Sermons on Funeral Purposes:

What Cancer Cannot Do

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 24, 2004

There are things that cancer cannot do to the one who follows Christ.

What Cancer Cannot Do TCF Sermon March 28, 2004 On Saturday March 13, when our dear sister Nancy Reed was first hospitalized, I was driving to the hospital to visit, and I considered that, if this was, indeed, nearing Nancy’s appointed time to go to be with the Lord, we could not, on the Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39, John 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eulogy Joseph Lanton

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 14, 2003

This is a eulogy for a 33 year old Christian who was very active in the life of the church and knew Christ greatly. He was a single parent and left a 12 year old son.

Funeral Joseph Lanton 5/12/2003 by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Brothers and sisters I submit to you tonight, that Joseph Lyle Lanton was specially created by God. God took a little piece of his father Curtis and a part of his mother Oritha and began knitting Joseph together in his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“awaiting You In Heaven” Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 6, 2010

God and Jesus Christ want you to have the same revelation that King David had when he lost a son. He said, “I will go to him, but he will not return to me.” (2 Samuel 12:23)

Funeral for Ryan Allen Lentz (Died at Birth) Title “Awaiting You In Heaven” Introduction: On behalf of the family, I want to extend a thank you to all who have in some way made time to minister to Ryan Allen’s family. We are thankful for the nurses at the Norton County ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better By Far

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2011

Though death remains the last enemy, the apostle Paul tells us that to die and be with Christ is "better by far."

Better By Far TCF Sermon April 10, 2011 Philippians 1:21-25 (ESV) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pictures Of Death

Contributed by Jeffrey Rowe on Dec 29, 2012

Used at a funeral for an older gentleman but could apply to many.

Funeral Service Introduction Welcome Good afternoon and welcome. We’ve gathered today to remember and to celebrate the life of ______ John 11:25-26 (NASB) 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, 26 and everyone who lives ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Eulogy--Arthur Swaney Iv

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 13, 2014

This is the eulogy of a young man who was killed during a robbery attempt. I don't know if he was saved or not, but he did have the opportunity to hear the truth of the gospel during his life.

Arthur Roderick Swaney IV (10-10-2014) The world was a different place in 1993 when Arthur Roderick Swaney IV was sent into the world by the hand of God to make a difference in the lives of people. Whether we know it are not, the Scriptures tell us that all of us are put together in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eulogy Rev. Adrian Lynum

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 6, 2011

Funeral for a fellow pastor who was admired by his family, his church and colleagues in ministry. He had been widowed and then remarried. Both spouses have a place in the message.

Adrian Lynum. God has given us the honor and privilege of celebrating the life of one of his children whose life has ended well. The mind of God is a fascinating place to behold dreams that we would never think of putting into place. Who but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eulogy Jeanell Mobley

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2013

This is the funeral of my aunt, a believer who cared a lot about family and giving of herself on behalf of others.

Eulogy For Jeanell Mobley by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalms 90:1-12 John 14:1-6 Jeanell Mobley 2/9/2012 God creates some people who are to become very important in the world, and God creates some people who to be very special in the world. Now some would say it is better to be important ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eulogy Lillie M. Jackson

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 30, 2015

Lillie was a believer in Christ who loved her familly, overcame several challenges, and worked in the church.

Funeral Eulogy Lillie Jackson 11/29/2015 Psalms 116:15-15 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Romans 8:28-35 God took notice and smiled on Monday morning, and all that great crowd witnesses that surround us gave out a loud cheer as Sister Lillie Jackson rose up out of her bed and took her place among the saints ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding Life, When Losing It

Contributed by John Kah on Nov 25, 2000

A funeral sermon drawing upon the story of faith and story of redemption as presented in the book of Ruth.

FUNERAL MESSAGE "Finding Life, When Losing It" Ruth 1:15-16 ____________ is what Boaz in the book of Ruth would call "A woman of excellence." She displayed that "excellence" to many people gathered here in this room this {morning}. She was a loving and faithful wife. A devoted and caring ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Touching The Cloak

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral message for Mrs. Thora Mohler, a long-time member of our mostly African-American Baptist church, but proud of her Swedish Lutheran heritage, and devoted to certain tasks in the life of our church.

Anyone who ever counted money with Thora Mohler will tell you that she was a woman with a determination to get things right. She would not let go until she had the right answer. On Mondays, Mrs. Mohler, until recent months, was one of those faithful behind-the-scenes workers our church has, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Unbroken Family

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral message for Mrs. Annie McNeile, the mother and aunt of members of our church.

Everyone who lives in a family knows what it is to be responsible for another family member. If you are a mother, you feel responsibility for those whom you brought into the world; in fact, some mothers spend their whole lives and much of their energy feeling utterly responsible for everything ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Triumph Has Begun

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral for Mr. Arthur Capehart, a pioneering jazz musician and public school music teacher

Exodus 14:10-15:3 passim Message: THE SONG OF TRIUMPH HAS BEGUN But Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the LORD will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you see today you shall never see again. The LORD will fight for you, and you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wings Of Refuge

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral message for Mr. Ekerete Akpaete, a Nigerian immigrant who died very suddenly, in the arms of his infant daughter.

To experience great loss is difficult enough. To experience that loss in a far country, with few who understand, few who are close, is even more difficult. And when that loss means that those who depend on you will need you even more, yet the resources to help them will be scarce – that is truly ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:11-12, Psalm 57:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't Hear You

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral message for Mr. William Powell Garrett, our Minister of Music and an official of Montgomery County Government

Scripture: Philippians 4:1, 3-9 Message: I CAN’T HEAR YOU I want to ask our children’s choir to help me with the message today. I want to ask all of you a question. Whenever you would come up here to sing, and you would start out, what did Mr. Garrett always say to you? What did he shout out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist