Sermons on Mike Obonyo Funeral Service:

The Song Of Triumph Has Begun

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral for Mr. Arthur Capehart, a pioneering jazz musician and public school music teacher

Exodus 14:10-15:3 passim Message: THE SONG OF TRIUMPH HAS BEGUN But Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the LORD will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you see today you shall never see again. The LORD will fight for you, and you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't Hear You

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001

Funeral message for Mr. William Powell Garrett, our Minister of Music and an official of Montgomery County Government

Scripture: Philippians 4:1, 3-9 Message: I CAN’T HEAR YOU I want to ask our children’s choir to help me with the message today. I want to ask all of you a question. Whenever you would come up here to sing, and you would start out, what did Mr. Garrett always say to you? What did he shout out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Promises From Jesus During Times Of Loss Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 14, 2001

Jesus doesn’t abandon us during grief experiences. In fact, He promises to be with us. We consider three important promises He makes to us during such times.

Intro: In times of loss and deep grief, our Lord may seem "far away"...but today we can trust in His presence. He also gives us three precious promises to consider today as we mourn the loss of our departed loved one: I. He promises to HEAR us 1. Many well meaning statements have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Is Over And The Victory Won!

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Sep 13, 2006

Dear family and friends. I would like to begin this message to you this morning with these words of victory. For the battle this life presents is over for Preston. The sickness and the pains of life is now swallowed up in what the church calls victory tha

Dear family and friends. I would like to begin this message to you this morning with these words of victory. For the battle this life presents is over for Preston. The sickness and the pains of life is now swallowed up in what the church calls victory that is through Christ. Therefore, Preston is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Sickness Is Not Unto Death

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Sep 26, 2006

Great Funeral Sermon. Meaning of Jesus’ statement, “This sickness is not unto death”. Life includes death, but doesn’t end in death

I. THE STORY OF LAZARUS IS VERY FAMILIAR A. Man Who Lived In Bethany With His Sisters B. Became Very Ill C. When Jesus Came, Already Had Died D. John 11:35 “Jesus wept” – shortest verse in the bible - profound E. It Was At Lazarus’ Tomb, Jesus Made Great Proclamation John 11:25-26 "I am ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Celebration Of Life

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

Eulogy for my wife’s grandmother.

Celebration of Life Avalee Duncan Atkins March 2, 1926 – January 22, 2006 By: Pastor Kent Wise 13 If I speak in the tongues d of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Sown In Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2005

Funeral message for Velton H. Edmonds, former chair of the church’s Music Committee. Gentleness and wisdom together, without an ounce of envy or ambition, yields a harvest for those who survive.

The poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson has the ancient Greek hero Ulysses say, “I am a part of all that I have met”. More completely, I am a part of all that I have met; Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’ Gleams that untravell’d world, whose margin fades For ever and for ever when I move. How dull ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

With Him! With Them!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 25, 2006

This is a brief lesson dealing with unity, togetherness, and being with people. It could be used at a funeral of a believer, or a situation where you need a brief lesson.

WITH HIM! WITH THEM! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 1 Thes. 3:12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 1 Thes. 4:13 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lillian Made Quilts

Contributed by Michael Mccain on Aug 20, 2005

Funeral of a lady with a large family based on Proverbs 31

Lillian Made Quilts Proverbs 31:10-31 Lillian made quilts. I recall the very first time that I met her. Laid out on her kitchen table were squares of material. She was busily laid out the squares in a decorative pattern that suited her fancy. Every time I went to “Lilly’s Pad” she was busily ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's Just Something About That Name

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 26, 2005

Funeral Sermon for a faithful believer. Uses ’There’s Just Something About that Name’ by the Gaithers.

FUNERAL FOR **** **** PLAY SONG: "There’s Just Something About That Name" *** INSERT PERSONAL NOTES OR OBITUARY HERE *** Jesus, Jesus, Jesus There’s just something about that name Master, Savior, Jesus Like the fragrance after the rain Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Let all heaven and earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Request Granted!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Aug 29, 2005

This is a sermon suitable for a funeral for a believer in Christ. It both comforts other believers in thier loss & encourages the unsaved to come to Jesus!

Sermon Title: "Request Granted!" Scripture: Exodus 33:15-23 (This message is designed to be preached as a Eulogy at a funeral..) You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. Amen. I want to talk for just a few moments as the Holy Spirit shall lead & guide from the subject of "Request Granted!" ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why

Contributed by Frank Lay on Mar 4, 2005

Oh my Lord, if the Lord be with us, WHY then is all this befallen us? and where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of...?" As we reflect upon why bad things happen, I want to make some observations.

WHY? "Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of...?" Judges 6:13 "WHY?" Have you ever asked that question? Of course you have. In fact many of us have been asking that question during the past few days. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

God Answers To Job

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 8, 2005

La mort d’un jeune ami chrétien, Fabrice, nous a fait réflèchir sur la mort, comment Dieu parle

Dieu réponds à Job Lecture « L’Eternel répondit à Job du milieu de la tempête et dit:… » Job 38/1. « L’Eternel répondit à Job du milieu de la tempête et dit:… » Job 40/6 Mais pendant 34 chapitres, un certain temps Dieu ne parlera pas… Par contre, tout commence dans le ciel chapitre 1 et 2, il y a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Of The Hardest Things

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 22, 2005

Funeral for a believer who suffered a long illness

ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS This is certainly not an easy time to go through. The death many times takes us by surprise, but it also can be an expected outcome. For *****, it was the result of a long illness. But that does not take away the hurtfulness of this time. This time is full of hard ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mabel Anderson, Lamb Of God

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

This is a funeral sermon I delivered to a standing room only crowd for one the most beloved grade school teachers in our community.

“Mabel Anderson, Lamb of God” It seems to me totally fitting that we should be paying our last respects to Mabel on Thanksgiving weekend. For that is what we are doing here today. We are giving thanks to Almighty God for sharing this beautiful woman with us. As I sat down this week to put pen to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Congregational