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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Funeral Service For A Christian Acquaintance

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,553 views

    Keep trusting in Jesus Christ, because He wants to give us: 1. His help (2 Corinthians 1:2-4). 2. His hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14). 3. A home in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:1 & 6-8).

    Funeral Service for a Christian Acquaintance Riser/Welcome Home Cemetery - December 9th, 2014 Song 1: "Somewhere My Love" Welcome & Thanks to friends Obituary *We are gathered together today in loving memory of Mrs. Martha Lord Wright. Mrs. Martha was born on February 22, 1927, at Baskin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    A Life Well Lived Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 53,184 views

    This message was for the funeral of an elderly Christian woman who was actively involved in ministry into late life.

    “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Not Dismayed, A Funeral Homily

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,775 views

    The theme of this funeral homily is that in the midst of death we as Christian Disciples do not loose our courage, our hope, our faith, or our joy because we know Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us but will always take care of us.

    Be Not Dismayed, A Funeral Homily --I Samuel 17:1-11, 46-47; Deuteronomy 31:7-8; Isaiah 41:10; John 14:18 We have heard the reading of our primary text for the funeral homily for our departed sister Barbara Jean Bluff, and perhaps many of you are wondering “How does the story of David’s battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    You Are Mine

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Oct 21, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,273 views

    A funeral sermon about the hope of belonging to God

    In the opening of a David Haas song called “You Are Mine” the lyrics state:(1) “I will come to you in the silence, I will lift you from all your fear, You will hear My voice, I claim you as My choice, Be still, and know I am near. - I am hope for all who are hopeless, I am eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How Do We Go On 2?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 8, 2023
     | 1,574 views

    Funeral message for a friend

    Funeral for Jim Fles Funeral - How do we go on? Welcome & Greeting Today we gather to celebrate and remember the life of Jim Fles. Funerals are never fun, especially when it’s for someone who has meant so much to so many. We remember that Jesus Himself was heartbroken over the death of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Jesus And The Resurrection: A Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2023
     | 1,477 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Funeral Sermon: The Christian's Hope In Death Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025
     | 234 views

    In the midst of sorrow and loss, we take comfort in the assurance that for the Christian, death is not a defeat, but a victory. It is a gateway to a new and better life in the presence of the Lord.

    FUNERAL SERMON: THE CHRISTIAN'S HOPE IN DEATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 1:21 (KJV) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. INTRODUCTION: Death is a subject that brings both fear and sorrow to many, yet for the Christian, death is not something to fear. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Loosing Our Rose Buds Funeral

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 158 ratings
     | 14,985 views

    I was asked to develop a funeral for the one that died before their time, adapts into a lesson on living.

    Loosing our Rose’s buds for the Master’s Bouquet? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this for a funeral but this is easily adapted for a lesson on living. Text: Isa. 35:1 The desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. Luke 12:27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Outline For A Believer's Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 22, 2023
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    This is a sample outline for a believer's funeral. Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, the outline should provide a guide for those who are hurting to have hope and future happiness when we see Jesus!

    Introduction: This is an outline for a message I’ve used a few times whenever I was asked to preach a funeral message. The text is often used and known as “the Rapture passage” and has words of comfort and encouragement for those still living after their believing loved one has gone to be with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R.P. Ministries avatar

    The Desire For Better (Funeral Message)

    Contributed by R.p. Ministries on Jan 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,271 views

    This message was preached for a funeral, but can be adopted for multiple uses.

    \\\I’D LIKE TO START OFF THIS SERVICE BY FIRST ACKNOWLEDGING THAT: A LOSS, IS THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SOMETHING CHERISHED! BEREAVEMENT, IS THE STATE OF BEING DEPRIVED OF SOMETHING! GRIEF, IS THE NORMAL RESPONSE TO A LOSS! AND THEN OF COURSE MOURNING – REFERS TO THE OUTWARD EXPRESSION OF GRIEF! NOW, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Craig Benner avatar

    Not Coming Back Here

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,208 views

    This is a funeral message.

    2 Samuel 12:23 But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me. (KJV) Evangelist D L Moody stated to a congregation one day, "If one day you hear that D L Moody is dead, don't believe a word of it. For on that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Funeral Service For Church Member

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 26, 2005
    based on 244 ratings
     | 62,592 views

    This is the service for one of our members who went to be with our Savior last night. I hope that the joy of knowing her comes through in the words of this service.

    We gather here today, not to celebrate death, but to celebrate life; eternal life. Suzie’s temporary life on earth is now over, but her permanent life in Heaven with her Savior, Jesus Christ, has just begun. If we could picture her entrance to Heaven, we would see all the saints that ever went on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Heaven (A Funeral Sermon)

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 735 ratings
     | 51,203 views

    A sermon about Heaven, meant to offer comfort and hope. One of the last discourses that Jesus made before his crucifixion was on Heaven to comfort His disciples.

    HEAVEN FUNERAL SERMON John 14:1-3 Intro. We use the word “Heaven” in our conversation but few have given much thought to what Heaven is. Let me share with you some words of comfort about Heaven. I. HEAVEN IS A REAL PLACE 1. Twice in this passage Jesus calls it a place. He made this statement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Funeral - Holy Scriptures Of Comfort For Family

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 57,327 views

    A compilation of scriptures of comfort for use in Funeral service and/or printed out to give to the family for comfort from God's Word. *(Adapt as needed)

    Holy Scriptures of Comfort for Family All Scriptures from the King James Version Compiled by Pastor William Akehurst Harford Senior Worship Center Psalm 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Burns avatar

    When There Is No Answer

    Contributed by Jerry Burns on Jul 14, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,591 views

    This sermon was delivered at the funeral of a young 17 year old boy who died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack.

    When There Is No Answer by Jerry L. Burns Psalm 91:2 (KJV) “I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” Proverbs 3:5 (KJV) “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” My temporary ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal