Sermons on non violence:

Are You Prepared To Go?

Contributed by Ron Whyte on Feb 10, 2006

Evangelistic funeral message requested by the widow of a lovely Christian man to reach out to unsaved members of the family. Based on John 11:25-26

Rev. Ron C. Whyte Rothiemurchus and Aviemore Church of Scotland Aviemore Funeral message 3.02.06 Reading :- John 11:17-44 Patty (my wife) and I hope to go to Turkey this year, but the things is our going and getting there isn’t based on hope alone, there is a certain amount of preparation ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Teach Us To Number Our Days" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 5, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving parents and family to affirm to others that LIFE IS SHORT, AND WE NEED TO NUMBER OUR DAYS BY TAKING OUR FAITH SERIOUS.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Friendship Baptist Church Anniston Alabama 29 September 2006 Funeral Services for Lynnette Ashley Grant BIG IDEA: BECAUSE LIFE IS SHORT, WE NEED TO NUMBER OUR DAYS BY TAKING OUR FAITH SERIOUS. REFERENCES: Ec.1:4 (One generation goes its way, the next one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tears In A Bottle

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Oct 18, 2006

Funeral sermon can be adapted to any funeral, but particularly for a sudden, tragic death. "When you can’t bottle it up inside anymore," God says, "let me put your tears in my bottle."

I. TODAY IS A DAY FOR TEARS A. Young Man Struck Down Suddenly & Senselessly 1. Senselessly – makes no sense 2. Accident that shouldn’t have happened B. Young Man 1. Who had plans & dreams 2. Good guy who was there for you 3. Who leaves behind a huge family 4. Who leaves behind a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Eulogy For Hattie Smith

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 19, 2006

This is a funeral for a woman who was not a believer, but loved by her family.

Hattie Anne Smith by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Ecclesiastes 3:1-3:14 Hattie Smith On March 27th, in a very small town called Marion, in the heart of western Alabama, in the year 1933, God sent a little bundle of life and potential to Nancy and Adelle ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Grace

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 18, 2007

A funeral sermon for a 50 year old man who committed suicide. He was an active member of the congregation, and gave no signs or reason for taking his own life, leaving the family, congregation, and community in a state of shock.

(Read obituary from bulletin) Dear friends, members of Our Saviour’s, family members, and especially this day you, Holly, Kyle, Beth, Cara, and Loren, may God’s grace, mercy, and peace be with you from God, our Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. The word of God that I will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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

"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

Welcome

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2007

Memorial service message for James M. Wright, volunteer for a Florida Shriners Hospital. Focus on the welcoming of children meaning the welcoming of Jesus.

Images cross our television screens, and we turn away instinctively. Photos jump out at us from the newspaper, and we quickly turn the page. Brochures from charities arrive in our mail, and almost automatically we pitch them in the recycle bin. All because the media continue to show pictures of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Mourning Life

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

WHAT YOU COULD HAVE DONE BEFORE THE TRAGEDY.

MOURNING LIFE 2 SAMUEL 12:19-20 David noticed that his servants were whispering among themselves and he realized the child was dead. “Is the child dead?” he asked. “Yes” they replied “he is dead.” Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed, put on lotions and changed his clothes, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

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