Funeral Sermons
The Funeral sermons below offer general reflections on death and dying as well as messages for specific situations as indicated within the titles. Preachers may wish to draw on both the reflections and situational text to craft a sermon that best suits the family and life of the decedent. Additional illustrations can also be searched and added.
“Let Me firmly assure you, he who believes has eternal life” (John 6:47).
“They kept this word of His to themselves though they continued to discuss what ‘rise from the dead’ meant” (Mark 9:10).
“As for you, every hair of your head has been counted; so do not be afraid of anything” (Matthew 10:30-31).
“He began to teach them that the Son of Man had to suffer much … be put to death, and rise three days later” (Mark 8:31).
“Lord, how good that we are here!” (Matthew 17:4).
“The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men who will put Him to death; three days after His death, He will rise” (Mark 9:31).
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Have faith in God and faith in Me” (John 14:1).
“…and I will raise him up on the last day” (John 6:54).
“I will not leave you orphaned; I will come back to you. A little while now and the world will see Me no more, but you see Me as One who has life, and you will have life” (John 14:19).