Dr. E V Hill Preaches His Own Wife's Funeral - One of the greatest recorded sermons ever preached!

The first part of the sermon (all of part 1 and into part 2) Hill expounds “The Lord giveth” in reference to his wife as a gift from God. He said, “In my wife He gave a great gift.” Along the way he acknowledged the labors of his wife’s parents in raising a godly pure woman. In this section he digresses to talk about parents’ (especially fathers’) roles in selecting spouses for their children (about 2:55-6:50 in part 1). The story of him turning away from his door a young man who had come to see his daughter is classic. It is a good example of fathering well and is humorously told. Hill told the congregation plainly, “some of these relationships have to be broken up!” This was no passive fathering! He also said, “You can’t get no race horses out of mules! He goes on to encourage male headship and to extol the femininity of his wife.
At the end of Part 1 and beginning of Part 2 (you can just pick up at the beginning of Part 2) he tells a couple of stories to illustrate his statement, “She was my protector.” These stories move me even as I listen to them for the 50th time. He tells about a time when he took on a business venture that she had warned against and then he lost a large sum of money in it. She did not berate him or hold it over his head. Rather, in a very touching way she extolled his virtues rather than his failings. At another time when they did not have enough money she did not complain but tried to obscure the fact that their lights had been cut off by setting up a candle light dinner. Of these instances he stated: “She could have broken me at that point. … she could have broken my spirit … and demoralized me.” But instead she supported him and believed in him. There is also the story of how she sought to protect him from a death threat by placing herself in the way (you’ll have to listen to it).
Lastly, he takes up “the Lord taketh away” (about 4:30 in Part 2) making the important point that a sign of Christian maturity is being able to say “Blessed be the name of the Lord” not only when the Lord gives but also when He takes away. This is such an important point. Then as he repeatedly shouts “Blessed,” it seems to me that he is right there practicing what he is preaching, blessing the Lord in that moment acknowledging that the Lord had indeed taken away the wonderful gift He had given in Mrs. Hill. The sermon closes in a moving anticipation of heaven.
I could listen to this sermon over and over. It means a lot to me for various reasons not least because I have been blessed with a wife who has supported me in similar ways. This model and message needs to be shared. So I encourage you to listen to this sermon and pass it along to others.

[@jamesgorham7125]

Dr EV Hill was one of God's greatest Preacher's 🙏, to God be the Glory

[@TheArtOfBe]

I think he was THE greatest PERIOD!!!

[@grammyj17988]

If only we could go back to the future !❤

[@wadeallen2735]

36yrs. Later, this eulogy for his wife still moves me to tears. One of God's greatest soldier's & spokesman! Pastor E.V. Hill! "Trust me"! R.I.P

[@dd2ffree63]

Wow, when she drove that car, (with the possibility of a bomb igniting), she decided that her husband was worth dying for. Jesus attitude and action. That's amazing.

[@morticindavis9410]

I've always listed him in my list of great Preachers 1 Jesus Christ 2 Isaiah 3 John the Baptist 4 Paul 5 Peter 6 Martin Luther 7 D L Moody 8 CLFranklin 9 CAW Clark 10 Billy Graham 11 W Leo Daniels 12 EV Hill 13 Gardner Taylor 14 Bishop GE Patterson 15 Dr Manuel Scott Sr

[@rawsiebee1]

2024!! Been listening to this sermon since the 90's and it NEVER gets old!! I am moved and encouraged each time I hear this message. Thank you!! God bless

[@biggdaddy1873]

I listen to this every now and then. What a blessing! E.V. Hill was truly a great preacher. God Rest His Soul :-)

[@ladonnalee6209]

Praise God for this beautiful sermon. He was a strong man to preach his wife’s eulogy.

[@walkedawayjoe]

Completely forgot this was a going away service...so powerful! Perfect example of a proverbs 31 woman. 🙏

[@LindaLMGatGMAILCOM]

Wow, she was quiet an Exemplary to every woman! Amen!

[@judithedwards3242]

We should all be the encourager that Mrs Hill was. The daily experience of this fallen world is enough to keep us discouraged but in Christ we can do all things! Stay encouraged and be an encourager!

[@cynthiaperkins5584]

Thank you for bringing this beautiful home going sermon to us.The strength and faith it takes to do this,takes a man in God....RIP Rev.Dr.E V Hill

[@crearyapril4362]

This reminds me of a current situation I didn't get anything I wanted in life but I bless the Lord's name. I really have not comprehended all this time, that the Lord came to me out of all the people in the world and asked me to pray everyday for some one.But one time in this process a night came Ill never forget. Today I realized that the Lord ask me to pray because he knew he could depend on a heart he could give what the heart desired . I prayed so fervently and affectual more than I ever had before or do today and the Lord didn't take it away. He lives Thank You Lord. 😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪

[@hankvasquez1232]

Wonderful preacher still bringing souls to Our Lord G-D

[@gloriafrancis8894]

That’s a woman with a Christ-like heart!

[@bernadinemalone2133]

Beautiful message

[@justintrotter4186]

"Just wait!! Just wait!!...TrustMe" YesssSirrr!!! Amen, Amen&Amen

[@hawkeyes7866]

GOD give us more E.V. HILLS.

[@hw534]

With his wife now. God bless them

[@doloreswoodrum9184]

This message absolutely changed my life! God bless Dr. Hill! ♥♥♥

[@clearancewhitejr8490]

This is a fitting and great message

[@ConstanceSchneider-i7n]

This is my second or third time hearing Rev Hills message. It never gets old, is encouraging, and several lessons taught. His wife was surely a blessing to him and the people they served. Blessings and Peace! 🙏❤️🥰

[@Mari-Ama7]

beautiful

[@mawandemniki369]

We all have to trust God He knows better...in all situations .. Amen

[@mt5472]

I’ve listened to this sermon so many times. Praise God for this Pastor and his first wife. May they both rest in love! ❤️

[@TheArtOfBe]

I was there.

[@agapeonthestreets]

I was 22-yrs old, still not dedicated to God and searching when I watched this man deliver the most amazing, mature message I'd ever heard! This sermon still speaks to me very strongly!

[@veevee7940]

Trust me❤️

[@ladyj5682]

Love his preaching yet this seemed very worldly with accolades of this world. Didn’t finish but hope it wasn’t what It seemed

[@MrTru2it]

Finish the eulogy to confirm or deny your "worldly" assessment

[@orlandoevansministriestv5740]

What a man! What a servant! What a giant of a preacher!

[@grammyj17988]

🫡WHAT👐🏼A🫶🏼MAN✊🏾

[@blacsouljah]

I first heard this sermon on Focus on the Family when Dr. James Dobson was the host.

[@cathybankhead4532]

TRUST ME! GLORY

[@debnecohen001]

Prayers 4-13-22, Thanks!

[@jasoncarroll5636]

Real love AMEN ➕🙏

[@jasoncarroll5636]

Brilliant ➕🙏

[@richardrosas912]

Amazing.

[@mawandemniki369]

Gos bless the man Amen !!

[@mawandemniki369]

God bless Dr E V Hill and RIP !!

[@Onlyone-m6f]

What year did she make her transition?

[@mt5472]

According to google, it was 1987.

[@pbayer773]

I love listening this this pastor because he says things where it's so easy to understand and relate.

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

His first wife passed 1987. The second one who Dr Hill married in the early 90s is yet alive.

[@denisemenefield3671]

He’s my God Father ! I MISS HIM SOOO MUCH!!! My mom was Marjorie

[@hominem3731]

One day I will see my Father and Grandfather in heaven.