Sermons on John 11:51:

When Lazarus Awoke

Contributed by Robert Diffin on Oct 28, 2009

John 11, Explanation and verses

When Lazarus Awoke Robert Diffin Based on the Gospel of John and other scriptures concerning the events leading up to the crucifiction, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Now Jesus, upon returning to Bethany, was met by Martha who was mourning her brother, Lazarus, and was upset that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Church Of God

What Happens When We Don't Believe?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 5, 2009

Unbelief is very stubborn. In fact, there are some who will simply not believe in Jesus, no matter what evidence is offered.

Read entire chapter 11. What you believe about Jesus determines what you do with him. Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Should We Do?

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 20, 2013

Jesus in bringing life to someone who was dead causes the plot to kill Him but little did they know that the very plot they conjured up to kill Him will bring about eternal life.

47 Then the leading priests and Pharisees called a meeting of the high council. They said, “What should we do? This man is doing many miraculous signs. 48 If we let him continue doing these things, everyone will believe in him. Then the Romans will come and take away our Temple and our ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences Of Bad Religion

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2013

THE JEWISH NATION HELD A PRIVILEGED STATUS WITHIN THE ROMAN EMPIRE, AND THE SANHEDRIN FEARED THAT JESUS WOULD GAIN A LARGE FOLLOWING, CAUSE A CIVIL UPROAR, AND ANGER THE GOVERNING ROMAN EMPIRE. IF THAT HAPPENED, these religious leaders would lose their...

5-16-2004 Title: Consequences of Bad Religion Text: John 11:47-48, 53 Scripture Reading: John 11:45-53 Introduction CHRIST DIED DURING Passover week in Jerusalem. It was the HIGH HOLY WEEK ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-53

Denomination: Baptist

One Man Dies For The People

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 22, 2010

LENT 5(A) - One Man dies for the people because of the plot of a wicked court. One Man dies for the people because of the plan of a perfect Judge.

ONE MAN DIES FOR THE PEOPLE (Outline) March 21, 2010 - Lent 5 - JOHN 11:47-53 INTRO: “All for one and one for all!” was the boast of the three musketeers. They pledged their allegiance to one another. Whatever was a threat for one of them would involve all of them. Any ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Lutheran

Out Of Envy Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2014

A sermon on the envy of the religious leaders of Jesus' day (Material adapted from Bob Russell at: http://bobrussellsermons.org/religious-leaders-who-envied-him?filter_name=Religious%20Leaders)

HoHum: A wise man said: Nothing arouses ambition so much in the heart as the trumpet-clang of another’s fame. WBTU: A. Why would anyone want to kill Jesus of Nazareth? 1. Great teacher- “The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man get such learning without having ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Death To Life; And From Life To Death Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 19, 2021

Jesus performed a great miracle in raising Lazarus from the dead; The result of this miracle was a plan to put Jesus to death.

FROM DEATH TO LIFE, AND LIFE TO DEATH JOHN 11:45-53 GREENMOUNT AND O’LEARY CHURCHES OF CHRIST AUGUST 01, 2021 Phillip’s Residence August 07, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/kQn7VZTbao4 INTRODUCTION: This morning’s message deals with Jesus raising Lazarus back to life. Because ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 5:25, John 5:28, John 12:10, John 10:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Subject We Avoid Talking About Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 20, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 11: 1 – 57

John 11: 1 – 57 The Subject We Avoid Talking About 1 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. 3 Therefore the sisters sent to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Defeating Death Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 28, 2016

Now, it is possible for every person to overcome and defeat death.

Defeating Death John 11 Introduction: 1. In this day of modern medicine, it is not unusual for a person to quit breathing and be resuscitated. “Resuscitate” means “to revive from apparent death.” 2. But when someone has been dead (person or animal) for four days, this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Bible Church

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 18, 2016

How can we see Jesus Christ do a great work in and through us? And I am talking about a mighty work, a work changing us from the inside out, enabling us to become the man or woman in Christ we are capable of being.

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work John 11 Introduction: 1. Most of you have probably seen a sign similar to this – “Men at Work.” I saw a funny sign that said this, and under it, it said, “Women work all the time…” 2. But did you know, God the Father and the Lord ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Bible Church

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 25, 2016

How can we see Jesus Christ do a great work in and through us? And I am talking about a mighty work, a work changing us from the inside out, enabling us to become the man or woman in Christ we are capable of being.

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work John 11 – Part 2 Introduction: 1. According to Romans 8:34, Christ is in heaven doing a great work – He is praying on our behalf to the Father. 2. Discussed previously, today we are not seeing the outward, physical signs and wonders that were so prevalent ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Bible Church

What Does Jesus Bring? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 11, 2016

Chapter 11 shows us 4 things that Jesus is. He is our: Friend, Life, Power, and Substitute. How we respond to Him shows others how we truly feel about Him.

What does Jesus bring? John 11:45-57 ∆ Recap: 1. Jesus is our friend (He is moved by Lazarus’s sickness) 2. Jesus gives life (Martha rebukes, but gives credence to resurrection) a. He is affected by the things around us … relates to us b. Greek word embrimaomai (anger over sin ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roll Away The Stone

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 7, 2017

Do you find yourself living like a half dead Christian. Is your faith something that is buried instead of alive in you? You may need Jesus to Roll away the stone keeping you from a Resurrection kind of faith.

Roll Away the Stone John Chapter 11 Jesus crosses the line and goes back to Judea where his friend Lazarus has died. Sometimes God will call us and ask us to cross the line. To go from a place of relative safety to a place of danger. The last time Jesus was in Judea they tried to kill Him by ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Walking Billboard Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2017

Why would Jesus show up 4 days late for the funeral of one of His best friends? What was Jesus trying to teach and what can we learn from this miracle/"sign"?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3lp0z981iM (Mark Lowry time stamp: 15:32-16:47) When the dead sit up… the funeral’s over. (That’s the last sentence in Mark Lowry’s segment on YouTube) In Jesus’ ministry He raised only 3 people from the dead. 1. The son of the widow from Nain. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Believe, You Will See God's Glory (John 11:1-54) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 21, 2022

And if Jesus can raise Lazarus from the dead, anything is possible.

Today, we are going to read through a great story. For the most part today, I'm going to keep my hands off of it, and just let it speak for itself. [It's also a big story, and I have to fly higher to grab it in one week]. John 11:1: (1) Now, there was a certain sick one, Lazarus from ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-54