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They Are In Heaven

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 15, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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A funeral sermon for a believer

THEY ARE IN HEAVEN VARIOUS PASSAGES We are gathered here today to mourn the loss of _______________. I want more than anything to comfort you in your grief. I want to encourage you that the Lord is ever so near in your time of tears, pain, and grief. I would like to share one simple phrase ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, Revelation 7:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Be With You

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 16, 2003

based on 304 ratings

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As God promised Joshua after Moses’ passing, so He would promise us in the face of grief and death, "I will be with you."

Joshua 1:1-9 I Will Be With You! 04/17/03 Dear family and friends of (name), I don’t know if there have ever been 5 more powerful words that have ever been spoken to someone who has survived a loved one’s passing than these five words at the end of Joshua 1:9. “I will be with you.” “I sure hope ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Comforting Promise To The Family

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 5, 2003

based on 67 ratings

| 11,172 views

Funeral Sermon for a believer

A COMFORTING PROMISE TO THE FAMILY JOHN 11:25-26 TEXT: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?’” I. THE SITUATION A. Jesus just arrived to find ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Shall See The King

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 21, 2003

based on 51 ratings

| 6,674 views

As my dad who had been blind for approximately 20 years was about to leave this present world to be with Christ, I was reminded of this particular text from Is. 33:17

The literal application of this text was supposed to have reference to the deliverance of the nation of Israel from the Assyrian army. Then they would have the joy of seeing King Hezekiah in all his royal apparel, and freed from the enemy. The deliverance was accomplished (2 Chron. 32:21),when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death Stings

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 27, 2003

based on 101 ratings

| 16,568 views

This is a funeral sermon for a sweet Christian lady who died after struggling with cancer.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net February 28, 2003 Title: Funeral Sermon for Marge Cross Text: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58 Introduction Marge Cross lived in such a way that she impacted many people. She was involved in many things in the community and in the church Bible Studies the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58

Denomination: Nazarene

All Your Diseases

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 12, 2002

based on 45 ratings

| 8,865 views

Funeral sermon for Melvia Jean Harrison, victim of interstitial lung disease.

“Bless the Lord ... who heals all your diseases.” What an astounding claim! What an extravagant promise! The Lord heals all your diseases. Not some of them, not most of them, but all of them. Do we believe that? Do we think that is true? Then, if the Lord heals all our diseases, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Hope That Will Sustain Us In Times Of Sorrow

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 26, 2002

based on 146 ratings

| 33,542 views

In a world of hopelessness and despair, there is a God in whom we can trust.

Introduction: We live in a world that is filled with despair and hopelessness. Unemployement, weapons of mass destruction, confused government, snipper terror, travel crisis and even trouble in the church. Hope in the bible has multiple meanings. It is a favorable and confident expectation. It has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Now That's Living!

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 17, 2001

based on 51 ratings

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Funeral service for Margaret Waddy, retired social worker and community ministry volunteer who, in dementia, became concerned about the depletion of her finances.

I don’t know anybody who has all they really want. Not really. Not everything. Oh, some of you will piously pretend to be satisfied, but, in my experience, all of us fantasize about having more. Occasionally I watch “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?” and I will shout answers at a deaf TV screen, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Is Over And The Victory Won!

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Sep 13, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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Dear family and friends. I would like to begin this message to you this morning with these words of victory. For the battle this life presents is over for Preston. The sickness and the pains of life is now swallowed up in what the church calls victory tha

Dear family and friends. I would like to begin this message to you this morning with these words of victory. For the battle this life presents is over for Preston. The sickness and the pains of life is now swallowed up in what the church calls victory that is through Christ. Therefore, Preston is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With Him! With Them!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 25, 2006

based on 49 ratings

| 6,405 views

This is a brief lesson dealing with unity, togetherness, and being with people. It could be used at a funeral of a believer, or a situation where you need a brief lesson.

WITH HIM! WITH THEM! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 1 Thes. 3:12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 1 Thes. 4:13 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'll Fly Away! (Funeral Service)

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2006

based on 71 ratings

| 18,438 views

A funeral service for one of the deacons in our church.

1 CORINTHIANS 15:54 ‘When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” Today, we gather here to remember one of our Christian brothers; Don McDuffey. Don ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: *other

"Ribbons For Rhonda" Series

Contributed by Monte Mcelfresh on Apr 1, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,098 views

A tribute and memorial to my 35 year old niece who died after a 9 year battle with breast cancer. She left a 9 year old and 14 year old.

“Ribbons for Rhonda” John 11 A tribute to my niece who died on 3-24-06 after a 9 year battle with cancer. I. Death A. Certain – Hebrews 9:27 “And it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgement.” B. Is not unconsciousness Rhonda, because of her faith in Christ is fully ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

This Sickness Is Not Unto Death

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Sep 26, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 15,609 views

Great Funeral Sermon. Meaning of Jesus’ statement, “This sickness is not unto death”. Life includes death, but doesn’t end in death

I. THE STORY OF LAZARUS IS VERY FAMILIAR A. Man Who Lived In Bethany With His Sisters B. Became Very Ill C. When Jesus Came, Already Had Died D. John 11:35 “Jesus wept” – shortest verse in the bible - profound E. It Was At Lazarus’ Tomb, Jesus Made Great Proclamation John 11:25-26 "I am ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Graveside Service

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007

based on 41 ratings

| 34,410 views

This is a short graveside message for the family of the deceased using the Lord’s prayer as the text.

Graveside Service Met w/ some of you & asked about some of George’s favorite Scripture passages, one that you mentioned was the Lord’s Prayer. Matt. 6:9-13 This morning share a words of comfort we can take from X’s prayer. 1-Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. -Christ begins his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: *other

Memorial Service

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007

based on 35 ratings

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A Memorial Service for an older believer in our congretation. The text the family asked for was the 23rd Psalm.

Memorial Service-1/27/07 Opening Remarks & Prayer Read Obituary/Letters from family members Hymn (In the Garden) Message-Psalm 23 One of George’s favorite passages from the Bible is Psalm 23. In Psalm 23 we see the image of the Lord being our shepherd in both the peaceful days and in the difficult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: *other

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