Podcasts about John 11

Almost everyone has an opinion on who Jesus is. Some say he was a brilliant teacher, a great prophet, or an ethical role model. The only problem with these ideas is that Jesus never claimed to be any of those things; instead, he insisted - repeatedly - that he is God. Few people accepted his bold claim - that he was the one true God in flesh - was offensive, and some accepted it, while others turned back and no longer followed him. (John 6:66) All month long in February, The Story Church will explore the audacious claims that Jesus made about himself in His own words. These controversial statements will leave us with two choices: to take him at his word and accept he is God, or to reject his divine identity and dismiss him as a fraud.

Jesus delayed two days before going to Bethany, and it wasn't an accident. In this faith-building message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shows how God's timing is always on purpose to grow your faith and reveal His glory. Learn to trust His heart when the wait feels confusing and discover how belief opens the door to miracles.

Do you ever feel your faith shrink after a setback—like hope is slipping through your fingers?In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef continues the journey of overcoming pessimism by revealing the next steps toward steady confidence in Christ. While yesterday's foundation was knowing who you are in Jesus, today tackles what happens when fear, opposition, or disappointment hits your “hot buttons” and you start expecting the worst.Through the life of Thomas, Dr. Youssef highlights how Jesus overpowers pessimism in real time:How to handle setbacks without losing confidence (John 11): Thomas assumed following Jesus to Bethany would end in death—but Jesus shattered that fear by raising Lazarus, proving His authority even over the grave.How Christ's resurrection defeats chronic doubt (John 20:25–28): Thomas demanded proof—until the risen Jesus stood before him. Encountering the living Christ transformed him from skeptic to worshiper: “My Lord and my God!”Why your hope is never tied to circumstances: Jesus is alive, reigning at the right hand of the Father, and still redeeming situations that look beyond repair.If you've been bracing for disappointment, stuck in “realistic” negativity, or quietly wondering if God will come through—this devotional will help you remember what Thomas learned firsthand: the resurrected Christ changes what's possible.Scripture Focus: Psalm 66:5 The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Mary and Martha waited for Jesus to come, but He delayed—and their brother died. Still, Jesus had a greater plan. In this faith-building message, Pastor Jeff Schreve encourages you to trust that God's timing, though mysterious, is always perfect and filled with hope.

• Pastor Karyn's message for: Sun, Feb. 22 2026• John 11:1-44 (Jesus Raises Lazarus)• Narrative Lectionary: Year 4• From First Lutheran Church in Onalaska, WI• Support this ministry at 1stlu.org/give• Join us! 1stlu.org/worship

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Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Jesus came to bring life and defeat death.1. Jesus has the laser-focused mission to defeat death.2. Jesus has the determined authority to defeat death.3. Jesus has the amazing power to defeat death.

Before Jesus comes into Bethany, Martha meets Him and shares her disappointment. Yes, she believes Lazarus will rise again, but is resurrection is some dim and misty future concept? No, for Jesus is the resurrection and life! It is a reality in Him.

Sermon by Dr. Rev. Jenny Lee (John 11:1-44)

Gregg DeMey, Lead Pastor

Jason Turner, Director of Congregational Engagement

Kelly Day, Director of Coffee Break Bible Study

1.  Jesus' friends: Lazarus, Mary and Martha  A.  Jesus would stay at their house B.  Jesus loved their family  C.  Jesus' feet were anointed by Mary  2.   Jesus delays coming  A.  Sent word to Jesus about Lazarus being sick   B.  Lazarus dies  C.  Jesus comes four days later 3.   Jesus' purpose  A.  Glory to God B.   Growing the disciple's faith  C. Causing others to believe  4.  Jesus' pictures A. Glimpse of His authority  B. Glimpse of the Christian life  C. Glimpse of Heaven 

Thanks for watching! This sermon was preached by Dave Cook at Calvary Baptist Church on 2/15/2026 as part of our Gospel of John sermon series. We'd love to have you join us in person or learn more about who we are.

Lazarus smells. Jesus weeps. And Greg, Rose, and Damen are here to talk all about it!

This week we're reading the story of the raising of Lazarus as told in John 11:1-53. We think about the disciples, so keenly aware of the threat to Jesus's life but willing to follow him anyway, living in the light for as long as there is light to live in. And we ponder Mary's words that bring Jesus to tears, as she invites him to experience the realities of human death and sorrow, saying to him what he has said to so many—“Come and see.” And we notice the threat that life brings to the Empire, as immediately after Lazarus walks out of the tomb the elites begin plotting to kill Jesus for the sake of the nation. A rich text in troubled times.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Jesus gives life to all who say Yes Lord, I believe.1. I believe in the ability Jesus has to do anything.2. I believe in the power Jesus has over life.3. I believe in the compassion Jesus has for us.

Sermon by David Rountree on 2/15/26 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: John 11:3 Outline: Surprised by Sickness Support in Sickness Slowness in Soothing Specialness in Sickness

This 7th week of our ENcountering Jesus series, we meditate on John 11, where we encounter one of the most powerful narratives in Scripture: the raising of Lazarus. But this isn't just a story about a miracle—it's an invitation to bring our honest grief directly to Jesus. Mary and Martha both cry out the same words: 'Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.' Their lament isn't doubt; it's the cry of faith wrestling with reality. We learn that our tears are actually the first signs that our faith has a pulse, that we still believe God is good enough to hear us and powerful enough to respond. The passage challenges our American tendency to spiritualize away pain with detached phrases like 'everything happens for a reason.' Instead, we're called to lament—to bring all our anguish before God. This is crucial because the only feelings that cannot be healed are the ones we hide. When we look at Jesus' response, we see something extraordinary: He meets Mary and Martha exactly where they need to be met. With Mary, He weeps. With Martha, He speaks truth about resurrection. Because Jesus is fully God and fully human, He is the perfect counselor who never wounds when we need healing and never withholds truth when we need to hear it. This divine-human nature makes Christianity utterly unique—no other religion offers a God who is both powerful enough to command death and tender enough to weep with us in our pain. The message calls us to channel our grief toward Jesus rather than away from Him, and to let our tears send us to weep with others who are suffering.

         Feb. 08, 2026  John 11:4-8Matthew 2:1-12 

John 11:17-27 – The Resurrection and the Life

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: As we wait on the Lord we learn to trust him.1. Trust Jesus as you wait for an answer.2. Trust Jesus as you walk through life's challenges.3. Trust Jesus as you wonder about the possibilities.4. Trust Jesus as you wake up to believe.

Because the Father always hears our mediator Jesus, our resurrection is assured. Pastor Nate Harlan preaches on Jesus' raising of Lazarus. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Daniel Páscoa on Unsplash The post Roll Away the Stone — John 11:38–44  first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

        Feb. 01, 2026  John 11:1-3Matthew 2:1-12 

At the beginning of this message, Andrew and Emily Fish share an important shepherding moment with the Convergence Family. Then Andrew reads and shares from John 11 where Jesus steps into grief, delays with purpose, and reveals Himself as the Resurrection and the Life. This message calls us to trust God's timing, lay down our grave clothes, and walk in the new life Jesus offers now.

“I am the resurrection and the life.” Nowhere is this claim more vividly demonstrated than at the tomb of Lazarus. In this episode of The Magnificent 37, we stand with the weeping sisters of Bethany and the weeping Savior to witness the seventh and greatest sign in John's Gospel. While death seems final and the stench of the grave is real, Jesus proves that He is the Master over death itself. With a loud command, He calls the dead to life, foreshadowing His own victory over the grave and the future resurrection of all believers.   The Rev. Andrew Preus, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study John 11:1–44.   To learn more about Trinity in New Haven, visit trinitynewhaven.com. Thy Strong Word kicks off the new year by dedicating our time to study "The Magnificent 37: The Miracles of Jesus." Christ didn't just speak the Word; He demonstrated it with power. From the quiet intimacy of water turning to wine at Cana to the earth-shaking reality of the empty tomb, the Gospels record thirty-seven distinct moments where Jesus suspended the laws of nature to reveal the power of his grace. This isn't just a list of "neat tricks" from history. It is a systematic walkthrough of how God breaks into our broken world to fix it. Why did Jesus curse a fig tree? Why did He need mud to heal a blind man? What does the coin in the fish's mouth teach us about being citizens of heaven and earth?  Host, Pastor Phil Booe and a lineup of guest pastors will take you through each event, verse by verse. We'll move past the Sunday School summary and get into the meat of the text, including the Old Testament connections, the cultural context, and the immediate comfort these signs bring to your life today.   Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Your hope in crisis is found in the love, power, and glory of Christ.1. Love of Christ2. Power of Christ3. Glory of Christ

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Jesus came not only to save us, but to conquer Death itself. Pastor Nate Harlan preaches. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Daniel Páscoa on Unsplash The post Greatly Troubled — John 11:28–37  first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

In this session, Erin Warren teaches through John 11. Lazarus, one of Jesus' friends, has died, and despite objections from His disciples, Jesus arrives four days after his death. In a conversation with Mary (Larazrus' sister), Jesus gives the fifth “I AM” statement: “I AM the Resurrection and the Life.” Jesus knows going to bring life to Lazarus ultimately leads to His death, but He goes willingly and raises Lazarus from the dead. This central story in the gospel gives a clear picture of what Jesus came to do: He came to lay His life down that we might find life. We see the divine grief of our suffering Savior, His power to raise us to new life, and the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep.For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/JohnFor recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/ResourcesFor booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking 

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As we work carefully through every major passage about judgment after death, a lengthy YouTube comment challenged the series, claiming key verses were being ignored and offering several proof texts to support annihilationism. Rather than rush past those claims, we slow down and take them seriously. In this first installment of Answering the Objections, we examine John 11:26 in context—reading the passage carefully, looking at the Greek, comparing translations, and asking a simple question: is this verse actually about hell or final punishment at all?

In this message from John 11, we're joined by Pastor Diego Araya from Comunidad Nexo in Costa Rica, one of South's Global Partners, as we sit with the story of Lazarus and the stunning claim Jesus makes about Himself as the resurrection and the life. As we watch Martha and Mary wrestle with grief, disappointment, and hope, we're invited to see how Jesus speaks into our own fears about death and the unknown. This sermon reminds us that Jesus doesn't just offer healing; He calls us from death to life and reshapes the way we see our future, inviting us to trust Him, live without fear, and share the hope found in Christ.

In this episode, Ronn and Mike complete the 11th chapter of John (verses 45-57). Their main point of discussion is Caiaphas' description of the meaning of the death of Jesus in vs.52: "he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation, and not for the nation only, but also to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad." Ronn recommended that this "gathering" of Abraham's family was understood by later NT writers as accomplished through Jesus' symbolic ritual cleansing of Gentiles. He noted how most discussions of Jesus' death in the NT are associated with ideas of entering sacred space ("clean," "heal," "enter," "sanctify," etc.) as opposed to ideas that describe salvation ("righteous/ness," "save/d," "salvation," etc.).

Rick Cook

John 11:57 Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had given orders that if anyone knew where He was, he was to report it so that they might seize Him. The dragnet tightened. Their evil scheme was in motion. They were determined to seize and eliminate Him. We should be amazed at the wisdom and glory of God to allow men to scheme and carry out evil against His anointed as the means by which He overcomes evil, sin, and death. In the end times, it will be the same with His people. Evil men will be allowed to carry out their schemes against His Holy ones, but they will display God's wisdom and glory as they trust in Him and lay down their lives in love for Christ and others. Jesus will prepare us for this time as He prepared Himself. Abide in Him today.

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John 11:56 So they were seeking for Jesus, and were saying to one another as they stood in the temple, "What do you think; that He will not come to the feast at all?" Imagine the scene. Men straining their necks, searching the crowd for Jesus. They were wondering what He would do. Have you ever wondered what Jesus would do? Jesus did eventually come, but not when they expected it nor how they expected it. That's often the case in our lives. We look for Him in the natural, reasonable ways, but His ways are not ours. Jesus always moves in a redemptive, God-glorifying path. Look for Him there today.

The Plot to Kill Jesus - 30-Day Gospel Reading Challenge - Day 16 (John 11:45-57) by Shawn Ozbun

Lazarus Raised from the Dead - 30-Day Gospel Reading Challenge - Day 15 (John 11:1-44) by Shawn Ozbun

Pastor Nate Harlan preaches on Jesus bringing living hope to Martha and Mary after their brother Lazarus died. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Daniel Páscoa on Unsplash The post Whoever Believes in Me — John 11:17–27 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

John 11:17-27,38-45 A corpse responds to the empowering command of Christ, proving that Jesus is the Lord of life. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple pastors […]

John 11:17-27,38-45 A corpse responds to the empowering command of Christ, proving that Jesus is the Lord of life. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple pastors […]

In this episode, Ronn and Mike enjoy the story of Lazarus' resuscitation in John 11:1-44. For several reasons found within this narrative, Ronn recommended that original readers would have been tempted to regard Lazarus as the "disciple that Jesus loved" referred to in later stories of John. A key element in this story, of course, was Martha's belief that Lazarus would "rise again in the resurrection" (11:24), offering a chance to talk about death and resurrection beliefs within 2nd Temple Judaism. Did the crowd expect Jesus to literally "be the resurrection and the life"? Apparentliy not—until Lazarus heard his name attached to the invitation to come out of the tomb! The conversation closes with personal application of this story to our understanding and hopes for eternal life.