Sermons about Christian Funerals

Eulogy Rosia Walker

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 5, 2003

based on 111 ratings

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This is a eulogy for a woman who was not heavily involved in church, but was a pillar of love to her family.

Rosia Walker In a very small town, in the heart of Alabama, in the year 1909, God sent a little bundle of life and potential to John and Colevia Jeter, and they called that little bundle Rosia. That’s about as close to a rose as you can get. She lived a life with all the beauty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope For Tomorrow, Strength For Today

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 11, 2003

based on 181 ratings

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A funeral message, explaining what Jesus meant by calling Himself "the resurrection and the life", and how that comforts us in time of loss.

Opening Remarks: One day a father and his daughter were out for a leisurely drive in the country. It was a hot summer day and the windows were rolled down. Suddenly the daughter began screaming and fidgeting in her seat. A bee had just flown inside the car through the open window. This would not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Baptist

On Time At The Door

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Funeral sermon for Frank W. Jackson, Sr., former church sexton (janitor) and van driver.

I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than live in the tents of wickedness. I Frank Jackson was the very soul of dependability. If he was to be at a certain place at a given time, he was there. He was on time at the door, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Security

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 6,578 views

Funeral Sermon

Grace, Mercy and Peace be to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ – Amen. Dear Family and Friends of Walter Geistfeld whom God has called home to the eternal rest that he has promised to all his believing children. Today we gather together at a sad time to say our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 24, 2002

based on 48 ratings

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Funeral Sermon: For the funeral of a 44 year-young woman called home by the Lord after a short, acute and pernicious illness. She is survived by her young adult children, by her parents and by seven brothers and sisters.

Let me express my very sincere condolences to each and every member of ______ (name of immediate) family. ______ (name of children) – for a short time, you’ve parted with your mom. ______ (name of parents) my prayers are with you. You’ve lived through the saddest thing that a parent can see - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Beyond The Grave

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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In spite of death, the eleventh chapter of John gives us a better hope. This hope is found in no one else but Jesus.

February 19, 1999 I. Introduction: How do we cope when a loved one is suddenly taken from us? How do we react when a young mother with two young children is suddenly overtaken by death? How do we take the sad news that Sister Marva Farrel is no longer with us? No longer with us to share ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-26

Denomination: Adventist

In The Twinkling Of An Eye

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

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Is there life after death? Is there hope beyond the grave? Is there a possibility that I will see my lost loved ones again?

November 8, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Today’s topic—In the twinkling of an eye 1) Questions: a) Is there life after death? b) Is there hope beyond the grave? c) Is there a possibility that I will see my lost loved ones again? 2) Answers: a) The answers to these questions will have significant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Adventist

Graveside Service

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007

based on 41 ratings

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This is a short graveside message for the family of the deceased using the Lord’s prayer as the text.

Graveside Service Met w/ some of you & asked about some of George’s favorite Scripture passages, one that you mentioned was the Lord’s Prayer. Matt. 6:9-13 This morning share a words of comfort we can take from X’s prayer. 1-Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. -Christ begins his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: *other

Memorial Service

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007

based on 35 ratings

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A Memorial Service for an older believer in our congretation. The text the family asked for was the 23rd Psalm.

Memorial Service-1/27/07 Opening Remarks & Prayer Read Obituary/Letters from family members Hymn (In the Garden) Message-Psalm 23 One of George’s favorite passages from the Bible is Psalm 23. In Psalm 23 we see the image of the Lord being our shepherd in both the peaceful days and in the difficult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Promised Resurrection

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 14, 2007

based on 16 ratings

| 6,379 views

This funeral sermon is based on the story of the widow of Nain and the promsises of Jesus to enable us to live without fear because He has conquered death and freed us from Satan’s grip of fear.

In Jesus Holy Name February 15, 2007 Text: Psalm 23:4 & I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Funeral Redeemer “The Promised Resurrection” In our liturgy for today we spoke the words of Jesus as recorded by the apostle John: “Jesus said, do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

How We Live

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 23, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 6,577 views

A funeral sermon for my father-in-law after an arduous week of settling an estate. Carpe Diem message inpired by the death of a loved one.

It hardly seems real. This last week has been spent doing all the things Necessary to close an estate. Its been arduous to say the least. But, everything that has needed to happen has happened. Except for one thing. There has been little time to actually be able to sit back and grieve The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Precious In The Sight Of The Lord Is The Death Of His Saints

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 27, 2004

based on 184 ratings

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Funeral for a believer who passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral Service for ______________ Psalm 116:15 We are gathered here today to honor the life of ____________. It was my joy and privilege to serve as her pastor for the years that the family lived in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating A Life

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 31, 2004

based on 10 ratings

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This message was delivered at the Funeral of my grandfather. I used Romans 8 31-39 as a basis for showing that Alzheimers never seperated him from God

One of the greatest men I have ever known, Henry Mearl Azbell, began his journey here on this earth on December 23, 1917 in Cass County, Indiana, born to Charles and Lilly. After 86 years of life here, he began his eternal journey on Feb. 14, 2004. One of 14 children, Henry is survived by sister ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eulogy Valencia Nicholson

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 10, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 5,542 views

Funeral service for a young woman who died unexpectedly. She had been very involved in the church earlier in her life but had drifted from the church as of late.

Valencia Nicholson Simmons In the year of 1959 , America and Russia had its eyes focused toward the heavens in that the Russians had launched Sputnik into space two years earlier and the Americans were far behind in the space race. Meanwhile in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eulogy Elizabeth Williams

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 7,223 views

This sermon is for an outstanding Christian woman who died from cancer.

Elizabeth Ann Williams September 15, 1949 –July 12, 2004 July 17th, 2004 When we think of Elizabeth Ann Williams, how can we not think of the goodness of God. For in Elizabeth God gave to us an incredible beautiful gift. The downside of receiving such a great a gift, is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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