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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Funeral Sermon: We Shall Meet Again Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025
     | 803 views

    For Christians, the death of a believer is not a permanent separation but a temporary departure. The promise of God’s Word assures us that we will meet again in the presence of the Lord.

    Funeral Sermon: WE SHALL MEET AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (KJV) But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Funeral Sermon: You Win Either Way

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,396 views

    Because [ ] lived for the Lord, she has now gained glory. If you live for the Lord now, you will gain glory.

    You Win Either Way Philippians 1:21 Robin’s life was all about Jesus because she had traded her sin for joy! A spirit of rejoicing oozed out of Robin. Let’s go back to her favorite verse from Philippians 1:21: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” This verse is short but is packed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwight Jones avatar

    The Obituary (Not Originally Used As A Funeral Sermon)

    Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 22, 2015
     | 8,993 views

    You are not an accident you are a life of great importance and no one but you can do what you can do. In this sermon I challenge you to take great caution in living because every day you live you are writing your obituary.

    I have endeavored to keep this as original as possible,there are a lot of quotes and stats used and unfortunately I do not have my original notes to show credit. It is in no way an attempt to use other peoples notes or points without giving proper credit. The Obituary Hebrews 9:27 And as it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Strong Arm Faith Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
     | 8,708 views

    This message was for a long standing leader of the church. He was sometimes misunderstood, but always admired for his passion for the church. It was based on his wife's favorite verse about God's sustaining power in the midst of difficult circumstances.

    Message The most important thing that I can say personally about Max **** is that he has made me a better minister and a better man. Let me share two reasons for that assessment: There was more to Max than first impressions. When I visited FCC for an interview weekend, nearly 19 years ago, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Christian Funeral Message For A Majority Of Mormons In Attendance.

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,377 views

    Jim was a believer, but most of his family are Mormon.

    NOTE TO READER: Message starts off theological, then the eulogy is inserted in the middle, and then the theological is completed. I attempted to address some Mormon beliefs by stating true Christian understandings. May our Lord Jesus bless you in the building of your funeral message. “whether we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy Funeral Service For Bessie Payne Bryant

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 20, 2025
     | 172 views

    Bessie was an 87 year old Christian who walked with God most of her life. She was an African American woman born in western Alabama and later migrated to Cleveland, OH.

    Funeral Eulogy Bessie Payne Bryant By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalm 139:1-18 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Summary: Bessie Payne Bryant was an elderly believer who loved her family, had a special bond with her sister, and gave her life to Christ as a child. It is amazing how God uses governments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    God's Answer For Troubled Times Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 38,413 views

    This message was from the funeral of a Christian young person who died unexpectedly. It does not seek to answer all of the questions of their death, but point us to the one with the answers.

    MESSAGE - God’s Answer For Troubled Times There are times that test the soul. This is one of those times. It is at times like this that we wonder if anyone has ever experienced pain and loneliness so intently. This is the moment that that one pivotal question swirls unanswered and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Everything Is Beautiful - In It's Time Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 45,413 views

    It is important to proclaim the hope we have in Christ - even at a funeral.

    Everything Is Beautiful - In It’s Time 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard L. Brown avatar

    A Team Player

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on May 3, 2017
     | 4,066 views

    This is a funeral sermon of someone who had been a faithful Christian all of her long life.

    Today we celebrate Alberta Johnson’s life and witness…..but we also come to worship God. The Great I Am. Who makes everything possible for us today. It is He who created us, it is He who has watched over us along the way. And it is He who has provided for us a Savior, Jesus Christ. And it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Perry Greene avatar

    I Am Ready

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 28, 2016
     | 12,862 views

    Larry was a 72 year old faithful Christian. This funeral sermon speaks of his preparation and participation in the heavenly things.

    Welcome/Intro "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. "In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    The Faith The Brings Life

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Sep 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,938 views

    All in Adam die; all in Christ are made alive.

    Lunn’s Colonial Funeral Home Wichita Falls, Texas September 26, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Stanley Ray Kennedy (September 3, 1922 – September 23, 2011) THE KIND OF FAITH THAT BRINGS LIFE Isaac Butterworth 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 (NIV) 12 …If it is preached that Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Too Silly For A Funeral; Too Serious For A Party

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,917 views

    Christians must be aware of becoming hypercritical of divine work and of other believers, ascribing what is done as unworthy of Christ. To explore this situation, the message is a study of Jesus' censure of the generation in which He then lived.

    “Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Delaney avatar

    Serve The Purpose Of God In Your Generation!

    Contributed by Anthony Delaney on May 5, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 18,893 views

    Encourages the church to put God’s purpose at the forefront of it’s decision making. UK statistics on church attendance included.

    David Served the Purpose of God in his generation (text) Acts 13: Paul the apostle has sailed into a place called Antioch in Pisidia. He’s preaching to those in the synagogue at Antioch. As part of a visiting group of Jews, the local synagogue give him half a chance and he’s away! Telling people ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy Jonnie Childs Hayes Funeral Eulogy Homegoing

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 15, 2021
     | 5,008 views

    This is a eulogy for a woman who loved Christ, loved her family, and had the gift of hospitalityl She and her husband were married for 69 years.

    Eulogy Jonnie Hayes Matthew 7:13-21 John 3:16-18 7/15/2021 Our God is an incredible God. God looks out for us even before we are born, and God has elaborate plans for people to become a part of our lives that we never could have imagined. We may not believe it, but God is working all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy J. Green

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,881 views

    This is the funeral of a 19 year old who was tragically shot and killed. His family was not a part of a church. The funeral was attended mainly by unbelievers.

    Eulogy J. Green John 14:1-14:8 It was on August 30, 1993, that God decided, this is the day to send the world another gift to touch the lives of others. No doubt his Mom was the first to feel the full impact of that gift as she suffered labor pains. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed