Sermons on Christian Funerals:

Funeral Message For Timothy George Callas, Sr. Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 7, 2025

This funeral sermon eulogizes the legacy of a great man and invites the family to continue following in his footsteps.

Obituary: Timothy George Callas Obituary In Loving Memory of Timothy George Callas Sr. Timothy George Callas Sr., age 73, peacefully departed this life on October 2, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. A man of deep compassion, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian Sources For Encouragement

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 22, 2025

The teaching method of education has changed drastically in America, and I am glad it has.

For example, it use to be for us to make a good grade on our report card we had to have a good memory. For example, in homiletics in college we were assigned to take a test on: • Memorize 10 of these • Memorize 13 of these • Memorize 25 of these And if you had a good memory you made “A” in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Centers In Christ Series

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007

Describes how Christ is the central point to our belief system

Christianity centers in Christ! Colossians 2:16-23 1. Christians follow Christ, not men’s rules. Contexually: Jewish legal system. Not under law…and we’ve never been under it. Make our own rules: Great ones for making rules. Not so good at making them. Florida: The state constitution allows ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Bucket List Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on May 26, 2025

What if God gave you Hezekiah's message today? What would you do—right now—if you knew your time was almost up?

A CHRISTIAN’S BUCKET LIST (Getting Ready to Meet the Lord—Without Fear) SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 38:1 (KJV) “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1, Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 29, 2018

Ephesians 4:25-32 teaches us how Christians build up Christ’s body, based on what is true of them as Christians.

Scripture Today I am concluding my sermon series in Ephesians 4:17-32 that I am calling, “The New Life.” Ephesians 4:17-32 may be divided into three sections. In verses 17-19, the Apostle Paul describes the non-Christian life. In verses 20-24, the Apostle Paul describes the Christian life. And in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Nature Of The Christian Church Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Dteails how the reality of Christ’s supremacy over al things impacts the Church. This is number 5 in a series on the Book of Colossians.

The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Ministry Text: Colossians 1:24-29 I. Introduction Illustration: A group of ministers and a salesman’s organization were holding conventions in the same hotel, and the catering department had to work at top speed serving dinners to both. The salesmen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Cost Assessment

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Aug 16, 2006

Discipleship is not a casual affair. In a series of three encounters, Jesus shows the high priority he places on discipleship.

“Let’s cut to the chase. After nearly two decades of studying Christian churches in America, I’m convinced that the typical church as we know it today has a rapidly expiring shelf life.” This dire assessment of the state of the church begins George Barna’s 1998 book, The Second Coming of The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Made A Farmer - A Funeral Message For A Farmer

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2020

A funeral message for a farmer based upon the homespun homily by Paul Harvey - "God Made A Farmer"

(This funeral message was built around Paul Harvey’s homespun homily on farmers entitled “God Made A Farmer” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRDaPEaDJ7E. The funeral home played Paul’s Harvey’s speech just before the message) God made a farmer. In Genesis 2:8 & 15 we read that “… God planted ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8, Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Sermon: You Win Either Way

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 4, 2021

Because [ ] lived for the Lord, she has now gained glory. If you live for the Lord now, you will gain glory.

You Win Either Way Philippians 1:21 Robin’s life was all about Jesus because she had traded her sin for joy! A spirit of rejoicing oozed out of Robin. Let’s go back to her favorite verse from Philippians 1:21: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” This verse is short but is packed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Eulogy Na Si Eloise Payne

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2024

Si Eloise Payne ay isang matandang mananampalataya na mahal ang kanyang pamilya, nagkaroon ng espesyal na ugnayan sa kanyang kapatid na babae, at ibinigay ang kanyang buhay kay Kristo sa edad na 17.

Funeral Eulogy na si Eloise Payne Ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley Awit 139:1-18 Eclesiastes 3:1-14 Buod : : Si Eloise Payne ay isang matandang mananampalataya na mahal ang kanyang pamilya, nagkaroon ng espesyal na ugnayan sa kanyang kapatid na babae, at ibinigay ang kanyang buhay kay Kristo sa edad na ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral - God's View Of Death

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Dec 10, 2024

Psalm 116:15, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

Let me read: Psalm 116:15, “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” “Precious” that an unusual word to use at a funeral service. And in fact, I don’t think I EVER heard it used at a funeral service. Maybe in the hospital, over in the birthing unit, “precious” is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For A Believer's Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 22, 2023

This is a sample outline for a believer's funeral. Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, the outline should provide a guide for those who are hurting to have hope and future happiness when we see Jesus!

Introduction: This is an outline for a message I’ve used a few times whenever I was asked to preach a funeral message. The text is often used and known as “the Rapture passage” and has words of comfort and encouragement for those still living after their believing loved one has gone to be with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon For One Who Committed Suicide

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

The tragedy of suicide, a permanent solution to a temporary problem, is that it is unnecessary--there are always other options.

Funeral meditation for one who committed suicide Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ps 43:5, “Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.” Suicide is the 9th leading ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Sermon For A Funeral: The Heroes Of Life & Death

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 16, 2024

A hero is defined in the dictionary as a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

What is a hero? Joseph Campbell an American writer once remarked: “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Romans 15:1-2 reminds us: “We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Philippians 4:8-9, Romans 12:6-8, Hebrews 4:10

Funeral Sermon: The Righteous Have A Rest That Remains Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Heaven is not a myth, neither is it a fairytale. It is a reality prepared for those who believe in Jesus Christ. The scriptures assure us that beyond the suffering and labour of this life, there remains a rest for the people of God.

FUNERAL SERMON: THE RIGHTEOUS HAVE A REST THAT REMAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:9-11 (KJV) 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us labour therefore ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God