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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
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Why Suffering?
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This was a brief message i shared at the graveside of my father in Jan. 2009, my family is mostly Catholic and i used this as an opportunity to share the Gospel with them.
Today we gather to remember and celebrate the life of Lee Daniel. Each of us referred to him as one of the following: * Father * Family * Friend He was my Dad and i was proud to have him call me "son". I have so many great memories of my Dad, i would like to share a few: * After my pewee ...read more
Scripture: John 19:30
Denomination: Baptist
"You can’t say anything nice about Helen - everyone will know you are lying", was the first thing the family said as we sat down to discuss the funeral.
(Note to reader: This was one of the most unusual graveside ceremonies I have ever attempted. There was a very large group at this graveside funeral, and most who were there were there not because they loved the deceased, but because she had ruined them. Bitter people. It turns out, just saying it ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The last thing we can do for those we love when they die is to carry out all of their wishes for their funeral.
Illus: Many times when a person plans for their funeral, they want to: • Select certain songs they want sung • Select certain passages of scriptures they want read • Select a pastor and a church building where they want their funeral to be held And when they die, the family does everything they ...read more
This for a Christian man.
Funeral Service John Woodall Welcome On behalf of the family - I would like to both welcome you and thank you for being here to honor the life of John Woodall. And let me say, that you have no idea how much your presence today, means to them. The family will never forget they you took the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 46:1
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
It is at the time of death of a loved one that we must come to grips with our own mortality.
Because He preached unto them Jesus and the resurrection (Acts 17:18) ? When we come to death, we have to grope with its consequences. The philosophers at Athens had groped in the dark to try and find meaning in life. When we have to face death at this place, we are forced to deal with the ultimate ...read more
Scripture: Acts 17:18, Revelation 14:13, Philippians 1:23, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 6:34, Malachi 3:2, 2 Corinthians 5:8 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Independent/Bible
My friend, Jon had many health issues and died suddenly of a heart attack. Sudden heart attack is a real pandemic in America.
In preparation for funeral services I often ask people if their loved one had a favorite bible passage or bible story that I can share. Most don’t have one, but when I asked Linda she immediately said, “Joshua 1:9.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV) 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 1:9
Funeral for an a lady who lived to be 100 years old.
Welcome : Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Kathy Goodell 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 resurrection. Prayer: O God, you ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
Funeral for a 91 year old Christian.
David Wimmer slipped into eternity peace September 16, 2024 Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “David Wimmer”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 116:5
A funeral sermon
FUNERAL Isaiah 40:25-31 Introduction: Speak about Ms. Loretta. I. We can rely on the presence of God A. God never left Ms. Loretta’s side. B. He never leaves our side. C. ILLUS – Story of Mother who was asked by a psychologist which of her 5 children she loved most: She said “I love them all the ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31
Funeral for unexpected death of a young lady.
Funeral for Young Lady “Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; (14) whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor ...read more
Scripture: James 4:13-14
Funeral of a Christian
Funeral: Xxxxx Xxxxx Thursday, December 27, 2007 On behalf of the family, I want to thank you for the flowers and words of sympathy and your presence here today as we show our respect to Xxxxx Xxxxx. She was Preceded in Death by: Husband: Xxxxx, Sr. Daughter: Xxxxx Survived by: Daughter: ...read more
Scripture: Job 19:25-27
Denomination: Church Of God
funeral
JAMES BUZZY PRICE We are here to memorialize a son, brother, husband, father, step-father, grandmother, uncle and friend . buzzy kept the seriousness of his last battle with his sickness low key and quiet. He knew that this last battle was going to take his life, so it is miraculous that he had ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 116:15
Denomination: Pentecostal
Funeral for a faithful christian lady
We come together today in the shadow of sorrow and grief, and yet we realize the glorious light, the greatest hope, that the world has ever known. The promise of an eternal life for the faithful Christian. There are many wonderful memories that shine out this day like the stars in the night sky. ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31
Dennis ______ lived about 68 years and died after a severe battle with cancer. His life and his Bible (I use the deceased’s Bible to see what was important to them) faith and service were of great value to him.
"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, that where I ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 16:11
Summary: Victoria was an elderly woman who grew up in the church and served as an elder in the congregation at one point. She was greatly loved by her family and had the gift of hospitality. She loved her family and was a very elegant person.
Victoria Anne Scott Todd By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalm 139:1-18 John 14:1-6 May 22, 2021 When the year 2020 started, very few people knew just how dramatic of a year it was going to be. I hope that one thing you realized is that it did not catch God off guard. God still had a ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
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