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The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 17, 2004

A Funeral Sermon

The Meaning of Life… (Everett Gaskill) Adapted from Sourcebook of Funerals “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Lord of all creation, we have rejoiced at a time of birth; today we cry at a time of death. Our hearts have soared at a time of dancing; now ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Hope In The Midst Of Despair

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 23, 2004

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

An Eternal Celebrity

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 25, 2004

Funeral sermon for a man who lived an ordinary life, but came to Christ in his final illness. He had no family or close friends and the funeral was paid for by the council.

In every generation of human history there have been a small number of people who achieved fame or greatness. People who were talked about by their contemporaries, who set the agenda and the spirit of the age. An even smaller number of people are remembered by future generations, whose names and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:11-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Where Do You Go After You Come Home From A Memorial Service?" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004

The purpose of this sermon was to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH GOD THAN WHEN YOU ARE COMING HOME FROM A MEMORIAL SERVICE.

Busan,South Korea Wednesday, 25 August 2004 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris BIG IDEA: GO TO CHURCH WHEN YOU COME HOME FROM A MEMORIAL SERVICE. REFERENCES: II Chron. 26:19-21; John 12:41; I Kings 22:19; II Kings2:11; II Kings 15 I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Bye

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Sep 4, 2005

This is the sermon I presented to our Youth Minister as he was leaving for his first Pulpit work.

Jimmy’s Sermon Numbers 6:24-26 A few weeks ago I preached a sermon to our young people as they were preparing for school. I told the congregation then that even though this message was intended for the young people I hoped that they would listen very intently because there was sure to be a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven: Our Home, Hope And How

Contributed by Glenn Branham on Apr 30, 2005

Funeral: Jesus told us of our hope, our home, and how to get there.

Comments Let me take this opportunity to thank you, on behalf of (name’s) family, for coming today. Over the past few days many of you have dropped in or phoned the family to offer sympathy and support. The number of people in this room, the flowers, tears, cards, food, and visits, all speak ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Woman

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 8, 2005

Le mot vertueux peut être rendu par force, on pourrait l’appeler une femme de force… L’Ecrit en Hébreu, chose qu’on ne peut pas rendre, a une composition par lettre alphabétique, c’est donc une composition d’un poème qui a été rendu ici. Je n’ai pas con

Une Femme VIRTUEUSE Mme Carie OKANA Lecture Proverbes 31/10-31 Le mot vertueux peut être rendu par force, on pourrait l’appeler une femme de force… L’Ecrit en Hébreu, chose qu’on ne peut pas rendre, a une composition par lettre alphabétique, c’est donc une composition d’un poème qui a été rendu ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope In Jesus

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 29, 2004

Brief message for a memorial service at a funeral home.

Hope in Jesus John 11:17-27 Introduction On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. 18 Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, 19 and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. 20 When Martha heard that ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing With Loss

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

How we deal with the loss of loved ones

Intro: This morning, we want to think about death. We are told that death and taxes are certain. Each one of us must come to the point where we make a decision about what the future holds for us. Each of us needs to be prepared for death. And we prepare for death by the choices we make in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Appointment, One Death, One Chance

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jul 16, 2005

Funeral sermon for those who seek to ask the infimous question "why?".

I have the distinct privilege to take part in this occasion that honors the life of Uncle John. Upon hearing the news of Uncle John, Aunt Sue called me and asked me to do the funeral, and of course I said, “yes.” So on this past Monday I went to Aunt Janie’s house and talked with her. I our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon For Someone Who Committed Suicide

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Aug 9, 2005

This was a sermon for a man who killed himself a month after his wife committed suicide

A Funeral For John Doe Before I speak today – I would like to read some scriptures to us. (Psa 55:5 NKJV) "Fearfulness and trembling have come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me." (Psa 143:4 NKJV) "Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me; My heart within me is distressed." Psa ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

God Never Forget

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003

GOD NEVER FORGET

GOD NEVER FORGET MATT. 10:42 INTRO: WHENEVER WE BECOME THE SOURCE OF BLESSING FOR OTHERS, WE ARE BLESSED: AND WHENEVER OTHER BELIEVERS BECOME A SOURCE OF BLESSING TO US THEY ARE BLESSED. IN GOD’S MAGNIFICIENT ECONOMY OF GRACE, THE LEAST CAN SHARE THE BLESSING OF THE GREATEST, AND NO ONE’S WORK ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:42

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Go On? Funeral!!

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 7, 2006

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

Are You Prepared To Go?

Contributed by Ron Whyte on Feb 10, 2006

Evangelistic funeral message requested by the widow of a lovely Christian man to reach out to unsaved members of the family. Based on John 11:25-26

Rev. Ron C. Whyte Rothiemurchus and Aviemore Church of Scotland Aviemore Funeral message 3.02.06 Reading :- John 11:17-44 Patty (my wife) and I hope to go to Turkey this year, but the things is our going and getting there isn’t based on hope alone, there is a certain amount of preparation ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Directions For Dealing With A Difficult Death

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 14, 2006

This message was for the funeral of a 28-year-old woman who died of a drug overdose. I only met the family the night before the funeral. It should be easy to personalize and would work well with any difficult death such as suicide, ect.

DIRECTIONS FOR DEALING WITH A DIFFICULT DEATH Funeral Sermon Proverbs 3:5-6 March 15, 2006 Introduction: When we are faced with tragedy we often don’t know which way to turn. We don’t know what to think. We don’t know what to feel. We don’t know what to say. In short we simply don’t know how ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6