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1Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
2(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)
3Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
4When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
5Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
6When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
7Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.
8His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
9Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
10But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.
11These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
12Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
13Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
14Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
15And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
16Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
17Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
18Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
19And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
20Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
Also Ephesians 2:1 · John 6:63 · John 8:32 · John 8:36 · John 10:10 · Luke 7 · 1 John 5:12 · 1 John 5:13
This message focuses on Jesus’ declaration, “I am the resurrection and the life,” found in John chapter 11. It opens by revisiting previous “I Am” statements from the series, setting the stage for the profound truth about life and death. The sermon contextualizes this by narrating the biblical account of Lazarus, who fell ill, died, and was resurrected by Jesus. Despite Jesus’ delayed arrival and the apparent grief of Martha and Mary, the ultimate purpose was the glorification of God. The narrative details Jesus’ interactions with the sisters, his plain declaration that “Lazarus is dead,” and the awe-inspiring command, “Lazarus, come forth!”
The message confronts the universal reality of death, noting that while the fact of death is certain, its timing is not. It highlights humanity’s fear of death and prevalent negative views of life, contrasting them with Jesus’ promise in John 10:10 to give “life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” The sermon presents four aspects of life in Christ illustrated by Lazarus: a life lifted from loss (spiritual death), a life liberated from loss (freedom from sin’s bondage), a life lavished in love (fellowship with Jesus), and a life lived in loyalty (sharing one’s testimony). The central theme is that through faith in Jesus, one receives not just existence, but abundant, eternal life and freedom from the power of sin.
Ultimately, the message challenges the audience to choose between the world’s views on death and the life-giving truth offered by Jesus. It emphasizes that in Jesus, one conquers death, receives liberation, enjoys intimate fellowship, and gains the power to impact others through a transformed testimony. The sermon concludes by referencing 1 John 5:12-13, urging listeners to know and believe in the Son of God, thereby possessing eternal life.
A Bible preaching Baptist church in the Waterloo Region. Preaching the cross of Christ for over 40 years.
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