Sermons about Funeral Purposes

No More

Contributed by Clay Ledford on Oct 17, 2019

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Funeral message about the glory of going to heaven.

Funeral message – No More Revelation 21:1 – 7 One of the great passages of hope. God has given John the regulator a vision of heaven. Many of us have formed a visual picture based on John’s revelation from God. The size and beauty are beyond our wildest imagination – unimaginable. The promise of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ann's Funeral 03/14/2015

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 15, 2015

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Ann was one of those people that you just enjoyed being around. She was always the same Ann whenever or wherever you saw her.

Ann 03/14/2015 funeral On behalf of the family thank you for coming today….we are here pay our respects to Annie Lou Hutchins Smith ..a Mother, a Grandmother, an Aunt …a Sister, and a friend. For me I never thought much about Ann being my Sister In Law…she always seemed like one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Paul Theiss on Feb 7, 2011

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Funeral Sermon

“What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear. What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer.” What a friend indeed. A friend that reached out to Rosa when she was just a little girl, and called her by name in her Baptism. A friend that got to know her as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Lutheran

O Grave Where Is Your Victory?

Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 3, 2016

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This is a sermon I use for funerals

Death is something we tend to think very little about and yet if the Lord tarries 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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:49-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eulogy Para Sa Delois Williams Funeral

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 29, 2024

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Buod: Eulogy para sa isang Kristiyanong nagmamahal sa kanyang pamilya, nagmamahal sa Panginoon, at dumating sa kabila ng ilang mga paghihirap sa paglaki. Siya ay African-American na lumaki sa ilalim ng Jim Crow Laws.

Eulogy Para sa Delois Williams Funeral Eclesiastes 3:1-14 Juan 14:1-6 2 Timoteo 4:8-10 9/28/2024 Buod: Eulogy para sa isang Kristiyanong nagmamahal sa kanyang pamilya, nagmamahal sa Panginoon, at dumating sa kabila ng ilang mga paghihirap sa paglaki. Siya ay African-American na lumaki sa ilalim ng ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, John 14:1-6, 2 Timothy 4:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Is Short, Eternity Is Forever

Contributed by Shane Tomlinson on Jan 10, 2013

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A call for those in attendance to recognize the importance of salvation and where one spends enternity. This sermon honor's the deceased by recognizing their relationship with Jesus Christ

We are gathered here today to celebrate the life and the memory of – (NAME), a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, great aunt and friend(EXAMPLE). (NAME) was born (DATE). (he/she) married (his/her) sweetheart,(NAME) in (YEAR) and was married for # OF YEARS years until (he/she) went ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: *other

A Good Man

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2013

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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

Scripture: Acts 11:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharon Davison Elogio

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 26, 2024

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Este es un elogio para mi hija adoptiva que murió repentinamente de un ataque cardíaco. Ella conocía y amaba al Señor Jesucristo.

Sharon Davison Elogio 25 de junio de 2024 Sharon Patrice-Nicole Davison. Qué joven negra tan increíble, que no sólo conocía a Dios, sino que era un regalo increíble de Dios. Hubo una abundancia de amor que fluyó de ella y que tocó las vidas de muchos. Aquí ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Purpose: Care For The Needy Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

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4th in 5-Part series of casting the vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

OUR PURPOSE: TO HELP THE NEEDY SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, in his book, Applause From Heaven, tells the story of the time when his 3 year old daughter, Jenna, awoke him in the middle of the night. He said that he tried to stay asleep but her insistent, "Daddy" wouldn’t allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Lord Is My Shepherd - What More Shall I Want?

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 20, 2010

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Great Shepherd cares for his sheep so much that he supplies their heart's desires.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Comanche Chapel Memorial Ceremony for Private First Class – Diego Miguel Montoya Fort Hood, TX 14 September 2010 Big Idea: We should demonstrate our love for PFC Diego Miguel Montoya through our reflections, and honor, of his life as a MP Soldier; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

And Now What? (A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 7, 2021

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We all have been in this place in our life that we ask ourselves…AND NOW WHAT?

The reason we ask ourselves this question is because someone very important in our life has been removed. Today we mourn the death of ________________Not because he/she has gone to a better place, but because we no longer will be able to enjoy his/her presence. If we had a choice in the matter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Loosing Our Rose Buds Funeral

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2002

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I was asked to develop a funeral for the one that died before their time, adapts into a lesson on living.

Loosing our Rose’s buds for the Master’s Bouquet? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this for a funeral but this is easily adapted for a lesson on living. Text: Isa. 35:1 The desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. Luke 12:27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1, Luke 12:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Attending Your Own Funeral Conclusion Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004

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It’s A War! Christians should not take sin lightly, but need to focus on developing their relationship to God as the best way to win the battles. Paul offers several arguments to convince us of this. There are other motivations besides merit and fea

Please note: this is part two; part one is simply called, "Attending Your Own Funeral." In part two, I summarized material I covered in part one and added some new material. Attending Your Own Funeral Conclusion (Romans 6:1-23 concluded) 1. The War in Iraq keeps dragging on. 2. We hear both ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Belong To The Lord (Funeral Sermon) Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 19, 2024

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An abbreviated sermon, cut back from a longer funeral sermon. Into eternity who do we become in the presence of Jesus Christ.

…..was a man of faith, I would like to share a message about the hope that …… had in God. In Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans, Chapter 14 verse 8. The verse reads “If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord, So, whether we live or we die we belong to the Lord.” The verse is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7, John 5:24, Romans 14:8, Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-5, Jude 1:24-25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Perfected In His Presence; A Funeral Message. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 2, 2022

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A fellow officer has been promoted to glory, we celebrate her service and salvation.

Perfected in his presence, a funeral message. Bula, We are here today to remember the life, to celebrate the life of our dear friend and sister … To some she was more than a friend and sister, she was the wife of and mother of ….and grandmother of …and ... Many of you were close to her. … and… ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:8, Romans 15:7, Ephesians 1:13-14, John 1:29, John 5:24, 1 Peter 1:3, 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, Romans 10:9-10, Jude 1:24-25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

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