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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Keep Hold

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,717 views

    Funeral sermon for Helen Hastings, long-time church financial secretary

    In a throwaway world, it is good to have known someone whose life reminds us that there are some things worth keeping. In a society where last year’s fashions are pitched out and yesterday’s values are passé, it is important to have known someone who understood how to keep hold of the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Empty Seat

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 12,252 views

    Bro. J D will be missed and his pew, his dinner seat, and his favorite reclining chair shall be empty.

    I Samuel 20:16-18 “The Empty Seat!” Intro: This is to date the hardest sermon I’ve ever had to write! My love and sympathy to Ms. Ruth, and Dan & Mary, and Jody & Michelle. I. THE EMPTY SEAT IN OUR HEARTS! A. Bro. J D reserved a place in our hearts by his: 1) Service – A true ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Way Home

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 328 ratings
     | 44,098 views

    There is only one true way home and that is throught the doorway of death. One day we all must journey home.

    II Cor. 5:1-2, 8 “The Way Home” INTRO: There was a little girl who walked to her house through the cemetery every day after school. She loved to feel the breeze in her hair and to watch the birds. Sometimes she just threw herself on the rich, green grass, and watched the clouds turn into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Afraid; Just Believe!

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,231 views

    Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, getting help for his dying daughter.

    Don’t Be Afraid; Just Believe! Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, his dying daughter. Mark 5.21-24a, 35-43 - Todd A. Schäve, officiating pastor Introduction: 1. [She] loved her family, and in this passage we see ...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
     | 4,259 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

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    Inheritance

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 7,772 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

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    Janice's Favorite Psalm

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,435 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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    Created To Praise God!

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 11,520 views

    This is a funeral sermon for Bessie McCloud (died 1991), a Christian who was bed-ridden for several years before her death.

    Today, we seek to draw some eternal meaning from the life that Bessie McCloud has lived, in hopes that it will help us find God’s will for our own human life. Bessie’s life spanned almost the entire 20th century, but for the Christian who has died, we can see a faith history that stretches back ...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
     | 18,325 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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    Consider This

    Contributed by Rob Mcqueary on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 6,131 views

    Times of loss are wonderful opportunities to consider how we stand before Almighty God.

    Consider This Introduction Why do we do this? It is certainly not exclusive to our American culture. Funeral services will take place all over the world today… hundreds upon thousands of them. A thread of similarity will run through each one. Among the many things we do at funerals, perhaps the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Many Children To Glory

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,949 views

    Funeral message for Chastine Bailey, whose life had been devoted to children as a mother, grandmother, teacher, Sunday School teacher, and neighborhood "mom".

    If you are in any way involved with children, I have bad news for you. I have somber tidings. If you are involved with children, your work is not complete. It has not been completed, it is not completed, it never will be completed. Anyone who works with children knows that they will never quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Eternal Home

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 225 ratings
     | 29,269 views

    The Christians real home

    Theme: Our eternal home Text: Psalm 39:4-9, 12; Rev. 21:1-4 Everyone who is born into this world will also have to leave it and for most people their deepest instincts and convictions tell them there is something beyond the grave. Creation teaches us that our instincts point to reality. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christ Knows

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,120 views

    This is a funeral for a member of my church who died after a sudden illness.

    The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Invocation O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Distant Country, Better Country

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,604 views

    Funeral message for Michael Keys, age 36, whose parents requested a message from the parable of the Prodigal Son

    In my study there hangs a reproduction of a sixteenth century map. My son gave it to me several years ago. He knows that I have always liked maps. I like to look at maps, study maps, even sketch maps myself. There is something fulfilling about seeing how things are laid out, how streets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Forgiven

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,882 views

    This was a funeral sermon given for a faithful brother who had confessed Christ as his Savior

    Grace and peace to you who are in Christ, Cancer. It is one of the more dreaded words in the English vocabulary. The mere mention of the word can give shivers to most people. Cancer is the last diagnosis any patient wants to hear from his doctor. Science has made many advancements in the treatment ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran