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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Raising Lazarus From The Dead Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025
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    What is Jesus’ attitude towards death?

    1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). • Our agendas are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Person Jesus Raised From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 5, 2025
     | 142 views

    A widow in the city of Nain had lost her only son to death. Then Jesus came by and performed a miracle!

    The first person Jesus raised from the dead Introduction: Jesus had already performed a number of miracles such as the overwhelming load of fish for Peter’s boat (Luke 5) and the healing of a paralytic (Luke 5:17-26). The miracles weren’t limited to men, only, as He had healed Peter’s own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mother's Day

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 9, 2011
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     | 36,875 views

    While fathers are supposed to be the spiritual leaders of their household, mothers still have a great influence.

    Mother’s Day Introduction: A In the Scripture the ultimate responsibility for teaching and training the children about spiritual thins is daddy, but what momma’s influence is immeasurable. 1 Here are some things mom taught us: a Mothers teach us about FORESIGHT: Make sure you wear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Do Son's Need From Their Fathers"?

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 28, 2015
     | 2,698 views

    The work of fathering boys is both challenging and rewarding. "Does my son know that I love him?" "Does my son know that what he does is important to me?" "Does my son know how proud I am of him?"

    Ephesians 6:4 ESV Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. I started manlytraining.com so we could communicate important aspects of manhood, Including fatherhood. In doing so, I came across quite a few fathers who told me that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Only Real Fix For Our Lifelong Craving

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2023
     | 618 views

    We are looking for true wealth, true relationship, true joy

    Sixth Day of the Christmas Octave 2023 “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If any one loves the world, love for the Father is not in him.” St. John, writing in his old age to the communities of Asia Minor he feels responsible for, is trying to help younger Christians, and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Lazarus And The Rich Man

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 26, 2025
     | 485 views

    Dives ended up in a Dive Bar in Hell's Kitchen for all eternity, and I don’t mean a below sidewalk-level seedy bar in Manhattan, NY.

    The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus is the only parable that contains a proper name, "Lazarus;" the rich man has no name, but he is traditionally known as "Dives," the Latin word meaning "rich." Dives ended up in a Dive Bar in Hell's Kitchen for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Even Now

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000
    based on 231 ratings
     | 43,132 views

    Examines the faith of Martha after the death of Lazarus

    Where is he? Where? Where is he? How many times had she asked that question over the past four days. Her only brother had come down with some mysterious virus and nobody could do anything for him. Well nobody except for their friend Jesus. How many times had he reached out his hand and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Children And Parents Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,291 views

    Children are to obey and honor their parents and parents are to teach children to obey God with love.

    How many of you would like to have a long life that is truly enjoyable?? God actually promises a long enjoyable life for people! Jesus Christ, who is God, came to our world and said in John 10:10, I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. And in our passage today we will read ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Parents And Children Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,935 views

    Eph 5:21 says "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." Paul's second example of this is the realtionship between children and parents.

    RELATIONSHIPS – CHILDREN AND PARENTS Maybe you heard the story about the three young husbands in a hospital waiting room waiting for their wives to give birth. The nurse came in and said to the first father, "Congratulations. Your wife just gave birth to twins!" The father jumped for joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Don’t Give Up - For With Christ There Is Hope

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 2, 2010
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     | 8,912 views

    The story of the raising from the dead of the Widow of Nain’s son gives us hope that with Jesus nothing is impossible

    The Raising of the Widow of Nain’s Son Maddy and I moved to Frisby from New Romney at the end of 2007 Story: As we were taking the bedroom apart, I was surprised to find a small basket underneath our bed with three eggs and £1000. I was a bit puzzled and so I called Maddy and asked her what this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Death And Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2014
     | 6,954 views

    Jesus is the resurrection and the life. We see this in his raising of Lazarus, in our everyday lives, and at the time when we face death.

    John 11:1-44 “Death and Life” INTRODUCTION God’s ways are not our ways. We spend a great deal of time reminding ourselves of this truth, while at the same time attempting to figure out what God’s ways really are. In the gospel lesson today, we see this question ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Come Forth

    Contributed by Dave Clark on Apr 7, 2014
     | 10,321 views

    A call to come out of the ways of death into the ways of life.

    Come Forth John 11:1-45 April 6, 2014 Rev. David J. Clark The story begins with a request for Jesus to hurry to the aid of his deathly-ill friend, Lazarus. But Jesus delays. He sent messengers back to Lazarus’ home, saying “the sickness is not unto death.” Jesus made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Christmas Is All About Hope Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 22, 2015
     | 7,908 views

    This message was used for our Blue Christmas, Silent Night Service.

    What Christmas is all About Silent Night. Start with clip from opening of A Charlie Brown Christmas Contrary to what Linus thought, Charlie Brown was in good company, there are all kinds of folks who feel the same way about Christmas. They are confused because they don’t feel jolly, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    At The Grave Of Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 22, 2016
     | 11,567 views

    Jesus' greatest miracle was at the grave of Lazarus; the miracle pointed to the imminent resurrection of the Lord Jesus.

    “At the Grave of Lazarus” John 11:25-44 As we end the old year and begin with the new, the resurrection of Lazarus is an appropriate passage to consider. In our last study we concluded at John 11:25-27 (NKJV): 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Even 4 Days Of Tears Vs Even Now Faith

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,133 views

    This dark storm does not have to sink our boats. Even now faith can overcome what seems to be a Divine Delay. This problem does not have to be a stumbling block, it can be stepping stone. never give up. Stingness can kill love.

    EVEN FOUR DAYS OF TEARS? VS EVEN NOW FAITH... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com STINGNESS IS A NAIL IN THE COFFIN... STINGNESS IS A LOVE KILLER... I read a story by Reuters. He told about a 56 year old woman suing her husband for divorce. The reason for the divorce was listed as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God