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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Death Of His Saints Series

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,672 views

    Today we come together to celebrate Margaret Shealy’s home going to that GREAT AND GLORIOUS PLACE called heaven!

    It is important upfront that we establish why she has gone to that PLACE: • It is not because she attended church regularly. • It is not because she joined the church. • It is not because she tithed. • It is not because she was baptized. • It is not because of the good deeds she has done, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Graveside Service For An Elderly Woman

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 23, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 33,350 views

    This is a graveside message for an elderly woman who knew the Lord.

    Jesus never gave an explanation of why bad things happen to good people. Instead, Jesus gave us two promises. One was the He would be with us always, even to the end of the earth. The other promise Jesus made was this: (Comforting words for us today.) “Let not your heart be troubled. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pcs - (Permanent Change Of Station)

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 31, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 24,303 views

    Funeral Sermon for my Dad focus upon word of the Apostle Paul who says “The time of my departure is at hand.” He knew he had finished all that God required him to do.

    TITLE: PCS – PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION SCRIPTURE: II TIMOTHY 4:6-8 I am honored to be standing here this afternoon for the celebration for the life of my father. I recognize I would not be who I am – what I am – where I am – if it were not for the many positive examples my Father set for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Go To Prepare A Place For You!

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Nov 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,500 views

    A funeral sermon from John 14:1-6

    Death is something we try to think very little about and yet unless the Lord returns we will all go by the way of the grave. Death carries for most people the fear of what happens next and there is only one source that reveals the truth about life after death and that source is the Bible, Gods ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral Sermon (For Saved Person / Good Appeal For The Lost To Come To Christ)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022
     | 1,626 views

    Often people are brought together because they have a common interest.

    • SOME ARE SPORT FANS. Thousands gather in large stadiums across this nation because they all have the same interest in a particular sport. • SOME ARE MUSIC FANS. Thousands of Music fans gather in large stadiums or coliseums to hear a particular singer. Being fans of this particular singer makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Worth Comparing -Funeral Service- (For A Person Who Got Saved Before They Died)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 21, 2022
     | 1,958 views

    Today we come to this memorial service with sad hearts, grieving over the death of this loved one.

    We do not like to see our friends and loved ones suffer as he had to suffer in the last few years of his life. But sometimes this suffering is a blessing in disguise. It gives: • A person a chance to reflect on the way they live their life • A person a chance to repent of their sins and make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2022
     | 2,926 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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    My Great Reward

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 29, 2024
     | 492 views

    Funeral for a 102-year-old Christian lady.

    Lucille Reynolds Funeral Scripture: Psalms 116:15 1. In behalf of the family, we want to thank everyone who is here. When we hear the words such and such has died or passed I would like to say this that such and such will now live for eternity. Lucille would simply tell us I went on to my great ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Funeral Sermon (Dot Livingston 5-8-24)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 769 views

    Often people are brought together because they have a common interest.

    Such as: • Thousands gather in large stadiums across this nation frequently because they all have in a common a love for a certain sporting event. • Thousands of Music fans gather in large stadiums or Coliseums to hear a particular singer. Being fans of this particular singer makes them have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comfort And Memories Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 13, 2024
     | 1,432 views

    A funeral service is conducted for two reasons: To comfort the loved ones left behind. In memory of the loved one that has gone to be with the Lord.

    It’s with heavy hearts and great source of loss that each of us share as we gather here today. Each of us have lost a special friend. In Sid, he was a friend to all. He was my friend. The community of Kaycee has lost a valuable employee. Sid knew and did his job well. The family has lost a son. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In The Face Of Farewell

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 580 views

    Our faith helps us to comprehend our death.

    Faith in the Face of Farewell Intro: Our faith helps us to comprehend our death. Scripture: Job 19:1, Job 19:23-27, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, John 12:23-26. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, We all encounter death. But we avoid talking about it. I know that it is a serious subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Don't Wait Too Late

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,467 views

    Although this is a funeral message it can be easily adapted to any Church setting

    TITLE: DON’T WAIT TOO LATE SCRIPTURE: REVELATION 14:13 / REVELATION 20:12-13 I will miss Brother Stephon as well as many of us that spend time caring for this Church. Brother Stephon grew on us, and we became comfortable seeing him around the Church working and doing anything we called upon him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things I'm Thankful For

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 6, 2023
     | 2,638 views

    This is a non-traditional funeral message for my mom, for a largely Christian congregation

    Funeral Mama’s - Things I’m Grateful For I have to admit, this funeral is a little more difficult than many I have done. And I’m not talking about it being difficult because of the emotions that are involved, rather I’m talking about it being difficult because I couldn’t decide what to say. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funerl Douglass Smith

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 20, 2025
     | 175 views

    Non church attender retired teacher, loved to travel, mentor students.

    Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Douglass Smith”. 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

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    Finding Peace In Grief SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,709 views

    This is a comforting sermon for funerals, offering solace and peace during times of grief.

    I want to acknowledge the pain and grief you are feeling today. I won't try to convince you that everything is alright because it's not, and you know it. It hurts, and we understand that this pain will last for a long time. God created us to have relationships with one another, and when we lose ...read more

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