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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Remaining Hopeful About The Future Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,842 views

    Prescriptions for keeping your hope alive as seen in Christ’s miracle of raising Lazarus.

    One of life’s toughest challenges is staying optimistic about the future. Adverse circumstances can cloud your vision of tomorrow and make it tough to maintain a positive attitude. You can be tempted to lose hope. The good news is - and we’ve been reaffirming this throughout this current series ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,160 views

    The raising of Lazarus teaches us that Jesus is the giver of life, of eternal life, even if prayers for healing in this life are unanswered.

    “A Matter of Life and Death” John 11: 1 – 53 Introduction We’ve all prayed, every one of us, for a loved one who was ill. Each of us here has asked God to heal someone we care for. It could be a spouse, one of our children or grandchildren, a friend, an aunt or uncle, one of our parents or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Unbind Him And Let Him Go! (John 11:1-53)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,763 views

    Here’s a story that might seem hard to know what to do with. That’s OK. Even the disciples didn’t know how to handle this one! ...

    “Unbind him and let him go!” These are the words of Jesus, recorded in John 11 - dramatic words that come at the climax of a dramatic story - the death and resuscitation of Jesus’ friend Lazarus. It is an extraordinary story. It’s filled with mysterious dialogues, doubting disciples, tears and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Strike Me Blind In One Eye

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,174 views

    A sermon on 4 things we can do if we are struggling with some sin. Based on Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin from John 11:45-53. (Outline from Steve Hopkins)

    Sermon for 11/19/2006 Strike Me Blind in One Eye! John 11:45-54 Introduction: 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 at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Nov 19, 2013
     | 7,960 views

    The reason we need this message is to help us through times such as experienced by the prophet Habakkuk: Habakkuk’s words show the difficulty that many of us have concerning our world.

    Do You Believe? Scripture Text: John 11:26 (Read John 11) Introduction: Jesus’ question to Martha in John 11:26 was this: Do you believe? The Book of John was written that you might believe that Jesus is the Son of God. John 20:31. In the first six miracles of Jesus in the book, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    I Am The Resurrection

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014
     | 6,501 views

    Some of us here are living as if we were in a dark cold tomb where no light could enter. We are dressed in our Sunday best and some of us will probably be buried looking very much like we are today. But friend what is on the inside in your heart?

    I am the resurrection John Chapter 11 Mark Aarssen New St. Andrews Dover March 3, 2013 Week 3. We travel with Jesus from safety to danger The Holy Land was split in four sections ruled by four brothers As long as Jesus did not cross the line He would be safe from Herod As long as you and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Death To The Life Giver Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014
     | 9,752 views

    Jesus raises Lazarus - part 2

    Death to the Life Giver Remember how Mary and Martha greeted Jesus - “Lord if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” Isn't that how we view things. If God was on the ball, really in charge, if He had things under control, “If God was really paying attention - then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consequences Of Bad Religion

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2013
     | 3,494 views

    THE JEWISH NATION HELD A PRIVILEGED STATUS WITHIN THE ROMAN EMPIRE, AND THE SANHEDRIN FEARED THAT JESUS WOULD GAIN A LARGE FOLLOWING, CAUSE A CIVIL UPROAR, AND ANGER THE GOVERNING ROMAN EMPIRE. IF THAT HAPPENED, these religious leaders would lose their...

    5-16-2004 Title: Consequences of Bad Religion Text: John 11:47-48, 53 Scripture Reading: John 11:45-53 Introduction CHRIST DIED DURING Passover week in Jerusalem. It was the HIGH HOLY WEEK ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    What Should We Do?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 20, 2013
     | 7,558 views

    Jesus in bringing life to someone who was dead causes the plot to kill Him but little did they know that the very plot they conjured up to kill Him will bring about eternal life.

    47 Then the leading priests and Pharisees called a meeting of the high council. They said, “What should we do? This man is doing many miraculous signs. 48 If we let him continue doing these things, everyone will believe in him. Then the Romans will come and take away our Temple and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Had Been Here

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,641 views

    This message focuses on how we as Christians should be having an impact on the lives of others - that our presence should be felt in this world.

    If You Had Been Here! Scripture: John 11:1-47 Introduction: My subject this morning as we celebrate our eleventh anniversary as a Church is “If You Had Been Here!” I have shared with you before that one of my favorite movies is “It’s A Wonderful Life.” It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Not For The Nation Only"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010
     | 4,627 views

    God often uses the utterings of evil men to announce His own purposes. They think they are in control but they are not.

    “Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council, and were saying, “What are we doing? For this man is performing many signs. 48 “If we let Him go on like this, all men will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Free Refills Of His Goodness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 19,596 views

    Mary & Martha said that Lazarus was the one whom Jesus loved. But how could Jesus treat a friend like He did? Why would He callously stay away while this close friend died... and He could have prevented it?

    OPEN: “How many of you know the name of the brother of Mary and Martha who Jesus raised from the dead?” (most of the audience raised their hand). Who was it? Lazarus. Read text: John 11:1-47 followed by prayer. ILLUS: A few years back I read a story about a may village in southwest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Lazarus Awoke

    Contributed by Robert Diffin on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,682 views

    John 11, Explanation and verses

    When Lazarus Awoke Robert Diffin Based on the Gospel of John and other scriptures concerning the events leading up to the crucifiction, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Now Jesus, upon returning to Bethany, was met by Martha who was mourning her brother, Lazarus, and was upset that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Greg Nance avatar

    What Happens When We Don't Believe?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,111 views

    Unbelief is very stubborn. In fact, there are some who will simply not believe in Jesus, no matter what evidence is offered.

    Read entire chapter 11. What 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Social Implications Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Robert Diffin on Nov 21, 2009
     | 3,101 views

    The beginning of the reaction to the Resurrection at the moment of Lazurus being raised from the dead.

    The Social Implications of the Resurrection revised October 10, 2009 John Chapter 11 48 If we let Him alone like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and nation." Jesus had just raised Lazarus from the dead! When some of the Jews who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God