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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
JR was a faithful Christian who had served as a teacher for 28 years.
1. It is an honor for me to be part of J’s service! 2. There is an old preacher story where a man approached a preacher after the death of his reprobate brother. The preacher agreed to do the service but the man persisted that he wanted the preacher to say good things about his brother, “Call him ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, John 14:1-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
I ask Rosie about her faith years ago when I visited Clayton in the hospital. She assured me then that her faith was in the Lord Jesus. Clayton also told me the other day that Rosie read her Bible every day for the past few years.
On behalf of the family of ________…thank everyone for being here. Though today is a difficult day for Clayton, family and friends, the Bible makes this promise: Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, very present help in trouble… ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8
Denomination: Baptist
The purpose of this course is to make today’s Christian think about some of the things we are facing in our society as Christians. Christian people should be “thinking” people when it comes to the issues we face in our society.
For example, as Christians: • We can not allow others to do our thinking for us when it comes to deciding what is RIGHT and what is WRONG. • We can not just ignore these issues we face and hope they will go away. Through the ages of time, God’s people have had to face difficult situations in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-41, Genesis 38:3-4
Today we come together to celebrate Margaret Shealy’s home going to that GREAT AND GLORIOUS PLACE called heaven!
It is important upfront that we establish why she has gone to that PLACE: • It is not because she attended church regularly. • It is not because she joined the church. • It is not because she tithed. • It is not because she was baptized. • It is not because of the good deeds she has done, ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9
There are many advantages of living in a small community. One of the things you will notice immediately is how friendly people are, and how much they care for each other.
For example, if you drive through the mountains of North Carolina on some of the old dirt roads where neighbors live five and ten miles apart, you will notice that the people in the yard will stop what they are doing when you drive by, smile, and wave at you. That is so different from people who ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-26
Today we come to this memorial service with sad hearts, grieving over the death of this loved one.
We do not like to see our friends and loved ones suffer as he had to suffer in the last few years of his life. But sometimes this suffering is a blessing in disguise. It gives: • A person a chance to reflect on the way they live their life • A person a chance to repent of their sins and make ...read more
Although this is a funeral message it can be easily adapted to any Church setting
TITLE: DON’T WAIT TOO LATE SCRIPTURE: REVELATION 14:13 / REVELATION 20:12-13 I will miss Brother Stephon as well as many of us that spend time caring for this Church. Brother Stephon grew on us, and we became comfortable seeing him around the Church working and doing anything we called upon him ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 14:13, Revelation 20:12-13
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
What is important to remember about Jesus funeral?
How many were there? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 19:31-42 John 19:31 Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be ...read more
Scripture: John 19:31-42
Denomination: United Methodist
Funeral message for a friend
Funeral for Jim Fles Funeral - How do we go on? Welcome & Greeting Today we gather to celebrate and remember the life of Jim Fles. Funerals are never fun, especially when it’s for someone who has meant so much to so many. We remember that Jesus Himself was heartbroken over the death of a ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8
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
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