Sermons About If-you-had-been-here
Delayed
Scripture: John 11: 17-26 (NRSV) Synopsis: Waiting is one of the most difficult disciplines to practice. There are times when our prayers aren't answered right away and we are left waiting. Lazarus' sisters thought Jesus would answer their call right away but instead he made them wait. 17 When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. 18 Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, some two miles away, 19 and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them about their brother. 20 When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, while Mary stayed at home. 21 Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask of him." 23 Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again." 24 Martha said to him, "I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day." 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" Points: I. Word was sent II. No response III. The worst happened IV. Jesus finally showed up
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