Sermons on Evangelistic Funeral:

To Desire A Better Country

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2008

Funeral service for Anne Tlholakae, diplomat of the Embassy of South Africa. All of us desire a better country; that journey begins with faith. As Biblical wanderers sought that better country but died in a foreign land, so Anne sought and found Christ

The desire for a better country goes deep in the human heart. The desire for something more, something finer, than what our ancestors left us is an aspiration that transcends all boundaries. Just as here in the United States we celebrate those markers in our history that made us a greater nation, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy Charles Marcus

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008

Charles was a believer in Christ whom I had the privilege of watching growing in Christ from a very worldly perspective to a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Charles Marcus What would you do, if you had one week left to live? You would probably begin to realize what is really important in your life? You’d realize that some of things you’re dying to have really do not matter that much in the long run. Death ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping The Doorkeeper

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 26, 2008

Funeral for Guy Robinson, one-time chair of Takoma Park Baptist Church’s Building and Grounds Committee. God keeps the doorkeeper secure, and withholds no good thing from those who stay away from dishonesty.

I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. Eight plus one equals nine, subtract nine, leaves zero. That is the first thing Guy Robinson taught me, more than 23 years ago. It was the first thing, but by no means the last. Guy was at the time I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens And Our Hope

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 3, 2004

In this one verse we are exposed to two desires of Paul regarding the believers in the church of Thessalonica. His first desire is that these dear folks understand what happens when we die. He wants them to have knowledge of what awaits them, approachin

What Happens and Our Hope 1 Thessalonians 4:13 INTRODUCTION: In this one verse we are exposed to two desires of Paul regarding the believers in the church of Thessalonica. His first desire is that these dear folks understand what happens when we die. He wants them to have knowledge of what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

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

How We Live

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 23, 2004

A funeral sermon for my father-in-law after an arduous week of settling an estate. Carpe Diem message inpired by the death of a loved one.

It hardly seems real. This last week has been spent doing all the things Necessary to close an estate. Its been arduous to say the least. But, everything that has needed to happen has happened. Except for one thing. There has been little time to actually be able to sit back and grieve The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Precious In The Sight Of The Lord Is The Death Of His Saints

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 27, 2004

Funeral for a believer who passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral Service for ______________ Psalm 116:15 We are gathered here today to honor the life of ____________. It was my joy and privilege to serve as her pastor for the years that the family lived in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating A Life

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 31, 2004

This message was delivered at the Funeral of my grandfather. I used Romans 8 31-39 as a basis for showing that Alzheimers never seperated him from God

One of the greatest men I have ever known, Henry Mearl Azbell, began his journey here on this earth on December 23, 1917 in Cass County, Indiana, born to Charles and Lilly. After 86 years of life here, he began his eternal journey on Feb. 14, 2004. One of 14 children, Henry is survived by sister ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Lillian Made Quilts

Contributed by Michael Mccain on Aug 20, 2005

Funeral of a lady with a large family based on Proverbs 31

Lillian Made Quilts Proverbs 31:10-31 Lillian made quilts. I recall the very first time that I met her. Laid out on her kitchen table were squares of material. She was busily laid out the squares in a decorative pattern that suited her fancy. Every time I went to “Lilly’s Pad” she was busily ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's Just Something About That Name

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 26, 2005

Funeral Sermon for a faithful believer. Uses ’There’s Just Something About that Name’ by the Gaithers.

FUNERAL FOR **** **** PLAY SONG: "There’s Just Something About That Name" *** INSERT PERSONAL NOTES OR OBITUARY HERE *** Jesus, Jesus, Jesus There’s just something about that name Master, Savior, Jesus Like the fragrance after the rain Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Let all heaven and earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Request Granted!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Aug 29, 2005

This is a sermon suitable for a funeral for a believer in Christ. It both comforts other believers in thier loss & encourages the unsaved to come to Jesus!

Sermon Title: "Request Granted!" Scripture: Exodus 33:15-23 (This message is designed to be preached as a Eulogy at a funeral..) You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. Amen. I want to talk for just a few moments as the Holy Spirit shall lead & guide from the subject of "Request Granted!" ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Land Of No More

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005

Our destination is to a place where there will be no more suffering as we know it here. Funeral message.

THE LAND OF “NO MORE”. Gen 12:1 12:1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: Heb 11:8-9 8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Memorial Service

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Sep 15, 2005

this is a memorial service for a Christian Man who’s greatest fears when he came forward was that he would not be able to live the Christian life,

Memorial Service for ___________________ Song - Opening Thank you from the family for coming and showing your love to our Brother in Christ. Read Obituary Prayer Song – Amazing Grace Message · Romans 8: 28-39 · November 2004, Gary Keso gave his heart to the Lord, in December of last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 17, 2005

A Funeral Sermon for a Believer tells us the things we gain in Heaven

“To Die Is Gain” Text: Phil 1:21. Intro. Sam Cowan was Born Feb 26,1924, was taken Home to Heaven Sept 10. Sam Lived and worked for Jesus, Telling others about Jesus, Electrolux was just an excuse for the real visit. It was to tell them about Jesus. In our text today we see 5 things that we gain ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal