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Dear Pastor,
Greetings in the Name of Christ!
I write to you as a fellow pastor who has often been tasked with preaching funerals for both members and non-members of our church. While all of us are used to writing sermons for Sunday, the funeral is something different entirely.
📖Words of Comfort and Strength: Funeral Sermons for Pastors is a book designed specifically for ministers who find themselves facing the challenging task of delivering funeral sermons. The loss of a loved one can be a devastating experience, and it can be difficult to know exactly what to say in such a trying time. In addition, very little time is given for preparation for this type of message due to the often urgent nature of a service in just a few days following death.
🙏This book aims to provide guidance, support, and inspiration to pastors who are looking to offer words of comfort and strength to those who are grieving. With a collection of carefully crafted funeral sermons, this book will help pastors to offer hope and solace to those who are in need of it the most. Whether you are a seasoned pastor or a novice minister, this book will provide you with the tools you need to offer comfort and guidance to those who are grieving.
While most of the messages are for those who are Christians, we have included others for those who are not believers, for those who have lost children, and for those who have committed suicide. These are the most difficult sermons to preach, and we have done our best to provide you with the help you need.
In addition to the sermons, this book also includes pastoral helps for funerals and graveside services, along with other resources, providing pastors with the support and guidance they need. Many ministers receive no training in this area whatsoever, so we have offered some guidelines for you.
Table of Contents
Funeral Messages:
*Eternal Life in Christ
*Eternal Reunion
*Heavenly Retreat
*Heavenly City
*Eternal Homecoming
*Eternal Life Now and Forever
*Eternal Life: A Promise Fulfilled
*Eternal Life: A New Creation
*God's Comfort in Grief
*God's Comfort in Loss
*God's Comfort in Sorrow
*God's Comfort in Bereavement
*God's Peace in the Storm
*God's Peace in Grief
*God's Peace in Difficult Times
*God's Peace in Loss
*Hope in the Promise of Eternal Life
*Hope in the Power of God
*Hope in the Presence of God
*Hope in the Word of God
*Hope in the Grace of God
*The Resurrection of the Believer
*Eternal Life through the Resurrection
*The Resurrection: A New Beginning
*The Resurrection: A Reunion
*The Resurrection: A Glorification
*A Little Life With a Big Impact (The Death of a child)
*The Gift of Jesus (The Death of a Child)
*God’s Comfort (For a Non-Christian)
*Loss and The Healing Power of Time (For a Non-Christian)
*God is Always Near (For Suicide)
*God Meets Us in Our Grief (For Suicide)
Additional Resources Included:
DO’S AND DON’TS OF FUNERAL PREACHING
FAMILY AND FRIENDS INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
MOST REQUESTED SCRIPTURE PASSAGES FOR FUNERALS AND GRAVESIDE SERVICES
A TYPICAL ORDER OF SERVICE FOR A FUNERAL
GRAVESIDE SERVICE EXAMPLE
POEMS FOR FUNERALS AND GRAVESIDE SERVICES
May God continue to bless you as you continue to serve Him!
In Christ,
Barry L. Davis