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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
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
Funeral service of a non church member, but Christian that I had the oportunity to minister to her family in her latter days of Alzheimers
In this time of remembrance of Sister Ann Winkles, we must focus ultimately on the Power of Almighty God and the Peace that his Word provides us in such a time as this. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, the writings of Solomon state: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
Denomination: Baptist
Phyllis was a seeker. She studied numerous religions and had deep insight into the bible. This funeral service expressed her personality and insights.
Song #1 -- Family Enters -- Clair De Lune Song #2 -- I Come to the Garden Alone Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This is a funeral service for an unbeliever I did not know.
[Song as Family Enters [Song Introduction 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36 As it is written, "For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:5-6
A funeral service for a stillborn twin.
Based in part on sermons by Rev. John Hamby and Rev. Robert Marsh References: 2 Cor. 5:6-8 Psalm 139:13-18 Psalm 23 (International Children’s Bible) 1. Introduction a. Today is a day of mixed emotions, a day when we ask difficult questions that Noe and Barbara have probably been asking ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8
This the funeral service for my wife’s mother. She died knowing the Lord.
Sermantha Mary Dubose Gillespie Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. It was a frightening concept to them and has been for most of humankind ever since. But even before Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 116:15
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This sermon encourages us to recognize our current spiritual season, take our faith seriously, and understand the urgency of living fully in God's presence.
Good morning, beloved family. It's a blessing to be here with you today. We gather in the presence of God, with hearts open and ready to receive His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Every moment we share in this sacred space is a gift from God. In the wise words of ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Topics: Funeral Service, Time
Format for doing a funeral service. A sample Service Programme is provided together with suggested scripture readings, sayings and the committal at the cemetery or for cremation.
Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply stating ...read more
Scripture: John 11:25-26
Denomination: Charismatic
Sharing hope in a time of apparent tragedy, through the love of God displayed in the death of the Lord Jesus Christ for us. [This is as shared at the funeral service - names ommitted].
SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 3:16 – 21 [NIV] {Chosen by R. B.} 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Memorial/Funeral Service for a miscarried baby.
“I Know That Face!” Memorial Service for a Miscarried Child Psalm 139:16 Today family and friends gather to grieve with and support Melissa and Robert. For them the excitement of a long awaited pregnancy has come to a terrible, unexpected and painful end. In a time like this, we are cut to the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 139:15-16
Funeral Service for a true servant of God.
Psalm 116: 15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. 16 O LORD, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant [c] ; you have freed me from my chains What does it mean to be a true servant of God? We can learn from Larry’s ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 116:15-16
A sermon given at the funeral service for a minister, Bishop, husband, father and my friend. He want a message that would touch the unsaved hearts of family and friends and bring them to Jesus.
Funeral Service sermon for Bishop Mike Brandebura Listen to the Word of grace: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and I am life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, yet they shall live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:18
This is the message I preached for our 40-year-old son. I hope it can help give comfort to other grieving parents. I preached about Heaven because that is where our Eric is.
Funeral Service for Our Son, Eric Crandall Revelation 21:1-6 (Preached May 25, 2021) BACKGROUND: *This is the message I preached for the funeral of our 40-year-old son who died on May 21, 2021, after a brief but terrible illness. This sermon is intensely personal, but I hope it can help give ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6
You may be seated…Let’s began with prayer:
Our heavenly Father, we thank you that we can come into your presence anytime but especially when our hearts are weighed down with sorrow. Father, you know the grief that’s experienced by the ____________family and_______________ friends and the need they have of your comforting presence and the ...read more
Scripture: John 14:1-6
Funeral service for Marcia Jean Tucker, single mother and immigration officer.
Our third-grade teacher was very concerned about our posture. Day after day she would command her students to watch their posture. “Sit with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor; don’t slump in your seat.” “Stand erect, with your weight equally distributed on both feet; ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12
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