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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Easter Through The Eyes Of Caiaphas

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 25, 2025
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    God substitutes Jesus for His enemies. This is the very center of our Christian faith: God substituted Jesus for us sinners.

    Today, we launch our 2025 Bible conference, and I hope you’ll make an effort to join us at NRH. The theme is The Faces of Easter. We are looking at the story of one historic weekend from all angles all week. This morning, we look at the cross and resurrection from the perspective of one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Viewing God’s Sovereign Work

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 27, 2024
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    How should we view when God exercises His Sovereign Power? Or, when we consider His Sovereign Work, what should enter our mind?

    “Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him, but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the Council and said, ’What are we to do? For this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reuniting The Separated Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2024
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    Look at what the kingdom of evil has done to our country.

    Saturday of the Fifth Week in Lent 2024 Today the Church gives us powerful Scriptures that help us to prepare for the holiest week of the liturgical year, so much that we call it “Holy Week.” The psalm is part of the prophecy of Jeremiah, and is exceptionally optimistic: “He who scattered Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Threat Of A Miracle Worker Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 17, 2025
     | 440 views

    If Lazarus were roaming the streets of North Dallas, some business-minded person would say, “We need to get this guy on Joe Rogan. And, let’s trademark ‘Texas Lazarus BBQ’ before someone else does.”

    Murder in America is not new for our times. Because of the proliferation of so much crime, we are oftentimes given a behind-the-scenes view of those who committed murder. We see the crime from the point of view of the one who committed the crime in documentaries. Most of you do not know the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing But Not Believing

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 1, 2025
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    Even having seen the rising of Lazarus to life again the Religious leader reject Jesus and determine to kill him.

    Seeing Without Believing John 11:46-57 There are some things in life that you can be neutral about, but Jesus is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Harden avatar

    Who's Really In Control?

    Contributed by Howard Harden on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
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    This text demonstrates two examples of how God’s sovereignty effects our lives.

    After the tragedy of September 11th, there was a camera crew that walked the streets in New York and asked people spiritual questions at random. I’ll never forget what one man said when asked where God was when those horrible attacks took place. He said, “I used to believe in God, but not anymore. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    When Death Intrudes Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
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    Like it or not, death intrudes on our lives all the time -- our friends die, our loved ones, and eventually death comes to claim our lives. Jesus says he is the resurrection -- that if we believe in him, even if we die, we will live. But do we really be

    When Death Intrudes by Maynard Pittendreigh John 11:1-57 On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Caiaphas: How To Tell The Difference Between A Relationship And A Religion Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,174 views

    Being religious is an eternity away from having a relationship with God.

    Introduction: A Some in the Jewish community have cried foul over the portrayal of Jews being the executioners of the Christ and this portrayal is manifested in one key character, at least for me, in the film: Caiaphas. a Caiaphas was the high priest during not only Jesus’ ministry, but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allen Hern avatar

    "The Substitutionary Nature Of Christ's Death” Series

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,022 views

    For Whom did Christ die? Caiaphas said, “it is expedient that one man die for the people, and not that the whole nation should perish.” But Caiaphas was terribly wrong.

     200414.ser “The Substitutionary Nature of Christ’s Death” CLBC March 14, 2004 a. m. Subject: Christ: Death of Theme: His Death as a Substitute Passage: John 11: 45 - 57 They were not pleased! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Don't Take With Broccoli (Whose Line Is It?) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,439 views

    Caiaphas was allowed to give one of the most powerful prophecies regarding Jesus’ mission to earth. And yet, Caiaphas was a ruthless, ungodly and illegitimate High Priest. Why would God use him for this purpose?

    OPEN: A mother shared this incident about taking her son to the doctor: “Because of an ear infection, my young son, Casey, had to go to the pediatrician. I was impressed with the way the doctor directed his comments and questions to my son. When he asked Casey, "is there anything you are allergic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resisting The Truth

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,528 views

    Religion hung Jesus on a cross. It is time to stop and ask the question, "Is the Holy Spirit in our churches or is religion our God?"

    March 23, 2002 Morning Service Text: John 11:45-57 Subject: Unbelief Title: Resisting the Truth I’m proud to be from Missouri. The nickname, "The Show-Me State" has always had a lot of meaning to me. I don’t think that it refers to a state full of doubting Thomases. On the contrary, I think it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Remaining Hopeful About The Future Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,975 views

    Prescriptions for keeping your hope alive as seen in Christ’s miracle of raising Lazarus.

    One of life’s toughest challenges is staying optimistic about the future. Adverse circumstances can cloud your vision of tomorrow and make it tough to maintain a positive attitude. You can be tempted to lose hope. The good news is - and we’ve been reaffirming this throughout this current series ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derek Melanson avatar

    A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,280 views

    The raising of Lazarus teaches us that Jesus is the giver of life, of eternal life, even if prayers for healing in this life are unanswered.

    “A Matter of Life and Death” John 11: 1 – 53 Introduction We’ve all prayed, every one of us, for a loved one who was ill. Each of us here has asked God to heal someone we care for. It could be a spouse, one of our children or grandchildren, a friend, an aunt or uncle, one of our parents or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Miracles In John: Lesson 8: Raising Lazarus From The Dead

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,704 views

    World says seeing is believing, but God says the opposite; believing is seeing. “If you would believe, you would see the glory of God” (11:40).

    1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). • Our agendas are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "If You Had Been Here..." Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,128 views

    Big idea: Even though we might not understand the pain we are in, we can trust in God, in His love, and in His ultimate delivery. This is a verse-by-verse exposition through John 11 three weeks after the Asian Tsunami to help people wrestle with the issue

    1) {Introduction} If you have seen the news, you would recognize this man and his family [show picture]. A couple of days ago, Jimmie Wallet went out for ice cream, and when he got back, his wife and three of his four daughters were gone. They were killed in a mudslide. You also have seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance