Sermons on Funerals:

May The Work I’ve Done Speak For Me

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 17, 2009

MORE IMPORTANT THAN HOW LONG WE LIVE IS HOW WE LIVE OUR LIFE. DORCAS PATTERNS FOR US A LIFE WORTH LIVING AND REMEMBERING.

MAY THE WORK I’VE DONE SPEAK FOR ME ACTS 9:36-41 ASHA, AMAYA, FAMILY/FRIENDS . . . EARTH HAS NO SORROW . . . DIFFICULT – I/WE DID NOT THINK IT WOULD END THIS WAY LEARNING – LIFE: . . . CURVE BALLS, FAST BALLS, SLIDERS OUR WAY. AT THESE TIMES WE MUST HOLD FIRM IN OUR FAITH OF GOD NO MATTER THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-41, Acts 9:13, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With A Death Of A Loved One Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 2, 2009

How do we grow in our love for people and how do we deal with losing them?

The first mention of a burial in the Bible is found in Genesis 23. It was the burial of Sarah. Remember Sarah? Here’s what we read in Genesis 17:15-16, God also said to Abraham, "As for Sarai your wife, you are no longer to call her Sarai; her name will be Sarah. I will bless her and will surely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2009

What we gain in death

To Die is gain Phil. 1:21 When the Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church in Phillipi, the circumstances of his life weren’t exactly ideal. He was in prison—under house arrest by Rome, chained to a Roman soldier and yet this entire letter shouts with triumph. It is filled with words of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd - What More Shall I Want?

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 20, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Great Shepherd cares for his sheep so much that he supplies their heart's desires.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Comanche Chapel Memorial Ceremony for Private First Class – Diego Miguel Montoya Fort Hood, TX 14 September 2010 Big Idea: We should demonstrate our love for PFC Diego Miguel Montoya through our reflections, and honor, of his life as a MP Soldier; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fulfilling Life Of Service

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 14, 2010

What kind of legacy that you want your life to be remembered? People measure fulfillment of life based on the properties they acquired, position they attained and education they get. But time and time again, history proved them wrong.

THE FULFILLING LIFE OF SERVICE What kind of legacy that you want your life to be remembered? What statement about your life you want to be inscribed at your tomb stone? Many people have a wrong concept of fulfillment in their lives. They measure fulfillment of life based on the properties they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 25:7-10 - Hereafter Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 27, 2011

The thing that really strikes me about Genesis 25 is a clear reference to the HEREAFTER.

Genesis 25:7-10 - HEREAFTER Last night I watched a video called "HEREAFTER" with Matt Damon. It is a movie about people grappling with what happens to them after they die. Matt Damon plays the part of a reluctant Psychic who connects with people who have died by touching the hands of relatives. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Different Destinies At Death

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 8, 2011

"Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things , and likewise Lazarus evil things;but now he is comforted and you are tormented" Luke 16:25.

Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Going home Text: Luke 16:19-31; Rev. 21:1-5 Home is always the best place to be. But many people have a wrong idea about where their home really is. If we would only understand that we are spiritual beings in a physical body we would also understand that just as the physical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Quick Look At Psalm 23

Contributed by Buck Hughes on Nov 2, 2011

A brief outline of the 23rd psalm used for a graveside service.

A quick look at Psalm 23 Psalms 23:1-6 (1) The LORD is my shepherd; This verse or first phrase is the key to this whole passage of scripture. “The Lord is my Shepherd” If Jesus is your shepherd or your God then this passage can help you. So to begin lets answer the Question ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Help For The Hereafter And The Here And Now

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 3, 2012

Guidance for those who are troubled by mortality.

“Hope Hereafter and Here and Now!” Scripture Reading John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Taught Us About Death

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jan 3, 2013

Jesus Confessed, Confronted, and Conquered Death!

Introduction: There are many ideas about death that are stated by various people. One study of interest involved the interviewing of several hundreds of terminally ill patients in a hospital. The interviews were conducted for the purpose of attempting to discover their attitudes toward death. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Friends

Lift Up Your Heads, Because Your Redemption Draws Near! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 27, 2013

We need sometimes to remember what God has done for us in the past, so that we will be thankful in the present!!

Two guys on the street corner and one man asks the other man, "How was church last Sunday?" The other man said, "I don’t know - I was kind of bored. I think I slept through half the sermon." The first man looked shocked and said, "How could you do that - you’re the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Losing A Lifelong Mate

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2014

When Sarah, Abraham's sister of 127 years and wife of who knows how long, dies, he loses a soul mate. Genesis 23 tells how he established a family burial plot and began to move on after this loss.

Can you believe it? Here we are making history at the Signal Mountain Church of Christ! This is the first day for two Sunday morning Worship services in our history. May the Lord give us all courage and commitment to go out and bring others in so that the house may be filled… twice! For ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For To Me, To Live Is Christ And To Die Is Gain.

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 25, 2017

Prepare your life for the final graduation, which is a commencement of new life whether in endless hope or hopeless end.

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Phi 1:21 On June 12, 2005, exactly today 11 years ago, Steve Jobs delivered a speech to the graduating class at Stanford University. So outstanding was his speech that many call the speech as the most memorable, best, life-changing and even ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Vida Eterna

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

La promesa de Cristo de vida eterna es central a las escrituras del Nuevo Testamento y para nuestra comprensión de la voluntad del plan de salvación de Dios. Esta promesa es considerada y atesorada en el corazón y la mente de cada cristiano.

«No se angustien. Confíen en Dios, y confíen también en mí. En el hogar de mi Padre hay muchas viviendas; si no fuera así, ya se lo habría dicho a ustedes. Voy a prepararles un lugar. Y, si me voy y se lo preparo, vendré para llevármelos conmigo. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

The Miracle Of Death

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Jan 31, 2019

There is a miracle in death for the believer! Preached for the life of a sure believer and faithful servant.

The Miracle of Death We often call it a miracle when we witness the Birth of a baby, and correctly so for surely God is the giver of all life, and we do know that every good and perfect gift comes from HIM! Yes, the miraculous birth of Bille J Gaston to his parents Wille and Lillie Gaston surely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Baptist