Sermons
What Are We To Do With Jesus?
Memorial Day weekend is known as the transition from spring to summer. Today in our teaching we have come to a transition point in the gospel of John, where Jesus ends His public ministry and heads to the cross. Jesus has just raised Lazarus from the dead and now there is a plot to kill Him. Listen in as we examine John 11:44 to 11:45-53, see the purpose of the Lord in the plot, and ask the question, “What are we to do with Jesus?”
Read more »Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead
How much do you think about death? If you’re like most people, not a lot and then only when you have to. Jesus, however, thought about it frequently. It was His mission, to die for the sins of His people, it’s why He came. As we’ve gone through the Book of John, we have walked with Jesus on His way to the cross and seen Him do amazing miracles, signs that point to His true identity. Today we see those signs come to a climax as Jesus stands outside the tomb of His friend Lazarus and commands death to release … Continue reading
Read more »A Profile in Godward Grief
Have you ever wondered what could motivate Jesus to grieve at the funeral of Lazarus? It seems everybody is broken over the death of this man and it would seem that Jesus joins the mourners in being overwhelmed with sadness to the point of crying. However, what we will see today is that while Jesus is weeping He is not motivated to weep like Martha, or Mary, or even the Jews. The grief that Jesus has in motivated by something much deeper and much more profound. Jesus’ grief is God-centered in a way that we need to explore and consider … Continue reading
Read more »Our Brother is Dead
Lazarus is dead. People are confused. Where was Jesus when we needed Him most? Is Jesus ever going to show up? We will look at these questions and more as we look at John 11:17-27.
Read more »Believe
What you believe makes all the difference. It’s incredible to realize that when a person believes something it effects all other aspects of their being. When a child believes that there is something under their bed they can create in their “minds-eye” all sorts of scary creatures. When an adult believes someone is talking about them behind their back they can begin to recreate the scene in their mind and resentment or fear can grow. All this based on a simple belief. Therefore, making sure we are right in what we believe is crucial if we are to live a … Continue reading
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