Sermons on Christians Funeral:

Funeral For A Seeker

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2015

Phyllis was a seeker. She studied numerous religions and had deep insight into the bible. This funeral service expressed her personality and insights.

Song #1 -- Family Enters -- Clair De Lune Song #2 -- I Come to the Garden Alone Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unbeliever Funeral

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 28, 2020

John wasn't a church goer but he did practice the Golden Rule.

Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Obituary Funerals Remind Us: • Of the Reality and Brevity of Life • Of Our Need for Others to Encourage Us • Of Our Need for God in Our Grief John loved all kinds of music so we will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Sermon Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 25, 2021

“I am the resurrection and the life. ... everyone who lives and believes in me will never die” (John 11:25). Martha believed it ... and I hope and pray that when the New Jerusalem is ready and Jesus commands all who believe in Him to awaken from their sleep that you are there too, amen?

Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem … to die … when He received word that His friend, Lazarus, was sick. Jesus’ reaction was strange. He didn’t rush off to Bethany to heal His friend. “This illness does not lead to death,” says Jesus, “rather it is for God’s glory, so that the Son of God may be ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6, John 11:28-32, John 11:38-44, John 14:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Glad At A Funeral Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 24, 2024

Often the words and feelings expressed at the death of a loved one is sadness, grief, and sorrow. But because of some things I know and believe. I’m glad.

Often the words and feelings expressed at the death of a loved one is sadness, grief, and sorrow. But because of some things I know and believe. I’m glad. 1. Jesus was glad which means to rejoice, be of good cheer. Then only time in the Bible that Jesus was glad. 2. This body is my mother, my ...read more

Scripture: John 11:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

___ is the time to honor and mourn a life that has been lost. But it’s also a time to celebrate the hope of their reunion in eternity and the comfort that brings. It is hard for us to lose ___, but I also want to remind us that there is much to take comfort in as well. Comfort In Knowing Heaven Is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-4

Topics: Funeral Service

Message For Stillborn Baby

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Apr 25, 2007

This message was written for a stillborn baby that was born at 36 weeks.

Memorial/Grave Side Service Grace Mikayla Godby Psalm 139:16 Today we gather to grieve with and support Nick & Jenni Godby. □ Grace Mikayla was born on April 18 at 7:19pm □ The excitement of a long awaited pregnancy has come to a terrible, unexpected and painful end. □ This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need A Hero!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 6, 2008

A sermon message delivered at a memorial service for a military member in the Air Force.

-Who were some of your heroes growing up? -Was it a family member like your mom or dad, uncle or aunt, grandma or grandpa -Was it a sports figure? Someone who played football, basketball, baseball, maybe a NASCAR driver? -Maybe you really looked up to a musician – a rapper, a country music star or ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Coming Home To Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 17, 2009

A funeral sermon I preached at my grandmother’s funeral on September 13th, 2003 at Prescott, Iowa.

Jill did a wonderful job and although she probably didn’t know it, her sharing her memories of Grandma actually was a perfect introduction for my message today and what I have on my mind. Memories seem to be the theme of the day for us. It’s served as a basic theme for me to work with ever since ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Eulogy Helen Bell

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 5, 2010

This is a eulogy for my aunt who loved the Lord and was a true family person.

Eulogy Helen Bell 10/4/2010 John 14:1-6 2 Tim 4:6-10 Every now and then God’s blesses us with a person in our lives who touches us in such a way that we are never quite the same again. There is something about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Are Mine

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Oct 21, 2010

A funeral sermon about the hope of belonging to God

In the opening of a David Haas song called “You Are Mine” the lyrics state:(1) “I will come to you in the silence, I will lift you from all your fear, You will hear My voice, I claim you as My choice, Be still, and know I am near. - I am hope for all who are hopeless, I am eyes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

On Eagle's Wings

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Sep 26, 2011

People of faith know the story of redemption as their own story.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas September 17, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Geradine Campbell Coppage (February 23, 1923 – September 13, 2011) ON EAGLE’S WINGS Isaac Butterworth 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (NIV) 13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Has Not Stopped Loving...

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 8, 2012

A funeral sermon for a person who committed suicide. This sermon aims to bring comfort to loved ones, assure us of God’s love for us and the person who has died and help us heal as a community.

Today is tough In fact the last two weeks have been tough for many people here. I can’t sugar coat today. The reality is there is one part of us that says I don’t want to be here…. If we had a choice, we would working with Manya, talking to Manya, rowing with Manya, relaxing with Manya…. because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Eulogy-Wesley Willis

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 9, 2012

This is a eulogy for my uncle who came to the Lord and drifted away, but through a long illness process came back to the Lord.

Funeral Eulogy Wesley B. Willis November 8, 2012 by Rick Gillespie- Mobley The year was 1951. The United States of America was in the middle of the Korean War and things were not looking for the country. But God in heaven was still concerned about a family in Dublin, Ga there on ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cremation - Is It A Sin?

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 13, 2012

What to do with the physical body, after death, can be a very sensitive issue and one where emotions will almost always override logic.

CREMATION – IS IT A SIN? TRADITION What to do with a dead human can be a very sensitive issue and one where emotions will almost always override logic. Dealing with a dead human body is an emotional issue because we are in love with this physical world, and because we have great difficulty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian Church

A Journey Of Life

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 17, 2013

Memorial Service for Doreen May McMurray

When we lose someone we care about, like the loss of Doreen this week, fond memories return, but with those memories there is the pain of loss. But for Doreen there is no more pain. She no longer needs medical aid nor glasses, dentures or hearing aids. In the “Journey of Life” for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Other