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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Shaw-Lome: All Is Well" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,237 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving parents to affirm to others that THEIR FAITH in God allows them to prepare for their son’s FUTURE "RESURRECTION".

    “SHAW-LOME: All Is Well” - Memorial Service in Honor of SSG Driggers 2 Kings 4:18-27 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Community Chapel Presidio of Monterey, California BIG IDEA: The MOTHER’S FAITH empowered her to PREPARE for her son’s FUTURE RESURRECTION. REFERENCES: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 31,941 views

    Sermon for a 19 year old mother and her 20 month old son who were murdered

    Domonique Sterling and Robert Claiborne What does one say when we face the brutal murder of two people so young? How are we to find the words to express the devastation in the hearts of Dana and Kevin and their families. Words seem completely inadequate. I know nothing that I can say which will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Funeral Service For Elderly Man

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 84,899 views

    funeral for relative with Alzheimer Disease.

    Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Jerry Venable. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grants us grace that in pain we find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death resurrection. When we think of Jerry Venable, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    If You Would Have Been Here…

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 5, 2022
     | 2,044 views

    In our darkest hour Jesus is there. He speaks life over every area of our life. Aways remember this worlds darkness will be the darkest we will ever know...

    Resurrecting Hope: Week 2/ If You Would Have Been Here… Text: John 11:1-7NIV Throughout history the Church has been instilled with hope in the face of life’s trials, because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God’s Promise To Prodigals Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,527 views

    Message 9 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    Finish this sentence for me: “This is going to hurt me… (more than its going to hurt you).” That is a lie that parents have been telling since the beginning of time. I grew up in the age of corporal punishment (i.e. paddling at home and at school). And while I’ll admit to having doled out a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dead In Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 13, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,446 views

    The Lord's Return, Resurrection, Hope

    THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - The Dead in Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 April 23, 2023 Introduction: Last Tuesday morning I came into the office and this was the first headline I saw on my news scroll. Mississippi Man, declared dead, wakes up in body bag at Funeral ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tears Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Simon Measures on Jul 19, 2025
     | 232 views

    What does it mean that Jesus wept? This sermon explores the humanity of Christ, the purpose of shared sorrow, and the healing power of empathy within the church community. It offers practical encouragement for ministers and believers alike in how to “weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15).

    The Tears of Jesus by Pastor Simon Measures July 6th 2025 Preface This message was preached at Harvest Field Church, Cheltenham on July 6th 2025, in the days immediately following the graveside committal and memorial celebration service for my wife, Ruth, who passed away quite suddenly. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Time And Seasons SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,819 views

    A reflection on the significance of time and seasons in our lives, especially during the period of mourning and remembering.

    Today, we gather to remember and find comfort in the midst of loss. Funerals serve as a time for reflection and solace. In the book of Ecclesiastes, King Solomon wisely reminds us that there is a season for everything under heaven. This passage speaks to the various stages and emotions we ...read more

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    Blessed Are The Repentant Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,586 views

    What an amazing paradox! If it is not a paradox it is at least the opposite of what our culture tells us today. The paradox is that Jesus says that the man who mourns will be really happy. The world regards such a statement as utterly ridiculous. Who want

    “Blessed Are The Repentant” Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.” As we began examining the Beatitudes we noted that there is a definite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Service Of Memories

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 1, 2015
     | 5,624 views

    The Christian hope is that there is life after death

    2015 Service of Memories sermon One of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the Gift of Memories And all of you here today have come to Church to remember a loved one We treasure the memory of those times that we have had together. Times of joy, times of sorrow, times of sadness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Finding Life, When Losing It

    Contributed by John Kah on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 11,371 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

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    The Great Army That Attacks Believers.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,708 views

    Let us study about the attacks of the enemy and how he tries to steal, kill and destroy. Cankerworm? Palmerworm? Caterpillar? Locust? Each have a Hebrew meaning.

    THE GREAT ARMY THAT ATTACKS… BE PREPARED… SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING IN THE CHURCH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 24:22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. JESUS KNEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Come Forth

    Contributed by Dave Clark on Apr 7, 2014
     | 10,157 views

    A call to come out of the ways of death into the ways of life.

    Come Forth John 11:1-45 April 6, 2014 Rev. David J. Clark The story begins with a request for Jesus to hurry to the aid of his deathly-ill friend, Lazarus. But Jesus delays. He sent messengers back to Lazarus’ home, saying “the sickness is not unto death.” Jesus made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    The King That Was Sorry For His Oath

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 13, 2015
     | 3,657 views

    To show that we don't need vows, oaths or promises of any kind just say yes if we mean yes, or no if we mean no.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you make oaths? Yes before I believed. Now. not at all. Matthew 5:33-38 (Amplified Bible) Again, you have heard that it was said to the men of old, You shall not swear falsely, but you shall perform your oaths to the Lord [as a religious duty]. But I tell you, Do not bind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Expectations – General And Specific – Great And Small Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 16, 2022
     | 3,947 views

    Expectations keep us hoping if they are good, and fearful if they are bad. There are many examples in the bible of expectations but I have selected only a few, then we look at Christian expectations. Even cricket is touched on.

    EXPECTATIONS – GENERAL AND SPECIFIC – GREAT AND SMALL I wonder how many are familiar with the novel “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens. Pip the orphan boy relates his story that is based around what expectations wait for him, surprises, incorrect assumptions, tragedy and a lot more. Well as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational