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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
The Christian response to disaster and grief as modeled by Jesus.
The World Trade Center...the Murrah building in Oklahoma City...Columbine High school... The list of names that fill the obituary columns daily... We try not to notice. But sometimes you can’t help but notice...when the tragedy is as big as the New York skyline or as close as the passing of a ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-37
Denomination: Holiness
The raising of Lazarus - the centrality of belief in Jesus - how far does it go?
Introduction: Belief Do you believe in Jesus? Do you BELIEVE in Jesus? Do you really believe in Jesus? That I think is the compelling question that we’re faced with as we read this passage today. What does it mean for you to believe in Jesus? As an abstract question it’s probably easy enough to ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-45
Denomination: Anglican
This sermon explores the three different stages of faith, demonstrating its growth and evolution.
Today, we will explore the three distinct phases of faith that are evident in the story of Lazarus' death. These phases can be described as struggling faith, clinging faith, and resting faith. Let us delve into each phase and understand their significance. In this phase, Martha finds herself in ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-46
Topics: Faith, Spiritual Growth
This sermon explores the unwavering faith of Christians, focusing on the biblical story of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha.
Don't Give Up on God! Coming out of a Dead Situation! John 11:20-23 Today's sermon is about the faith of Christians and the story of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. It's important to remember to not give up on God, even when faced with difficult circumstances. God has a purpose for everything we go ...read more
Scripture: John 11:20-23
Topics: Christian Faith, Story Of Lazarus
There are valuable life lessons we can extract from the story of Lazarus' resurrection that may not have been apparent before.
During the Sundays in Lent, we have explored various memorable events and characters from the Bible. Today, we delve into one of the most well-known stories in the Bible: the raising of Lazarus. This story holds valuable lessons that can benefit us all, regardless of our circumstances. Let us ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-44
Topics: Miracles Of Jesus, Life Lessons
A funeral message that provides comfort and hope through the story of John 11.
Welcome and Prayer Good afternoon and thank you for coming. We are gathered here today to mourn the loss of Patricia. We are here to share in the pain and sorrow, to weep and to wonder why. We may not have all the answers, but it is important for us to be here. In the book of Ecclesiastes, God ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-31
Topics: Funerals, Non-Christian
This sermon explores the story of Lazarus, emphasizing that God's timing and ways may not align with our expectations, but He always fulfills our greatest hopes, urging us to trust and love as Jesus did.
The story of Lazarus is filled with emotions on the extremes: from extreme despair and sadness because of the death of a loved one, to extreme joy and wonder following a miracle which brought him back to life. It’s widely considered one of, if not the greatest miracle of all those that Jesus ...read more
Topics: Resurrection, Divine Timing, Hope In God
This sermon explores the story of Lazarus' death and resurrection, highlighting Jesus' compassion and foreshadowing the hope of resurrection for all who believe in Him.
Good morning, Church! We are so honored to have you in worship with us today. Whether you are a regular attender here or a guest with us this morning, I pray that God moves in your hearts in a powerful way. We are continuing in our current sermon series called Resurrecting Hope. Life’s greatest ...read more
Topics: Resurrection, Divine Timing, Hope In Loss
Sermon Series: Resurrecting Hope
This sermon explores the transformative power of Christ's resurrection and the promise of eternal life, shaping our identity, purpose, and destiny as believers. Key
Welcome, beloved congregation, to this blessed gathering where we seek to immerse ourselves in the divine wisdom of the Holy Scriptures. We are here to deepen our understanding of the profound truths of our faith, to strengthen our spirits, and to nourish our souls with the Word of God. As we ...read more
Scripture: John 11:14-26
Topics: Resurrection Life
This sermon explores Martha's faith in Jesus as the resurrection and life, encouraging us to trust God amidst doubts and fears, and embrace His promise of resurrection.
Good morning, beloved friends. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of faith. We are united by a shared hope, a common purpose, and a mutual love for our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the eleventh chapter of ...read more
Scripture: John 11:17-27
Topics: Belief
God may not meet our expectations in every situation, but He ultimately fulfills our greatest hopes and is always present with us, even when He seems distant.
Hey guys! Today, we're going to talk about something we all experience: disappointment. You know, those times when things don't go the way we want or expect them to. And sometimes, it feels like God isn't showing up when we need Him the most. But I want to share a story from the Bible that shows us ...read more
Topics: Unexpected Joy, Hidden Blessings, Unseen Opportunities, Hopeful Discoveries
Jesus enters into our pain and grief, weeping with us and offering hope through His resurrection power.
Today, we're going to talk about a story from the Bible that shows us how Jesus brings hope even in the toughest times. We'll be looking at the story of Lazarus in John 11:1-44. But first, let's start with an object lesson that will help us understand the main idea of this message. (Hand out a ...read more
Topics: Grief Management, Spiritual Hope, Jesus' Teachings, Faith Healing
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
Denomination: Baptist
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
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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
Denomination: Lutheran
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