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  • Simon Measures avatar

    The Tears Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Simon Measures on Jul 19, 2025
     | 389 views

    What does it mean that Jesus wept? This sermon explores the humanity of Christ, the purpose of shared sorrow, and the healing power of empathy within the church community. It offers practical encouragement for ministers and believers alike in how to “weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15).

    The Tears of Jesus by Pastor Simon Measures July 6th 2025 Preface This message was preached at Harvest Field Church, Cheltenham on July 6th 2025, in the days immediately following the graveside committal and memorial celebration service for my wife, Ruth, who passed away quite suddenly. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called To Serve

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 13, 2025
     | 382 views

    October is Clergy Appreciation month and this message is about why we should appreciate those serving in the gospel ministry.

    Called To Serve Good morning First Baptist Quindaro. Our focus Scripture this morning is found in Joshua 24:14-15 and I will be reading from the New King James Bible. It says, “(14) Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shepherds After God’s Own Heart

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2025
     | 178 views

    A message addressing pastors and leaders during a pastoral/leadership conference.

    INTRODUCTION: Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, fellow laborers in the vineyard of the Lord—what a joy it is to gather in this sacred assembly. This leadership banquet is not merely a meeting of minds, but a convergence of hearts called by God to shepherd His people. Today, I want to speak to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keep The Fire Of Revival Burning

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2025
     | 192 views

    Message for the Pastoral/Leadership Conference 2025.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: A pastor asked his wife, “Should I put more fire in my sermon?” She said, “No! You should put your sermon in the fire.” Are we living out the fire of revival? INTRODUCTION: As we gather together for this pastoral/leadership banquet, we are reminded of the high and sacred ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Listen To The Expert

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 16, 2025
     | 46 views

    Why do people in church listen to doctors and lawyers but not pastors?

    Listen to the Expert Luke 13:31-35 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:31 At that very time some Pharisees approached, saying to Him, “Go away and leave this place, because aHerod wants to kill You.” 32 And He said to them, “Go and tell that 1fox, ‘Behold, I am casting out demons and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    New Beginings

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 23, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 20,443 views

    Pastor’s farwell address to the church.

    New Beginnings Acts 20:17-38 [17] From Miletus [Paul] sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. [18] And when they had come to him, he said to them: You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, [19] serving the Lord with all humility, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Time Is It? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 751 ratings
     | 181,638 views

    Funerals are a time of remembering and comfort.

    Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven - A time to give birth, and a time to die: A time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted. A time to tear down, and a time to build up. A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A King And I

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2015
     | 4,190 views

    This is a funeral sermon for a 68 year old Christian who had a true servant spirit.

    I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25 1. Funerals are customs where we attempt to: a. Remember and Honor a loved one b. Comfort and Console a family c. Exalt God even in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral - Christian Man Who Died After A Prolonged Illness Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 34,689 views

    Funeral - Christian man who died after a prolonged illness. Can be adapted for most situations.

    (1) Song – How Great thou Art (2) Scripture – 2nd Samuel 3:38 (3) Prayer (4) Message Part 1 There are 5 men identified in scripture as “great” men, men such as Moses, Daniel, and Naaman. These are the words of King David to his men at the death of the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Transformation

    Contributed by Steve Klink on May 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,121 views

    A Short Funeral Meditation

    “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” Webster’s defines metamorphoses (as in transformation) as a change of physical form or substance. I remember when I first observed the process of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Has The Key

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,911 views

    A funeral sermon for a believer

    GOD HAS THE KEY REVELATION 1:17-18 READ REVELATION 1:17-18: “When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James W Hare avatar

    Choices

    Contributed by James W Hare on Sep 3, 2013
     | 10,426 views

    Funeral of non Christian

    CHOICES Luke 16:19-31 This life is full of choices. We make over a hundred decisions each day. We have to decide what time to get up. We have to make a decision on what clothes to wear for the day or for work and then another set for home. We have to decide which way to go to work or even go to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Beyond The Death Of Your Child

    Contributed by Carlton Coon on Aug 25, 2024
     | 2,936 views

    Funeral Sermon for an infant.

    Beyond the Death of Your Child On a number of occasions I’ve stood in situations similar to this. From the age of infants the same age to adult children who fell prey to addiction. I’ve never felt adequate to the moment. There are no right words that eliminate the pain. I have a theology that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Signed, Sealed And Delivered

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,107 views

    A funeral sermon about the guarantee of resurrection.

    Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26. Subject; What does Jesus’ resurrection tell us about our inevitable(impending) death? Compliment; his resurrection is the first fruits of our resurrection! Big idea; Jesus’ resurrection is the guarantee of our resurrection! Introduction/attention - Pastor Earl had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral For Christian Woman Who Died In Her Early Seventies

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 21, 2021
     | 6,111 views

    This funeral was for Christian lady who served in the church but had serious healthy problems in latter years of her life.

    Opening and eulogies by family members prior to this message. MESSAGE: I had the privilege of pastoring Katie and her family for fourteen years between 1991 and 2005. When I came to _________ Church, Katie was there waiting for me, and when I left she was still here supporting the work of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic