Sermons on Funeral Preparations:

Funeral Of Benita Raborn Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 29, 2022

This is a funeral who was active in our church until illness set in and she became home bound,

Death is a condition that is universal among mankind. Job speaks of death as “the house appointed to all the living” in Job 30:23. And the writer of Hebrews in a familiar passage tells us that it is our human destiny to die and then face the judgment. We hear about someone dying every day. We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Young Mother

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 25, 2022

She died at 34 leaving two children. This funeral was to remember the things that made her special and the things that make God important to us.

Psalm 103 tells us “God shows compassion on us like a Father shows compassion on his children. He knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Message For A Believer

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Larry loved the story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. It was his favorite story in the Bible. And no wonder he liked it so much. This is the probably the world’s most famous conversion story.

Larry loved the story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. It was his favorite story in the Bible. And no wonder he liked it so much. This is the probably the world’s most famous conversion story. The story is so potent that Luke shares it three times in Acts: Acts 19:1-19; 22:1-16; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Great Mom

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2021

Sarah was a mother/grandmother/great grandmother who deeply loved her family. The message focuses on her sacrifice and love... and her faith in Christ.

I’m going to something today that I NEVER do. I’m going to modify a passage of Scripture, and I’m hoping God will forgive me for that because this rendering fits my message this morning. “An excellent (Mother) who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. She does good, and not harm, all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Michelle Meade

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 30, 2024

service for Meade family

Michelle Lynn Meade, Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Michelle Meade ”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Larry Reed

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 12, 2023

Funeral service Christian man

1. Would the congregation please stand as we say the Lords Prayer together . Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:2-4

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral For A Death By Suicide

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 22, 2023

On this day of bittersweet feelings, God wants to comfort our hearts by having us see all of this from His point of view.

Good morning. On behalf of the family, we welcome you all. As you all know and are experiencing the same sadness of heart as I have, we still come together to celebrate the life of someone who touched every heart here in a special way. On this day of bittersweet feelings, God wants to comfort ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist

Dad’s Funeral

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025

My Dad’s funeral

Dad Song: that’s my Job (play song) Eulogy: dearly beloved we are gathered together here today to celebrate the life of one of the greatest man I ever knew my Dad Marvin Ray Barker Sr. Dad was born on February the 28th 1947 to Parents Virgil L. Barker Sr. And Anna Barker and he grew up with two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:48

Denomination: *other

Funeral For A Veteran With Ptsd Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 11, 2025

A Bronze star recipient who fought his last battle

Earlier in the service, you heard Russell read Isaiah 40:1-2: 40 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Stanley Walkup

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 13, 2025

Funeral for a Godly man.

Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Stanley Walkup We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death resurrection. “Precious in the Sight of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Billy Meade

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 30, 2024

Funeral for an elderly Christian man.

Celebration of Life and Resurrection Billy Meade Opening : Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Billy Meade . We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Denver Pendergrass

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 15, 2024

Denver was a special person.

Denver Pendergrass Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Denver Pendergrass”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Glenna Clark Funeral

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 31, 2024

Funeral for an Christian lady.

Funeral Glenna Clark 1. In behalf of the family, we want to thank everyone who is here. Your presence is honoring to Glenna and is a comfort and strength to the family. When we here the words such and such has died or passed I would like to say this that such and such will now live for eternity ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Methodist

Prepare Ye The Way - Yes! Prepare Today

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 8, 2019

John the Baptist was speaking to the Jewish people in his day; he is speaking to you and me today.

Message/Devotion December 8, 2019 Matthew 3:1-12 The reading In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Around The Crystal Sea

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 31, 2016

Funeral Sermon for a Believer who loved fishing

**** FUNERAL SCRIPTURE READINGS Job 1:21 and Job said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised." Psalm 90:1-5 Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2 Before the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ