Sermons on Family Funeral:

A Funeral Sermon For A Young Adult

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 14, 2013

This sermon was for the funeral of a young lady who die at 30 years of age after suffering the ill effects of diabetes. She also accepted Christ just before her death.

As we reflect on the life and celebrate her home going today, I am reminded of the declaration of the Apostle Paul: “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” - Philippians 1:21 Consider with me two valuable lessons from her life: 1. When a one receives life in Christ, they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

A Funeral Sermon For A Dear Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2023

This dear woman requested that the message of Christ be clearly presented at her funeral.

Among the most difficult messages for a pastor to deliver is a funeral message for a godly member of the congregation. Among the easiest messages for a pastor to prepare is a funeral message for a godly member of the congregation. Messages for the vibrant child of God are easy to prepare because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Funeral Message For An Unsaved Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 16, 2023

This message was presented at the funeral of a longtime friend who never professed Christ. Many at the service were unsaved.

“Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, ‘I have no pleasure in them;’ before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars are darkened and the clouds return after the rain, in the day when the keepers of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Funeral Sermon For A Godly Woman

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2022

This is the message delivered to a relatively large congregation present to honour a godly woman who recently died.

“Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. For surely it is not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service: New Christian

Contributed by George Crumbly on May 23, 2006

This is a funeral message for a close friend & co-worker of my wifes

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR: Emily Thomas Stricklin TITLE: Lessons From Death. TEXT: II Corinthians 5: 1-10 CLERGY: Rev. George E. Crumbly DATE: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 TIME: 10:00am – Graveside Service PLACE: Arkansas Memorial Gardens (Jacksonville, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Message For Leola Williams

Contributed by Danny Janes on Dec 7, 2012

Funeral message for a 91 year old Christian lady who had demonstrated amazing resilience in how many times she had defied the doctor's predictions of her demise. She was also a lady who loved to be outdoors in the sunshine. I had never used an object le

FUNERAL MESSAGE for Leola Williams We have a long-held tradition here at Liberty – that I’m sure isn’t anything unique to our church. every Mother’s Day Sunday, we take a moment to recognize and honor the mother with the most children present. And also – the oldest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Selfishness Separates Families

Contributed by John Lowe on May 6, 2013

Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, differed from the start. Esau, the oldest, was a man of the field, while Jacob was a “home boy.” Twice, during their days at home, Jacob took advantage of Esau.

Title: Selfishness Separates Families Text: (Genesis 27:43). Scripture Reading: Genesis 27:30-45 Introduction Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, differed from the start. Esau, the oldest, was a man of the field, while Jacob was a “home boy.” Twice, during ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:30-45

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service For Elderly Man

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

funeral for relative with Alzheimer Disease.

Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Jerry Venable. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grants us grace that in pain we find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death resurrection. When we think of Jerry Venable, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: United Methodist

The Desire For Better (Funeral Message)

Contributed by R.p. Ministries on Jan 8, 2023

This message was preached for a funeral, but can be adopted for multiple uses.

\\\I’D LIKE TO START OFF THIS SERVICE BY FIRST ACKNOWLEDGING THAT: A LOSS, IS THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SOMETHING CHERISHED! BEREAVEMENT, IS THE STATE OF BEING DEPRIVED OF SOMETHING! GRIEF, IS THE NORMAL RESPONSE TO A LOSS! AND THEN OF COURSE MOURNING – REFERS TO THE OUTWARD EXPRESSION OF GRIEF! NOW, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Eulogy Mcham

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This is a eulogy for a dedicated Christian woman who died in a nursing home.

Lucille Mcham Lucille Mcham, a daughter, a mother, an aunt, a sister, a cousin, a friend, a wife and a child of God. Today we celebrate the homegoing of one who decided to let Jesus Christ make a difference in her life. It’s something ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral Eulogy J. Moffett

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This is a funeral of a Christian single male age 45. Five years earlier he had suffered a heart attack.

Jeffrey Alan Moffett 3/7/2001 Every now and then God does something super extraordinary and then wraps it up in such an ordinary looking package that if we do not look closely, we miss the beauty inside the package. Brothers and sisters I submit to you today, that Jeffrey Alan Moffett ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heaven (A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 15, 2022

I want to read from a text that is similar to the situation we have today. It is from John 11:1-15. Also, I would like to read John 14:1-4 for your comfort.

Most of us who plan to take a trip to a foreign country go to the county library, or borrow some books from a friend, and begin to read about what we can expect when we arrive in that distant land. As you know ______________ has recently taken a trip, and we are going to the Word of God to see ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Eulogy Sermantha Gillespie

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 21, 2002

This the funeral service for my wife’s mother. She died knowing the Lord.

Sermantha Mary Dubose Gillespie Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. It was a frightening concept to them and has been for most of humankind ever since. But even before Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Anchored Through The Storm PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

Now 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 someone we love, but I also want to remind us that there is much to take comfort in as well. 1. Comfort In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Topics: Funeral

Accept What God Allows PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This funeral sermon is aimed at comforting believers as they mourn the loss of a precious daughter.

On behalf of the family of _______ I wish to thank each one of you for being here today. Despite the immense difficulty of today, we have the promises found in the Scriptures to cling to. We gather here today under the loving gaze of our Creator. We are here to find comfort, to seek wisdom, and to ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Topics: Funeral