Sermons on Juan 11:56:

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

Out Of Envy Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2014

A sermon on the envy of the religious leaders of Jesus' day (Material adapted from Bob Russell at: http://bobrussellsermons.org/religious-leaders-who-envied-him?filter_name=Religious%20Leaders)

HoHum: A wise man said: Nothing arouses ambition so much in the heart as the trumpet-clang of another’s fame. WBTU: A. Why would anyone want to kill Jesus of Nazareth? 1. Great teacher- “The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man get such learning without having ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Believe?

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Nov 20, 2013

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

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

Death To The Life Giver Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014

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

Scripture: John 11:38-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

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

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Question Everyone Is Asking Series

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Mar 25, 2020

After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead there was quite a stir in Jerusalem. The Chief Priests and Pharisees called a meeting of the ruling council and asked, "What do we do now?" How about today? How do we answer the covid-19 crisis?

The Question Everyone Is Asking Text: John 11:45-57 Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him, 46 but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. 47 So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the council ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Foursquare

Will Jesus Come To The Passover?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 24, 2021

Jesus kept the Law perfectly. Of course He would come to Jerusalem for the Passover. Passover requires a Lamb without blemish.

Will Jesus Come to the Passover? An Exposition of John 11:55-58 The Sanhedrin had just met and had condemned Jesus to death. The trial a few weeks later was for show. They had already decided that Jesus must die. John tells us that it would be according to the prophecy of Caiaphas the High Priest ...read more

Scripture: John 11:55-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grand Dream Or Magnificent Reality? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2023

Here was the man who showed by His mighty works that He could perhaps make the prophecies of Ezekiel and Jeremiah and all the other prophets happen.

Saturday of the Fifth Week in Lent 2023 Let’s start off our reflection with a few facts that need to be remembered if we are to understand why the Church gives us these rich Scripture passages to consider today: First, the prophecy of Ezekiel the priest was given to the Babylonian exiles about six ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-56, Jeremiah 31:10-13, Ezekiel 37:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

Triumphant Entry - The Easter Story - Days 1-2 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 1, 2023

Jesus raising Lazarus began the events that led to the crucifixion, so let’s start there. Today in Days 1-2, the Pharisees and chief priests respond to Lazarus being raised, Jesus’ triumphant entry, and prophecies fulfilled.

************ Day One - Response to Lazarus Raised Some of the people who saw Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead went to the Pharisees and told them about the miracle. The Pharisees and chief priests gathered a council at the palace of the high priest Caiaphus to decide what to do about Jesus. They ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:19, Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 6:10, Isaiah 53:1, John 11:47-57, John 12:12-50  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Why Power Blinds Us Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 9, 2021

The Pharisees desire for power blinds them to the point where they acknowledge Jesus is doing miracles but still want to kill Him! What can we learn from their lust for power?

THE PHARISEES WANT TO KILL THE GUY DOING MIRACLES: Power creates blind spots. - John 11:47-48, 53. - The connection between v. 47 and v. 53 is almost unbelievable. - In v. 47, the Pharisees admit that Jesus is doing many miraculous signs. - Yet in v. 53 they plot to take Jesus’ life. - What in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Response To Jesus?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines the options we have in responding to Jesus.

John 11 (2) Last week we studied the resurrection of Lazarus. What a fantastic miracle that was. Can you imagine? Can you imagine someone who has been dead for 4 days, being raised from the dead? Can you imagine being one of the mourners at Mary and Martha’s house? Can you imagine being there, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Baptist

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

An Unwitting Prophet Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

An Unwitting Prophet

Have you ever had something bad happen in your life, that God used to bring about something really great? Or even better than that, have you ever planned out your life perfectly, and decided how everything would work out, just to have God come in and shred your plans up right in your face? I sure ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From The Depths Of Depravity To The Heights Of Humanity Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 22, 2021

What will determine the ultimate outcome of your life? What will be your legacy? How will you be remembered? Three very different kinds of people reveal how we determine what the outcome of our lives will be when crunch time comes in Jesus' life.

Main Idea: Show Christ’s great love by humbly serving each other This past month our little Wallace family of 5 had one of the most joyful and yet challenging experiences we have ever had. We had son and grandson, a precious little baby boy, about as cute as they come, and we gave him up for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, 1 John 2:15-17, John 11:46-57, John 12:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Reasons For Desiring To See Jesus Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 8, 2022

Persons desiring to see the Christ were not only at the time of his birth. At and near his death many sought to see Jesus. As we see those around his death, let us examine why they desired to see The Christ.

REASONS FOR DESIRING TO SEE JESUS A few weeks ago, we had a lesson concerning the desire to see The Christ at the time of his birth. Today, let us examine reasons some desired to see The Christ, Jesus, just before the time of his death. Many desired to see him at the feast of Unleavened Bread ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-57, Matthew 26:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ