Sermons about Non Reciprocal Love

Hope In The Midst Of Despair

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 23, 2004

based on 96 ratings

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This is a funeral message, sermon, or homily preached at the funeral of a young suicide victim whose commitment to Jesus was unknown. It is a message of grace and hope for his family who has many unanswered questions.

HOPE IN THE MIDST OF DESPAIR! --a funeral sermon for a young suicide victim Romans 8:32, II Corinthians 6:2, II Corinthians 12:9, Romans 10:13, Genesis 18:25, Matthew 7:1-2, I Samuel 16:7 --by R. David Reynolds It is my understanding that every seventeen minutes a self inflicted death occurs in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Anchors In The Storm

Contributed by Shane Symyrozum on Jul 26, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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Funeral service for my closest friend’s four year old girl who died of cancer.

Note: This funeral sermon was for my best friend’s four year-old daughter who recently died of cancer after a valiant five month fight; I have included the father’s eulogy as an appendix, as it is extremely touching and illustrates the difference faith can make in one’s life. During the family’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

24 Karat

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 22, 2001

based on 81 ratings

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For our Remembrance Sunday, when we honor the memories of those members who died since Easter a year ago. God refines each life so it is prepared to receive something imperishable, undefiled, and unfading.

There have been hints of late that something shiny would be nice. No outright demands, you understand, and no whining. Just a hint that as our wedding anniversary approaches, a little chip of something shiny might be appreciated. Now fortunately we are not yet at the fiftieth year, so it will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 8 Funeral

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 3, 2002

based on 199 ratings

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Death of a young man in a car accident. This is no time for trite words or easy answers because there are no easy answers for a time like this.

_______ Funeral 2 December 2002 John 14:1-6, Romans 8:31-39 There is a dark picture that was painted centuries ago called “The March of Death”. The message is clear. It pictures death marching through the throngs of humanity calling, at will, whom he chooses. He called the young and the old, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

If The Worst

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 22, 2002

based on 244 ratings

| 13,760 views

Funeral of a believer who has lived a long and good life

Invocation texts Psalms 62:7-12 (CEV) (Psa 62:7) God saves me and honors me. He is that mighty rock where I find safety. (Psa 62:8) Trust God, my friends, and always tell him each one of your concerns. God is our place of safety. (Psa 62:9) We humans are only a breath; none of us are truly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Glance Of Heaven" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 10, 2008

based on 14 ratings

| 16,870 views

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the bereaved family to affirm to others that because Joaquin had caught a glance of his Heavenly Homecoming Celebration, he could hardly wait to in-process Heaven.

2 Corinthians 5:1-5:10 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA 10 January 2008 Memorial Service for Joaquin “Kin” Santiago Quenga BIG IDEA: When believers catch a glance of their Heavenly Homecoming Celebration, they can hardly wait to leave their Temporary Home ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eulogy--Rochelle Noel

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 20, 2007

based on 15 ratings

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This is a funeral for a woman who grew up in the church but has been away from it for about 25 years. She left 4 children behind.

Eulogy –Rochelle Noel by Rick Gillespie- Mobley In the year 1961, young people from across the country were beginning to do freedom rides in order to desegregate, the bus terminals throughout the south. Young people were being sent as gifts to make this country more of what it needed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking Hold Of Contentment

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 28, 2004

based on 58 ratings

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Funeral service for Dock Burgess, whose last day of life was a time of acceptance and calm. We can take hold of contentment by learning to receive, by investing in a relationship with God, and ultimately by accepting grace for life eternal.

I am persuaded that the fundamental human problem is anxiety. I’ve watched the way we live for quite a while, and I am convinced that the most basic human issue is that we are anxious. We are fearful and afraid; we are anxious. And it is not just that we are afraid of what others may do to us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

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Finding Comfort In Jesus During Grief SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

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This funeral sermon is in story form. Funerals always need to point the way to Jesus.

Today, we gather here in sorrow and grief. We mourn the loss of __________, and our hearts ache. It is not easy, and everything may not feel alright at this moment. We are hurting, and we know that this pain will linger for a while. When we lose someone we love, it brings immense sadness. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Topics: Funerals, Non-Christian

From Empty To Eagle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2004

based on 80 ratings

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Funeral sermon for Henry L. Stewart, local resident, known as an amateur artist. The images of the four living creatures in Revelation become metaphors for the stages of life.

Some look at the earth, but never see the sky. Some see the sky, but never fly. But to some it is given to see and to fly. To some it is given to be an eagle, soaring with strength and power. But I must ask – do you know how empty the eagle is before he flies? From empty to eagle; do you know ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Transfusion

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2003

based on 174 ratings

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Funeral sermon for Henry Allen, who had lingered in weakened condition for many months, and who had become distanced from everyone, particularly his family.

What you see is not always what you get. What your eyes tell you is not always the whole truth. Sometimes there is more going on than you can see. Have you ever been tricked by an optical illusion? An optical illusion is something that, when you first see it, you think you know exactly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy John Kennedy Dixon

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 9, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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This is the eulogy for my brother who committed suicide as a young man. He was Christian and yet chose to take his life.

John Kennedy Dixon August 24, 1999 God wanted to do something special for the world on January 28th 1965, and God decided to complete the work in the womb and to bring forth little John Kennedy Dixon. He entered the world the loud shouts and screams announcing his arrival, unfortunately all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do You Go On? Funeral!!

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 7, 2006

based on 47 ratings

| 24,093 views

FUNERAL for a person when you’re not sure of their salvation.

- Philippians 4:4-8 Today we gather to say goodbye to ____________, a lady some knew as _________, some knew as Mama, and others of us called __________. Funerals are never fun, especially when it’s for someone who has meant so much to so many. We remember that Jesus Himself was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Left Behind

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 24, 2002

based on 654 ratings

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Funeral sermon presenting the Gospel message to family and friends left behind by one whose spiritual condition is either "unknown" or was known to be "unsaved".

There is no social gathering that tugs at our heartstrings the way that a memorial service does. Something about being left behind stirs our emotions and brings a profound sense of loneliness to our hearts. In the twinkling of an eye, a loved one passed from life to afterlife, from temporal to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:36-39

Denomination: Other

Funeral For 4 Month Old Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 30, 2005

based on 40 ratings

| 5,730 views

This was a funeral for a 4 month old baby girl. I wanted to add this because I had a hard time writing it, and there isn’t alot of references out there for this.

September 9th 2004 Julianna We gather here today for Julianna Marie Murday Hall. Not to celebrate death, but to celebrate life. Julianna’s journey here on earth has ended, but her new life has just begun. In the book of Matthew Jesus said “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Bible Church

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