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What To Say When We Don't Know What To Say - Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 30, 2021

When someone passes away unexpectedly, we often are left without knowing what to say. Through the story of Lazarus' death, we can see some things we can say when we do not know what to say.

“What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say” Introduction There are not many times when I am left speechless. I’m often told that I have a tendency to not be quiet and listen — that I actually talk too much. When I first heard of Debbie’s passing, however, I found myself without words to say. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-36, John 14:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For Home Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 17, 2022

Funeral Sermon: Many people have a longing inside and life seems dissatisfying. They are actually searching for home. Our true home is in heaven; but until we reach heaven, Jesus is our home. He is also our guide leading us home.

I was praying about what I should share today, and I was searching for something that would address a wide range of needs, for those who are Christians and those who aren’t; and the Lord led me to 2 Corinthians chapter 5. Let me assure you that Marshall was a Christian. He had a personal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Searching For Home

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 18, 2022

For many people, life seems dissatisfying. They are actually searching for home; but our true home is in heaven. Until we reach heaven, Jesus is our home. This is the expanded version of a funeral sermon I did called "Looking for Home."

Some say, “Home is where the heart is.” What is home? John Ed Pearce, long-time writer for the Courier-Journal, stated, “Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to get back to.” I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Searching for Home,” and I’m addressing this topic ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16, 2 Corinthians 5:1-8, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Path Home

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 21, 2025

Wepong trusted God to make her path straight, and God led her all the way home.

What makes life a “good path?” This is a question we all wonder. Is it a life free from struggle? Is it a path of great achievement? Is it a path of success and recognition? Or is there something deeper? Well, the scripture suggests that the “good path” isn’t defined by how easy life is, but the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Can't Come Down

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jul 14, 2025

Funeral of a believer who was very involved in social justice. The sermon is based on the life of Nehemiah.

Funeral Sermon for Brother Jimmy L. M Scripture Text: Nehemiah 6:3 “I am doing a great work, and I cannot come down.” Church, if you don’t mind, I want to talk to you today from the subject: “He Stayed on the Wall.” Yes, he did. Brother Jimmy M was a man who did not come down. He didn’t come down ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:3

A New Name

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Aug 21, 2025

A Sermon in Loving Memory of Benjamin Bauman Homiletical Idea: Though our lives are touched by sorrow, God gives us a new name and receives us into glory.

INTRODUCTION We are here to remember, to honor, and to give thanks to God for the life of Benjamin Bauman. We gather as a community of faith. We come together to bear one another’s burdens and be encouraged in the hope of the Gospel. There is something very important about a name. Names connect ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming A Suicide

Contributed by Dennis Gard on Sep 22, 2024

To the family and all friends, God’s peace truly be with you this day. Today we do one of the most difficult of all things to do – we gather to grieve the passing of <Name>, who was much loved, respected, kind and caring, hardworking. We gather to commend him into God’s care.

I. Introduction: a. Grief is never an easy burden to bear – and never more so than when it comes to us in what we can only regard as an untimely fashion. It causes many questions to arise within us – questions about ourselves and what we might or might not have done to make things different – and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39, Isaiah 54:8-10

Calm In The Storm

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2024

Funeral sermon for an elderly faithful Christian man.

Kenneth was intelligent, a family man who took his responsibilities seriously. He inherited a love for the outdoors. His grandfather homesteaded in OK before statehood, living in a dugout on the prairie for a time. Kenneth grew up at that farm. He enjoyed being outside farming, ranching, hunting, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Time And Seasons SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A reflection on the significance of time and seasons in our lives, especially during the period of mourning and remembering.

Today, we gather to remember and find comfort in the midst of loss. Funerals serve as a time for reflection and solace. In the book of Ecclesiastes, King Solomon wisely reminds us that there is a season for everything under heaven. This passage speaks to the various stages and emotions we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Topics: Funerals, Non-Christian Perspectives

What Will They Say?

Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006

The way you live your life will determine what they will say about you at your funeral.

As you know I am preparing to attend my 35th high school reunion. This week I dug through the storage unit to find my Little Rock Central High School annual for 1967, my senior year. Couldn’t wait to get home to see those pictures. Lord, I was a dork! Looked like I was almost 12! And that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Methodist

Thoughts Of Comfort Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

This is a funeral sermon with thoughts of comfort.

Thoughts of Comfort I would take nothing away from the grief you feel today. I would not say to you that everything is all right. Because it’s not and you know it. You hurt. And we know you will hurt for a long time. God made us so that we can have relationships with one another and when that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 14:1-7, Isaiah 14:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yes, Jesus Loves Me!

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Nov 1, 2007

I wrote this funeral message for a mentally handicapped adult who was very child-like. It is based on some of the more obscure verses of "Jesus Loves Me."

INTRODUCTION: One of the most familiar Christian songs in the world is “Jesus Loves Me.” Most of us can recall one or two verses, but did you know that the author of the song, Anna Bartlett Warner, originally wrote seven? BODY: As I looked at some of the more obscure verses, I quickly realized ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Can Only Imagine

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Feb 8, 2007

Funeral for Mark Adessa (24)

The Lord told Martha in the Gospel of John, “I am the resurrection and the life he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” (John 11:25-26) (Adlib about Mark Adessa’s short life, likes dislikes etc.) Sir Walter Scott a brilliant prolific Scottish historical novelist wrote the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Lutheran

A Memorial For Brittany Nicole

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 31, 2006

A funeral service for a stillborn twin.

Based in part on sermons by Rev. John Hamby and Rev. Robert Marsh References: 2 Cor. 5:6-8 Psalm 139:13-18 Psalm 23 (International Children’s Bible) 1. Introduction a. Today is a day of mixed emotions, a day when we ask difficult questions that Noe and Barbara have probably been asking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

A Time For Everything (Funeral Message) - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 30, 2023

This is a funeral message based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, for a person of unclear faith.

Warren Saunders Funeral - April 27, 2023 We have gathered to remember Warren Saunders. We have gathered to mourn his loss and also to celebrate his life. And as we considered what might be a meaningful passage from Scripture to reflect upon, this passage was suggested, and it resonated with Ann ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational