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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
About this time every year, I start to feel like the year is slipping away from me, and sure enough, I can barely believe that we are about to start the second week of August already, and week 5 of our summer sermon series, I Am. Unfortunately I don’t have slides this week, we had to run to ...read more
Scripture: John 11:17-27
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The "I Am" proclamation of Jesus in John's Gospel revealed that Jesus is the Messiah and the same God who spoke to Moses. Jesus said He was the “Resurrection and the Life” then He proved it by raising Lazarus from the dead and by His rising from the dead himself.
Series: “Jesus the I Am of Renewal” Sermon: "Jesus ‘I Am the Resurrection and the Life’ " Thesis: The "I Am" proclamation of Jesus in John's Gospel revealed that Jesus is the Messiah and the same God who spoke to Moses. Jesus said He was the “Resurrection and the Life” ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-25, Revelation 1:8
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Lazarus was raised from dead after 4 days of his death. This has been quite a normal sermon we hear from our childhood, but there are 7 lessons we can learn for our daily living.
What are those 7 lessons we can learn from? 1. GOD'S LOVE MUST BE HIGHLIGHTED NOT OUR LOVE: John 11:3 - Whom YOU LOVE is sick - - Here the love of Lazarus towards Jesus was not highlighted but the LOVE OF JESUS towards Lazarus was highlighted. Which tells us that not that we do for God is ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-42, Hebrews 11:6, 1 Corinthians 2:11
What can we learn from Jesus' resurrection of Lazarus?
THE MOST IMPORTANT SIGN: Jesus has definitive power over death. - John 11:17, 25-26, 47. a. This is a sign. - v. 47. - Throughout John we see Jesus doing miracles as signs. This is not just a sign, but the most important sign. - John 11 is the high point of the gospel, in a literary sense. ...read more
Scripture: John 11:17-44
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus said with His tears that He approved of that kind of sorrow. There is a valid place for tears in the Christian life. We need never fear nor be ashamed of the tears of the hopeful.
One of the oldest and most universal of all questions is the one of Job, "If a man die shall he live again?" In the ancient world almost everyone believed that death was a gateway into another world, and so they buried their dead with food and tools to be used when they arrived. This is ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-44
Life is, because God is. Life is eternal, because God is eternal. Life is the foundation of all that is, for life was before all things.
From out of the files of the great Michelangelo comes the story of the young artist who labored long and tedious hours on the statue of an angel. When the time for its unvailing had finally come, the young artist hid himself in an inconspicuous spot and waited breathlessly for the response of the ...read more
This is an Easter sermon and how the resurrection provides us with the gift of eternal life that continues on for believers after the average earthly lifespan.
OUTLINE 1. OPENING ILLUSTRATION - 28,798 DAYS 2. CONNECTION BETWEEN EASTER AND YOUR MORTALITY 3. DEATH IS THE DESTINY OF ALL 4. RESURRECTION – THE ANTI-AGING GIFT 5. THE STORY OF LAZARUS 6. GOD HAS PLACED ENTERNITY IN OUR HEARTS (THE DESIRE TO LIVE FOREVER) 7. YET WE SQUANDER LIFE BECAUSE ...read more
Denomination: Christian Church
Jesus raises Lazarus and tells us that we must be resurrected to be with Him in heaven.
I AM the Resurrection and the Life John 11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-18-2020 An Impossible Request [Slide] On December 12, 2014, Kimmy Blair was in a one car accident coming back from a funeral in Fairbury. Her neck was broken and she died almost instantly. She ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-44, John 5:25
There is perhaps no other time of the year when we experience the diversity of emotions that we have at Christmas.
DEFEATING THE HOLIDAY BLUES “When Christmas Showed Up!” John 11:1-44 There is perhaps no other time of the year when we experience the diversity of emotions that we have at Christmas. In just 10 short days we will once again celebrate Christmas and the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. 10 days. ...read more
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
This sermon explores the unwavering faith of Christians, focusing on the biblical story of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha.
Don't Give Up on God! Coming out of a Dead Situation! John 11:20-23 Today's sermon is about the faith of Christians and the story of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. It's important to remember to not give up on God, even when faced with difficult circumstances. God has a purpose for everything we go ...read more
Scripture: John 11:20-23
Topics: Christian Faith, Story Of Lazarus
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
Topics: Miracles Of Jesus, Life Lessons
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
This sermon explores the story of Lazarus, emphasizing that God's timing and ways may not align with our expectations, but He always fulfills our greatest hopes, urging us to trust and love as Jesus did.
The story of Lazarus is filled with emotions on the extremes: from extreme despair and sadness because of the death of a loved one, to extreme joy and wonder following a miracle which brought him back to life. It’s widely considered one of, if not the greatest miracle of all those that Jesus ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-45
Topics: Resurrection, Divine Timing, Hope In God
This sermon explores the story of Lazarus' death and resurrection, highlighting Jesus' compassion and foreshadowing the hope of resurrection for all who believe in Him.
Good morning, Church! We are so honored to have you in worship with us today. Whether you are a regular attender here or a guest with us this morning, I pray that God moves in your hearts in a powerful way. We are continuing in our current sermon series called Resurrecting Hope. Life’s greatest ...read more
Topics: Resurrection, Divine Timing, Hope In Loss
Sermon Series: Resurrecting Hope
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