Sermons on John 11:46-57:

Three Marks Of True Disciples (John 11:55-12:11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 22, 2022

Martha, Lazarus, and Mary each model a discipleship verb. Together, they paint a picture of a true disciple.

Two weeks ago, everything changed in the gospel of John. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, in the full sight of a large group of Judeans. And when the Judeans saw this, "many" gave their allegiance to Jesus. In an instant, they moved from being stubborn, and hard-hearted, and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:55-57, John 12:1-11

One Dies For All Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 2, 2022

This passage which we have taken for our contemplation has many life values to learn. But let me share with you three practical life lessons.

Theme: One Dies for all Text: John 11:45-57 Greetings; The Lord is Good and his love endures forever. Joke: “A frog had fallen in love with human girls. No human girl touched him. So, he went to a Prophet. Prophet said: Soon you are going to meet a beautiful young girl who wants to know all ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Methodist

The Raising Of Lazarus And The Plot To Kill Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 8, 2022

Religious leaders resisting the 'signs' of Jesus' authenticity.

THE RAISING OF LAZARUS AND THE PLOT TO KILL JESUS. John 11:38-57. 1. The Raising of Lazarus (John 11:38-45). Far from being unable to prevent death (cf. John 11:37), Jesus was about to overcome death in what was to be the seventh and final significant ‘sign’ (prior to Jesus’ own death and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Power To Overcome Death

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 11, 2015

Jesus’ raising of Lazarus sent the people running for cover, and it should also send us running for cover too. We and they finally see that Jesus is Lord and liberator of all the people of God.

The passage from John 11:30-47 shows Jesus at some of the highest and lowest points in his ministry. Jesus was told a few days earlier that his friend Lazarus was sick, but he waited for two days before he and the disciples went to the home of Mary and Martha, who were Lazarus’ sisters. By ...read more

Scripture: John 11:30-47

Denomination: Anglican

The Decision To Follow Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 24, 2015

The choice is ours. Are we going to follow Jesus, or not.

September 13, 2015 6 Decisions The Decision to Follow John 1:35-42 Opening words: Blogger John Reitmer attended a seminar nearly ten years ago in St. Paul, Minnesota. The topic was the human brain and how we make decisions. According to the speakers, the average person makes more the 35,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, John 11:30-50

Denomination: Methodist

The Plot And Prophecy Of A Pompous Priest Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 22, 2016

The Promise and plot of Caiaphas shows his pompous character, and yet his words and actions are not outside of God's perfect providential plan of salvation.

The Plot and Prophecy of a Pompous Priest John 11:45-57 The Raising of Lazarus from the dead after he had been in the grave for days demonstrated Jesus’ power over satan and over the curse of sin, which is death. The miracle also was a prelude of Jesus’ own death and resurrection, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Death Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 28, 2016

Now, it is possible for every person to overcome and defeat death.

Defeating Death John 11 Introduction: 1. In this day of modern medicine, it is not unusual for a person to quit breathing and be resuscitated. “Resuscitate” means “to revive from apparent death.” 2. But when someone has been dead (person or animal) for four days, this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Bible Church

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 18, 2016

How can we see Jesus Christ do a great work in and through us? And I am talking about a mighty work, a work changing us from the inside out, enabling us to become the man or woman in Christ we are capable of being.

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work John 11 Introduction: 1. Most of you have probably seen a sign similar to this – “Men at Work.” I saw a funny sign that said this, and under it, it said, “Women work all the time…” 2. But did you know, God the Father and the Lord ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Bible Church

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 25, 2016

How can we see Jesus Christ do a great work in and through us? And I am talking about a mighty work, a work changing us from the inside out, enabling us to become the man or woman in Christ we are capable of being.

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work John 11 – Part 2 Introduction: 1. According to Romans 8:34, Christ is in heaven doing a great work – He is praying on our behalf to the Father. 2. Discussed previously, today we are not seeing the outward, physical signs and wonders that were so prevalent ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Bible Church

What Does Jesus Bring? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 11, 2016

Chapter 11 shows us 4 things that Jesus is. He is our: Friend, Life, Power, and Substitute. How we respond to Him shows others how we truly feel about Him.

What does Jesus bring? John 11:45-57 ∆ Recap: 1. Jesus is our friend (He is moved by Lazarus’s sickness) 2. Jesus gives life (Martha rebukes, but gives credence to resurrection) a. He is affected by the things around us … relates to us b. Greek word embrimaomai (anger over sin ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Man Dies For The People

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 22, 2010

LENT 5(A) - One Man dies for the people because of the plot of a wicked court. One Man dies for the people because of the plan of a perfect Judge.

ONE MAN DIES FOR THE PEOPLE (Outline) March 21, 2010 - Lent 5 - JOHN 11:47-53 INTRO: “All for one and one for all!” was the boast of the three musketeers. They pledged their allegiance to one another. Whatever was a threat for one of them would involve all of them. Any ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Lutheran

From Death To Life; And From Life To Death Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 19, 2021

Jesus performed a great miracle in raising Lazarus from the dead; The result of this miracle was a plan to put Jesus to death.

FROM DEATH TO LIFE, AND LIFE TO DEATH JOHN 11:45-53 GREENMOUNT AND O’LEARY CHURCHES OF CHRIST AUGUST 01, 2021 Phillip’s Residence August 07, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/kQn7VZTbao4 INTRODUCTION: This morning’s message deals with Jesus raising Lazarus back to life. Because ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 5:25, John 5:28, John 12:10, John 10:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Party Pooper At The Party For Jesus Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 20, 2021

This message deals with a dinner party held in honour of Jesus shortly before his death. Both the host of the party, Simon the Leper, and also Judas were not gracious about some of what went on.

A PARTY-POOPER AT A PARTY FOR JESUS John 12:1-11 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ August 08, 2021https: //youtu.be/RI7FzZ51_Ng INTRODUCTION: 1.) Have you ever been all excited about an upcoming party, and really looking forward to it? 2.) What if when you got to the party it wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Exodus 19:10-11, Numbers 9:10, John 11:57, Luke 10:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 21, 2021

This message deals with Jesus coming into Jerusalem on his Triumphal Entry as their Messiah or king of peace.

BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD. John 12:12-19;31-33 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ August 15, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/g8ZtkaossYE INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning we come to a text during the final week of Jesus’ life on this earth. 2.) This twelfth chapter of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, John 12:31-33, John 11:57, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Big Surprise

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 5, 2021

This Easter message focuses on the DISRUPTION that Jesus's presence brought into the lives of the selfish priests and Pharisees at His first Advent, their response to the disruption (murdering Jesus), and the SURPRISE Jesus's resurrection was to them and even to the disciples.

Today we celebrate the greatest event in the history of mankind: the resurrection of Christ. Nothing has ever happened that influences the destiny of mankind like that one event. Alexander’s defeat of the Persians changed the course of Western civilization. It was a significant turning point in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34-36, John 3:16, Revelation 1:18, John 20:15, John 2:12-25, Matthew 27:62-66, Mark 8:34-37, John 11:47-48, Matthew 23:27, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Acts 1:11, Matthew 28:1-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic