Sermons on No Funeral:

Taking Down Your Tent

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2007

Funeral message for a believer.

David Schultz Funeral 3/21/07 That last song we just heard is called, “Wish You Were Here.” I believe that is Dave’s desire for each of us today. He wishes we were where he is right now. This past Thursday when I stopped by to see Dave, he had just taken a turn toward his home in heaven. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Comforting Promise To The Family

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 5, 2003

Funeral Sermon for a believer

A COMFORTING PROMISE TO THE FAMILY JOHN 11:25-26 TEXT: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?’” I. THE SITUATION A. Jesus just arrived to find ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming Home To Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 17, 2009

A funeral sermon I preached at my grandmother’s funeral on September 13th, 2003 at Prescott, Iowa.

Jill did a wonderful job and although she probably didn’t know it, her sharing her memories of Grandma actually was a perfect introduction for my message today and what I have on my mind. Memories seem to be the theme of the day for us. It’s served as a basic theme for me to work with ever since ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Wept - Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jun 8, 2011

A short but poignant funeral sermon taken from John 11:35, Jesus wept.

Shall we pray? I thank you all for coming. We often gather together at different times. We gather for weddings. We gather for births. We gather for anniversaries. We gather for Funerals. It is this that we gather for today. He was a man with a long life, a good wife and a large family. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Service For Shirley Copeland

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 6, 2020

I preached this funeral for my bishop because he was officiating his own mother's funeral on the same day. This was his cousin. It has been a wonderful dream to follow him in the pastorate and in ministry. 8/7/2020

Shirley Copeland Funeral Welcome and Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, we are here this morning to celebrate the life of and grieve the loss of Shirley. We need your help. Your promise is that You are the Comforter. You have promised that you suffer along with us. You know what it is like to be ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Promises Of Jesus -- A Funeral Message

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004

This is a simple funeral message bases on the promises of Jesus from John 14.

Funeral Message-Promises of Jesus John 14:1-6 Intro. Jesus was anticipating His own death and gave us Several promises. 1. A promised peace. -Let not your hearts be troubled. -Certainly the death of a loved one causes us to have a troubled heart. -Because it is not normal -Because of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Funeral Sermon For A Dear Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2023

This dear woman requested that the message of Christ be clearly presented at her funeral.

Among the most difficult messages for a pastor to deliver is a funeral message for a godly member of the congregation. Among the easiest messages for a pastor to prepare is a funeral message for a godly member of the congregation. Messages for the vibrant child of God are easy to prepare because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

An Even Better Home

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 7, 2009

Funeral sermon describing the believer’s heavenly home.

Funeral Service Last Monday—exactly a week ago—I was informed that Don was at home and not doing well. So I called Mary and she very graciously invited me to come over and visit Don. When I arrived at their house, Cindy showed me in. She took me to the Living Room where her mom and dad were. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passing On A Legacy Of Faith

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 10, 2009

Funeral service for a 96 year old Wman of faith

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR RENA WALLBRIDGE March 10, 2009 @ Brett Funeral Chapel, Havelock Officiating Minister: Rev Ralph Juthman Opening Greetings and Prayer: Pastor Ralph Scriptures: Psalm 23 Psalm 91 Rev David Estabrooks HYMN: What a Friend We Have In Jesus What a Friend we have in Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of All Comfort

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 10, 2010

This is a sermon that comforts those who have lost loved ones.

The God Of All Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:2-4 Introduction: We are thankful indeed at a time like this that we are not left without comfort. The God of all comfort comforts His children. I. WE HAVE THE COMFORT OF THE SCRIPTURES. Rom. 15:4 “For whatsoever things were written afore time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Service For Elderly Man

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Apr 15, 2013

This is a sermon and detailed memorial service for an elderly church member (a man)..

Kenneth __ ____________ Memorial Service October 1, 2010 Pastor’s greeting The Lord be with you. Response And also with you. CALL TO WORSHIP Please join with me in prayer: Heavenly Father, be with us today in this affirmation of your eternal power and grace. Open our hearts and minds to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deal Or No Deal

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

EULOGY FOR A YOUNG CHRISTIAN WOMAN - Hosted by Howie Mandel on NBC, "DEAL OR NO DEAL" is an exhilarating hit game show where contestants play and deal for a top prize of $1 million in a high-energy contest of nerves, instincts and raw intuition. 


Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III DEAL OR NO DEAL John 10:10 (NKJV) The Memorial Service Message for Clara Shameka Whatley Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. NorthPointe Church of Christ Montgomery, Alabama THE TEXT John 10:10 (NKJV) 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Brother Cooper's Closet

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

EULOGY for brother RANSOM COOPER. A sharp dresser and a good man!

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III Brother Cooper’s Closet Ephesians 6:13-19 NIV The Homegoing Service for brother Ransom Cooper Southside Church of Christ / Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Evangelist Matthew Myles, Officiant Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III, Eulogist THE OCCASION To ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-19

3 P's In A Pod

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jun 30, 2009

A message adapted for a funeral, can be used for a inspirational message.

The Lords Peace I. The First Promise to Christians is that We Don’t have to Fear Death. Jesus said "Don’t let your hearts be troubled" 1) We are troubled when we don’t know what is going to happen when we die, but Jesus has taken the fear out of dying. a) He has conquered the grave and death so ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

My Help Is In The Lord

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 4, 2011

some simple thoughts to share at a graveside service of a loved one

MY HELP IS IN THE LORD (PSALM 121:1-8) I. HOW SMALL the psalmist felt in the sight of God II. HOW SAFE the psalmist felt in the hands of God III. HOW SURE the psalmist felt of the help of God funeral service ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist