Sermons on Emma Lazarus:

Jesus Is Life!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 9, 2020

A narrative sermon on the raising of Lazarus

Intro: My text this morning is John 11 and a funeral scene is described....A beloved brother has died...2 sisters are left to mourn. The two sisters – Mary and Martha have a much loved but very sick brother—They don’t call for the doctor – instead they call for the great physician. But the family ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Returns To Bethany.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2022

Mary, Lazarus, and Jesus in the spotlight.

JESUS RETURNS TO BETHANY. John 12:1-11. As the Passover drew near, Jesus set out once again towards Jerusalem, and stopped awhile in Bethany. This was the place, the writer reminds us, “where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom Jesus raised from the dead” (John 12:1). The ever-busy Martha ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And In Hell

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 27, 2023

The account of the rich man and Lazarus.

In this passage that we just read, the Lord Jesus is telling a story about a rich man and a poor man. Jesus did not name the rich man, but he did tell us that the poor man's name was Lazarus. Jesus tells us that the rich man clothed himself with purple and fine linen. Fine linen and The Color ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of True Hospitality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others.

We’re continuing in our series entitled “Living Beyond Self’… where we have considered the very nature of who we are and how we find ourselves. We’ve noted… Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others…. and finds itself when given to these. So the ‘self’ grows ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Investing For The Future

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 21, 2001

This Sermon Deals With The Rich Man And Lazarus.

Investing For The Future Easter 4/10/98 Eccl: 11:7-10 Rev. 20:7-15 Text Luke 16:19-32 I’m asking you the question, "What do you want in life?" Your answer to the question today is going to determine what your future is going to be. Right now the stock market has gone wild. But I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unwrapping The Good News

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 14, 2004

First person narrative on the unwrapping of Lazarus.

I was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. My wife was good friends with both Martha and Mary and so when their brother Lazarus died she wanted to go out to the mourning site. We couldn’t go on the first two days because of the work in the field but we went for the third and fourth ...read more

Scripture: John 11:28-44

Denomination: *other

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

A brief study in Mary the sister of Lazarus.

Luke 10:38-42 John 12:1-8 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Killed By Crumbs

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

A sermon about the rich man and Lazarus.

KILLED BY CRUMBS TEXT: Luke 16:19-22 Luke 16:19-22 KJV There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: [20] And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, [21] And desiring to be fed with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Else Could Have Been Said

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 26, 2010

A look at the Rich Man, Abraham and Lazarus

Concordia Lutheran Church & Redeemer Lutheran Church Pentecost 18, September 26, 2010 What More could be Said Luke 16, 19-31 IN JESUS NAME May you deeply know the mercy, the love, and the peace and the promise of a peaceful eternity that is ours, for that is grace, the gift of God our Father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Unique Design In Suffering: A Portrait Series

Contributed by William Lollar on Feb 11, 2003

Is there a "design" in suffering? Ask the sisters of Lazarus.

God’s Unique Design in Suffering: A Portrait in the Lives of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (Part 1) John 11:1-16 This morning we come to examine the last of seven miracles performed by the Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John. Each miracle reminds us that Jesus is God, sovereign in power, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundations - The Resurrection, Cold Theology Or Hot Reality Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

Why do you believe in life after death. Your reason may tell a lot about your confidence in Jesus

OPENING: "Do you believe in life after death?" the boss asked his younger employee. "Yes, sir." "Well, then, that makes everything just fine," the boss went on. "About an hour after you left yesterday to go to your grandfather’s funeral, he stopped in to see you." APPLICATION: Do you believe ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foundations - Escaping Hell's Fury Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

Why did Jesus preach about Hell, and how can we be sure to avoid this terrible place?

OPENING: Looking over the rim of the volcano’s crater, the American tourist remarked, "Reminds one of Hell, doesn’t it?" The guide threw up his hands and exclaimed, "These Americans, they’ve been everywhere." APPLICATION: The tourist was noting that the volcano’s pit was not a comfortable place. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

0801 Trinity I: Hell Takes A Dive Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jun 15, 2009

Hell has gotten a bad rap these days. Dante wrote about its amusement park, but that’s fallen into disrepair. It’s no longer on the list of any popular tourist destinations.

Sermon: Hell Takes a Dive Text: Luke 16:19-31, Jer 23:23-32, Mat 7:13-14,21-29, I John 4:7-21 Occasion: Trinity I Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church When: Sunday, June 14th, 2009 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Come Forth

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead even though he had been there 4 days. Let’s look at the significance of this story.

BACKGROUND:  Mary & Martha sent a messenger to Jesus to let him know that Lazarus was very sick.  Jesus didn’t drop everything and run to where he was at. He stayed. My question, where was He? o Jesus was in Bethabara – read John 10:40-42 o This passage tells us that it was the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whatever You Do Don't Get Caught

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 26, 2009

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Life is full Dos & Don’ts. Often More Don’ts than Dos. From personal experience; I have learned Don’t buy your wife an Ironing Board for her Birthday, Don’t leave the handbrake off on hill, Don’t say walk in front of the dog when you don’t want to walk. When it comes to the Don’ts of life, most ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God