Sermons on Murder Funeral:

Eulogy J. Green

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 7, 2012

This is the funeral of a 19 year old who was tragically shot and killed. His family was not a part of a church. The funeral was attended mainly by unbelievers.

Eulogy J. Green John 14:1-14:8 It was on August 30, 1993, that God decided, this is the day to send the world another gift to touch the lives of others. No doubt his Mom was the first to feel the full impact of that gift as she suffered labor pains. But ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Memorial For A Christian Lady

Contributed by Adam James on Feb 16, 2017

A short reflection I used for an active Christian lady who passed at the age of 90 years.

One of the major themes in the book of Ecclesiastes, and certainly a theme that is reflected in our passage this afternoon, is that everything in this life, including life itself, is temporary. The author wrote that, “For everything there is a season. A time to be born and a time to die.” Words ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

Folding Up The Tent

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 16, 2012

A Funeral message

A funeral service Corinthians 5:1-4 "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 body made for us by God himself and not by human hands. We grow weary in our present bodies, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-4

Denomination: Foursquare

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

A Team Player

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on May 3, 2017

This is a funeral sermon of someone who had been a faithful Christian all of her long life.

Today we celebrate Alberta Johnson’s life and witness…..but we also come to worship God. The Great I Am. Who makes everything possible for us today. It is He who created us, it is He who has watched over us along the way. And it is He who has provided for us a Savior, Jesus Christ. And it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Eulogy "a Son's Testimony Of His Mother Clarien Dixon"

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 6, 2025

The oldest of 3 sons gives his testimony of the life of his mother who was a believer in Christ.

A Son’s Testimony Regarding His Mother, Clarien Dixon Exodus 20:12 Ephesians 6:1-4 I want to thank all of you for your outpouring of love and generosity to us in the loss of our Mother. I want to acknowledge that she has passed the torch to the new matriarch of the family on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Legacy Of Cain Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 25, 2009

We all leave a legacy. Some are very noticeable, some not so much. Some good, some not so good.

“The Legacy of Cain” (Genesis 4:1-26) We all leave a legacy. Some are very noticeable, some not so much. The Killarney Hotel will leave a legacy especially for those who have lived in Killarney for a long time. Our parents all wonder what our legacy will be when we are born, as we do of our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

The Plague Of Anger

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 18, 2020

We will either master anger, or it will master us.

The Plague of Anger Genesis 4:1-13 Anger is everywhere in this world. The press is constantly inciting anger. Politicians say not only should we be angry, but very angry. They say anger promotes the cause of justice. But does it? Do we well when we are angry? Anger is the means by which evil men ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-13, Hebrews 11:4-6, Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus’ Warning Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Anytime I, or you, pare Jesus down to a figure that we can be comfortable with, we are guilty of murdering him.

Introduction There was one club in college that never enticed me to join; that was the Debate Club. My heart beats rapidly enough raising an objection in a meeting! The excitement of public debate is not the kind I care for. I am the kind of person who thinks best at least two days after ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed