Sermons on Funerals Non-Christian:

Funeral For A Stillborn Baby

Contributed by Jane White on Dec 6, 2002

Funeral sermon and liturgy suggestions for a full term stillborn boy.

{All liturgical material used was from the United Methodist Book of Worship service for a stillborn child, and service for the loss of a pregnancy. I scoured the internet and other resources looking for help. The UM BOW was by far the best resource. This baby boy was born dead at term. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

At death we all reap the results of a life that’s either saved or unsaved.

As the family and friends of xxxx xxxxxxx we are gathered today in the presence of God both to remember her and to find comfort from the word of God during this time of mourning. The psalmist wrote, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” and then the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Jesus At A Time Of Grief Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 29, 2007

This funeral sermon is in story form. Funerals always need to point the way to Jesus.

Finding Jesus At A Time Of Grief Today is a day of grief. Today is a day of sadness. Today we are here because __________ has died and it affects us. I would not say everything is all right. Because it is not. We hurt. And we know we will hurt for a long time. When a relationship is lost we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do We Do When Our Loved Ones Die? Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 15, 2001

The disciples’actions when John the Baptist died offer us helpful suggestions of what to do when our loved ones die. (*appropriate for graveside service)

Intro: When John the Baptist died tragically, the disciples of Jesus exemplified what we must do today when our loved ones die. Let us notice what verse 14 says: I. THE DISCIPLES CAME 1. They stopped what they were doing, came together from various places. 2. Sadly, funerals are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service For Judy ____________

Contributed by Wayne Major on Jan 23, 2002

I was asked to share my feelings about suicide by the husband, who had been hurt many years earlier by some inappropriate comments by a pastor upon the suicide death of his friend.

“My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our hearts condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-23, 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Message For Stillborn Baby

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Apr 25, 2007

This message was written for a stillborn baby that was born at 36 weeks.

Memorial/Grave Side Service Grace Mikayla Godby Psalm 139:16 Today we gather to grieve with and support Nick & Jenni Godby. □ Grace Mikayla was born on April 18 at 7:19pm □ The excitement of a long awaited pregnancy has come to a terrible, unexpected and painful end. □ This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy Is Coming In The Morning

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008

I preached this message on August 28th 2008 at a funeral for one of my members who was killed tragically in a car accident by a drunk driver on August 19th 2008 .This is in memory of Fred C Jackson

“Joy Is Coming In The Morning” Psalms 30:5 SCRIPTURE: For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5 Introduction Have you ever felt like crying? There are times in every life when each of us feels like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Service

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

A funeral service.

Order of Server: Eulogy Song (Amazing Grace) Scripture Reading (Psalm 90:10; Isaiah 40:28-31) Song (I Call it Home) Message (“My Story”) Song (Old Ship of Zion) Benediction (Prayer) Graveside Message: My Story: The Psalmist said in chapter 30 and verse 5, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Non-Christian Funeral Series

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

This is a funeral outline I used when called on to preach the funeral for a non-christian man. Hope it is helpful.

Will you pray with me. Lord, we come to you this day with heavy hearts at the passing of ______. I pray father as we go through this time you will fill the hearts of this precious family with your love, your grace, and your mercy. Father we come to you knowing that when your children cry you cry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Sermon For Loretta Dyer

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 27, 2009

Funeral for Loretta Dyer

THE FUNERAL OF LORETTA DYER PROCESSIONAL: (Song-One day at a time) TEXT JOHN 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. SHALL WE PRAY The text today is called the golden text of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Mensaje Para Funeral De Un No Creyente

Contributed by Joel Bethancourt on Mar 29, 2009

Este es un breve mensaje para el funeral de una persona no creyente o que no sabemos si aceptó a Jesucristo como su Salvador. Tiene un giro evangelístico, pero pretende motivar a un público mayormente no cristiano a acercarse a Dios y a la iglesia.

En este momento de dolor y tristeza para las familias ___(nombre de las dos familias principales del fallecido)_______, saquemos un momento para reflexionar sobre lo que nos dice la palabra de Dios en el libro de Eclesiastés 7: Vs. 1 Vale más el buen nombre que el buen ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-4, Ecclesiastes 7:1, Ecclesiastes 7:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Service For Unbeliever

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 12, 2012

Funerals for the unbelieving is a difficult task for preachers. It is, however, an opportunity to be an encouragement to the family as we honor the good aspects of the deceased person's life.

Song – No Tears in Heaven – Seating Guests Song – Home of the Soul – Family Enters and is Seated Congregational Song – Sing Hallelujah The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Service For Heather

Contributed by Douglas Mcculley on Nov 17, 2005

Funeral Sermon for a 3 year-old-girl who had died very tragically

Funeral Message for a Young Child Doug McCulley, doug@commonjourney.com Please Note: Born to Andrew & Darlene Kiss, on May 28, 1999 — Heather Rose was an exceptional child. She had suffered a stroke before birth and even though Doctors told Darlene and Andrew she probably would not be able to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Memorial For Brittany Nicole

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 31, 2006

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

I Know That Face!

Contributed by Robert Marsh on Mar 18, 2005

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

Denomination: Baptist