Sermons on funerals:

The Temporary Versus The Eternal

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

This is a funeral sermon for an elderly Christian lady that had ended up in bed for the past few months of her life. I have replaced the lady's name with "Our Loved One", and have removed many of the personal remarks on her life.

THE TEMPORARY VERSUS THE ETERNAL 2 Cor. 4:16-5:10 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today, like many times when we come together because of the occasion of death we have mixed feelings. A.) None of us enjoy losing a loved one to the grave. aa.) But at the same time we can come here today with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strong Arm Faith Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message was for a long standing leader of the church. He was sometimes misunderstood, but always admired for his passion for the church. It was based on his wife's favorite verse about God's sustaining power in the midst of difficult circumstances.

Message The most important thing that I can say personally about Max **** is that he has made me a better minister and a better man. Let me share two reasons for that assessment: There was more to Max than first impressions. When I visited FCC for an interview weekend, nearly 19 years ago, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Answer For Troubled Times Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message was from the funeral of a Christian young person who died unexpectedly. It does not seek to answer all of the questions of their death, but point us to the one with the answers.

MESSAGE - God’s Answer For Troubled Times There are times that test the soul. This is one of those times. It is at times like this that we wonder if anyone has ever experienced pain and loneliness so intently. This is the moment that that one pivotal question swirls unanswered and ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tent Was Taken Down, Now A New Body! (Funeral Sermon) Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 1, 2014

Paul's description of journeying through death.

From what I’ve learnt about….. and the Family I see her life has been one of journeying … 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 NLT 5 For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Am Ready

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 28, 2016

Larry was a 72 year old faithful Christian. This funeral sermon speaks of his preparation and participation in the heavenly things.

Welcome/Intro "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. "In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elogio Para Juanita Lovelace

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 8, 2021

Juanita era una anciana que amaba a su familia y se acercó al Señor pocos años antes de morir.

Elogio para Juanita Lovelace 6/8/2021 Por Rick Gillespie- Mobley Resumen: Juanita era una anciana que amaba a su familia y se acercó al Señor pocos años antes de morir. Eclesiastés 3: 1-3: 14 Salmo 139: Juan 14: 1-6 Dios es asombroso. Conoció a Juanita Lovelace mucho antes ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eulogy Jonnie Childs Hayes Funeral Eulogy Homegoing

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 15, 2021

This is a eulogy for a woman who loved Christ, loved her family, and had the gift of hospitalityl She and her husband were married for 69 years.

Eulogy Jonnie Hayes Matthew 7:13-21 John 3:16-18 7/15/2021 Our God is an incredible God. God looks out for us even before we are born, and God has elaborate plans for people to become a part of our lives that we never could have imagined. We may not believe it, but God is working all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-21, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Death Of A Christian

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 30, 2004

What death is to a Christian - a funeral message for an elderly Christian.

(Please note that the basic outline of this message was adapted from a sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon related to a Christian’s death and prayerfully reworked to meet the need of the family of the deceased) THE DEATH OF A CHRISTIAN PSALM 116:12-15 What shall I render to the Lord For all His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Graveside Service For A Christian Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 2, 2023

A brief message to close out a funeral service at the graveside.

Let’s bring some closure on saying farewell today with one of the most well-known passages of Scripture in history, the 23rd Psalm. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven: Our Home, Hope And How

Contributed by Glenn Branham on Apr 30, 2005

Funeral: Jesus told us of our hope, our home, and how to get there.

Comments Let me take this opportunity to thank you, on behalf of (name’s) family, for coming today. Over the past few days many of you have dropped in or phoned the family to offer sympathy and support. The number of people in this room, the flowers, tears, cards, food, and visits, all speak ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Directions For Dealing With A Difficult Death

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 14, 2006

This message was for the funeral of a 28-year-old woman who died of a drug overdose. I only met the family the night before the funeral. It should be easy to personalize and would work well with any difficult death such as suicide, ect.

DIRECTIONS FOR DEALING WITH A DIFFICULT DEATH Funeral Sermon Proverbs 3:5-6 March 15, 2006 Introduction: When we are faced with tragedy we often don’t know which way to turn. We don’t know what to think. We don’t know what to feel. We don’t know what to say. In short we simply don’t know how ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Walking With God -- Funeral Sermon For A Faithful Minister Of Christ

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 25, 2016

This was the funeral sermon for a friend, Mentor in the ministry, and co-labourer in the Kingdom of God.

WALKING WITH GOD – FUNERAL SERMON November 13, 2016 (The following link will take you to an MP3 recording of the funeral sermon: http://chirb.it/c4b4Jq) INTRODUCTION: 1.) In Genesis 5:24 Scripture tells us of a man named Enoch. A.) “Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Sermon For Someone Who Committed Suicide

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Aug 9, 2005

This was a sermon for a man who killed himself a month after his wife committed suicide

A Funeral For John Doe Before I speak today – I would like to read some scriptures to us. (Psa 55:5 NKJV) "Fearfulness and trembling have come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me." (Psa 143:4 NKJV) "Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me; My heart within me is distressed." Psa ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Funeral Service Sermon For Bishop Mike Brandebura

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 1, 2008

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

Funeral For 82 Y/O Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 2, 2020

Sue was a warm Christian influence on her family, friends, and coworkers.

Welcome and Obituary Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 46:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ