Sermons on Christian Funerals:

Eulogy Valencia Nicholson

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 10, 2004

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

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

It's Ok To Mourn

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 23, 2004

A funeral sermon for a believer

IT’S OK TO MOURN GENESIS 23:1-2, OTHERS “Sarah lived to be a hundred and twenty-seven years old. 2 She died at Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went to mourn for Sarah and to weep over her.” I. WE NEED TO MOURN FOR THE DEAD A. ABRAHAM MOURNED FOR SARAH 1) ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Place In Heaven

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

Sermon I preached for the funeral of a very faithful woman of God. Can be adapted for any faithful Christian.

Title: Our Place In Heaven Theme: Heaven Text: John 14:1-6 By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO INTRODUCTION We’ve come here today with a purpose on our mind, haven’t we? Some may say that the purpose we came with was to bury and pay our final respects to our loved one. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Face Death With Confidence

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 8, 2004

Funeral for a saved man with years of service in the local church.

How to Face Death With Confidence Funeral Service (2 Timothy 4:6-8) We are gathered here this afternoon to celebrate the life of_____________. We also gather with the desire to comfort his family both by our words and by our presence. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Eulolgy--Irene Osborne

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2004

This is the eulogy of a woman who was a member of the church, but not very active.

Funeral Irene Osborne 9-11-2004 Psalms 116:15-15 Irene Osborne God took notice and smiled on Thursday morning, and all that great crowd witnesses that surround us gave took notice as Sister Irene Osborne rose up out of her bed and took her place among the saints who have gone on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eulogy Cle Hereford

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2004

This eulogy is for a man who drifted from the Lord to alcholism but found his way back through AA and the witness of his wife. He had cancer the final year of his life, but it made him more determined to follow God.

Cle Hereford September 21, 2004 On June 4th, 1936 Nancy B. Hereford probably said, “thank God it’s over” once Cle Hereford made the passageway from her womb to her arms. Little did she know that she would be going through the experience eight more times with Cle’s future brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eulogy Norma Washington

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2004

This is the eulogy of a woman who was very invovled in the life of the church and died unexpectedly near her 50th birthday.

Norma Washington 9/10/2004 Norma Washington had the gift of a particular smile, that when you looked at her, it would seem as though a laugh was just a second or two away. Her smile and her eyes worked in combination to give you a good feeling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Not Your Heart Be Trouble For God Is Our Refuge

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 10, 2003

How God is good to us in time of death of a loved one.

Scripture: John 14:1-4, Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The God Of The Aged

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 15, 2003

Funeral for an old person

THE GOD OF THE AGED ISAIAH 46:4 ISAIAH 46:4 = “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” I. WE HAVE A GOD WHO SUSTAINS AND RESCUES US A. Sustain means to give support or relief. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Certainty

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 16, 2003

Funeral sermon for a believer

CERTAINTY 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8: “6For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. 7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, John 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of A Godly Man Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 24, 2003

Suitable for funeral for elderly Godly man who endured hardships in his life.

Mr.________ would fully identify with the Psalmist in that in his lifetime he was tested, and he would agree that he walked through the "fire and water" but he would also testify that God has now brought him to a place of abundance (Heaven). What characteristics did Mr._________have that would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Beyond The Grave

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

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

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

Not Yet Perfect

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 18, 2004

Funeral sermon for Doris Reynolds Parker, veteran teacher, civil rights worker, and mother, whose spirit of determination we can complete if we commit to justice, kindness and a walk with God.

Perfection is difficult to come by! No matter how good something is, it is always possible to find flaws. It is always possible to discover imperfections. When I was in engineering school, I took a class in drafting. My professor’s claim to fame was that he could, without a compass, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist