Sermons on Funeral Preacher:

Funeral - Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

There is a spiritual gift in the life of those who die in the Lord.

Jars of Clay Dying, Christ destroyed our death. Rising, Christ restored our life. Christ will come again in glory. Here and now, dear friends, we are God’s children. What we shall be has not been revealed, But we know when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. Those who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral - Meaning Of Death

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

Wat does death mean to a Christian?"

THE MEANING OF DEATH Dying, Christ destroyed our death. Rising, Christ restored our life. Christ will come again in glory. Here and now, dear friends, we are God’s children. What we shall be has not been revealed, But we know when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral For A Godly Lady

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 22, 2004

Funeral for a Godly Lady

FUNERAL FOR A CHRISTIAN WOMAN Philippians 1:21 This afternoon we gather to say goodbye. To say goodbye to Mrs. Pauline Lewis, a godly lady. A lady known as a mother, a godly wife, and a Christian friend. Now, I feel no sorrow for Mrs. Lewis right now, because she is in a better place. I feel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral - Young Mother

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 23, 2005

Funeral – 32 year old mother of 3, student , social worker, lover of Christ, died of heart failure

Funeral – 32 year old mother of 3, student , social worker, lover of Christ, died of heart failure 2005 Family, friends, loved ones, We have come here to praise God and to celebrate the life of ( ) and to thank God for the Life will lived. We come together in grief, and we ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14

Denomination: Congregational

Be Not Dismayed, A Funeral Homily

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 1, 2008

The theme of this funeral homily is that in the midst of death we as Christian Disciples do not loose our courage, our hope, our faith, or our joy because we know Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us but will always take care of us.

Be Not Dismayed, A Funeral Homily --I Samuel 17:1-11, 46-47; Deuteronomy 31:7-8; Isaiah 41:10; John 14:18 We have heard the reading of our primary text for the funeral homily for our departed sister Barbara Jean Bluff, and perhaps many of you are wondering “How does the story of David’s battle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-47

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Message / Service

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 25, 2008

A well lived life is reflected not by accomplishments, successes or accolades, but by relationship – a relationship not only with others, but a relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.

NOTE TO READER: First is the message, then the funeral as given. The benediction ties into the body of the message and reasserts the power of the resurrection. We are each entrusted with one life, formed by the hand of the Father in our mother’s womb – surely God has his hand on us from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Weddings And A Funeral

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 3, 2008

1 Corinthians 13’s message about Christian community

In the film Four weddings and a funeral, during the first wedding, the reader begins the well-worn reading of 1 Corinthians 13, saying, "if I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal". As the reader pauses for breath, someone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Funeral Sermon For Eleanor

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 28, 2009

A funeral sermon preached for a long time member of our congregation who has been a shut in for several years. She died at 94

Eleanor, October 29, 2009 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open out hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Funeral For A Dead Nation Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 10, 2009

Sobering messages from the book of Amos that are relevant to modern America

Funeral for a Dead Nation Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. COULD AMOS’ PROPHECIES APPLY TO AMERICA? Amos, chapter 5, addresses the entire house of Israel while chapter 4 addressed the women of ease in Israel. Chapters 3, 4 and 5 all begin with, Hear the word. It’s God’s Word that transforms lives. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Funeral Arrangements For Life"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 8, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Jesus spoke to Moses and Elijah about His departure and His Funeral Arrangements for Life.

8 March 2009 Second Sunday in Lent U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Synopsis Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) share with us Peter, James, and John’s Mountaintop Experience with Jesus, Moses and Elijah, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral For Elderly Lady

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

funeral for elderly lady who was a member of the church for 74 years

On behalf of the family, I would like thank all that are here today, as we come to celebrate the life of Thelma Waggle and recognize all that she has meant to us and done for us…..as well as celebrate her eternal inheritance that was given to her when she accepted the eternal promise of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Funeral For Jean Light

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 8, 2003

The message delivered at the funeral of Jean Light (1925-2003)

I have got to tell you my favorite story about Jean Light. It was about his time of year – 2 or 3 years ago and it happened when both my family and the Lights were all still living in Miami. I was in the den watching television and the doorbell rang, and my son went to answer it. A moment ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Funeral Of A Good Man

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 29, 2004

Funeral message for a Christian man.

THE FUNERAL FOR A GOOD MAN - Read Acts 11:19-24 Barnabas was evidently dead when Luke wrote this verse, for the disciple used the past tense in describing him. As the author tells the story of the first Christians in Antioch, he turns aside to write this note about the passing of a good man. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-24, Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

As A Child Funeral Message

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jun 30, 2006

A funeral message for a church member who loved and worked with children for years at church and in a daycare she ran. May be adapted for school teacher, anyone with love for children, for a child or a child of God.

As a Child Funeral Message for Joan Cumby Rev. Dan Mahan Joan Cumby, the friend everyone could always count on--always there to help, always sharing a word of support, a smile, a pat, small acts of kindness. Joan Cumby loved people But Joan Cumby especially loved children. For many ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-2

Funeral For Mary Brandt

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 15, 2006

funeral sermon

Mary Brandt May 13, 2006 I am constantly amazed at the ways in which people allow me into their lives. I often ask myself just who I am. I’m a guy who went to school – a long time. I jumped through a whole bunch of denominational hoops on the way to ordination. Then one day, the Bishop ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist