Sermons on John 11:1-45:

Lessons Learned From A Graveyard

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Tonight, we visit a graveyard to find out what spiritual truths we discover as Jesus calls Lazarus from the grave.

Lessons learned from a graveyard Wed. Night October 21st 2009 John 11:30-44 Introduction There are many places in life you can learn some valuable lessons. As an athelete for most of my teen-age life, I learned some valuable lessons about hard work, working with other people to accomplish a job, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

I Am, Am I Willing To Rise And Live? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 29, 2010

We can know what it is to be alive in Christ. Right here, right now. As Paul said, "It's no longer I that lives but Christ lives in me."

John 11:17-37 Am I willing to rise and live? A good mate of Jesus had died; Jesus knew of his death it appears, even before the news had reached him in an earthly way. If we read the passage that precedes the one that we have read today we can also see that Jesus used Lazarus death to answer some ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-37

Denomination: Salvation Army

Four Things Jesus Was Thankful For

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 12, 2010

Four instances where Jesus Expressed thanks

I. HE WAS THANKFUL FOR THE FATHER'S ATTENTIVE PERCEPTION (John 11:41) A. That God Heard His Prayer Comprehendingly B. That God Heard His Prayer Continually II. HE WAS THANKFUL FOR THE FATHER'S ABUNDANT PROVISION (Matthew 14:19) A. An appreciation for the providing hand of God B. An ...read more

Scripture: John 11:41

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassionate Life-Restorer (Come Forth!) Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 20, 2010

Is Jesus calling to your spirit, "COME FORTH"? Don't ignore His call to participate with Him in the promised resurrection from the dead.

Scripture Reading: John 11:17-27 Intro John 11 has one major curious feature -- a two-word verse. It's very short -- John 11:35 - "Jesus wept." Yet in this short verse, we see such compassion from the Creator and King of all. All things are subject to Him, and yet He still shows concern for ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nepotism Of Caiaphas

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

The Nepotism of Caiaphas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 11 verses Ill: • Many years ago a young man from an distinguished family; • Applied to a renowned bank for employment. • The bank wrote to one of the references given by the young man; • And he received this reply. • “We simply cannot ...read more

Scripture: John 11:39-53

Denomination: Brethren

Living Life Through Jesus

Contributed by Chris Norton on Dec 15, 2010

Today I would like for us to look at how this scripture can be applied to our lives. First without Jesus we are all dead in the spirit. We’re all lost to sin and dead to Christ Jesus for he is the life and only through him can we live.

12/13/2010 Living Life Through Jesus I am Pastor Chris, Today I am speaking from John 11. In this scripture Jesus is speaking to Martha concerning Lazarus. Today I would like for us to look at this scripture in a different light. Jesus Said in: John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Morning Follows Mourning

Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Jan 8, 2011

Christ prepares His disciples for his death and resurection in concert with the story of Lazurus.

The sermon today is from John 11, the first 45 verses. If you really want, I will read it, but I think it best if I paraphrase it a little. Jesus is with his disciples a couple of weeks, maybe a month before Passover when he gets word from his friends Mary and Martha that their brother Lazurus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Christian Church

Healing A Broken Heart Series

Contributed by Jim Pritchett on Jan 12, 2011

God can heal your deepest pain. Jesus is with you. Jesus understands.

Healing a Broken Heart Part 2 of a 4 Part Series Jim Pritchett Swift Creek Community Church A few years back, a newspaper in Nashville was doing a series of articles on people who were suffering from a broken heart. They wrote to pastors asking them to consider submitting the names of people ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Martha And Mary

Contributed by Robert Cox on Feb 17, 2007

Martha and Mary had different kinds of hearts....but Jesus loved them both!

JOHN 11:1Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair. 3So the sisters sent word to Jesus, "Lord, the one you love is ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Weeps Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 21, 2007

This picture, much less this statement, surprises a lot of people. Some people think a deity ought to behave differently. Gods, so the popular image goes, sit far off, throw lightning bolts, or send angels. What kind of god would get so close to his su

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus Wept John 11:25-27; 33-36 Just two little words. In fact it’s the shortest verse in the Bible. That alone gets our attention. Just two little words. But it’s not just the brevity of the statement that gets ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Urgent

Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007

Doing the tasks that really aren’t necessary rather then doing the important. The value of accountability, wisdom and counsel of godly leaders, such as, looking at a schedule and projecting how I will use the time God has given me for His glory.

URGENT John 11:9 I love to read and study, but sometimes I find myself doing the tasks that really aren’t necessary. Do we give up the important for the urgent? Are the urgent issues of life the important issues? Working with the elders has been excellent accountability as well as a way to gain ...read more

Scripture: John 11:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Is More

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 12, 2007

I’m calling God’s people in my care to develop a faith in Jesus that goes beyond mental assent (belief) to include emotional reliance (trust) and active obedience (loyalty).

Introduction: The Bible tells us that "without faith it is impossible to please God" (Hebrews 11:6). The Bible says, "The righteous will live by faith" (Romans 1:17). That makes me think that faith is very important -- even vital. But what is faith? The Bible commands us to "stand firm in the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

This is the final message in the “I AM” series. Jesus has described Himself as the “Bread of Life”, the “Light of the world”, “the Door”, “the Good Shepherd”, “the Way, the Truth and the Life” “The True Vine”, and “the Alpha and Omega”. Here He says, “I a

“I am Resurrection and the Life” - John 11:25 This is the final message in the “I AM” series. Jesus has described Himself as the “Bread of Life”, the “Light of the world”, “the Door”, “the Good Shepherd”, “the Way, the Truth and the Life” “The True Vine”, and “the Alpha and Omega”. Here He says, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Believe It Or Not

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 19, 2007

Do you believe that He can save you from that bad habit, or that bad situation? Martha did and she voiced that belief.

Believe it or not. John 11:21-27 Introduction Last week I mentioned the term, “Cafeteria Christianity.” A religion where people walk into church and pick and choose what they believe may benefit them, rather than what will benefit the body of Christ. I remember in Hawaii, a young couple coming ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When God Is Late

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

God doesn’t work on our timelines but does work out all things for our good under His time frame

Introduction: God’s ways are not our ways. His ways are above us. Some storms are of our own making, some are from the effects of something others may do. Some God allows, like the one in out text. For those that are Children of God, those that love God All things work together for good. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist