Sermons on elderly:

Funeral For Aged Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 17, 2014

An 85 year old Christian lady passed unexpectedly. She wanted a celebration for her life.

Welcome and Scripture Reading Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Temporary Versus The Eternal

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

This is a funeral sermon for an elderly Christian lady that had ended up in bed for the past few months of her life. I have replaced the lady's name with "Our Loved One", and have removed many of the personal remarks on her life.

THE TEMPORARY VERSUS THE ETERNAL 2 Cor. 4:16-5:10 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today, like many times when we come together because of the occasion of death we have mixed feelings. A.) None of us enjoy losing a loved one to the grave. aa.) But at the same time we can come here today with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Man

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2013

This is a funeral service for an older believer in our congregation. He was indeed a good man and an encourager as was the bible character, Barnabas.

Song – How Great Thou Art “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Around The Crystal Sea

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 31, 2016

Funeral Sermon for a Believer who loved fishing

**** FUNERAL SCRIPTURE READINGS Job 1:21 and Job said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised." Psalm 90:1-5 Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2 Before the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Home Going

Contributed by James May on Aug 10, 2003

A sermon that brings the salvation message home, preached as a memorial service to one of our elderly Christian soldiers.

THE HOME GOING This morning we are come together as a church family to worship the Lord. We have sung praises to Jesus, the One who died on the cross, that we may have eternal life. This week has been a hard week for many of those present to endure. As one member has said, “the devil has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9, Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Challenges To The Younger Generation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2019

Preached for Grandparents Day; talking about aging issues

HoHum: Today is Grandparents Day. Marian McQuade campaigned for grandparents day because she appreciated her grandparents so much. President Jimmy Carter made grandparents day a national holiday on August 3, 1978. 3 purposes for grandparents day: 1) to commemorate and pay respect to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 7:9-13, Leviticus 19:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It's Later Than It Has Ever Been!”

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 17, 2004

The elderly couple had spent the evening with some friends and time passed rapidly. When they saw that it was past eleven....

“IT’S LATER THAN IT HAS EVER BEEN!” “And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Bottom-Up Leadership

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 22, 2018

Monologue of the elderly apostle John, as he looks back at today's story and considers lessons learned on servant leadership.

Mark 10:35-45 Bottom-up Leadership My name is John. Yes, that John, one of Jesus’ twelve, in fact, the one he loved the most. At least that’s the way I always felt. I’m in my late ’80s now. I know that’s nothing for many of you, but for my time, that’s an extremely long life. All of my battle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Matthew 20:20-21, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:11-12, John 13:5, 1 John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Reason's To Praise The Lord

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Elderly S.S. teacher said, “If you want to get in good with God just brag on His Son”.

Reason’s To Praise The Lord; 1 Peter 1:1-7 A boy said to his father: “Let’s play darts. I’ll throw and you say, ‘Wonderful!’” Elderly S.S. teacher said, “If you want to get in good with God just brag on His Son”. I. God Has Given Us A Living Hope Vs.3 A. The Condition of those living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-7

This Is Your Life, From Start To Finish

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 22, 2014

A message for our seniors on senior appreciation day. A look at the Christian life

This Is Your Life, From Start To Finish Psalm 63: 1-4 Intro: How many remember the old TV program called “This is your life”? For us younger folks, it was a TV program that started in 1952 and this original series lasted until 1961. There were spin offs and copycats but none were ever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Even To Your Old Age & Gray Hairs: I Am He

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

God made all of us. He is the architect of life. He has set us forth in this world. And at the end of our days, God comes to reclaim us. Many of us here could ask the question, “What is there left to do? Who are we to turn to in our loneliness?”

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. –Isaiah 46:4 God made all of us. He is the architect of life. He has set us forth in this world. And at the end of our days, God comes to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10, Matthew 11:29, Isaiah 46:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Prayers Rising Like Incense!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 17, 2005

Your prayers come before God like sweet smelling incense! This is a short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly.

[NOTE: You may find it helpful to place a wooden cross on a table, perhaps in the centre of the room, and to burn a small amount of incense near to the foot of the cross. The incense rising around the cross can provide a wonderful visual and ’nazal’ illustration. The nurses at the care home said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Veterans

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

We live in a nation where respect and honor are not top priorities. For example, respect for the elderly is something today that is missing in our society.

. We see a lot of rudeness, and much of it is directed toward the elderly. Illus: Did you hear about the grandmother that was going to ride a bus downtown with her grandson? She got on the bus, and the bus driver was very rude to her. As she got on the bus with her grandchild, the bus driver ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"how Great Thou Art" - Homily For Funeral Of A Believer

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 11, 2024

This is a funeral for an elderly woman who passed into God's presence. Her family were not, generally, followers of Jesus.

"How Great Thou Art" - Homily for funeral of a Believer - John 3:13-17 Laurie found room in her life for faith and like for every person, faith is a journey. Spirituality is a journey. There are things in our lives that happen that focus and refine our faith so that it is strengthened. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-17, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Sermon: Edna N

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 11, 2014

This is a funeral service for an older, faithful Christian lady.

Song: This is the Day 1. Romans 8:35-39 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36 As it is written, "For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ