Funeral Homily 2 Corinthians 4:16 - 5:9 A Free Spirit A funeral homily for a free spirit A Free Spirit 2 Corinthians 4:16 - 5:9 By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker For many of us, the last several days have been full of memories of Jeanne. We have been recalling moments in her personal life, [...]
Funeral Homily Myths, Truths, and Observations A funeral homily for the tragic death of a woman's child and parents Myths, Truths, and Observations By Pastor Steven Molin One year ago, the phone call at 2 AM from Barbara, “Pastor Steve, this is Barbara Marshall, I’m sorry to wake you but there’s been a fire [...]
A Christian memorial service is an Easter liturgy. All its significance comes from the resurrection of Jesus. What happened on the first Easter morning was not an isolated event, a freakish curiosity. Instead, what occurred was the detonation of a power greater than the glue holding together every atom.
This sermon was preached at the funeral of Harrison Young, an actor known especially for playing Ryan as an old man in the movie Saving Private Ryan.
When travel was less common than now--and higher education not as available as now, Mary headed off at a young age to college become a teacher. She crammed two years of study into one and soon was back in this area, no longer a student, but a teacher. She left a fearless girl; she returned a fearless woman.
Funeral Homily 1 Corinthians 15 The Spirit's One Persistent Demand A funeral homily for an elderly man who loved mechanical things The Spirit's One Persistent Demand 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 35-38, 42-44, 53-58 By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker My introduction to Glenn Hayner came a dozen years ago. He was one of the first Port [...]
Funeral Homily 1 Corinthians 15 The Man Who Kept Moving A funeral homily for an elderly man who lived an active life The Man Who Kept Moving 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 35-38, 42-44, 53-58 By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker Some of you here have known Paul Wesbrook for a very long time. I have known him [...]
Sermon Funeral Homily for an Accidental Death For an Accidental Death 1 Corinthians 15:50b-58; 1 Timothy; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 By The Rev. Clare Kelley You may have heard it said that death is the one thing every one has in common While that is true on one level, On several others, death is not [...]
Funeral Homily Four Necessary Tasks A funeral homily for a man who died suddenly and tragically Four Necessary Tasks Ecclesiastes 8:1ff; Romans 8:28ff By Pastor Steven Molin Dear friends in Christ, grace, mercy and peace, from God our Father, and His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Susan, John, Bob; on behalf [...]
Funeral Homily John 11:21-27 Jesus Meets Us Here Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Childern's Sermons Hymn Lists John 11:21-27 Jesus Meets Us Here By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker It starts out as one of the worst times of Martha's life. Her brother Lazarus takes sick and suddenly dies. She cannot remember [...]