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Hope For Tomorrow, Strength For Today

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 11, 2003

based on 181 ratings

| 51,673 views

A funeral message, explaining what Jesus meant by calling Himself "the resurrection and the life", and how that comforts us in time of loss.

Opening Remarks: One day a father and his daughter were out for a leisurely drive in the country. It was a hot summer day and the windows were rolled down. Suddenly the daughter began screaming and fidgeting in her seat. A bee had just flown inside the car through the open window. This would not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Baptist

For God Took Him

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 18, 2006

based on 39 ratings

| 11,904 views

This sermon is dedicated in memory of Mrs. Annie Pierre. It reminds every believer that at the end of his earthly pilgrimage, God will take him home.

In our text today, we are introduced to a man who’s unique-ness was unrivaled. He was not Moses, the lawgiver. He was not Elijah, the King of the prophets. He was not David, the most notorious of the Kings. He was not Abraham, the Father of the Jewish nation. He was not Nimrod, the father of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:5-24

Denomination: Baptist

Virgil's Race Is Won!

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 4, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 6,894 views

A funeral sermon for a 79 year old man who had been afflicted with Parkinson’s disease for the last 18 years of his life, but never wavered from his faith. Perhaps my best sermon yet.

“Pastor, I wish you could have known Virgil in his younger years, before Parkinson’s took its toll on him.” I’ve heard that said quite a bit by both Virgil’s family members and friends since I came to Audubon last fall. From the things I’ve heard from his family and others in the community, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Eulogy Cle Hereford

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 6,564 views

This eulogy is for a man who drifted from the Lord to alcholism but found his way back through AA and the witness of his wife. He had cancer the final year of his life, but it made him more determined to follow God.

Cle Hereford September 21, 2004 On June 4th, 1936 Nancy B. Hereford probably said, “thank God it’s over” once Cle Hereford made the passageway from her womb to her arms. Little did she know that she would be going through the experience eight more times with Cle’s future brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Celebrating A Life

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 31, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 13,602 views

This message was delivered at the Funeral of my grandfather. I used Romans 8 31-39 as a basis for showing that Alzheimers never seperated him from God

One of the greatest men I have ever known, Henry Mearl Azbell, began his journey here on this earth on December 23, 1917 in Cass County, Indiana, born to Charles and Lilly. After 86 years of life here, he began his eternal journey on Feb. 14, 2004. One of 14 children, Henry is survived by sister ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Afraid; Just Believe!

Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 26, 2001

based on 65 ratings

| 14,829 views

Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, getting help for his dying daughter.

Don’t Be Afraid; Just Believe! Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, his dying daughter. Mark 5.21-24a, 35-43 - Todd A. Schäve, officiating pastor Introduction: 1. [She] loved her family, and in this passage we see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

But Now This Is What The Lord Says

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 18, 2004

based on 40 ratings

| 8,593 views

A Funeral sermon for one who has died in the Lord

"But now, this is what the Lord says" Isaiah 43:1-3a But now, this is what the Lord says -he who created you O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and when you pass ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 24, 2002

based on 48 ratings

| 16,711 views

Funeral Sermon: For the funeral of a 44 year-young woman called home by the Lord after a short, acute and pernicious illness. She is survived by her young adult children, by her parents and by seven brothers and sisters.

Let me express my very sincere condolences to each and every member of ______ (name of immediate) family. ______ (name of children) – for a short time, you’ve parted with your mom. ______ (name of parents) my prayers are with you. You’ve lived through the saddest thing that a parent can see - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Lutheran

"A Celebration Of Holiness"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 27, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 6,941 views

Funeral message for Reta O’Neill, a 98 year old saint in the Church.

Introduction 1. I want to express to Reta’s family our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. 2. But we are also here to join with you in celebration of her homecoming! For I believe there is a joyous reunion taking place between Reta and many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

based on 56 ratings

| 14,546 views

Funeral sermon for one who has died in the Lord

John 14:1-6 1 ¡§Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father¡¦s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Saying "I Love You" Anyway

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 7,381 views

Christ’s love for us is so obvious through his actions that he didn’t need to say "I love you" to us. Yet the good news is he showed his love and he also said "I love you"!

Jane Smith Memorial Service One of the great privileges of being a pastor is I am invited into people’s lives. During times of great human emotion – birth, death, marriage, baptism, graduation, and so on – I am offered a place of honorary membership in their family. And it has been a great ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

All Things New

Contributed by Brian Vickers on Dec 14, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 11,811 views

Funeral sermon for a believer.

Revelation 21:1-5 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. 2And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a beautiful bride prepared for her husband. 3I heard a loud shout from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Cares

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 24, 2003

based on 183 ratings

| 36,420 views

Funeral for a Christian man who had lived a full life.

Funeral for Christian Man "God Cares" It is difficult is to try to sum up in just a few moments a life of ____ years and at the same time offer to the family and friends some words of help and hope. As I sought what I should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Service

Contributed by William Beard on May 22, 2007

based on 37 ratings

| 50,580 views

Funeral Service for a Christian Lady

Memorial Service For Cecelia Holland Morrell April 27, 2007 (55 year old Christian lady) John 14:1-6 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How We Live

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 23, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 7,062 views

A funeral sermon for my father-in-law after an arduous week of settling an estate. Carpe Diem message inpired by the death of a loved one.

It hardly seems real. This last week has been spent doing all the things Necessary to close an estate. Its been arduous to say the least. But, everything that has needed to happen has happened. Except for one thing. There has been little time to actually be able to sit back and grieve The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

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