of us thought that we’d be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rest For June

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,332 views

    A funeral sermon for an 85 year old woman who had passed away due to a blood disorder, and had gradually lost a lot of her memory in her last month. I was at her bedside when she was called home, and her last moments served as a powerful witness to mysel

    Some of you as you arrived here this morning may have already noticed the two hymns that were chosen for the congregation to sing are “Softly and Tenderly” and “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” Although they appear in our newer hymnbook, With One Voice, they’re actually pretty old, familiar hymns. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Different Kind Of Hope

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    Funeral sermon for Andrea Pitts, who had instructed this preacher a few days before her death about the ways in which she felt hope.

    The message this morning is not just about Andrea Pitts. It comes from Andrea Pitts. I bring no eulogy, but rather a report, a report that proclaims the truth of Christ in the midst of suffering from the very lips of a woman who embraced her death and lived her hope. The words today are not so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Of Death

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,171 views

    This sermon is my first funeral sermon in the learning process. It is about the death of Christ bringing about an end to the fear of death.

    The End of Death There is a fear that is imbedded in our human nature. It exists regardless of wealth, culture, or ethnicity. It is the fear is fear driven by the unknown. It is the fear of death. It is a spiritual fear. One that consumes our minds with thoughts of what ifs. It causes us ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Graveside Service

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 34,580 views

    This is a short graveside message for the family of the deceased using the Lord’s prayer as the text.

    Graveside Service Met w/ some of you & asked about some of George’s favorite Scripture passages, one that you mentioned was the Lord’s Prayer. Matt. 6:9-13 This morning share a words of comfort we can take from X’s prayer. 1-Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. -Christ begins his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Precious Is The Death Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 30,607 views

    This verse is at once both beautiful and startling. It provides a measure of comfort and assurance. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” That’s good to hear at times like this.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Precious Is the Death Psalm 116:15 Introduction: This verse is at once both beautiful and startling. It provides a measure of comfort and assurance. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fear Not Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 47 ratings
     | 26,373 views

    In the midst of your storm, don’t be afraid! He is here. “Lo, I am with you always,” he promised his followers (Mt. 28:20). The night before the cross he told his men, "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you,” (John 14:18)."

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Fear Not! John 6:16-21 Two storms raged that night. The Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias, was actually a fairly small, deep fresh water lake, thirteen miles long by about seven miles wide. However, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Is The Death Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 45,232 views

    Moments like this make us, like it or not, think about life and death, the future, our loved ones and our own. We ponder whether life is really worth all of the struggles and hardships that can come our way. This verse is God’s Word about all that. I t

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Blessing--Revelation 14:13 I offer you one single verse of Scripture to think about today. “Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Memorial Service

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 19,934 views

    this is a memorial service for a Christian Man who’s greatest fears when he came forward was that he would not be able to live the Christian life,

    Memorial Service for ___________________ Song - Opening Thank you from the family for coming and showing your love to our Brother in Christ. Read Obituary Prayer Song – Amazing Grace Message · Romans 8: 28-39 · November 2004, Gary Keso gave his heart to the Lord, in December of last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Will Sit In Her Chair?

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,850 views

    Funeral message for woman who sat in same chair every Sunday, attending both of our services for years.

    "Find us Faithful" -- Special Music What an appropriate song as we celebrate Berniece¡¦s life. She was fully faithful. [Walk over and pick up Berniece¡¦s chair and bring back to stage.] This is where Berniece faithfully sat every Sunday morning ¡V for both services! I want to bring her chair ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Traveling With God

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,461 views

    Funeral Sermon for a Believer

    TRAVELING WITH GOD ISAIAH 43:1-3A KEY THOUGHT: God is our traveling Companion I. Life is A Journey With Challenges A. We many times pass through the waters and there are times when we think we’ll drown. Sometimes the worries and things of this life might seem too much. B. We many times pass ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Calming Jesus

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 8,148 views

    Short Funeral Sermon for a Believer

    THE CALMING JESUS MARK 4:35-41 I. The Story A. The storm came upon this group of men and they did not know what to do. They feared for their lives and in their great emotional state they cried out to God. B. Jesus calmed the storm. II. The Meaning for Them A. The men in the boat were saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCain avatar

    Lillian Made Quilts

    Contributed by Michael Mccain on Aug 20, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,181 views

    Funeral of a lady with a large family based on Proverbs 31

    Lillian Made Quilts Proverbs 31:10-31 Lillian made quilts. I recall the very first time that I met her. Laid out on her kitchen table were squares of material. She was busily laid out the squares in a decorative pattern that suited her fancy. Every time I went to “Lilly’s Pad” she was busily ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Request Granted!"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,967 views

    This is a sermon suitable for a funeral for a believer in Christ. It both comforts other believers in thier loss & encourages the unsaved to come to Jesus!

    Sermon Title: "Request Granted!" Scripture: Exodus 33:15-23 (This message is designed to be preached as a Eulogy at a funeral..) You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. Amen. I want to talk for just a few moments as the Holy Spirit shall lead & guide from the subject of "Request Granted!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal