Sermons on Funeral Preparations:

Missed Expectations

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

Funeral service of our Youth Director.

(This was the funeral of our Youth Director who passed away from cancer at an early age.) Genesis 25: 8-11 Known Mickey 1 yr.- Loved him, trusted him, will miss his teaching Mickey could take a household item and a Bible verse during his children’s message and have all the adults either crying ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy For Betty Hayes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 23, 2006

Betty Hayes was an outstanding member of our church who had the gift of encouraging. She was loved by many in the church.

Betty Hayes On a warm summer day, on the 16th of August in the year 1934, near the great Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee, God gave Earnest Lee and Betty, a beautiful little girl, whose heart would grow to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walking With The Shepherd Of Your Soul

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 1, 2003

Funeral

FUNERAL SERVICE “Walking with the Shepherd of our Soul” Psalm 23 It has not been my privilege to really be around ______ since he has been an adult. My connection with _________ goes back several years to when _________ attended the children’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Our Wonderful Shepherd

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006

The Good Shepherd leads through the valley! His presence brings comfort.

SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 23 [NKJV] A Psalm of David. 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Words From Beyond The Grave

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

In this funeral message for a senior saint, I suggested what she might say to those gathered at her funeral.

Funeral Service For Emily Hodolich January 17, 2004 Opening Greetings Prayer Hymn Nearer My God to Thee Scripture Reading Eulogy Hymn How Great Thou Art Message Hymn Amazing Grace Closing announcements and prayer As I bring the message today I want to sugest to you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Baptist

Reality Of Death

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 2, 2020

A generic sermon about death that can be adapted to funerals.

I normally try to weave the Bible and the stories of the deceased into a eulogy. • God’s words of instruction to us • God’s Standards borne out in Jesus (John 14.6) • God’s Commands “What would I want to say to an audience who was looking at the reality of death?” Hebrews 9:27-28 27 And just as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flora's Message

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 22, 2005

This is a very simple sermon written specifically for a lady in our church who passed away. But the message is a salvation message. I hope you may be able to use it to help you in writing a personal message about someone in your church.

From the moment I walked through the door of Warrenton Wesleyan Church 16 months ago I knew there was something special about Flora. I will admit that I pride myself in trying to learn and remember names, but for some reason, and I have never admitted this, I have the hardest time remembering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:20-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Getting Ready For The Big Day Pt 1 The Announcement Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 6, 2009

Our responce to the Announcement is what makes it effective in our Lives. You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

Matt 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-45 This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. Hebrews 2:3 The Big Day I want to spend the run up to Christmas talking about “Getting Ready for the Big Day.” The 25th of December will come and go just like any other day. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preaching - The Need To Nail It

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 28, 2011

Preaching seminar taken from Eccl 12:9

PREACHING – THE NEED TO NAIL IT Ask most pastors today if they are good preachers and most will say that they are better than average. In fact, 90% of pastors surveyed ranked themselves as great preachers. There is always the temptation to overestimate our preaching. Every preacher is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Waiting On God

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 26, 2008

Sometimes God asks us to wait and be patient. What do we do in the meantime?

- How are you at waiting? - They say that patience is a virtue. I know a lot of people that are not very virtuous then. I am one of them. - I do not like to wait one iota - However, I am working on it. I’m starting a group called Impatient Anonymous. THE MEETING IS BEGINNING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Lutheran

God Knows What He Is Looking For Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 5, 2009

This is the first in a series on the life of David. After giving some background, this lesson focuses on how God chooses and prepares His servants.

Introduction A. Happy New Year church family! Welcome to 2009 – the last year of the first decade of the 21st century! Hard to believe. B. Have you chosen any resolutions for the new year? 1. I heard about a man who announced that he was starting a diet as the new year began. 2. His friend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fortification That Preserves Peace Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Aug 19, 2008

Fortification that brings peace is accomplished when we build community, fortify our selves, families and church, and prepare in advance for the next threat/battle.

FORTIFICATION THAT PRESERVES PEACE Second in Series – “Peace That Expands & Lasts: Lessons from Asa” 2 Chronicles 14:6-7 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday 8/10/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: When have begun looking at the reign of King Asa in order to learn more about how we may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Ordinary People: Caleb Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 24, 2008

Our problem is not that there are giants in the land; our problem is that there are giants like fear and unbelief in our hearts.

God Uses Ordinary People: Caleb Numbers 13-14 Rev. Brian Bill 8/24/08 There are some things that just stick with us over the years. I remember a jingle called “Conjunction Junction” from Schoolhouse Rock that I can’t get out of my head. Some of you could sing it with me. The song goes like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where To Start? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

Sometimes the toughest thing about a project is knowing where to start.

Have you ever had a project that was so big, you just didn’t know where to start? My garage is like that. It was a mess before we moved in and it’s only gotten worse. It absolutely drives me nuts. Several years ago, when we lived in Mississippi, I had a beautiful tool shed. I had pegboard on ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

Emergency Preparedness

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 1, 2011

A talk given to at a Tea Party Meeting on being prepared

Emergency Preparedness February 24, 2011 As a pastor I am sometimes asked, “Why do you need to be prepared? Don’t you trust God to take care of you?” And they quotes Scriptures like these: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-32

Denomination: Holiness