Sermon by Rick Crandall. We have Someone Who wants to … But it’s also an opportunity to share the gospel and point people to Jesus. 2. by Dr. R. L. Hymers, Jr. “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. Sunday mornings are exciting and I look forward with anticipation of stepping into the pulpit. We simply leave all such matters in the hand of a God who knoweth and doeth all things well. Or you could get this sermon and four others for all occasions in my Funeral Sermon Bundle. The letter to the Ephesians makes it clear that our very raison d’être is to praise God (Eph 1:12). A JOYFUL FUNERAL SERMON. b. I go to prepare a place for you. Funeral Service for Difficult Situations. We are not alone. Seems obvious, but in reality it is almost completely ignored in most funeral homilies! Feel free to edit, mix and match, and use whatever is appropriate for your particular service. F u n e r a l F o r A N o n-C h ri s ti a n. I n t r od u ct i o n. I. There is not a single thing we can say or do here today that would have any effect upon the destiny of this one who has passed away. Funerals are always sad occasions, but it is fitting that we should come together 1. Protestant funerals, if they even offer funerals any more (preferring cremation and memorial services where the ‘d’ word (dead) is never uttered), tend to focus on decisions for Christ, conversions, and other ‘make your choice now’ moments, complete with altar calls. Outline series – 52 Funeral Sermons – there will be more to come! Jesus knows all about our trouble. I still get nervous when I preach a funeral. Psalm 25:6-7, Psalm 33:5, Psalm 34:8, James 1:17, John 3:16, Matthew 11:28-30. WHEN LIFE IS NOT EASY John 14:1-4 INTRODUCTION There is the beautiful old black spiritual, ‘No One Knows The Trouble I've Seen.’ That is not exactly true. I’ve been preaching for over 20 years now. Funeral Sermon: WELCOME. Nothing that I say about _____ tonight will change _____’s destiny. Finally, preach the gospel. A funeral service is one of the rare occasions where unbelievers come to church and listen to a pastor. This means that the funeral sermon will be a bit different from any other. Read Psalms 46:1–7. Funeral Sermon For A Non-Christian by David Padfield. This fact always remains: Humans are created in God’s image. Funerals are different. NOTE: In this Special Edition you will find that we have not included an opening illustration, as that time will normally be filled with a eulogy, or other words about the deceased. Each human being is created in the image of God, regardless of how he or she lived in this world. But it is possible, that something I say may change your destiny. We must honor the occasion by providing comfort and honoring the memory of the departed. If you are preaching a funeral for someone who is not a Christian, you will have to make some changes. By its very nature, its purpose is evident- … We have gathered in this house of mourning in memory of_____ who departed this earth on_____.. II. a. Whatevery style is chosen, the situaltion and the needs of the people must be kept central. Preach the Resurrection. III. The Funeral Sermon: Remembering the Deceased GARY DREIER L et me state at the outset that the primary purpose of a funeral sermon is to praise God. The funeral sermon can be any style, i.e., it may be topical, textual or expository. A Funeral Sermon. Preaching a Funeral can be Intimidating. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. We don't have to be alone. Psalm 23 says: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 3. I … i. In fact, here are 7 things I usually say in my sermon at the funeral service of an unbeliever. Note: This funeral sermon was written for a believer. I will say a little about her, but more about you. I’ve delivered thousands of sermons.