Lessons From Lazarus

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 6, 2006

There are lessons we can learn from the story of the raising of Lazarus that we may not have realized before.

During these Sundays in Lent we have spent time looking at some of the most memorable events and characters of the Bible. We have looked at Nicodemus, the woman of Samaria, and the man born blind. This week we look at one of the most familiar stories of the entire Bible, the story of the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Tags: Miracles Of Jesus

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wonder Of Jesus’ Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 24, 2013

Jesus shed His blood several times during the last 24 hours of His life. And there is a powerful story to be found in blood and water that came from Jesus’ side. Do you know what that story is? And do you know what it can mean to your life?

In Oklahoma, someone saw this poster promoting a Red Cross blood drive: "I gave my blood. Christ gave his. I give a pint. He gave all. The needle is small, sharp. The nails were large, dull. The table soft, restful. The cross rough, painful. The nurses ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Tags: Eve, Atonement, Sacrifice, Plan, Blood, Crucifixion, Heart, Hymn, Prophecy, Lamb, Pharaoh, Anger, Adam, Passover, Gethsemane, Atheism, Atheist, Broken, Angry, Spear, Cardiac, Tamponade, Blood And Water, Philosophy, Pilate, Calvary, Sweat, Cover, Blood Of Christ, Bleeding, Bones, Gravity, Kidron, Whip, Deliberate, Nakedness, Philosopher, Red Cross, Oxford, Dictionary, Humpty Dumpty, Cook, Wash Away Sin  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Hope Feels Lost - Lent Week 5 Series

Contributed by Shawn Vollmerhausen on Mar 20, 2026

This sermon explores how God meets us in the places where hope feels lost, using Ezekiel’s valley of dry bones and the raising of Lazarus to show how God breathes life into what seems dead and calls us out of the tombs we settle into.

Come to Me: When Hope Feels Lost Ezekiel 37:1–6, 11–14 ~ John 11:17–27, 32–44 There are seasons in life when hope feels like it has slipped through our fingers. We don’t plan for those seasons. They arrive quietly, or suddenly, or slowly over time, and before we realize it, we’re standing in a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45, Ezekiel 37:1-14

Tags: Hope, Grief, Dry Bones, Lazarus, Exhaustion, Unanswered Prayers  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

What Does It Mean To Be Alive?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 17, 2026

A sermon about being a church that helps unbind one another.

John 11:1-7, 17-27, 32-45 What Does it Mean to Be Alive? When we step into John 11, we step into one of the most emotional and hope filled stories in Scripture. Lazarus—friend of Jesus, beloved brother, pillar of his community—becomes ill, and before help arrives, he dies. His sisters grieve, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Tags: Church, Lazarus, Unbinding

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Vs The Temple

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 7, 2012

The Passion Week was not Jesus vs the Jewish religious leaders, or Jesus vs Rome...it was Jesus vs the Temple. A different perspective on a text we look at every year. Two kingdoms approach Jerusalem from two opposite directions at the same time with t

Jesus VS The Temple Palm Sunday (2012) Mark 11:1-11 Chronological Bible 10/23 pg. 1410 Mark 11:1–3 (NLT) Jesus’ Triumphant Entry As Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. 2 “Go into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Tags: Triumphal Entry, Palm Sunday, Passion Week, Kingdom Of God, Easter Palm Sunday  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Comes In The Morning

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2026

Martyn Lloyd Jones said, “the greatest need of the hour is to have a revived and joyful Church"

“Joy Comes in the Morning” John 16:16-24 A product of the erroneous preaching of our country is a generation of Christians who have the mistaken ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Will Cost You, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 22, 2026

On the other side of death, the choice of your eternal residence is sealed. Jesus tells these standing before Him that they will not be with Him where He is! Will we hear this today and repent of our own sin?

John, Part 32 Series: Discipleship Will Cost You, Part 6 Passage: John 7:31-36 Welcome to Seasons; intro; thankful you have come to worship with us FOCUS: Continuing our focus on Discipleship and its personal cost to us Discipleship: the process of becoming like Jesus through ...read more

Scripture: John 7:31-36, Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 51:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unwavering Faithfulness Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 22, 2026

The establishment of David's throne forever.

THE UNWAVERING FAITHFULNESS OF GOD. Psalm 89:2, Psalm 89:19-27. The Psalmist Ethan applauds the LORD’s mercy and faithfulness (cf. Psalm 89:2). PSALM 89:19a. The “holy one” is the prophet Samuel, who anointed David (cf. 1 Samuel 16:13). Thus the LORD “laid help upon one that is mighty.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:2, Psalm 89:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Miracles And Jesus

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 22, 2026

Jesus performed miracles for all types of people – including the outlaw, the outcast and the outsiders. He had no respect of a person’s background, ethnicity, finances, work position, or social class – He did these miracles to show God accepts all people at His table!

Transition Video: Jesus heals and delivers people – the 7 scenes are from The Chosen! 11:15 minutes (Power point 1) • Mary Magdalene Called and delivered from 7 demons - Luke 8:2 • The Leper Healed and cleansed - Mark 1:40-45 • The Lame man healed and forgiven lowered thru roof- Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:2, Mark 1:40-45, Matthew 9:1-8, Matthew 8:14-15, John 5:1-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Liberating Hands

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 22, 2026

The Lord liberates his people from all kinds of bondage. He leads and guides with compassionate heart because he listens to the cries of the suffering people. The cries reach God than mere formal prayers.

Theme:   Out Stretched Arm Text: Exodus 3:7-20 Greetings: The Lord is good and His love Endures forever! Peace be unto you!!   Introduction: “Is the Lord's hand waxed short?” (Numbers 11:23) is our Annual Theme. We have seen the creative hands of God, the reigning hands of God. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-20

Denomination: Methodist