Sermons on John 11:38-45:

Funeral Of A Pastor

Contributed by Larry Weaver on Oct 18, 2000

1. His Conversion- Salvation experience 2.

1. His Conversion- Salvation experience 2. His Call- into ministry 3. His College- School and graduation 4. His Churches- List where he has faithfully served 5. His Christian wife- Tell of there marriage 6. His Children- Those who still remain here 7. His Coranation- When he went home to be with ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

God... Where Were You?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

In the aftermath of the events of September 11, many are asking that same question of God. God where were you?

INTRODUCTION: Lazarus had become terminally ill. Upon being informed of his condition by Christ’s disciples, Jesus delayed going to the home of Lazarus until he had been dead for four days. Upon His arrival Christ is met by Martha who cries out to Christ, "Lord, if you would have been here, my ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21, John 11:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus 1, Death 0

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 13, 2002

Death has been swallowed up in victory...for good!

Jesus: 1, Death: 0 There is a true story of a chaplain at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. A few years ago an event happened late one night while she was on duty. She was called to the bedside of a woman who had a severe heart attack. By the time she got there the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

5 Lent A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 15, 2002

It is in facing the reality of death that we know that God is not bound by death and neither are we.

Fifth Sunday of Lent John 11:1-41 17 March 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Turn off the sun. Drain out the sea. Let the moon fall from the sky, because our wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother is gone. So begins a recent obituary in the Star Phoenix newspaper. This is the cry of a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Christ Bring A Resolution

Contributed by John Herrmann on Mar 15, 2002

God works behind the scenes. Caiaphas the high priest’s plan to eliminate Christ became part of God’s design to redeem the world. God continues to work through us too as the body of Christ to bring about his ultimate purpose.

Let Christ Bring A Resolution Jn. 11:47-53 There’s always a resolution for your problems. Things can and do come together after all. Ezekiel in the Old Testament (Ezekiel 37) offers an image of life being breathed into dead bones with the result that there is a noise and a rattling sound, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45, John 11:47-53

Denomination: Lutheran

Friends, Funerals And Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 17, 2002

Jesus joins with us in our sorrows and understands our grief. His friendship with us assures us that death’s sting is dead.

Friends, Funerals and Faith John 11:1-45 Clayton Lockhart has told me time and again that Terrill Mosley was a true friend to him. I have a picture on my desk of my dad shaking hands with Clayton at our Christmas party in 1999, and Terrill is sitting right beside him with a big grin on his ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fields Of The World Are Ripe Unto Harvest Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 12 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. Lazarus in his tomb is a picture of the whole world lost, dead, and buried in sin, and condemned until Jesus comes.

Picture # 12: Lazarus; the fields of the world are ripe unto harvest. John 11:1-44 The dead man, Lazarus, in the tomb, is a candid snapshot of the whole world lost and condemned until Jesus comes! Lazarus was in the tomb 4 days; the number 4 is the number of the world (John 11:17, 39). Verse ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Raised The Dead Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 5, 2002

If you would like to see God working in your life, believe what he says and act upon that belief.

Introduction: Have you ever wondered why God does not do things the way that you would do them? Why is it that he is never in a hurry or pressed by the urgency of the hour? In this account, Jesus Christ continued about his business after being given the news that his friend Lazarus was very ill. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Resuscitation Vs. Resurrection”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 8, 2002

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple John 1

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple John 11: 1-45 Title: “Resuscitation vs. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Fear Of Losing A Loved One Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 23, 2003

This sermon deals with the issue of grief and how the death of a loved one impacts us and how we can make it through the this tough time by the power of the resurrection.

Janey and her husband, Larry, waved goodbye to their fourteen year old daughter Shannon and her friends on the morning of May 14. "The sun was just coming up. The pink light of dawn shined through her hair, picking up auburn highlights and creating almost a halo around her head," said Janey. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-50

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Take With Broccoli (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2003

Caiaphas was allowed to give one of the most powerful prophecies regarding Jesus’ mission to earth. And yet, Caiaphas was a ruthless, ungodly and illegitimate High Priest. Why would God use him for this purpose?

OPEN: A mother shared this incident about taking her son to the doctor: “Because of an ear infection, my young son, Casey, had to go to the pediatrician. I was impressed with the way the doctor directed his comments and questions to my son. When he asked Casey, "is there anything you are allergic ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Miracle At Lazarus' Tomb

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Mar 19, 2003

Through this message we will look into the three events that took place during, "The Lord’s Miracle At Lazarus’ Tomb."

John 11:21-27; 38-44 The Lord’s Miracle At Lazarus’ Tomb A. The Demand Before The Miracle a. The Savior’s request (vv. 38-39a) b. The sister’s reluctance (v. 39b) c. The Savior’s reminder (v. 40) B. The Declaration Before The Miracle a. Jesus praises ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resisting The Truth

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 21, 2003

Religion hung Jesus on a cross. It is time to stop and ask the question, "Is the Holy Spirit in our churches or is religion our God?"

March 23, 2002 Morning Service Text: John 11:45-57 Subject: Unbelief Title: Resisting the Truth I’m proud to be from Missouri. The nickname, "The Show-Me State" has always had a lot of meaning to me. I don’t think that it refers to a state full of doubting Thomases. On the contrary, I think it ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Days Late And Still On Time

Contributed by James May on Apr 2, 2003

Jesus was four days late in reaching Lazarus’ tomb in order to prevent death but he was on time to bring his resurrection power and answer the prayer of Mary and Martha.

FOUR DAYS LATE AND STILL ON TIME John 11:39-40, "Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest ...read more

Scripture: John 11:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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