Sermons on John 11:17-17:17:

The Discipline Of Delay

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jan 13, 2007

Dr. Wood used this sermon to inform the congregation that often God uses delay in order to discipline us or steer us in the direction that He intends for the good of His kingdom.

John 11:1–46 INTRODUCTION: Too often, we worry when we should wait, and we resist when we should resign. Often God’s delays are explained in that God wishes to teach us our need of patience (see Hebrews 10:36). In our text, Lazarus was on his deathbed and yet Jesus delayed (see vv. 1–6). ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jan 13, 2007

Are you connected to Christ or has sin caused a cut in your relationship with Him

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

You And Prayer; What Does It Do?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 15, 2007

People are supposed to call 911 for emergencies only, but many people don’t understand or follow the rule. Police emergency operators in Colorado Springs have received calls from people reporting a TV set that wasn’t working, asking when it was going to s

You and Prayer; What Does it Do? Text: John 14:16, 16:7 ( Show film clip from sermonspies.com called "enpowerment.") John 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Determining Truth

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jan 16, 2007

What is truth: John 17:17 “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” Jesus is talking about His teachings, instructions and commands which are taught in the whole Bible. The Bible is the Word of God and all of the scriptures are truth. The Scrip

Determine Truth What is truth: John 17:17 “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” Jesus is talking about His teachings, instructions and commands which are taught in the whole Bible. The Bible is the Word of God and all of the scriptures are truth. The Scriptures will determine ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Sheldon Rox on Jun 26, 2006

Funeral message for a fallen Officer

Funeral Sermon for Tom Cochran January 31, 2005 Giving honor to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, fellow clergy in this Gospel Ministry, Mayor Cunningham, Distinguished members of City Council, Honorable Judge Jim Humphrey. To Jo Nee, the children and family members. I am humbled to stand before ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, John 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The Way Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 27, 2006

With 19 words, Jesus answered three questions that human kind have asked for centuries.

Jesus, a.k.a. The Way A Hebrew teacher stood in front of his classroom and said, "The Jewish people have observed their 5,759th year as a people. Consider that the Chinese, for example, have only observed their 4,692nd year as a people. What does that mean to you?" After a moment of silence, one ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Principle Of Life Through Death

Contributed by George Barton on Jun 28, 2006

Using John 12:24 as a text, the sermon demonstrates that the principle of life through death was true in the resurrection of Christ and is true also in agriculture, the Christian life, the resurrection of the Christian and in Christian giving.

THE PRINCIPLE OF LIFE THROUGH DEATH REVISED JUNE 28, 2006 (John 12:24 NIV) I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Introduction Today I should like to preach concerning a very ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Passover Pedicure

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

An intimate moment with Jesus and the disciples in the final moments before His work was finished.

What would you do if you knew you were going to die a violent death in the next 12 hours? Would you want to be alone in prayer? Would you write down some final thoughts? Would you spend time with your loved ones? What would you want to emphasize to people in your last 12 hours? Would you share ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson From Lazarus Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

Understanding the glory of God

Week 3: GLORY: A Lesson from Lazarus 1. Introduction: a. A young couple was going to be married. Sadly, before they were married they died in an accident. When they arrived in heaven St. Peter was there to greet them. The couple lamented to him the fact they had died before they could be ...read more

Scripture: John 11:40

Denomination: Baptist

As A Child Funeral Message

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jun 30, 2006

A funeral message for a church member who loved and worked with children for years at church and in a daycare she ran. May be adapted for school teacher, anyone with love for children, for a child or a child of God.

As a Child Funeral Message for Joan Cumby Rev. Dan Mahan Joan Cumby, the friend everyone could always count on--always there to help, always sharing a word of support, a smile, a pat, small acts of kindness. Joan Cumby loved people But Joan Cumby especially loved children. For many ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-2

Come And Have Breakfast

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2006

Jesus calls us to relationship, to sabbath-rest. When will we realize this is not about religious or ’spiritual’ activity? We are called to BE not DO.

Introducing Sabbath The sweetest sounding words that my wife ever speaks to me are very powerful. They arrest me and make me sit and up and listen. Ladies, if you have a man that doesn’t pay attention, you need this sentence because you will get the undivided attention you so desperately desire. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Mary Of Bethany - A Wasteful God Series

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 7, 2006

using the story of Mary of Bethany we look at what it is to be ’poured out’ for God

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Mary of Bethany – A Wasteful God? Pre-Easter 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purppse: Ministry Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2006

As the body of Christ, we are to minister to one another’s needs.

Our Purpose: Ministry Text: Jn. 13:3-17 Introduction 1. Read John 13:3-17 2. Illustration: The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Methodist

Know The Divine Way

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 8, 2006

What is the way that we need to follow? Is there a way that leads to health, happiness and prosperity!

"’Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 11, 2006

Part 2 of our Fruits of the Spirit Series is about Love and what God=type love is, and how we can quench it if we are not carefull.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 2 – Love Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION We began our series last week on ‘The Fruit of the Spirit’. We talked about how we receive the Spirit from Jesus when we receive Salvation, but that ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Bible Church