Sermons on Funerals:

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 23, 2016

A chapel message for the funeral of an elderly woman who knew the Lord.

As we gather in the presence of the Lord, I want to talk just a little bit about looking beyond our circumstances and looking into the future. Think along with me for a moment: That rusted wreck of a car in the junkyard was once new, shiny, sleek and desirable. Those clothes we threw away or gave ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Everything (Funeral Message) - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 30, 2023

This is a funeral message based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, for a person of unclear faith.

Warren Saunders Funeral - April 27, 2023 We have gathered to remember Warren Saunders. We have gathered to mourn his loss and also to celebrate his life. And as we considered what might be a meaningful passage from Scripture to reflect upon, this passage was suggested, and it resonated with Ann ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Understands

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

ALL ABOUT SUSTAINING GRACE...good for funerals, too!

God Understands II Cor. 12:7-10 v. 9—sing “For His grace is sufficient…” Our church body has suffered many losses thru the years, many of you have suffered great loss this year…some this week. You get up some mornings hoping that perhaps it was a bad dream…but it’s still there, it’s real, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Kind Of Eulogy Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 17, 2002

how Joseph and Jacob prepared for their funerals and dealt with their deaths

August 18, 2002 Genesis 48:15-16, 49:33, 50:24-26 Then he blessed Joseph and said, “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, 16 the Angel who has delivered me from all harm —may he bless these boys. May they be called ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Get To Heaven From Here

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

There is a way to get to heaven from here. (Funeral sermon)

How to Get to Heaven From Here John 14:1-6 1 "Don’t be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. 2 There are many rooms in my Father’s home, and I am going to prepare a place for you. If this were not so, I would tell you plainly. 3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ Offers Hope

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 22, 2008

This is a funeral sermon. I have modified it for general use.

“Christ Offers Hope” Revelation 21:1-7 Introduction Today we have gathered to celebrate the life of (NAME); [spouse, daughter, friend, etc.], and much more. Words are but shells which we try, in vain, to fill enough meaning to capture the depth of our loss and the extent of our grief. Today, it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

"Oh How He Loves"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 3, 2014

Funeral sermon for a man who love for wife was great.

“ Oh How he loves’ Ovit Lochard 1. Ovit Loved Marie with all his heart . Ovits greatest desire was to go home and be with his beloved. June 29th God gave Ovit the desire of his heart. • 1 Corinthinas 13:4 Ovits Love for Marie was patient, his love for her was kindness for love ...read more

Scripture: John 11:36

Denomination: Methodist

Is Your Church Dead

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 8, 2018

You may as well hold the funeral and move on.

Is Your Church Dead? Rev 3:1  And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Precious In The Sight Of The Lord

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

This is a funeral sermon taken from Psalm 116:15, used upon the death of a quadraplegic named Robert. The sermon is short, but of standard length for funerals like this.

Precious in the Sight of the Lord Psalm 116:15 It is sad but true that earth-bound perspectives shackle us all. We have enough experience of things on this earth to know about how things work in daily life, but we can’t see through the Lord’s eyes and get His perspective unless of course he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Inheritance

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 27, 2014

A funeral sermon in which we learn about the person something of her relationship to herself, to others, and to God.

Jutta was one of those people that make a preacher’s job easier – or really, the job of anyone who speaks in public. I came to know Jutta at the vespers service held each Thursday evening at the Manor. She always sat close to the front – on the second row, in fact – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral Sermon: The Righteous Have A Rest That Remains Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Heaven is not a myth, neither is it a fairytale. It is a reality prepared for those who believe in Jesus Christ. The scriptures assure us that beyond the suffering and labour of this life, there remains a rest for the people of God.

FUNERAL SERMON: THE RIGHTEOUS HAVE A REST THAT REMAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:9-11 (KJV) 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us labour therefore ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon: 94 Year Old Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 6, 2017

Evelyn was baptized late in life and was faithful to the end.

Song: How Great Thou Art (Recorded) Family Enters Song: Jesus Let Us Come to Know You (Congregational) Welcome John 14.1-6 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Your Hope?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002

Funeral sermon delivered to my family and their friends upon the death of my sister.

We come here today not to celebrate death but to celebrate life. Judy?s life here on earth is over but her life in heaven with her beloved Savior Jesus Christ has just began. We sorrow because we shall miss her - but we rejoice in the memories we have of her and we praise God that her life of no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7, Psalm 119:19

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Well! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 14, 2015

A funeral sermon, challenge for those present at the service of a man recently come to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour.

I first met ……. around 20 months ago when his nephew brought him along to a service here at the Salvation Army. ……. was keen to sort things out with “God” as he felt spiritually distant from him. in the course of time we spent a bit of time in prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

The God Who Comforts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001

This is a funeral message based on 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

The God who Comforts Funeral Meditation II Corinthians 1:3-5 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God