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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Why God Lets Friends Die Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 1, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,469 views

    God love his people through sorrow and death to eternal pleasure and everlasting joy.

    Scripture Introduction John 11 contains the well-known story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, and (for trivia fans) the shortest verse in the Bible is in this chapter. We also find here the last of the seven miracles (or “signs” as John calls them) which structure this book. Miracles (of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am The Resurrection And The Life

    Contributed by Keith Buice on May 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,708 views

    A Message of Hope and Invitation

    I Am the Resurrection and the Life John 11 Introduction: I can’t imagine what it would be like to be blind. To not be able to see Sheree’s face. To be unable to read the books in my library. To not be able to drive a car. Or to see my children and grandchildren grow up. To be unable to watch a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Why The Signs? So They May Know He Is Saviour

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,529 views

    A Lenten sermon that explores that God can use our situations so others may know He is the saviour.

    The Gospel reading from John 11, which we read this morning, is another sign that Jesus is the true Messiah. In the Gospel of John we have 7 of these signs: • Jesus changed water into wine (2:1-11) • Jesus healed the officials son (4:46-54) • Jesus healed the paralytic (5:1-9) • Jesus fed the 5000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Smith avatar

    Unbind Him And Let Him Go! (John 11:1-53)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,539 views

    Here’s a story that might seem hard to know what to do with. That’s OK. Even the disciples didn’t know how to handle this one! ...

    “Unbind him and let him go!” These are the words of Jesus, recorded in John 11 - dramatic words that come at the climax of a dramatic story - the death and resuscitation of Jesus’ friend Lazarus. It is an extraordinary story. It’s filled with mysterious dialogues, doubting disciples, tears and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Jesus The Friend Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,380 views

    Jesus does not float above all the people around him, he has true friends.

    Jesus Who? October 28, 29, November 01 Jesus The Friend Taking the halo off. We’ve looked at Jesus’ public persona, what about his private persona? Although Teacher, Rabbi, Revolutionary and even “Guru” might come out of most people’s mouths when asked who Jesus is, “Friend” is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "You Got To Live To Get It" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,245 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the bereaved family to affirm to others EVERYONE that LIVES-BELIEVING and accepting JESUS CHRIST as their Personal Savior WILL RECEIVE eternal life.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris San Joaquin National Cemetery Gustine, CA 5 May 2008 Memorial Service for SFC (Retired) Lester Corley BIG IDEA: Everyone that LIVES-BELIEVING and accepting Jesus Christ as their Personal Savior WILL RECEIVE Eternal Life. REFERENCES: John 11:17-27 (I Am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Can Be Sure You're Eternally Secure (John 11:25-27)

    Contributed by Bob Wilkin on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,863 views

    Knowing for sure that you are eternally secure is not a matter of inspecting your behavior; it is a matter of taking the Lord Jesus Christ at His Word: "He who lives and believes in Me shall never die [spiritually]."

    You Can Be Sure You’re Eternally Secure (John 11:25-27) Bob Wilkin www.faithalone.org Read John 11:25-27. For years I believed in heaven and hell and I was scared to death I was going to die and spend eternity in hell. Like most Americans, though I believed that Jesus died on the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Free Refills Of His Goodness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 19,480 views

    Mary & Martha said that Lazarus was the one whom Jesus loved. But how could Jesus treat a friend like He did? Why would He callously stay away while this close friend died... and He could have prevented it?

    OPEN: “How many of you know the name of the brother of Mary and Martha who Jesus raised from the dead?” (most of the audience raised their hand). Who was it? Lazarus. Read text: John 11:1-47 followed by prayer. ILLUS: A few years back I read a story about a may village in southwest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    I Am The Resurrection And The Life! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,268 views

    The "I Am" proclamation of Jesus in John's Gospel reveals that Jesus is the Messiah the one who is the Savior of the World. He said He was the Resurrection and the Life then He proved it by raising Lazarus from the dead and by His own act of rising from t

    "I Am the Resurrection and the Life" I am Series: Sermon 3 “Easter Sunday 2010” Transition video: “Resurrection” from Blue fish TV Thesis: The "I Am" proclamation of Jesus in John's Gospel reveals that Jesus is the Messiah the one who is the Savior of the World. He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    What Can We Learn From Mary & Martha (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 48,699 views

    I have heard some preachers say we should always be like Mary and less busy than Martha. And I have heard other preachers say we should be more like Martha; always being productive with no idleness in our lives. I believe the Lord wants us to be like Mary

    RAYLEIGH AM 17 01 2010 FOCUS What if your car only started once out of every two or three tries, would you consider it to be a good car? What if the postman only came to your house a couple times a week, would you consider him to be reliable? What if the electricity only worked occasionally ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Can We Learn From Mary & Martha (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 26,609 views

    Duty and devotion are both necessary but there must be a balance. A balance where neither one would hinder us from exhibiting the other.

    Last time we were together we looked at the famous story of Mary and Martha. We concluded that the Lord wants us to be like Mary in our worship, and like Martha in our work. Duty and devotion are both necessary but there must be a balance. A balance where neither one would hinder us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Jones avatar

    He Gave

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,209 views

    Jesus gave many things

    He Gave This past week I was once again out in my garage praying and asking for direction from God. I just wanted to know what He wanted from me, what could I do for Him? Then He just spoke to me about going to the hospital. At first I did not understand… I trust Him for all my healing so why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Bff"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,398 views

    Jesus’ compassion.

    John 11:1-44 “BFF” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN Text messaging and emails have brought with them a whole new language. For example, when two persons are exceptionally close, perhaps they are best friends, one will write to the other, “You are my BFF.” Now what in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When Lazarus Awoke

    Contributed by Robert Diffin on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,459 views

    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,213 views

    It is knowledge about Jesus that gives eternal life; it is Jesus Himself that is life and that is the resurrection for His child.

    JOHN 11:17 26 JESUS, THE GREAT I AM: “I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE” “When Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them concerning their brother. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist