Each faith leader has his or her unique way of sermon preparation and delivery. With that understanding and appreciation, the following suggestions are given as ideas.

John 11:25 - I am the resurrection and the life.
I Corinthians 15:35-38 - The spiritual body
These texts could be used to talk about resurrection, emphasizing that in the resurrection the physical body is transformed into a spiritual body. Therefore, the gift of eyes, organs and tissue does not affect the ability of one to be resurrected.

Luke 6:31-38 - Give to others and God will give to you.
This text could be explored as to the command to give to others and various ways that we can give, including the giving of our bodies.

Romans 8:28-29 - Seeking the good
This text could be used to show how, in the midst of tragic circumstances of sudden death, God is seeking with us to find good. Donation may be one sign of good in an otherwise sudden or senseless death.

John 3:16-17 - God gave His Son
God gave His Son to us so that we might live in eternal life. Can we not give of our eyes, organs and tissues when we no longer have need of them so that others may live in this temporary world?

Luke 14:12-14 - Giving without reward
In this text we are told to give to those who are in need without thought of reward from them. The need for corneas, organ and tissue donation is great.

Genesis 2:26-31 - Responsible power
In the moment of our creation we were given power over all things. Responsible use of this power would include using our own bodies to give life.

Matthew 10:1-8 - The Imperative to Heal
“Heal the sick … freely ye have received, freely give.”
Death need not be the final declaration of our lives. The decision to donate eyes, organs and tissue at the end of one’s life is the beginning of healing for many others.

Mark 14:3-9 - TheSweet Fragrance of Sacrificial Giving
A self-indulgent Judas Iscariot criticizes the generosity of a woman for breaking open an expensive alabaster vase and using its contents, a priceless perfumed oil, to anoint Jesus. Her sacrificial giving is praised by the Lord and her deed declared a memorial. Through donation we unselfishly pour out the fragrant gift of life upon those awaiting a second chance at life through transplantation.

Luke 10:27 - Donation: The Act of Love
The greatest commandment is to love others as we love ourselves. Although we are willing to accept corneal and organ transplants to save our own lives, we are often unwilling to donate corneas and organs to save the lives of others. Our Lord demonstrated with His own life how even in sorrow, love enables us to embrace the needs of others. Self-seeking is self-destructive, but to empty ourselves in loving service shall make us a lasting blessing to the world.

John 8:32 - The Liberating Truth
“... and the truth shall make you free.” Most refusals to donate are influenced by misconceptions, myths, and mistrust of the medical community. Consequently, people are perishing due to the lack of knowledge. If we would seek the truth about organ donation, we might embrace the gift of life. The truth will liberate us not only to accept it, but to give it.