Sermons on John 11:32-53:

Faith, Faith, And Faith

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 3, 2004

This message shows three distinct phases of Faith.

FAITH, FAITH AND FAITH Text: John 11 Tell the story of the death of Lazarus. I. Struggling Faith (Martha) vv 20-27 A. A person in deep water. 1. Trying to find something to cling to. 2. But it is just out of reach. B. If you only had been here Jesus (Martha) 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Church Of God

How Now Shall We Live? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 5, 2004

Since Jesus died for our sins, what should be our response? Here are three: restoring our relationships, forsaking our sin, and carrying our cross.

Who really killed Jesus? What crime did Jesus commit? Just how badly did Jesus suffer? Why did Jesus die? Couldn’t there have been another way? How now shall we live? Good Friday: What did He say and when did He say it? How now shall we live? Series: The Passion of the Christ: True or false? Text: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, John 11:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - You're Too Late!

Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004

Here’s the situation Mary and Martha call on Jesus to come pray (heal) their sick brother Lazarus and Jesus says. “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby”. Then Jesus delays his coming to

This is not my typical writing style but I believe the Lord gave me this spiritual meaning to let many of you know that if God has spoken life to you regarding something, then know that it is not over no matter how bad, or impossible the situation looks. Let this devotion minister to you and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-39, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friend Or Enemy Of Christ? Faith Makes All The Difference.

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2002

Jesus calls us to faith that gives up everything to follow him. Nothing less will do. Ultimately, you are either with him or against him. There is no other option.

John 11:47-48 What do you believe about Jesus determines what you do with him. Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Christ Offers

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 5, 2002

A 9/11 Remembrance message

What Christ Offers Selected Passages September 8th, 2002 9/11 Remembrance Service Introduction One year ago the clear skies of New York, Washington D.C. and rural Pennsylvania were pierced by hijacked airplanes and a diabolical plan to pierce the soul of our nation. One year ago we woke up from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, John 11:33-36

Denomination: Church Of God

A Tragedy Remembered

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 10, 2002

Some events in human history impact us so greatly, that we will forever remember the circumstances of where we were when we heard the news. This is true on both a personal and international level.

Title: A Tragedy Remembered Opening Statement: Some events in human history impact us so greatly, that we will forever remember the circumstances of where we were when we heard the news. This is true on both a personal and international level. For me personally, one of my earliest memories of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Where Was God? Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 23, 2002

In order to understand God’s actions on 9/11 and in our personal tragedies, we must understand God’s character.

Sept. 22, 2002 John 11 “Where was God?” INTRODUCTION I got a new cell phone this week – same phone #, just different phone. I never had a cell phone before I moved to West Virginia. I didn’t see the use in having one. But now that I have one, it’s great! When I’m on the road, I can ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

What The Sisters Needed To Learn Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

Many times we are put through things that either disturb us or really test our faith. When this happens ask God "what are you trying to teach me?"

What the sisters needed to Learn? John 11:1ff JN 11:1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair. 3 So the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waking Up

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 10, 2004

Three great awakenings: 1. Awakening from spiritual death. 2. Awakening from spiritual dullness. 3. Awakening from spiritual deafness.

For a long time I knew that the Christian life was a matter of having a relationship with God, but I also often thought of it as a list of rules to be kept. I wasn’t sure how to maintain a relationship with God, but it was clear to me what it meant to keep the rules. If I did well, I was in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Methodist

3 Choses Qui Ont Fait Pleurer Jésus

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Oct 13, 2004

Si Jésus a pleuré, il peut nous comprendre... mais les circonstances dans lesquels il a pleuré peut nous apprendre beaucoup sur la vraie sensibilité, du coeur du Christ...

Lecture Jn 11/32-32 3 choses qui ont fait pleurer Jésus Chronologiquement : 1. Jn 11/32-37 Quand tout le monde autour pleure, lui n’en est pas autrement, il est aussi ému. Jn 11/4 Il savait qu’il en ressortirait quelque chose pour la Gloire du Dieu. Ce qui a causé des pleurs de Jésus : de voir ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unwrapping The Good News

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 14, 2004

First person narrative on the unwrapping of Lazarus.

I was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. My wife was good friends with both Martha and Mary and so when their brother Lazarus died she wanted to go out to the mourning site. We couldn’t go on the first two days because of the work in the field but we went for the third and fourth ...read more

Scripture: John 11:28-44

Denomination: *other

A Stone, A Veil And A Door

Contributed by James May on Oct 17, 2004

Jesus wants us to roll away the stone of doubts and fear, then he will tear the veil that keeps us separated from Him, and then He will give us an open door into eternal life.

A Stone, A Veil and A Door By Pastor Jim May The Stone: John 11:38-40, "Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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