Sermons on John 11:22:

When Disaster Strikes

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 20, 2003

This message based around the story of Lazarus will share five essential principles to making it though difficult times in our lives!

When Disaster Strikes John 11:1-45 The following was written by Jack Jordan newspaper editor recording the events of April 3, 1974. An uneasiness nagged at me as I checked over proofs for the next day’s paper. It was Wednesday, April 3, 1974 about 4 o’clock on a gray afternoon. More than 100 ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Only And What Ifs

Contributed by David Petticrew on May 4, 2003

Jesus enourage us to avoid if onlys about the past but instead look to the future with what if (I believe).

Back to the Future. Young teenager Marty McFly has a chance to go back in time due to the invention of his friend Doc Ement Brown. While in the past he has the chance to change things and make his future a better one by encouraging his father to act in a better way. Then in the second movie he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Holiness

"Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times--Daily Faith"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 8, 2003

We must bring our faith out of the future and into the present for it to be effective.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches May 18, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times--Daily Faith” John 11:17-27 INTRODUCTION: How easy is it for you to have faith for today? Sometimes we think of faith in terms of the future. Next year “my ship will come in.” Next month I will see things ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Methodist

Choosing What Is Most Needful

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 24, 2003

Special Quinceanera Message: Jesus has choosen what is most needful. He gives us the capacity to do the same. Because of this we get the miracle instead of a sermon.

It is truly a joy to be here – privileged to be a part of this wonderful celebration. Paola, we are here with your parents and with your friends and with your church family to thank God. It is through his grace that we can celebrate today. And our prayer today is that God may accompany you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-46

Denomination: Lutheran

No Other Name For Grace But Amazing Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 30, 2003

Who are you as a sinner? Who are you as a saint? Are You living as a walking dead man or a Resurrected saint?

NO OTHER NAME FOR GRACE BUT AMAZING! Ephesians 2:1-10 WHO YOU ARE AS A SINNER: 1) YOU ARE DEAD, (VERSE 1) “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins,...” Sinners are DEAD. They are not SICK! When you were a sinner, you did not need RESUSCITATION ; you needed RESURRECTION! ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, John 11:17-44

Denomination: Church Of God

When Faith Falls Short

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

We can no longer remain in the tomb, but must move to the resurrection. We must do more than accept forgiveness of sins, we must accept Christ’s transformation of our lives.

When Faith Falls Short John 11:1-44 Introduction: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t hang ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Holiness

Revival Jesus Style

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Feb 18, 2003

A strong sermon that deals with what we need today, a fresh up to date vibrant move of God in our lives.

Revival Jesus Style John 11:1-44 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. [2] [5] Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. [14] Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. [17] Then when Jesus came, he found that he had ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Fear Of Losing A Loved One Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 23, 2003

This sermon deals with the issue of grief and how the death of a loved one impacts us and how we can make it through the this tough time by the power of the resurrection.

Janey and her husband, Larry, waved goodbye to their fourteen year old daughter Shannon and her friends on the morning of May 14. "The sun was just coming up. The pink light of dawn shined through her hair, picking up auburn highlights and creating almost a halo around her head," said Janey. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-50

Denomination: Methodist

The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 21, 2004

Thefive message in a series on the "I am" statements of Jesus from the book of John.

The Great I Am June 20, 2004 I am the Resurrection and the Life Sunday AM Review: We’ve been studying the self descriptive statements of Jesus from John known as the “I am” discourses. 7 statements Jesus made to help us to realize that He is the great “I am” of the O.T., who has become flesh in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Esperanza Para Los Desesperanzados

Contributed by Rochester Alvarez on Jan 5, 2004

This was given by the Lord to preach to those who have lost their hope for their future.

ESPERANZA PARA EL DESESPERANZADO Texto: Ezequiel 37:1-10 Introducción: (Ilustración) El diablo tenia un día un (yard sale) un pulguero y tenia toda clase de herramientas que él usaba contra las personas. Muchas de las herramientas eran el odio, la mentira, el engaño, el celo, la envidia, todos ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44, Ezekiel 37:1-10

God, Why Don't You Do Something Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004

This sermon examines Jesus’ delay in coming to the aid of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In it we see Martha’s struggle with disappointment culminating in a powerful expression of faith. A video clip from "The Greatest Story Ever Told" is used to help communic

God, Why Don’t You Do Something? Fortifying the Foundations # 25 John 11:1-37[1] 12-28-03 There were obviously a lot of people who wondered why Jesus hadn’t done something to help his friend, Lazarus. Verse 37 “But some of them said, ‘could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-37, John 5:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Delays, Denials And Devotion Series

Contributed by Chris Taylor on Feb 16, 2004

What is the basis of your faith? On what you think God will do, should do or on who he is?

Delays, Denials and Devotion Little Log Church John 11:1-27 February 14-15, 2004 INTRODUCTION There is a path to life that’s narrow and that few find. We could call it the road less traveled. But those by the grace of God that are led to the path to life then begin a path of life. We begin our ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Proof In Lazarus Resurrection

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 25, 2004

A different look at the resurrection of Lazarus. Was it just a miracle or was there a much more dramatic reason for this occurance?

The Proof In Lazarus Resurrection Luke 10:38-42. At the home of Martha and Mary. Jesus and His disciples were traveling when they came to a village (Bethany) where a woman named Martha opened her home to Him. The Amplified Bible says she “received and welcomed Him into her home.” Apparently ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Key To Life

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 10, 2004

You have a friend in the resurrection business – and he is the key to life.

When we lived in Texas and all of our children reached school age, Cheryl decided that she would go back to working outside the home – at least part-time. She easily got a job in an office and I remember that out of her first pay check she bought a Ninetendo game unit for the children. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: *other

"Why Jesus Wept?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 1, 2005

Two reasons, "For the wages of sin is death..." Death brings tears. "The gift of God is eternal life." Faith in Christ brings hope. Unbelief brings even greater tears!

Title: “Why Jesus Wept?” Introduction: When Jesus was told that Lazarus was sick, the disciples did not want Jesus to go to Jerusalem. The text would suggest three reasons they could have used to try to talk Jesus out of making this trip. These same three reasons are excuses people use for not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist