Sermons about Christian Funerals

Christ Knows

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 27, 2001

based on 46 ratings

| 7,785 views

This is a funeral for a member of my church who died after a sudden illness.

The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Invocation O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Distant Country, Better Country

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2001

based on 18 ratings

| 5,198 views

Funeral message for Michael Keys, age 36, whose parents requested a message from the parable of the Prodigal Son

In my study there hangs a reproduction of a sixteenth century map. My son gave it to me several years ago. He knows that I have always liked maps. I like to look at maps, study maps, even sketch maps myself. There is something fulfilling about seeing how things are laid out, how streets and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Hebrews 11:16

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Forward

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 23, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 7,469 views

Funeral sermon for Edward D. Mitchell -- accountant, musician, deacon; age 85

That classic spiritual writer John Bunyan ends his Pilgrim’s Progress with a triumphant note, saying that after Pilgrim had traveled many miles and fought off many adversaries, when he got to the other side, the angels came out to welcome him. John Bunyan knew that if your lifestyle is that of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

New Things

Contributed by Steve Johnson on Dec 24, 2001

based on 211 ratings

| 29,270 views

Origianlly used for a morning worship service, most recently used at a funeral for a 23yr old lady who died of cancer...easily adaptable for any regualr service or funeral service.

What comes to your mind when I say "NEW"? What do you think of? I believe I would have to say that I think of Christmas. At Christmas, we get those "new" things. You may have thought of a new car or new house…maybe a new suit of clothes or a new baby even. But when you really stop to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

An Officer Who Cared

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 14, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 7,082 views

Message for the funeral of Carroll A. Reed, Major, U. S. Army, Ret.; combat veteran of WW II, Korea, and Vietnam; deacon

This past summer I did a series of sermons based on Romans, chapter 12, and Paul’s admonition that we are to present our bodies as living sacrifices to God. I built the sermons around various parts of the body, and suggested how we might present our eyes, our ears, our hands, our mouths, and our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Seat

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

based on 131 ratings

| 13,514 views

Bro. J D will be missed and his pew, his dinner seat, and his favorite reclining chair shall be empty.

I Samuel 20:16-18 “The Empty Seat!” Intro: This is to date the hardest sermon I’ve ever had to write! My love and sympathy to Ms. Ruth, and Dan & Mary, and Jody & Michelle. I. THE EMPTY SEAT IN OUR HEARTS! A. Bro. J D reserved a place in our hearts by his: 1) Service – A true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Home

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

based on 328 ratings

| 45,990 views

There is only one true way home and that is throught the doorway of death. One day we all must journey home.

II Cor. 5:1-2, 8 “The Way Home” INTRO: There was a little girl who walked to her house through the cemetery every day after school. She loved to feel the breeze in her hair and to watch the birds. Sometimes she just threw herself on the rich, green grass, and watched the clouds turn into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking, Sitting, Standing

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2003

based on 30 ratings

| 15,842 views

Funeral service for Marcia Jean Tucker, single mother and immigration officer.

Our third-grade teacher was very concerned about our posture. Day after day she would command her students to watch their posture. “Sit with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor; don’t slump in your seat.” “Stand erect, with your weight equally distributed on both feet; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Frontier

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Apr 14, 2003

based on 85 ratings

| 7,032 views

I preached this message at the going home celebration of a 92 year old christian man. I took the title from a star trek movie.

Into: the birth of man marks the beginning of a journey. The Bible describes man’s life on earth as a vapour, a passing shadow, as a cloud consumed and vanished away. Life is also described as swifter than the shuttle of a weavers loom. The Word of God, tells us, there is a time to be born: a time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eulogy Fred Issac Fendley

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 23, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 4,229 views

This sermon is for a Christian who was married 61 years 4 months and highlights his marriage.

Fred Isaac Fendley April 23,2003 Although Fred Isaac Fendley made his entrance into the world on September 20, 1920 in the deep south in Birmingham, Alabama, God had taken note of his presence in heaven a long time before that. For the Scriputes tell us in Psalm 139:13-16 For you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Would Have Been Enough

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 3, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 5,894 views

Memorial service sermon for Lillie Mae Scales Fontaine, who died on Easter Sunday

Lillie Mae Scales Fontaine went through an open door on Easter Sunday morning. I cannot imagine a better time to die than that day, can you? Just imagine – on the very day when much of the Christian world is focused on an empty tomb and on the promise of life everlasting, Lillie Fontaine ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Gate Of Heaven

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 12, 2003

based on 66 ratings

| 13,706 views

Death is viewed a lot of ways by different people, but for us as Christians it is nothing less than the Gate of Heaven.

Genesis 28:17 The Gate of Heaven 04/12/03 It wasn’t too long ago I was snooping through some boxes that I had long packed away, and found one of those little electronic games I used to play with when I was a teenager. Maybe you had one – a Mattel hand held football or baseball game – with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:17

Denomination: Lutheran

Stay With Us

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 12, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 7,663 views

In death we rest with the assurance that our Lord will stay with us when we pass and with our loved one’s still on earth.

Luke 24:29 Stay With Us 04/25/03 (Spouse’s name), it was but about 3 weeks ago that I first shared this story of our Lord’s resurrection with you and (name). We sat at your kitchen table and I read from a pamphlet like this one here as it recounted how two disciples of Jesus bid a friend to tarry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:29

Denomination: Lutheran

Eulogy Joseph Lanton

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 14, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 8,607 views

This is a eulogy for a 33 year old Christian who was very active in the life of the church and knew Christ greatly. He was a single parent and left a 12 year old son.

Funeral Joseph Lanton 5/12/2003 by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Brothers and sisters I submit to you tonight, that Joseph Lyle Lanton was specially created by God. God took a little piece of his father Curtis and a part of his mother Oritha and began knitting Joseph together in his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

They Are In Heaven

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 15, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 9,362 views

A funeral sermon for a believer

THEY ARE IN HEAVEN VARIOUS PASSAGES We are gathered here today to mourn the loss of _______________. I want more than anything to comfort you in your grief. I want to encourage you that the Lord is ever so near in your time of tears, pain, and grief. I would like to share one simple phrase ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, Revelation 7:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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