Sermons on John 11:1-46:

Yearning To Breathe Free

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 14, 2003

We yearn to be free. In Christ we can be transformed from a slave mentality, we can become agents of liberation, and we can come forth from self-imposed bondages. For Transfiguration Sunday and for Black History Month; uses poems (not replicated here)

The plan of God is that all should be free. All free. Free from the things that keep us from what God intends us to be. Free from oppression, free from hostility. Most of all, free from sin and death. That is the ultimate plan of God. We who have yearned to breathe free have not been ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44, Ecclesiastes 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003

This is part 5 in a series I did on the 7 "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

June 15, 2003 John 11:1-44 “The Resurrection and the Life” INTRO Our text for the morning is John 11; we have a lengthy section of text, and so I’ve asked the Praise Team to help me with the reading of the Scripture this morning. If you’d like to turn in your Bibles and follow along, that’d ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

This Isn't The End Of It

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

Death is not the final moment. For Christians, it is only a departing from this world and an arrival in God’s presence. The body then awaits the resurrection.

THIS ISN’T THE END OF IT SCRIPTURE: John 11 INTRODUCTION: (v. 1 – 7) v. 1 Lazarus is sick Sin brought forth sickness. We’ve all experienced sickness to some degree. v.3 Lazarus was loved by the Lord v. 4 Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick. When you are sick, Jesus knows, but He wants to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Had To Happen…

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 14, 2003

The time was near that God would loose his power through the resurrection

It Had To Happen… April 12, 2003 HHM Pastor Jim Parisi It Had To Happen… Something just had to happen. The time was near that God would loose his power through the resurrection How long can we let this go on they cried? Even when the devil thinks he has won by putting Jesus on the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Disaster Strikes

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 20, 2003

This message based around the story of Lazarus will share five essential principles to making it though difficult times in our lives!

When Disaster Strikes John 11:1-45 The following was written by Jack Jordan newspaper editor recording the events of April 3, 1974. An uneasiness nagged at me as I checked over proofs for the next day’s paper. It was Wednesday, April 3, 1974 about 4 o’clock on a gray afternoon. More than 100 ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Only And What Ifs

Contributed by David Petticrew on May 4, 2003

Jesus enourage us to avoid if onlys about the past but instead look to the future with what if (I believe).

Back to the Future. Young teenager Marty McFly has a chance to go back in time due to the invention of his friend Doc Ement Brown. While in the past he has the chance to change things and make his future a better one by encouraging his father to act in a better way. Then in the second movie he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Holiness

"Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times--Daily Faith"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 8, 2003

We must bring our faith out of the future and into the present for it to be effective.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches May 18, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times--Daily Faith” John 11:17-27 INTRODUCTION: How easy is it for you to have faith for today? Sometimes we think of faith in terms of the future. Next year “my ship will come in.” Next month I will see things ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Methodist

Atonement Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Lancaster on May 16, 2003

Atonement seen in early part of Genesis: Adam and Eve.

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Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21, John 11:45-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vida Despues De La Muerte

Contributed by Juan Alvelo on Aug 16, 2003

No importa la condición en la que nos encontremos, Dios puede darnos vida nueva.

Titulo: Vida después de la muerte Texto: Juan 11:1-43 Introducción: 1. La Muerte es lo que conocemos como lo más extremo y terminal en la vida del hombre. Sin embargo la palabra de Dios nos asegura que podemos tener vida aun después de la muerte física, pero no solo después de la muerte física ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Our God-Given Assignment

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Wouldn’t you agree that the most important goal or thing in life that you can accomplish is the goal God has given us?

"OUR GOD-GIVEN ASSIGNMENT" By Dr. Dennis Deese – www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 11:1-15 Given the opportunity to get a direct and clear response from God, what one question would you ask him? A survey in USA Today posed that thought to Americans and the top five questions were ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-15

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

No Matter What Your Stinking Problem Is, Get Up Again Anyway

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 2, 2003

We need not let hardships and difficulties keep us down, because we serve a God that can bring life from death, bringing glory to Himself.

John 11:1-44 - No Matter What Your Stinking Problem is, Get Up Again Anyway Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Bold Ways To Give Yourself To God

Contributed by John Baggett on Sep 15, 2003

Bold Ways that believers can give themselves to God’s Kingdom and to the church. As A Leader, Follower, Mover & Shaker, and Loving Boldly

BOLD WAYS TO GIVE YOURSELF Turn to Nehemiah 2 What comes to your mind when you think about boldness. One story is told of a very bold woman. An elderly lady was well-known in the community for her faith and for her boldness in talking about it. She would stand on her front porch and shout ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-6, John 11:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Beyond The Grave

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

In spite of death, the eleventh chapter of John gives us a better hope. This hope is found in no one else but Jesus.

February 19, 1999 I. Introduction: How do we cope when a loved one is suddenly taken from us? How do we react when a young mother with two young children is suddenly overtaken by death? How do we take the sad news that Sister Marva Farrel is no longer with us? No longer with us to share ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-26

Denomination: Adventist