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  • Robert Travis avatar

    Who Can Find A Virtuous Woman?

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 16,183 views

    This message was used at the funeral of Mrs. Mamie Ange, Plymouth, North Carolina who died with cancer on August 22, 2001.

    WHO CAN FIND A VIRTUOUS WOMAN? The funeral of Mrs. _____________________ Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. (Proverbs 31:10 KJV) ______________was a precious little lady. She was more precious than the finest jewels: and all the things that you could desire are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Looking To God

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 171 ratings
     | 14,780 views

    These three passages are very powerful and you may be able to use them to bring comfort to a grieving family.

    LIFT UP YOUR EYES I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Blonski avatar

    Making All Things New

    Contributed by Ed Blonski on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 19,614 views

    Funeral sermon for 72 year old Christan man who died suddenly.

    “He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’” In Jesus’ name. Amen. “Jesus Christ has risen from the dead.” No other words bring more comfort to a believer in the Lord than these. For the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead gives our lives meaning. This one event — ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Go To Heaven

    Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,209 views

    This message answers the question, Why should I make Heaven my goal for eternity?

    St. John 14:1-7 Text When we are gathered at a funeral or thoughts of the afterlife come to mind, we immediately declare, “I want to go to Heaven, when I die.” Why do we want to go to Heaven? The Bible gives us some concise and clear reasons why Heaven must be our goal! 1) Heaven is the home of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Confidence

    Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 6,277 views

    For the Christian, is not the ending. It is simply a transition, a move to a different place. This is the confidence that every child of God lives and dies with.

    “Our Confidence” I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Text Even in the of our physical body, the child of God has a Hope! Christians sorrow, but it is temporary, our hope is eternal. Hope (Gr.) expectation. Confidence or faith. 1) We have the confidence of Heaven. St. John 14:1-4 II Corinthians 5:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Well Done!

    Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 22,857 views

    A funeral message for a Christian woman who passed away.

    Funeral for ********* Matthew 25:14-30 (Read: 20-30) I. We are all given a certain amount of “talents“. Define talents A. Some have a multitude of these things B. Some have a limited amount of these things. 1. One with 2. With the short time and lack of health, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Beginning And An End

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 9,348 views

    Sermon for a 50 yr old Christian who died of a brain tumor

    Invocation texts Psalm 100 A psalm. For giving thanks. 1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his [1]; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Warren avatar

    Promises From Jesus During Times Of Loss Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 407 ratings
     | 31,132 views

    Jesus doesn’t abandon us during grief experiences. In fact, He promises to be with us. We consider three important promises He makes to us during such times.

    Intro: In times of loss and deep grief, our Lord may seem "far away"...but today we can trust in His presence. He also gives us three precious promises to consider today as we mourn the loss of our departed loved one: I. He promises to HEAR us 1. Many well meaning statements have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Blessings Greater Than The Bounties

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    Funeral for Robert Hamilton, Jr., a Georgia farmer and retired cook/chef for National Naval Medical Center, who left four accomplished sons and whose spiritual legacy focused on each one’s unique needs.

    A man reaches maturity when he recognizes that he is not the center of the universe. In our younger years, we tend to think that it’s all about what we want, all about our wishes and our whims. But you are growing up when you recognize that the world is a great deal larger than what you want; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missed Expectations

    Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,884 views

    Funeral service of our Youth Director.

    (This was the funeral of our Youth Director who passed away from cancer at an early age.) Genesis 25: 8-11 Known Mickey 1 yr.- Loved him, trusted him, will miss his teaching Mickey could take a household item and a Bible verse during his children’s message and have all the adults either crying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Stokes avatar

    Inheritance

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 9,115 views

    This is a funeral sermon on Psalm 16 given for Jewel Hogan (died 1997).

    Jewel Hogan received an inheritance. This inheritance was a joy for her in life and a hope for her in the face of death. It was a blessing she gave to us throughout her life and now it is her gift to us. Psalm 16:5-6 says, “O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Alan Stokes avatar

    Janice's Favorite Psalm

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 7,399 views

    This a funeral sermon on Psalm 23 given for Janice Henderson (d. 1996).

    We are gathered here this morning recognizing that all of us have experienced a loss in the absence of Janice Henderson from our midst. Fred has lost a wife, Steve, Catherine, Suzi, and Jodi have lost a mother, Melissa, John, and Michelle have lost a grandmother, and Mariah has lost a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Going Home

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 20,496 views

    A short funeral sermon (5-10 minutes) for a believer

    FUNERAL SERMON: “GOING HOME” WHERE IS HOME? READ 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 I. WE DO NOT GRIEVE AS MEN WHO HAVE NO HOPE A. WE KNOW THAT THE LORD IS TAKING CARE OF ______ B. SHE HAS NO MORE SUFFERING OR PAIN C. SHE IS HOME… HOME BEING THE PLACE WHERE SHE BELONGS II. WE HAVE A HOPE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Life, When Losing It

    Contributed by John Kah on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 11,703 views

    A funeral sermon drawing upon the story of faith and story of redemption as presented in the book of Ruth.

    FUNERAL MESSAGE "Finding Life, When Losing It" Ruth 1:15-16 ____________ is what Boaz in the book of Ruth would call "A woman of excellence." She displayed that "excellence" to many people gathered here in this room this {morning}. She was a loving and faithful wife. A devoted and caring ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Touching The Cloak

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,207 views

    Funeral message for Mrs. Thora Mohler, a long-time member of our mostly African-American Baptist church, but proud of her Swedish Lutheran heritage, and devoted to certain tasks in the life of our church.

    Anyone who ever counted money with Thora Mohler will tell you that she was a woman with a determination to get things right. She would not let go until she had the right answer. On Mondays, Mrs. Mohler, until recent months, was one of those faithful behind-the-scenes workers our church has, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist