Sermons on John 11:12:

The Physiology Of Faith - Addendum - The Healing Ministry Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023

Out of 3,774 verses in the four New Testament Gospels, 484 relate specifically to healing physical and mental illnesses and the resurrection of the dead.

In Mark, 209 verses out of 666 connect to the miracles of Jesus. Of the 1,257 narrative verses in the Gospels, 484 (38.5 percent) are devoted to describing healing miracles Jesus spoke the words of God in His ministry: . . . I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 103:8-14, Proverbs 2:1-5, Luke 11:11-13, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, 3 John 1:2, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Seems To Be Late

Contributed by John Gail on Aug 23, 2018

When GOD seems to be late He is right on time

WHEN GOD SEEMS TO BE LATE Text: John 11:1 - 45 Introduction: 1. Background information about this lesson: a. The main characters are Lazarus, Martha, and Mary, Luke 10:38-42 b. Martha welcomed Jesus into their home and Mary was focused on Him, sitting at His feet, listening to His ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Dead But Now I'm Alive Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 16, 2025

Can you imagine Mary and Martha pacing the floor, waiting for Jesus? They were at the deathbed of their beloved brother. Can’t you see Lazarus struggling to breathe? The whole time, they’re looking out the window expecting to see Jesus arrive.

What if I told you that surveys suggest that nearly three-quarters of doctors in the United States believe in miracles? And what if I told you that over half of the physicians surveyed noted that they had witnessed what they considered to be miracles?1 Find John 11 with me, if you will. Ed ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Jesus

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 1, 2024

The theodicy often centers on the question: If God is omnipotent, omniscient, and benevolent, why does evil exist? Theodicy seeks to reconcile the existence of a good God with the reality of suffering and injustice in the world.

THE HEART OF JESUS JOHN 11:1-44 #john11 INTRODUCTION We will be in John 11 this morning. There are some questions in this life we live for which we have absolutely no good answers. For example: Why does an all-powerful God allow disasters on the innocent? Why do babies die? Why is there so much ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thomas: A Disciple Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 21, 2025

The overall word that described what Thomas was dealing with was: pressure.

THOMAS: A DISCIPLE UNDER PRESSURE JOHN 11:1-16 #ApostleThomas INTRODUCTION… Known for one thing Some people are known for one thing. We sometimes call that “a one shot wonder” or a signature or a trademark. We can also use the phrase “one trick pony” or notorious. Some people are known for one ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dying To Know

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

Death is not the end; when Christ’s trumpet sounds, God’s love and power will open every grave and restore life.

A passerby, unwilling to let the rhyme have the last word, pulled out a black marker and added: > To follow you, I’m not content, until I know just where you went. That small dialogue between chisel and marker captures the universal question. Everyone who has ever wandered through a graveyard ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, John 11:11-14, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 20:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Raising Lazarus From The Dead Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

What is Jesus’ attitude towards death?

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 ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 8) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

We are continuing our series on the Miracles of Jesus

John chapter 11:1 Jesus gets word of Lazarus’s illness and after a couple of days pass by, Jesus tells the disciples, “lets go to Judea again. v.8: The disciples ask Jesus “are you sure you want to do that? After all, it wasn’t very long ago, they tried to stone you.” I can’t help but wonder if ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Strolling On The Water

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

When we believe in something, what derives from that belief?

Strolling on the water This event happens right after the feeding of the five thousand. The disciples had not really paid attention that this was a miracle - how could they miss that? What is faith? There are different types Faith to move mountains, saving faith, doctrine, belief, spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 11:6-15, Matthew 14:22-36, John 20:24-29, Matthew 8:23-27, 1 John 4:4, Matthew 7:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Our Greatest Hope Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God may not meet our expectations in every situation, but He ultimately fulfills our greatest hopes and is always present with us, even when He seems distant.

Hey guys! Today, we're going to talk about something we all experience: disappointment. You know, those times when things don't go the way we want or expect them to. And sometimes, it feels like God isn't showing up when we need Him the most. But I want to share a story from the Bible that shows us ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Topics: Unexpected Joy, Hidden Blessings, Unseen Opportunities, Hopeful Discoveries

If You Would Have Been There Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus enters into our pain and grief, weeping with us and offering hope through His resurrection power.

Today, we're going to talk about a story from the Bible that shows us how Jesus brings hope even in the toughest times. We'll be looking at the story of Lazarus in John 11:1-44. But first, let's start with an object lesson that will help us understand the main idea of this message. (Hand out a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Topics: Grief Management, Spiritual Hope, Jesus' Teachings, Faith Healing

Understanding The Purpose Behind Lazarus' Death SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The death of Lazarus served as a platform for Jesus to reveal Himself as the embodiment of resurrection and life. This sermon explores the seven reasons behind Lazarus' death.

Today, we will delve into the 11th chapter of the Gospel of John, specifically focusing on the death and resurrection of Lazarus. In this passage, we can uncover six valuable lessons that can be learned from this event. Lazarus' death provided Jesus with an opportunity to reveal Himself as the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Topics: Death, Resurrection

The Evolution Of Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the three different stages of faith, demonstrating its growth and evolution.

Today, we will explore the three distinct phases of faith that are evident in the story of Lazarus' death. These phases can be described as struggling faith, clinging faith, and resting faith. Let us delve into each phase and understand their significance. In this phase, Martha finds herself in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Growth

Life Lessons From Lazarus' Miracle SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

There are valuable life lessons we can extract from the story of Lazarus' resurrection that may not have been apparent before.

During the Sundays in Lent, we have explored various memorable events and characters from the Bible. Today, we delve into one of the most well-known stories in the Bible: the raising of Lazarus. This story holds valuable lessons that can benefit us all, regardless of our circumstances. Let us ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Topics: Miracles Of Jesus, Life Lessons

Finding Hope In Grief SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

A funeral message that provides comfort and hope through the story of John 11.

Welcome and Prayer Good afternoon and thank you for coming. We are gathered here today to mourn the loss of Patricia. We are here to share in the pain and sorrow, to weep and to wonder why. We may not have all the answers, but it is important for us to be here. In the book of Ecclesiastes, God ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-31

Topics: Funerals, Non-Christian