Sermons on Elderly Funeral:

Fire Or Funeral

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2005

The Christian heart is the Holy Spirit home so think and talk like the God of Elijah who answers by fire.

Luke 3:16: “John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water (he did not deceive them), but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose; he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire.” In this scripture, we see three baptisms: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 11, 2005

Funeral Sermon for James Sulton, 79-year old preacher who loved the Lord.

James 4:13-17 Funeral Service for James Sulton Introduction In one of his books, A.M. Hunter, the New Testament scholar, relates the story of a dying man who asked his Christian doctor to tell him something about the place to which he was going. As the doctor fumbled for a reply, he heard a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Outline Series

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jul 10, 2003

This is for young pastors conducting their first Funeral. Fill in the blanks. it will be well received by the family for a christian Man/Woman

Name of Deceased ________________________ A CELEBRATION Open with “Amazing Grace” Pre recorded CD, Cassette, or a live Solo. Today we come together to celebrate the life of ______________________. First and foremost _________ was a loving, caring, giving ………………… Wife…. Mother ….Daughter… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral For Jonah

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 7, 2008

This is a sermon I wrote for my nephew’s funeral. Rate it if you want to but I am sharing it in part to offer an example of a funeral for a 10 year old. Also it is a tribute to my nephew. Hope you are blessed by it.

FUNERAL FOR JONAH DUECK No one can imagine what it feels like for Richard and Connie to have watched Jonah pass away. None of us here, even if you have lost someone in a similar way, can empathize with their pain. I believe it is a personal pain that is unique to them. That does not stop us from ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Funeral Message

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 4, 2007

Funeral Message for 99 year old woman. Eulolgy and theological reflection. We are not ignorant, through the resurrection we will live eternally, because of our second birth we will have a spiritual body.

Note: The first section is a eulogy for Leah Peterson which then transitions into a theological reflection based upon Psalm 116; 1 Thes 4:13-18; 1 cor 15:42-49. First let us remember that we are gathered here today not because Leah Peterson has died, rather, we are gathered here today because Leah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral With Committal

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 29, 2007

Full funeral with service, message and graveside committal for a Christian woman with a mixed attendence of strong Christians and unbelievers.

Contents Order: Funeral text; Message; Graveside Committal. The prayers I do not use as written, but use as a guide to work from during the service. The theological part of the message is written in terms that unbelievers will understand. FUNERAL Prelude Closing of the Casket Seating of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 14:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Service

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

A funeral service.

Order of Server: Eulogy Song (Amazing Grace) Scripture Reading (Psalm 90:10; Isaiah 40:28-31) Song (I Call it Home) Message (“My Story”) Song (Old Ship of Zion) Benediction (Prayer) Graveside Message: My Story: The Psalmist said in chapter 30 and verse 5, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral For A Believer

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 24, 2012

The story of Bartimaeus provides an excellent text for a funeral with both a clear gospel message and encouragement for the family: Mr 10:50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

Funeral for a Believer Mr 10:46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. Mr 10:47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral For Wilma...

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 14, 2013

The focus of this message is a eulogy for a woman who lived to the age of 95. Loved by her children. I did not know her and am unsure of her walk with the Lord.

Memorial Service for Wilma ..... Psalm 23 Prayer The story is told from many years ago of a man who worked as a lamplighter in a very small town. Each evening in the winter he could be seen walking through the snow lighting each lamp one by one. A young boy watched the lamplighter as he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For An Infant

Contributed by Doug Dayton on Feb 14, 2009

This will help you, especially if you have never done an infants funeral before. All you need do is fill in the blanks. I pray god wil give you and the family the Grace to make it through. God Bless

Memorial Service for _________________ PRELUDE: INTRODUCTION: Friends and Family - members of the community, within the healing embrace of God’s love we have gathered here to remember of life of _________________ and to entrust her into God’s eternal care, knowing that God’s good purpose for his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral For A Christian

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 20, 2009

This is the service written for a man who became a strong believer in Jesus, but did so later in life, less than two years before he died. But during that two years he became strong in the Lord,and led his wife to Jesus, too.

I want to thank each of you for being here today to offer your love and support to ___________ and the entire _______ family. Your presence is a mighty strong statement as to the type of man _______ was; as is your words of comfort and concern, to his family. I wish I could take your sorrow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8-9

Denomination: *other

Funeral For Don A

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008

Full funeral service for a spasmodic church attender who was a strong family man and accepted Christ at the end of his life.

Don A. Funeral Service March 2, 2000 Prelude Scriptural Sentence: 1 Cor. 16:13,14 Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. And everything you do must be done with love. Hymn # 10 How Great Thou Art Invocation: We have gathered this morning to worship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2009

Sermon for a 19 year old mother and her 20 month old son who were murdered

Domonique Sterling and Robert Claiborne What does one say when we face the brutal murder of two people so young? How are we to find the words to express the devastation in the hearts of Dana and Kevin and their families. Words seem completely inadequate. I know nothing that I can say which will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Tim Smith on Apr 13, 2009

Eulogy for a Christian woman who had a wide impact on her community and other people

James Doyle tells of when he was a 5 year old and would pretend to fall asleep during the evening worship service! If I did, I knew my dad would carry me home. I would do this because we walked to and from church. It was about 1 mile each way. Being little wasn’t my problem. The length wasn’t my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral For Heather

Contributed by Douglas Mcculley on Apr 2, 2011

Addressing questions and grief for the family and friends of Heather, age 3, who died tragically.

Funeral Message for a Young Child Doug McCulley, doug.newjersey@yahoo.com ------------ Please Note: Born to Andrew & Darlene Kiss, on May 28, 1999 — Heather Rose was an exceptional child. She had suffered a stroke before birth and even though Doctors told Darlene and Andrew she probably ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational