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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
In the midst of our grief, we cling to the promises of God's Word, which remind us that we are never alone.
Introduction: Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather with heavy hearts but also with faith and hope. We come to celebrate the life of our dear loved one, who has transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest. In the midst of our grief, we cling to the promises of God's ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
Non church attender retired teacher, loved to travel, mentor students.
Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Douglass Smith”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:2-4
This sermon encourages us to recognize our current spiritual season, take our faith seriously, and understand the urgency of living fully in God's presence.
Good morning, beloved family. It's a blessing to be here with you today. We gather in the presence of God, with hearts open and ready to receive His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Every moment we share in this sacred space is a gift from God. In the wise words of ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Topics: Funeral Service, Time
Our faith helps us to comprehend our death.
Faith in the Face of Farewell Intro: Our faith helps us to comprehend our death. Scripture: Job 19:1, Job 19:23-27, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, John 12:23-26. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, We all encounter death. But we avoid talking about it. I know that it is a serious subject ...read more
Scripture: Job 19:1, Job 19:23-27, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, John 12:23-26
Denomination: Other
This is a comforting sermon for funerals, offering solace and peace during times of grief.
I want to acknowledge the pain and grief you are feeling today. I won't try to convince you that everything is alright because it's not, and you know it. It hurts, and we understand that this pain will last for a long time. God created us to have relationships with one another, and when we lose ...read more
Scripture: John 14:1-6
Topics: Funerals, Non-Christian
A funeral message that provides comfort and hope through the story of John 11.
Welcome and Prayer Good afternoon and thank you for coming. We are gathered here today to mourn the loss of Patricia. We are here to share in the pain and sorrow, to weep and to wonder why. We may not have all the answers, but it is important for us to be here. In the book of Ecclesiastes, God ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-31
A message on the comforting hope we hold as Christians during times of loss.
Today, we gather to honor the memory of Eva Mae Paul and find comfort in the hope we have as Christians. In this passage from 1 Thessalonians, the people were concerned about what would happen to their loved ones who had passed away. They feared missing out on the return of Jesus Christ. But Paul ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Topics: Christian Funerals, Hope
This sermon explores the concept of expressing gratitude even in times of deep sorrow and grief. It emphasizes the importance of cherishing memories, valuing relationships, and the belief in eternal life.
Giving Thanks Even At A Time Of Death I don't want to diminish the grief we feel today. I won't say that everything is alright, because it's not. We are hurting, and we know that this pain will linger for a while. Our grief is a dark valley that we must walk through before we can find healing. God ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7
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
A comforting message for the bereaved, focusing on the assurance of salvation for the departed and the gospel message for the unsaved present.
As we gather here today to remember ______________'s life, we experience a mix of emotions. We feel sadness because we have lost a dear loved one, but we also feel joy knowing that ______________ is now in the presence of the Lord. Today is not a day of mourning but a day of celebration. We come ...read more
Topics: Christian Funerals, Faith
What the best dressed Christian soldier is wearing.
The Armor of God For a hippie to show up at boot camp is a rather traumatic experience. I was a peace and love kind of a guy suddenly thrust into a violent and loud place designed to prepare me for a loud and violent war. Had I had any clue what those weeks would have been like and the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 1 Samuel 17:47
Denomination: Baptist
Is the Lord Your shepherd?
The Lord is My Shepherd Psalm 23 The 23rd Psalm is one of the most familiar and beloved psalms in all of Scripture. It has been recited at countless funerals to give comfort and hope to the bereaved. It has been used in some of the most beautiful music ever composed. It has been the inspiration ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Even at Christmas we need Easter! Using the true story of a little girl who died on Christmas morning, this sermon points out that there are times when the darkness in life requires a light that is brighter than the Christmas message alone.
A little girl touched our lives this Christmas. The last eight days of her brief life moved us away from our materialistic Christmas selfishness and turned our attention to someone in need. She reminded us of something all too often forgotten in our typical expressions of Christmas gift-giving, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:1-18
Denomination: Lutheran
La importancia de vivir una vida cristiana genuina es confirmada en el día de la muerte
El Testimonio Más Poderoso Lectura bíblica: Estimada es a los ojos de Jehová la muerte de sus santos. Salmos 116:15 El 19 de septiembre de 2009 tuve la oportunidad de asistir a un servicio religioso memorial en honor a la memoria de Sra. Cleo Bonnie Love en la iglesia Japonesa de Mountain View, ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 116:15
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
The Sadducees try to ridicule Jesus with a stupid question about what happens in heaven. The answer of Jesus is not about the how but they why. If we don't believe in a life after death, we will have no purpose for our life on earth.
People sometimes ask stupid questions. They know it is stupid; but they ask them anyway. When somebody asks a stupid question, we can assume that either they are too naïve, or they are sarcastic. And most of the time they are not naïve; they are trying to make us look foolish trying to answer ...read more
Scripture: Luke 20:27-38
Denomination: Catholic
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