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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Funeral Sermon: When Good People Die Young Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025
     | 649 views

    As we reflect on the untimely death of a good person, let us remember that their departure is not in vain, and God has a purpose that is beyond our understanding.

    Funeral Sermon: WHEN GOOD PEOPLE DIE YOUNG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 57:1-2 (KJV) The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. He shall enter into peace: they shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do Not Weep As Those Without Hope (Funeral Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025
     | 415 views

    As believers, our grief is marked by a hope that transcends the sorrow we feel in this moment.

    DO NOT WEEP AS THOSE WITHOUT HOPE (Funeral Sermon) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (KJV) But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. INTRODUCTION: Death often brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Be Absent From The Body Is To Be Present With The Lord (Funeral Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025
     | 711 views

    Though death may appear as the end of life, for the believer, it is simply a transition from the temporary to the eternal.

    TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. INTRODUCTION: Death is often seen as an end, but for the Christian, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus - Life Over Death

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 29, 2020
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     | 5,611 views

    The Love of Jesus the Christ illuminated

    Message/Devotion March 22, 2020 John 11:1-45 JESUS is LIFE Over Death In my years of ministry, I have preached many, many funerals. Some were very difficult because of my personal love of the deceased or the surviving family. Once, I preached eight funerals in one week. I know the pain of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessings From God

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,003 views

    This is a short devotional message applicable for a funeral service. this message looks at the blessing of being a shheep under god as our shepherd

    BLESSINGS FROM GOD PSALM 23 INTRODUCTION: PSALM 23 IS APTLY NAMED THE SHEPHERDS PSALM, YET IN REALITY IT SHOULD BE NAMED THE “PSALM OF THE SHEEP”, FOR IT IS WRITTEN NOT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SHEPHERD, BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SHEEP. THIS MESSAGE IS A SHORT DEVOTIONAL THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wings Of Refuge

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2010
     | 4,922 views

    Funeral message, for Ekerete Akpaete, Nigerian, who died suddenly in the arms of his infant daughter.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, Dc, March 25, 2000 To experience great loss is difficult enough. To experience that loss in a far country, with few who understand, few who are close, is even more difficult. And when that loss means that those who depend on you will need you even more, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hurry Up And Wait

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,141 views

    Funeral message for Thelma Harper Brown, who exhibited extraordinary patience during a long decline.

    What must it feel like to spend every day waiting? Just waiting. Not going anywhere, not keeping appointments, not concerned about a schedule, but just waiting. Waiting through interminable days and dark nights; waiting to be fed, to be turned, to be spoken to. What must it feel like just to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Your Decision

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,887 views

    This is the sermon I preached at my cousin’s funeral. There were many there who was living in sin including gang members. It was the first time I’ve ever had to preach a funeral where there was doubt about the person’s salvation.

    Eulogy: Your Decision Only Scriptures: Luke 16:19-31; Matthew 7:21-23; Hebrews 6:4-6 Introduction Would everyone please stand up? I want you to look around at the people you see here today. Remember their faces. Thank you, you may be seated. My heart is been heavy today as we come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baby Sarah's Testimony

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,912 views

    This was a message I preached for the funeral of a premature baby that never came home from the hospital. Names and other private information changed.

    FUNERAL O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is your name in all the earth, who have set your glory above the heavens! Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants you have ordained strength, because of your enemies, that you may silence the enemy and the avenger. Psalms 8:1-2 (NKJV) It seems that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Of A Second Chance

    Contributed by John Johnson on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 284 ratings
     | 158,408 views

    Sometimes when we make a mistake in life it feels so final, you may think it’s all over for you. The game of life isn’t like a game in which you only have 1 chance to win before it’s over. God will give you a second chance.

    The God of a 2nd Chance. John 8:1-10 I wonder, is there any person here who has been in a situation in which you really wanted something to work out but it didn’t? You felt like if I just had a second chance, I know I could make this thing work. (I Wonder am I talking to anybody in here). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Help Us In Our Time Of Need

    Contributed by Donald Macon on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 401 ratings
     | 30,495 views

    The miracle greater than walking on water is that Jesus lifts us up during our time of need.

    I’m sure some are asking “why did he select this passage for such a time as this?” and understandably so. If you think it’s true that Jesus walked on water, you’re right. If you think the miracle stops there, you’re wrong. Most people refer to this passage as where Jesus Walked on Water. And it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Frail Frames Forecast Future Fixedness

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    David was so true when he said that we are made of dust; likewise, he was true when he said that God is aware of our earthly/dust made bodies. God, in His wisdom has made it possible that once we lay down our dust made bodies, we can inherit a new body.

    PSALMS 103:14 FRAIL FRAMES FORECAST FUTURE FIXEDNESS I. FRAME: A. Finite. B. Frail. C. Fleeting. II. FACTS: A. Full. B. Formative. C. Failings. III. FUTURE: A. Freedom. B. Fellowship. C. Fixedness. The mystery of the human body is still just that: a mystery. Although doctors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    The Measure Of A Christian Life

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,005 views

    Eulogy for my Aunt

    The Measure Of Success Of A Christian Life My father told me on Tuesday not to make you happy twice so I will honor his wish. We have gathered here in this church today to celebrate and remember the life of a mother, a sister, a grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. Aunt Betty, a quiet soul who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Legacy Of The Unapplauded Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,046 views

    Sermon 18 (and final) in a study in Colossians

    “As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information. 8 For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts;” Have you ever spent ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Faith In A Living Redeemer

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,076 views

    This sermon is dedicated in memory of Sis. Grace Brown a faithful servant and supporter of God’s minister.

    Once again we meet at the summons of death. Not long ago a pastor was removed from our realm. Now a beloved worker of this flock, the president of the Pastor’s Aid Committe, has fallen asleep. I shall nevr forget her labor toward the betterment of this pastorate. Even from her sick-bed, she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist