This is why the second and third portion of a funeral sermon focuses on Christ’s person and work. Jesus said, How she was a very strong woman, and a great cook—especially her stuffed potatoes. And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there. He was asked to preach a funeral for a family. And no more pain. A JOYFUL FUNERAL SERMON. Brandon, Thanks for sharing a graceful funeral sermon. Every single breath we take is a gift from God. O Lord, you who are the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort; look with compassion, we pray, upon all gathered here now, that our minds and hearts shall be at your command. And he wanted to know if I had any advice to offer him. That is our ultimate hope. Friends, we must realize in the midst of this time of mourning that there is good news! Before the sun goes down today, between 50 and 70 billion of your cells will die. They have passed into the presence of the Lord Jesus himself. That’s 350 billion cells a week. God is here. I have made mistakes. Sermon. These funeral sermons can help you as you prepare for the times when you will be called upon to share the Good News of Christ at a funeral where loss and heartache are present. We chose to go against His standards, and because of that, this world lives with both good and evil. i. It’s as good as done. [He/She] embraced having a relationship with Jesus Christ. Or you could get this sermon and four others for all occasions in my Funeral Sermon Bundle. There is evil and pain and suffering, and there has to be an answer for that. What should I do? Like Like. Thank you. How do we know that we will see them again? I am in the process of preparing to preach my first sermon in the absence of our Pastor. Preaching a funeral is one of the greatest responsibilities of being a pastor. When Christ saves you, he saves all of you. Thank you very much for this its a big help. Signup for email updates and get the 7 Step Sermon Prep Checklist, and 9 Sermon Graphics for free! And if you need help with the funeral sermon, here is one I have used. So how do we help a family in their time of need? There will be “victory on the last battlefield.” Life is a series of battles for all of us ,and we all “take it on the chin” sooner or later. That’s not a misprint. I am speaking at my dad’s funeral in 2 weeks. Glad that this could be a help to you in a time of need. Please stand and turn to John, chapter 14, verse 1. This is episode #016 of The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. We’re all going to do some “box time” eventually. In this time of grief, you must honor the deceased, comfort their family and friends, help people mourn, and ultimately share the good news of the hope we have in Jesus Christ for eternal life after death. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Pray for me to depend on the spirit of God for courage. It would be his first. Here, then, is a hopeful thought for anyone who has buried a loved one who died in the Lord. It is not made with hands. The great researchers have no certain knowledge about what happens a minute after we die. I work for two funeral homes to give words of comfort when needed. No wonder you need to lie down and take a nap. Friends, Heaven is an incredible place. I was asked this weekend, and I find your sermon very applicable for use in this service. He restores my soul. Our days are numbered. What should a funeral service look like? Speaking at a funeral or memorial service is a somber moment. We’ll be dressed up and cleaned up and made up to look semi-natural, but we’ll still be dead. Death is not the end. Surely the most important part of this verse comes in the first three words. Wedding And Funeral Sermons Edited by David Padfield 3 “I (name of groom) take thee (name of bride) to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till in death we part, and with this ring, I thee Example: Father God, fulfill your promise that you will not leave your people comfortless but will come to them. You can eat all the low-carb ice cream you want, but your body will still fall apart in the end. What you think? In hearing about [name of deceased] I know this was true of [him/her]. Sunday mornings are exciting and I look forward with anticipation of stepping into the pulpit. Let me know how it goes. We can know that we have eternal life with God. The paths of glory lead but to the grave. We will have a new body – not just renovated or reconstructed. Thanks Rose. Note: This funeral sermon was written for a believer. Life is short and so uncertain. Romans 5:8 says, “But God shows his love for us in that while we were sinners, Christ died for us” (ESV). At best, we can only slow down the aging process; we cannot delay it forever. This has been very helpful to me my brother. Before becoming King, David was a humble shepherd. God alone is the one that brings rest.