Sermons on unbeliever funeral:

Funeral For An Artist

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 19, 2018

This funeral was a graveside service for an artist who had struggled with believing in Jesus.

Obituary Donald was a Man of Exceptional Artistic Ability • He was an Artist by Trade and Talent o In First Grade he entered an art competition with kids in other grades and won o His teacher told his mother to be sure he continued with his art. o He won a $1 bill which he used to buy a fountain ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Template Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 4, 2023

This is a funeral idea and an example with verses.

Good afternoon On behalf of the Family, I would like to thank each of you for being here today. Moments like this are never easy. Saying goodbye to someone we love is one of the hardest things we must do, but having people show love and share in the loss eases the pain. Let's start this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, 2 Corinthians 5:1, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revival Or Funeral

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 13, 2023

Revival is not a mystery, revival is God's answer to hungry hearts, and prevailing prayer. I say this with no fear of exaggeration, or of contradiction.... this is where we are in America right now. In this hour revival for the church is not an option, it is Revival or Funeral.

Ezekiel 42:20 He measured it by the four sides: it had a wall round about, five hundred reeds long, and five hundred broad, to make a separation between the sanctuary and the profane place. The sanctuary represents that which is holy, sanctified, set apart... dedicated to God, and his service. The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 42:20, Revelation 3:14-17, Amos 7:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Sermon Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 25, 2021

“I am the resurrection and the life. ... everyone who lives and believes in me will never die” (John 11:25). Martha believed it ... and I hope and pray that when the New Jerusalem is ready and Jesus commands all who believe in Him to awaken from their sleep that you are there too, amen?

Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem … to die … when He received word that His friend, Lazarus, was sick. Jesus’ reaction was strange. He didn’t rush off to Bethany to heal His friend. “This illness does not lead to death,” says Jesus, “rather it is for God’s glory, so that the Son of God may be ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6, John 11:28-32, John 11:38-44, John 14:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Funeral Service

Contributed by Reginald Knight on Mar 21, 2021

If our belief in the Communion of Saints brings us nearer to those who are gone from us then it encourages us to do the good things they did that we may after this life be where they are.

A Service of Thanksgiving, in Loving memory of a Christian Brother. By: Rev. Reginald Knight 1 Corinthians 15: 54. "Death is swallowed up in victory." 1 Corinthians 15: 54. St. Paul must have been a very brave man to write this and to believe this because we all think and know that it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54

Denomination: Anglican

Funeral Message

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 4, 2022

No matter what happens, we can trust God’s timing. Since our time on earth is limited, let’s make the most of the time we have left.

Prelude: Amazing Grace Opening Song: The Old Rugged Cross Welcome I can think of four reasons for us to gather today. First, we’re going to remember Sheryll and celebrate who God created her to be. Second, it’s a time for us to begin the process of saying good-bye. Third, we want to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Dec 16, 2021

Job asked the question, "If a man die shall he live again?" Men have always sought an answer to this question.

Job asked the question, "If a man die shall he live again?" One question more than all others, from thoughtful minds implores reply. It is as breathed from star and pall, what fate awaits us when we die? Men have always sought an answer to this question. 1. Science says, man ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Funeral For A Gardener

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 11, 2022

This was a funeral sermon I preached for a dear woman who was known in the community for her beautiful garden

Lee Ann, thank you for helping us get to know your mama a little better. Both you and Gena shared so many stories about your mom. They say a good eulogy makes the people who knew the person glad they did, and the people who didn’t wish they had. Your family has done that so well. There are others ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Funeral In Song

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 26, 2022

The woman I preached the funeral for asked me to lead those at the funeral in two Christians hymns. And in those hymns was the power of a risen Christ.

Psalm 96:1-5 "Sing unto the LORD a new song; sing unto the LORD, all the earth! Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Message

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Had you gone to Jerusalem that day so long ago, and had you gone just outside the wall to the north, out through the Damascus gate, there you would have seen a rocky hill. And on that hill, you would have seen three crosses, with the men on those crosses.

Today, we both celebrate and mourn the loss of our friend, Jim. A great father and husband as well as a pillar of our church for many years. I know of few places of greater comfort in a time of loss than Jesus on the cross. Let me show you why this. Today’s Scripture Two others, who were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2020

Jesus calls us to focus on His peace, His place, His promises and His plan.

In John 14, we catch a glimpse of what the disciples were experiencing as they began to realize that Jesus would not be with them much longer. Jesus spoke about heaven and gave His followers four truths to trust in… • His peace • His place • His promise • His plan Let not your hearts be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

An Unexpected Funeral

Contributed by Steve Greene on Oct 19, 2020

This is a funeral for a man in his mid-fifties that passed away unexpectedly.

Michael Brown On behalf of the entire Brown family, I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you for being here this afternoon. One week ago right now, none of us expected to be here today. But people have rearranged schedules, taken off work, and traveled many miles to be here for this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13, John 1:12, John 14:6, 1 John 1:9, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:13, James 4:8, Hebrews 9:27, Romans 10:9-10, Mark 2:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Funeral Message

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 24, 2024

15 minute funeral message

Funeral Service- Jack’s Funeral Home 1-18-2024 -Scripture- John 11:25-26 On behalf of Roberta and the rest Marvin’s family, we thank you for coming out on this chilly evening. Tonight’s message will be from the Gospel of John. Allow me to provide a little backstory to the scripture we are about to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Message

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Mar 12, 2025

This message was presented at the Memorial Service for my father-in-law, Sam Moore. He was an accomplished artist and a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ.

SAM MOORE As I have gone through the many paintings still in Sam’s art room, I have been amazed at how one man could create such a beautiful picture. God did not wire me to be able to do what Sam could do with a brush and some paint. He created this (painting) from this, a blank canvas. How does ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Glad At A Funeral Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 24, 2024

Often the words and feelings expressed at the death of a loved one is sadness, grief, and sorrow. But because of some things I know and believe. I’m glad.

Often the words and feelings expressed at the death of a loved one is sadness, grief, and sorrow. But because of some things I know and believe. I’m glad. 1. Jesus was glad which means to rejoice, be of good cheer. Then only time in the Bible that Jesus was glad. 2. This body is my mother, my ...read more

Scripture: John 11:11-15

Denomination: Baptist