O Come! Little Children This funeral sermon is for a three-day-old infant who died of complications arising from a birth defect. I stand here in the pulpit ready to preach Jason's funeral sermon with a feeling deep down in the pit of my stomach that anything which I say must seem very trivial. Having presided at over 200 funeral services, my experience tells me that there is no loss so striking, s...
Celebrate Life This funeral sermon is for a ninety-three-year-old widow who lived a full, meaningful life and died in her sleep, to the end still able to live in her own home. I chose this text from 2 Timothy especially for Edna because it fits her so well. She has lived a good long life, she has kept the faith, and she will wear that crown of righteousness. Now please do not think me flippant or ...
