Sermons about Funeral Preparations

The Callings

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2017

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Funeral for Retired Preacher

Song 1 – My God and I – Family Enters Song 2 – Paradise Valley Welcome John 5.25-29 25 “Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. 26 For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Amazing Grace (Revised)

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 30, 2004

based on 134 ratings

| 28,054 views

A funeral sermon on Grace and Comfort

Funeral Amazing Grace (revised) The Apostle Paul begins the book of II Cor. with this greeting: 2 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Two ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service For Church Member

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 26, 2005

based on 244 ratings

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This is the service for one of our members who went to be with our Savior last night. I hope that the joy of knowing her comes through in the words of this service.

We gather here today, not to celebrate death, but to celebrate life; eternal life. Suzie’s temporary life on earth is now over, but her permanent life in Heaven with her Savior, Jesus Christ, has just begun. If we could picture her entrance to Heaven, we would see all the saints that ever went on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-5, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: *other

Funeral - Loving Elderly Lady

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 17, 2005

based on 41 ratings

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Funeral for Christian lady that was loved by all.

Open and Greeting: Rev. 1 1st Hymn (after Prayer) What a friend we have in Jesus Prayer Rev. 2 Scripture Reading Rev.3 2nd Hymn Rev. 4 – How Great Thou Art Eulogy: Rev. 1 (1 Corinthians 13:1-8) This afternoon we have come together to honor Ophelia Tucker. On February 11th she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Funeral Sermon For Jim Blair

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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This is a sermon I delivered for a beloved member of our congregation who passed away after a short illness. He was baptized only a few years earlier after he had retired.

GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-8 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Funeral The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Aug 30, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 19,773 views

A funeral sermon easily adapted to any Christain person based on Psalm 23

TITLE: The Lord Is My Shepherd Funeral: Sadie Garrett Bilton By C. Scott Ghan TEXT: (Psalms 23) "A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. {2} He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. {3} He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace - Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003

based on 654 ratings

| 49,627 views

A Funeral sermon for a Christian based on the Hymn Amazing Grace.

Amazing Grace – Funeral Sermon (If possible have organist play Hymn before speaking) Read Verse One of Hymn "Amazing Grace" Intro. People often request that this song be sung at their memorial service. This song means something to Christians and is precious to their hearts. To many Christians it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Conducted Funerals

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 21, 2003

based on 174 ratings

| 26,051 views

The example of the Master in being a comfort to people who have suffered loss.

Actually, Jesus never had to conduct a funeral. No one ever died or stayed dead in His immediate presence. That’s because He is the resurrection and the life! (John 11:25) He did, however, come to the aid of those in sorrow over death, and by so doing left a great example for those of us who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-50

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 90 (Funeral Version)

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 11, 2001

based on 230 ratings

| 31,289 views

Funeral message

Psalm 90 - Funeral 1) Introduction Tonight I will read to you a passage of scripture which was written by a man named Moses. Before I read the passage let me tell you a little bit about this man. Moses he had a unique perspective to offer on life. -He was raised in the household of a king ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Message For Gayle Pearson

Contributed by James May on Sep 19, 2006

based on 13 ratings

| 9,651 views

Funeral message and graveside statements for a 54 year old man who had a heart attack.

Funeral Message for Gayle Pearson September 19, 2006 We are here to honor the life of Lawrence Gayle Pearson. As I have listened to the eulogy and the letter written by his children, and I have spoken with some of the family members, I have come to know that Gayle was not always what he appeared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Preaching Our Lord's Funeral

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 3,647 views

You must look at all four gospel to get a composite picture of the death of Christ and then we only have fragmented scene.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------------------------ THE PREACHING OUR LORD’S FUNERAL LUKE 23:26-49 You must look at all four gospel to get a composite picture of the death of Christ and then we only have fragmented scene. C. We are told in the Garden that "He began ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral-Paul's Farewell Message

Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006

based on 64 ratings

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In this text, Paul gives us great insight into death as well as great comfort for grieving families.

Paul’s Farewell Message 2 Tim 4:6-8 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Fight - A Funeral Service

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 170 ratings

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Saying good bye to a sister who had fought the good fight.

Introductory Considerations 1. Here today to pay our final respect to....., to remember her life and how it touched ours, to share in the hope in which she lived her life and which, for her, has now been realized. 2. In reflecting upon their mother, the family chose the passage we read from 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral Sermon For Werner K

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Apr 16, 2004

based on 59 ratings

| 9,346 views

Many young pastors have asked me to share with them ideas on how to create a funeral message. Here is one such example for a family that appreciates the traditional format of worship. Peace be with you.

A funeral sermon for the family and loved ones of Werner K____. February 14, 2004 Grace, mercy and peace to you all from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Dear family, as you know Werner wanted to have the hymn, “Take my life and Let it Be” sung today. He knew that the hymn was in fact a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Turned A Funeral Into A Celebration

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 30, 2008

based on 10 ratings

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Jesus made it clear in His teachings that you are not really ready to live until you have faced the reality of death.

Jesus Turns a Funeral into a Celebration (Theme for this message came from "Outflow" by Sjogren and Ping) Luke 7:11-17 Can you imagine the shock of the widow of Nain and the crowd surrounding the funeral procession when Jesus walked up and stopped the procession? Jesus saw the widow and had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

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