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  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Be Encouraged (A Funeral Message) Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 7, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 34,375 views

    A service of encouragement and thanksgiving for a life well lived. For a life cut short by illness.

    Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9 ..... was a great encourager. She would always have a word of encouragement for Rochelle and I in regards to how a service had gone. When I saw her last Saturday her words were again encouraging hoping that the service went well for us on Sunday. We celebrate her life today ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Model For A Memorial Or Funeral Message

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,339 views

    This is a generic model for a funeral message for someone who died after struggling with an illness, using the autobiography of Morrie Schwartz who died of ALS to craft the message.

    MESSAGE FOR A MEMORIAL OR FUNERAL SERVICE ___________________________ I’ve been in a funk for a couple of weeks now. But I think I’m coming out of it now. Strange that I could say that on the occasion for which we have come together here. It all started a couple of weeks ago as I anticipated ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Funerals Better Than Parties Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 19,699 views

    If we’re open, we can discover a lot from times of sorrow and loss.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Funerals Better Than Parties”, 7:1-12 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts These may sound like dark words, but they contain profound wisdom. People often refuse to face death, and are reluctant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Funeral Sermon For Wayne Schuller

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 29, 2016
     | 8,751 views

    Brief sermon based on Romans 8:35, 37-39. Nothing, even alzheimer's and dementia can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

    Funeral Sermon for Wayne Schuller, by Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, based on Romans 8:35, 37-39, Weber Funeral Chapel, Camrose, February 23, 2016, two o’clock. For Wayne and his family members, the last few years have been challenging. Alzheimer’s and dementia can be a cruel disease. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Funeral Service: Step-Up

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 5, 2022
     | 1,762 views

    “Had I given up in that season of the loss of my first wife, had I given up and thrown [away] [God’s] strength and just started to living into addictions and living into my feelings and going out and living how I wanted to, I would not be living in the promises that I’m living today.”

    The spiritual step-up is increasing one’s faith and prayer life and service to God when a tragedy or trial hits you, like the death of a loved one. Admittedly, when life gets too heavy, it's hard to step up, so Jesus invites us to lighten our load so we can take a step in faith. And, Anna, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Funeral Amazing Grace (Revised)

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 134 ratings
     | 28,222 views

    A funeral sermon on Grace and Comfort

    Funeral Amazing Grace (revised) The Apostle Paul begins the book of II Cor. with this greeting: 2 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Sermon For Jim Blair

    Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,915 views

    This is a sermon I delivered for a beloved member of our congregation who passed away after a short illness. He was baptized only a few years earlier after he had retired.

    GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-8 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    For A Man Of Faith. (Funeral Message) Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 15, 2011
     | 9,410 views

    Psalm 23 lived out in a life well lived.

    SE101908 STATE OF THE UNION 3. Recession Obsession Well it looks like we’re heading into some really tough economic times. You’ve already heard much about these high profile banks that have failed and a few others have merged just to survive. Perhaps you haven’t heard just how many other ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Amazing Grace - Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003
    based on 654 ratings
     | 49,784 views

    A Funeral sermon for a Christian based on the Hymn Amazing Grace.

    Amazing Grace – Funeral Sermon (If possible have organist play Hymn before speaking) Read Verse One of Hymn "Amazing Grace" Intro. People often request that this song be sung at their memorial service. This song means something to Christians and is precious to their hearts. To many Christians it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Fight - A Funeral Service

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 170 ratings
     | 52,767 views

    Saying good bye to a sister who had fought the good fight.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Here today to pay our final respect to....., to remember her life and how it touched ours, to share in the hope in which she lived her life and which, for her, has now been realized. 2. In reflecting upon their mother, the family chose the passage we read from 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Glass avatar

    Jesus Wept - Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Jun 8, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 25,155 views

    A short but poignant funeral sermon taken from John 11:35, Jesus wept.

    Shall we pray? I thank you all for coming. We often gather together at different times. We gather for weddings. We gather for births. We gather for anniversaries. We gather for Funerals. It is this that we gather for today. He was a man with a long life, a good wife and a large family. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    Funeral Message For Gayle Pearson

    Contributed by James May on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 9,683 views

    Funeral message and graveside statements for a 54 year old man who had a heart attack.

    Funeral Message for Gayle Pearson September 19, 2006 We are here to honor the life of Lawrence Gayle Pearson. As I have listened to the eulogy and the letter written by his children, and I have spoken with some of the family members, I have come to know that Gayle was not always what he appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In The Arms Of The Lord (Funeral Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025
     | 423 views

    When we think of the arms of the Lord, we imagine a place of comfort, protection, and peace, far from the struggles and pain of this world.

    IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD (Funeral sermon) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. Luke 16:22 (KJV) And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried. INTRODUCTION: In moments of grief, we often find ourselves looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Funeral Sermon - Exalting God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 26, 2023
     | 1,065 views

    This is a homily based on Psalm 57:5,7-11

    Homily for Funeral for Connie Hird (ne Stockdale) The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Ps 46 We’re gathered to remember and celebrate and mourn the loss of Connie, Constance, Mom, Grandma. This is a very difficult time, and so we are wise to call upon the God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral For Frank Wise Bell

    Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    Frank was a 71 year long member of my church who’s ife story was inspiring and evangelistic.

    In First Timothy 1:5, after instructing his young apprentice Timothy to remain faithful to the Gospel, the Apostle Paul writes these words: “The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” Those of us who gather today to celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist