Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life
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This sermon from St. Pete's on Repeat explores John 11:17-44, focusing on Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead as a profound demonstration of His identity as 'the resurrection and the life.' The preacher reflects on Martha’s faith amid grief, highlighting her quiet trust despite the four-day delay in Jesus’ arrival. Through the narrative, the sermon unpacks the theological depth of Jesus’ declaration: 'I am the resurrection and the life,' linking it to God’s covenant name from Exodus and emphasizing that belief in Jesus guarantees eternal life even in the face of physical death. The sermon also reflects on Jesus’ emotional humanity—His weeping at Lazarus’ tomb—as a sign of divine solidarity with human sorrow, while underscoring the Christian hope that transforms mourning into joyful anticipation. The message culminates in a call to live with present hope, rooted in the certainty of Easter’s victory over death.
Jesus is not just a healer but the source of resurrection and eternal life.
Faith in Jesus means living with certainty about the future, even when the present is uncertain.
Jesus grieves with us, but His grief is not without hope—He is the answer to death.
The resurrection of Lazarus was a preview of Easter and a foreshadowing of our own future resurrection.
Christian mourning is not without hope; we weep, but we do so with joy because death is not the end.
Introduction: The Story of Lazarus and the Season of Lent
The sermon opens with context for the passage from John 11, set during the final Sunday of Lent, introducing the story of Lazarus’ death and Jesus’ arrival four days later.
Martha’s Faith and the Promise of Resurrection
“Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.”
Jesus: The Resurrection and the Life
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live even though they die, and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.”
Hope in the Midst of Grief: Jesus Weeps and We Are Called to Hope
“We do not mourn like those who have no hope. Instead, we can smile through our tears with the joy that Jesus brings.”
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live even though they die, and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.”
“Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.”
“Jesus is the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in him will live, even though they die.”
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Jesus
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Martha
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Lazarus
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Mary
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Easter
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Nicodemus
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Bethany
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Samaritan Woman
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Blind Man
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Exodus
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