Jesus’ Power Over Life’s Struggles

In this powerful conclusion to our "Death to Life" series, we explore the dramatic story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and what it means for us today. Through John 11, we discover how Jesus' seemingly puzzling delay reveals something profound about who He is and the resurrection power available to us not just someday, but right now.

Key Points:

• Jesus' intentional delay in healing Lazarus
• Martha's wrestling between future hope and present reality
• The meaning behind Jesus' bold claim: "I am the resurrection and the life"
• How to live with resurrection confidence in our daily struggles
• The transformative power of believing Jesus today

Whether you're a longtime believer questioning God's timing, someone exploring faith, or just feeling stuck in life's circumstances, this message speaks to the hope available to all of us through Jesus Christ.

In this powerful message, we explore Jesus' encounter with a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years. Through this miraculous healing, we're reminded that God's invitation to wholeness is always open, even when we've grown comfortable with our dysfunction. Jesus' simple question, "Do you want to get well?" challenges us to examine our own lives and the areas where we need healing - physically, emotionally, spiritually, or relationally. This sermon encourages us to persist in prayer, to let go of excuses, and to embrace the transformative power of Christ's love. It reminds us that true healing goes beyond the physical, touching our eternal souls. As we reflect on this story, we're inspired to not only seek our own healing but also to be agents of hope and healing for others, bringing more of heaven to our world.

Trust is a big deal, both in psychology and faith. It all starts when we're babies, shaping how we see the world. But let's talk about Jesus for a sec - there's this cool story where he heals a kid without even being there! It's like, "Distance? What distance?" This shows how God's not limited by our human stuff like time and space. The takeaway? When God makes a promise, you can bank on it. But it's not just about believing - it's about sharing your story too. When you talk about how God's worked in your life, it can really hit home for others. It's like a domino effect of faith. And get this - the U.S. has had these big spiritual revivals about every 50 years. We're due for another one, so maybe sharing our God moments could kick off something huge. It's all about keeping it real, spreading hope, and watching how one person's faith can light up a whole community.

For God, nothing is too big, or too small.

All of the signs and miracles of scripture point to Jesus.