Sermons on Funeral Home:

Different Home; Different Hope - Philippians 3:20-4:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2022

Paul teaches us by example how to live as citizens of heaven with an urgent longing for the return of Christ and the exertion of his power in our resurrection.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. LONGING: noun - strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something distant: What do you long for? Most people just long for their ...read more

The Future Home Of The Redeemed - Part 3 - The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb And Conclusion Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 1, 2023

Most people believe they will go to Heaven when they die. It is the great future promise of God to every human being. However, Jesus said He was the only way to get there.

Christianity is the only religion that sets forth the Creator of the Universe as love. The Creator King of the Universe, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the supreme Lord of all, is so passionately in love with every person on this planet that the Bible describes it as the love of a groom for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 10:9-10, Revelation 1:1, Revelation 20:11-15, Revelation 21:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Home In His Grace; Growing In Faith (A Homecoming Service Message)

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 26, 2024

This sermon emphasizes embracing our place in God's family, committing to spiritual growth, living as a dwelling place for His Spirit and is an invitation to find security, belonging, and love in God's grace and to continually grow in faith together as a church.

Introduction Video Ill.: Welcome Home - Playback Media I say it too: Welcome home! Home, Sweet Home By Sermon Central [(Michael P. Green. (2000). 1500 illustrations for biblical preaching (68). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.) From a sermon by Matthew Kratz, Hope that Stands in the Storm] Copied ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, Ephesians 1:13-14, Psalm 18:2, 2 Peter 3:18, Luke 8:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tares In Our Midst

Contributed by Torri Evans on Jan 22, 2025

The enemy has sown tares throughout the Churches and your homes. There are Tares in the Churches and in your homes

24 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; *A parable is primary intended to teach a point. Mark 4:33 reads; And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Certainties About The Future Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The story of the Rich Man and Lazarus illustrates some much needed insight into what the future holds for everyone who dies before Jesus comes.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Person Dies? Four Certainties About the Future Luke 16:19-31 I’ve conducted lots of funerals through years. Most have been quite normal. A few have been a little different. But I never had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Christ

Contributed by John Johnson on Dec 7, 2002

If we are to have a successful relationship with God, we must spend time getting to know him.

Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light Witnessing There are two things that we value that seem so small but are part of our survival. We either complain because we have too much of these two things or we want more of them. One is hardly seen. Yet if you have too little of it you can taste ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Get In Gear

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 15, 2009

It really doesn’t matter how much power you have in your engine, if you never put it in gear it’s wasted energy.

How long halt ye (between) two opinions? Between = in the middle (neutral) There is no power in Neutral Isa 28:6 For strength to them that turn the battle to the gate Jos 10:25 for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight. A church in park or neutral is as useless and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Shepherd's Love

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 16, 2009

This is a funeral/memorial meditation for the memorial service of a man who died after a life of struggle.

Memorial Meditation – October 17, 2009 - Psalm 23 I love this passage of Scripture because it speaks of life’s most important and most intimate relationship, that of humanity, of you and me, to our Creator. And rather than use terms like Creator, Almighty One, even the term “God” itself, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2010

Funeral message for Mrs. Athelstein Coleman, whose hobby was working crossword puzzles: a play on "crossword" to say that the "word of the cross" means wisdom and strength.

It's not only what people do that interests me; it's also why they do it. When I see someone doing something over and over again, I want to know what that behavior means. If there is a pattern in someone's behavior, what does that pattern mean? Often you find that people do what they do, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

May The Work I’ve Done Speak For Me

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 17, 2009

MORE IMPORTANT THAN HOW LONG WE LIVE IS HOW WE LIVE OUR LIFE. DORCAS PATTERNS FOR US A LIFE WORTH LIVING AND REMEMBERING.

MAY THE WORK I’VE DONE SPEAK FOR ME ACTS 9:36-41 ASHA, AMAYA, FAMILY/FRIENDS . . . EARTH HAS NO SORROW . . . DIFFICULT – I/WE DID NOT THINK IT WOULD END THIS WAY LEARNING – LIFE: . . . CURVE BALLS, FAST BALLS, SLIDERS OUR WAY. AT THESE TIMES WE MUST HOLD FIRM IN OUR FAITH OF GOD NO MATTER THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-41, Acts 9:13, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 25:7-10 - Hereafter Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 27, 2011

The thing that really strikes me about Genesis 25 is a clear reference to the HEREAFTER.

Genesis 25:7-10 - HEREAFTER Last night I watched a video called "HEREAFTER" with Matt Damon. It is a movie about people grappling with what happens to them after they die. Matt Damon plays the part of a reluctant Psychic who connects with people who have died by touching the hands of relatives. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Quick Look At Psalm 23

Contributed by Buck Hughes on Nov 2, 2011

A brief outline of the 23rd psalm used for a graveside service.

A quick look at Psalm 23 Psalms 23:1-6 (1) The LORD is my shepherd; This verse or first phrase is the key to this whole passage of scripture. “The Lord is my Shepherd” If Jesus is your shepherd or your God then this passage can help you. So to begin lets answer the Question ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings From God

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2011

This is a short devotional message applicable for a funeral service. this message looks at the blessing of being a shheep under god as our shepherd

BLESSINGS FROM GOD PSALM 23 INTRODUCTION: PSALM 23 IS APTLY NAMED THE SHEPHERDS PSALM, YET IN REALITY IT SHOULD BE NAMED THE “PSALM OF THE SHEEP”, FOR IT IS WRITTEN NOT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SHEPHERD, BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SHEEP. THIS MESSAGE IS A SHORT DEVOTIONAL THAT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Humble Walk

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 25, 2010

FBC Gaithersburg: funeral for Julia McNeely Vance, centenarian, physician, daughter of Irish Baptists. Text and poem requested by family. Julia's commitments, nurtured early, brought her into an unusual life. Not delivered by me because of illness.

That classically Irish face looks out at me from the printed page, and I wonder what it must have been like for Julia McNeely, born a century ago, to have grown up and to have followed her calling. On one side were all the customs and expectations of her day and time … that women would live ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With A Death Of A Loved One Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 2, 2009

How do we grow in our love for people and how do we deal with losing them?

The first mention of a burial in the Bible is found in Genesis 23. It was the burial of Sarah. Remember Sarah? Here’s what we read in Genesis 17:15-16, God also said to Abraham, "As for Sarai your wife, you are no longer to call her Sarai; her name will be Sarah. I will bless her and will surely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible