Sermons on non christian perspectives:

"How Shall We Live"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Apr 9, 2007

Funeral Sermon For Non - Christian

Title: “How Then Should We Live?” Text: James 4.13-17 Introduction: As we are gathered here today to pay our respects to a friend and a loved one, we are reminded again of a truth we often try to forget. Today we are once again reminded of the brevity of life and the certainty of death. In light ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

My Redeemer Lives Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 1, 2007

This is a funeral sermon that puts our hope in The Redeemer.

My Redeemer Lives – A Funeral Service Today is a day of sorrow. Today is a day of grief. I will not say that everything is all right – because it’s not. We hurt. And we know we will hurt for a long time. __________ has died and we feel pain – we feel loss. Those are normal feelings. God ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Graveside Service

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 3, 2007

This is a brief graveside service I prepared for a person I was not familiar with. This is a short and simple, but respectful ceremony. Although it is simple and short, it does have some nice touches.

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever lives and believes in me shall never die.” I want to encourage you, as we gather together this afternoon, to remember that God is our refuge and our strength. We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Deuteronomy 5:6-7

Denomination: Other

Funeral--Memorial Homily For Betty L.

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 2, 2007

This was a funeral/memorial homily for a woman whose Christian commitment was somewhat doubtful but who at one time had professed faith. She was a person I had never met prior to her final days of illness. It encourages her family to trust Jesus for eter

Funeral/Memorial Homily for Betty L. --Proverbs 31:19-31 This evening we have gathered to remember our mother, grandmother, and friend Betty L. Betty was a woman of faith, although over the past several years she suffered much physical distress, pain, and ill health and was not able to actively ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Will We Know Each Other In Heaven?

Contributed by Robert Travis on Feb 16, 2007

Will we recognized each other after death?

WILL WE KNOW EACH OTHER IN HEAVEN? 2Sa 12:13-23 13 And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.14 Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Shaw-Lome: All Is Well" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 16, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving parents to affirm to others that THEIR FAITH in God allows them to prepare for their son’s FUTURE "RESURRECTION".

“SHAW-LOME: All Is Well” - Memorial Service in Honor of SSG Driggers 2 Kings 4:18-27 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Community Chapel Presidio of Monterey, California BIG IDEA: The MOTHER’S FAITH empowered her to PREPARE for her son’s FUTURE RESURRECTION. REFERENCES: 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:18-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eulogy--Rochelle Noel

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 20, 2007

This is a funeral for a woman who grew up in the church but has been away from it for about 25 years. She left 4 children behind.

Eulogy –Rochelle Noel by Rick Gillespie- Mobley In the year 1961, young people from across the country were beginning to do freedom rides in order to desegregate, the bus terminals throughout the south. Young people were being sent as gifts to make this country more of what it needed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prepare To Meet Your God

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 1, 2008

This sermon originally was prepared for a funeral homily for a person whose commitment to Jesus was uncertain, it could be used in any funeral setting or as a evangelistic message. It clearly outlines Go’s plan of salvation.

Prepare to Meet Your God, a Funeral Homily --Amos 4:12 In times such as these when we loose a loved one to death we are reminded of our own mortality. Hebrews 9:27 calls upon us to remember the certain fact “. . . it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that the judgment. . . .” My ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:12

Denomination: Methodist

Your Comforting Shepherd

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 3, 2008

This funeral message was for the adult daughter of a lady from my Church. The Mother is a committed Christian, but the deceased’s commitment to Christ was uncertain, and I never met her. This message might be used for either a Believer or a Non-Christian

Your Comforting Shepherd --Psalm 23:1-6 (Text: Verse 4) I have a clergy brother who testifies that he never has preached from the book of Psalms. When he was ordained, he wanted to save one book in the Bible that he would never study for preaching or teaching purposes but would reserve for his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

"A Glance Of Heaven" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 10, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the bereaved family to affirm to others that because Joaquin had caught a glance of his Heavenly Homecoming Celebration, he could hardly wait to in-process Heaven.

2 Corinthians 5:1-5:10 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA 10 January 2008 Memorial Service for Joaquin “Kin” Santiago Quenga BIG IDEA: When believers catch a glance of their Heavenly Homecoming Celebration, they can hardly wait to leave their Temporary Home ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Memorial For A Young Man

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Jan 14, 2008

A graveside memorial for a young man.

A Memorial for Karl Widell 1. Introduction Today, we have two tasks before us, one difficult and one extremely easy. The difficult task is to return Karl’s remains to the earth from which he ultimately came. The second, which is easier and comforting, is to celebrate his life. Prayer Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Where Is God Amidst The Confusion

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 1, 2008

This is a powerful message of Hope following the tragic, unexpected death of a 16 year old girl named Amanda. Her death sent the entire community into shock. There was almost 600 people present and many students. The message was very well received.

WHERE IS GOD AMIDST THE CONFUSION? • Rev. Dave Smith (M.Div.) The Bible tells us … apart from Jesus Christ … - the wisest man who ever lived on planet earth … was King Solomon Solomon wrote: KEY " There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. A time to be born ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reality Of Death

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 2, 2008

Funeral sermon on death

"Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of may days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.” Psalm 39:4 The ancient Egyptians were wiser than we are. For at every feast there was always one extraordinary guest who sat at the head of the table. This veiled guest ate not, drank not, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service Sermon For Bishop Mike Brandebura

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 1, 2008

A sermon given at the funeral service for a minister, Bishop, husband, father and my friend. He want a message that would touch the unsaved hearts of family and friends and bring them to Jesus.

Funeral Service sermon for Bishop Mike Brandebura Listen to the Word of grace: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and I am life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, yet they shall live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:18

Passing Through The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 11, 2007

This is a funeral sermon from Psalm 23:4. We all must pass through this valley.

Passing Through The Valley Of The Shadow of Death “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational