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Funeral Remembrance

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Feb 20, 2008

Funeral service of a non church member, but Christian that I had the oportunity to minister to her family in her latter days of Alzheimers

In this time of remembrance of Sister Ann Winkles, we must focus ultimately on the Power of Almighty God and the Peace that his Word provides us in such a time as this. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, the writings of Solomon state: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For Jonah

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 7, 2008

This is a sermon I wrote for my nephew’s funeral. Rate it if you want to but I am sharing it in part to offer an example of a funeral for a 10 year old. Also it is a tribute to my nephew. Hope you are blessed by it.

FUNERAL FOR JONAH DUECK No one can imagine what it feels like for Richard and Connie to have watched Jonah pass away. None of us here, even if you have lost someone in a similar way, can empathize with their pain. I believe it is a personal pain that is unique to them. That does not stop us from ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 17, 2012

A funeral sermon for a believer.

Funeral Sermon Rev. 14:13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” Intro: I have a friend whose grandmother ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Funeral For A Child

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 8, 2016

Funeral message for an 11 year old girl (called Sherry in the message), who died from gall bladder complications.

When C. S. Lewis’ wife died, he explained to his friends that the pain of her loss was not localized in one particular area of his life but that it made everything about his life different. You who are members of Sherry’s family know what C. S. Lewis meant, for you too have gone through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Eulogy

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

A funeral focusing on love with a strong opening and closing illustration

Walter Harris In his book, “The Case for Christ,” Lee Strobel tells of interviewing Professor of Theology and Philosophy Gary Habermas. He asked about the importance of the resurrection for Christians. Professor Habermas began answering the question theologically, but then turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Unbeliever Funeral

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 26, 2015

This funeral was for Tom, a 68 year old man who was not a church-goer.

Song – Peace in the Valley 14 The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. 16 You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 The LORD is righteous in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral For A Seeker

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2015

Phyllis was a seeker. She studied numerous religions and had deep insight into the bible. This funeral service expressed her personality and insights.

Song #1 -- Family Enters -- Clair De Lune Song #2 -- I Come to the Garden Alone Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral For A Believer

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 24, 2012

The story of Bartimaeus provides an excellent text for a funeral with both a clear gospel message and encouragement for the family: Mr 10:50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

Funeral for a Believer Mr 10:46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. Mr 10:47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Arrangements

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 31, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 23: 1 – 20

Genesis 23: 1 – 20 Funeral arrangements 23 Sarah lived one hundred and twenty-seven years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. 2 So Sarah died in Kirjath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her. 3 Then Abraham stood up from ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Funeral For Woman

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 24, 2018

A funeral message and burial committal message for a woman not involved in church regularly in adult life, but a Christian. Knew this family for many years.

Jean ********Memorial Service Memorial Park Funeral Home Opening: Today we come together as family and friends to celebrate the promotion to eternal glory of a wonderful lady, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend, Jean ******. The family "thanks you" for your prayerful support and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Funeral For A Believer

Contributed by Jeremiah Heydt on Sep 27, 2017

Based on John 14:1-7, the sermon tells of some of the greatest truths and promises of God to be found anywhere in the Bible.

John 14:1-7 Funeral Sermon We gather here this afternoon in memory of our brother/sister in Christ, ____________________ We gather here to grieve and mourn our loss.... We gather to remember and reflect upon his/her life.... A life in which each of you were blessed to share.... We gather here to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 18, 2016

Eulogy for a lifelong Christian

Facing the death of a loved one is always a mix of bitter and sweet. It’s sweet in the memories we will always treasure, the laughter in the stories shared by those who have gathered and in the prayers and kind words of friends and family. It’s often not the grandest moments that stand ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral For Wilma...

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 14, 2013

The focus of this message is a eulogy for a woman who lived to the age of 95. Loved by her children. I did not know her and am unsure of her walk with the Lord.

Memorial Service for Wilma ..... Psalm 23 Prayer The story is told from many years ago of a man who worked as a lamplighter in a very small town. Each evening in the winter he could be seen walking through the snow lighting each lamp one by one. A young boy watched the lamplighter as he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 29, 2014

A funeral service for an ex serviceman who was a recovering alcoholic and a Salvation Army soldier. A man who knew the grace of God.

As already mentioned ..... was a Salvation Army soldier, his faith was in Jesus, he come to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour. His life as many of you will not always been one of a man of faith, but as a man of faith was how he had lived his life for the last 16 years, prior to that time ..... had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:10-14, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Funeral For A Rebel

Contributed by Andy Anquoe on Jul 21, 2012

Funeral sermon done for a rebel, who by life choices, left hurt feelings behind. Thanks to Steven Dow for direction.

Just the other day, I asked ????? to describe ????? to me. The one word that immediately came out of her mouth was “REBEL.” A rebel is someone who adamantly stands up & follows their way of life despite what anyone else says. That was ?????. Honestly, having a rebel in your life is not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist