Sermons on John 11:44-12:11:

God Knows Best

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

God’s faultless wisdom should be the daily guide of our lives.

“GOD KNOWS BEST” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 12:9-34 The Situation Comedy “Father knows best” aired October 3, 1954 - September 17, 1962 CBS & NBC - 203 Episodes The Anderson family: Jim, manager of the General Insurance Company; his wife Margaret; and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-34

Once You Really Know The Lord

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Aug 12, 2003

Before we came to know the Lord we were worried, upset, distracted,out of fellowship with Him and just sit around and did nothing. But Once You really know the Lord...

: God is a good. And it is good to be in the presence of a loving and merciful God. I just want to thank Him for allowing us to come together once again and it is not for a sad occasion. For many time, many people only come together is at a funeral. Well church we are not here today to funeralize ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Fear Of Death

Contributed by Christopher Smith on Aug 17, 2003

Should we fear death? No because through Christ it has no power over us.

Death; at some point we’ve all had to think about it in some form. Wether it was contemplating your own mortality or the death of someone you knew, there is no way to avoid it. I once was talking to someone and the subject of death came up, don’t ask me how I can’t really remember. What I do ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16, John 11:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 'ifs' Of Life"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

"There are only two constants in the world: Christ and change." -Lyle Schaller

“THE ‘IFS’ OF LIFE By: Dr. Dennis Deese – www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 11:16-57 John Tomlin is remembered as the first victim of the Columbine massacre to be buried. The death of this bright and ambitious young man left immeasurable hurt in the heart of his parents, John ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16-57

Jesus Wept

Contributed by David Thompson on Dec 26, 2005

This lesson shows that Jesus has emotions just as we do, He cried real tears, He bleed real blood, and sweat real sweat.

Jesus Wept John 11:35 This is the shortest passage in the bible, but don’t get your hopes up, because it’s not the shortest lesson in the bible. In fact the more I studied this scripture the more complicated it ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Three R's Of Death

Contributed by David Gant on Dec 31, 2005

This is a funeral service I have used several times, most recently in the situation where I doubted the salvation of the individual, and the family was mixed with believers and unbelivers. It is a way to honor the individual, but still present the gospel

THE “3 R’S OF DEATH” In school, we used to refer to the importance of learning “The 3 R’s” – and of course we meant “Read’n, writ’n, and rithmatic…” As we gather here today – not to mourn the death of Wayne Thompson, but rather to celebrate his life and all it has meant to those that have ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-44

Denomination: Baptist

All Saints Sunday Yr B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Oct 28, 2003

Sermon for All Saints Sunday, Yr B, based on John 11:32-44.

Sermon for All Saints Sunday Yr B 2/11/2003 Based on Jn 11:32-44 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson William Willimon tells of his friend Stuart Henry who accompanied a father and his little son on their first visit to Duke Chapel. They walked up and down the aisles, heads upturned, amazed at the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Graveside Service

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 5, 2003

Short service used for a graveside only funeral.

Funeral for Graveside Service Memorial Services are in reality for the living and on such occasions they serve a three-fold service! The First Purpose of a Memorial Service is to Remember the Deceased A. Obituary Reading The Second Purpose of a Memorial Service is to Comfort the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27, 1 Corinthians 15:50, John 11:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Timex Vs My Rolex

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Dec 6, 2004

There are many people who think that they know when something should come their way, or when they should go through hardships. The truth is, no one knows whats best for us but God almighty, so although we think that our timing is better, give in to God’s

Gods Casio vs my Rolex John 11:38-44 38 And again Jesus was deeply troubled. Then they came to the grave. It was a cave with a stone rolled across its entrance. 39 "Roll the stone aside," Jesus told them. But Martha, the dead man’s sister, said, "Lord, by now the smell will be terrible because he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hungry Heart

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 12, 2005

People see Jesus in different ways-someone to work for, an opportunity to move ahead, an entertainer, the Christ of God. Who is He to you?

The Hungry Heart Scripture: John 12:1-21 John 12:21 (The Message) “We want to see Jesus. Can you help us?" Michaëlle Jean has been appointed by Prime Minister Paul Martin as Canada’s next Governor General, our official representative of the Queen of England. Michaëlle was raised in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why The Waste

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 12, 2005

In this powerful scene in John’s gospel we each will be forced to answer the question,’what is Jesus ’really worth to me.’

"WHY THE WASTE?" TEXT: JOHN 12:1-8 INTRODUCTION Last week as we closed out our study of the book of Judges, with a study of the life of Samson and the message was entitled, "What a Waste". Today’s sermon is entitled "WHY THE WASTE." During the month of June we will be studying the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"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

Beautiful Things For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 1, 2005

Let’s be open to the heart of Jesus that He may reveal to us the beautiful things He has planned for us to do.

1. Introduction: You know Jesus has some very strange friends! We are told that this dinner was held in the home of Simon the Leper from the details recorded both in Matthew 26:6 and Mark 14:3. I don’t think His friends would be considered “Cool” do you? After all, we can be sure that no ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

"The Lazarus Experience"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 31, 2004

Taking a challenge from the raising of Lazarus to obey the Lord and to do all He calls us to do in order for us to "come forth" spiritually.

“The Lazarus Experience” John 11:38-45 JN 11:38 Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. 39 "Take away the stone," he said. "But, Lord," said Martha, the sister of the dead man, "by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Power Over Death Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on Jun 17, 2004

Jesus not only has the power over His own death, in this sermon you will see that Jesus has the power over death for all. 1. Jesus is compassionate 2. Jesus is in control 3. Jesus is the Christ

Jesus’ Power Over Death John 11: 32-44 June 13, 2004 Death! Death is the great equalizer in life. We may all have different lives, come from different backgrounds, experience different joys and sorrows, but the one thing that links all mankind together is death. We are all going to die. Some ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ