Sermons on John 11:11-44:

Jesus: How To Be A Follower In Times Of Despair Series

Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004

Fourth in the series "Meet the Cast." As you study Jesus’ life you realize that even though He did not lay aside his deity, He did humble himself as a man, to serve all humanity. So Jesus understands what we are facing in our lives.

I love the way “The Passion of The Christ” movie begins, with the reminder that 400 years before Jesus was born his sacrifice was foretold in a vivid way. Isaiah 53:5 (LB) But he was wounded and bruised for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace; he was lashed--and we were healed! ...read more

Scripture: John 11:41-42, John 17:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God, Why Don't You Do Something Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004

This sermon examines Jesus’ delay in coming to the aid of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In it we see Martha’s struggle with disappointment culminating in a powerful expression of faith. A video clip from "The Greatest Story Ever Told" is used to help communic

God, Why Don’t You Do Something? Fortifying the Foundations # 25 John 11:1-37[1] 12-28-03 There were obviously a lot of people who wondered why Jesus hadn’t done something to help his friend, Lazarus. Verse 37 “But some of them said, ‘could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-37, John 5:19

Denomination: Charismatic

A Genuine Miracle Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004

Sermon contrasts the characteristics of this miracle with magical phenomena in much of the popular media of today such as "Harry Potter" "Crossing Over" etc...

A Genuine Miracle Fortifying the Foundations # 26 John 11:38-54 1-4-04 At the beginning of the service we read our text in John 11:38-54[1]. It is the story of Jesus’ last great miracle before his crucifixion: The resurrection of Lazarus. Miracles play a central role in John’s gospel. In ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, John 11:38-54

Denomination: Charismatic

Delays, Denials And Devotion Series

Contributed by Chris Taylor on Feb 16, 2004

What is the basis of your faith? On what you think God will do, should do or on who he is?

Delays, Denials and Devotion Little Log Church John 11:1-27 February 14-15, 2004 INTRODUCTION There is a path to life that’s narrow and that few find. We could call it the road less traveled. But those by the grace of God that are led to the path to life then begin a path of life. We begin our ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To See Into The God Realm

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Feb 18, 2004

How To See Into The God Realm

How to See In the God - Realm - Part one John 11:40 A. Have faith in God 1. Webster’s Dictionary defines faith as, "unquestionable belief; unquestioning belief in God; complete trust or confidence; loyalty; sincerity; honesty." 2. People can have faith in people, in things, or in ideologies. They ...read more

Scripture: John 11:40

Denomination: Baptist

The Proof In Lazarus Resurrection

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 25, 2004

A different look at the resurrection of Lazarus. Was it just a miracle or was there a much more dramatic reason for this occurance?

The Proof In Lazarus Resurrection Luke 10:38-42. At the home of Martha and Mary. Jesus and His disciples were traveling when they came to a village (Bethany) where a woman named Martha opened her home to Him. The Amplified Bible says she “received and welcomed Him into her home.” Apparently ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Called And Commanded Loosed

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Mar 5, 2004

Called and Commanded Loosed

CALLED AND COMMANDED LOOSED John 11:30-44 Lazarus is now in the sweet rest. Although he is content, those who held him close are struggling to cope with the situation. God has given his survivors not emotional stability but vulnerability. The situation has grabbed them by the neck and left them ...read more

Scripture: John 11:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 29, 2005

The "I Am!" proclamation of Jesus in John 11:25 revealed that Jesus is the Messiah the only One who could and would defeat death. He said He was the Resurrection and the Life then He proved it by rising from the dead.

"I Am the Resurrection and the Life" - Jesus Thesis: The "I Am!" proclamation of Jesus in John 11:25 revealed that Jesus is the Messiah the only One who could and would defeat death. He said He was the Resurrection and the Life then He proved it by rising from the dead. Texts: John 11:25, 26 and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About The Resurrection

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Mar 31, 2005

A look at the evidence of the resurrection and what it means.

What is the Easter Bunnies favorite sport? Basketball. What do you call the Easter Bunny after a hard days work? Tired. Okay I know those jokes were bad, I mean I had to look them up, but I used them to illustrate a simple point when it comes to Easter the world tends to focus on the Easter ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

Jesus is our savior. He is the source of true life for all who believe.

John 11:25 “I Am the Resurrection and the Life” INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful verses of Scripture is the one we focus on tonight, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Lutheran

Desatados Para Servir

Contributed by Ramon Rojas on Apr 23, 2005

Quiero en forma breve compartir las implicaciones de lo acabamos de finalizar. Sobre todo la importancia de ver con los ojos espirituales los acontecimientos y no con los ojos naturales. En esta historia podemos ver un gran número de enseñanzas de parte d

DESATADOS PARA SERVIR Lectura: Juan 11:3-4; 11-15; 20-24; 38-44 Introducción: Hoy es un día muy especial en medio de nuestra congregación. Hemos apartado esta noche para realizar nuestro servicio de cierre de nuestra cadena de ayuno y oración de 40 días. Quiero en forma breve compartir las ...read more

Scripture: John 11:3-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Were You ~ A Message For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Durham on May 17, 2005

Take all your problems to Jesus ~ the only One who can give you hope in every situation you face.

WHERE WERE YOU ~ A MESSAGE FOR JESUS JOHN 11:1~6 & JOHN 11:17~28 1. Introduction I am not too sure how Mary and Martha sent their urgent message to Jesus for help – perhaps it was a letter or an oral message entrusted to a faithful friend to pass on. All we can know for sure is that they were ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-28

The Discouraged....the Hopeful the Discouraged....the Hopeful

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 7, 2005

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent A Raising of Lazarus

Fifth Sunday in Lent John 11:1- 45 The Discouraged....the Hopeful "Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Day Of The Living Dead, Part 1

Contributed by John Nadasi on Mar 10, 2005

The Lazarus story from a slightly different perspective. It asks the question "how do we respond when God doesn’t show up in time." Mary and Martha demonstrate the true nature of faith.

John 11:1-45 Paonia United Methodist Church March 13, 2005 Over the last several weeks, We have covered some really difficult texts. That’s what lent is all about. If you haven’t heard something that has disturbed or upset you, Than I either have not been doing my job, or you haven’t been ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Methodist

"Jesus Wept"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2005

God came to us in human form; He felt our pain and sorrows, and all is not lost, for God so loves us.

John 11:1-45 “Jesus Wept” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our nation is at war and young Americans and Iraqis are being killed every day. A judge, a bailiff and a court reporter have been shot and killed in a courtroom ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: United Methodist