Now we come to the moment when Jesus returns to Bethany to raise Lazarus from the dead. But before the miracle, there’s a meeting—a heartfelt exchange with Martha and Mary as they pour out their grief and confusion before the Lord. Through their words, we learn what it means to believe even when it hurts—to trust Christ when life hasn’t gone the way we hoped. this passage calls us to find our satisfaction in him, and how to draw near to God despite our unmet expectations.

John 11:1-16 / In this sermon, we find Jesus receiving news that his dear friend Lazarus is gravely ill. Though the need seems urgent, Christ delays His journey—not from neglect, but for the sake of his divine purposes. In these verses we see the heart of our Savior: fully aware, deeply loving, and perfectly intentional. He knows every detail of our lives, even when we feel forgotten. What seems like absence, distance or delay is often just the setup for a greater story. In John 11 we find Jesus, as our friend, working all things according to a plan far higher and holier than our own.

At the Feast of Dedication, Jesus once again faces a skeptical crowd. They demand that He state plainly whether He is the Messiah—but He has grown weary of their unbelief. In response, Jesus delivers a powerful series of declarations and promises concerning those who truly follow Him. In this message, we explore Christ’s words not only as a source of encouragement, but also as a means of examining the sincerity and fruit of our own ministries.

At the Feast of Dedication, Jesus once again faces a skeptical crowd. They demand that He state plainly whether He is the Messiah—but He has grown weary of their unbelief. In response, Jesus delivers a powerful series of declarations and promises concerning those who truly follow Him. In this message, we explore Christ’s words not only as a source of encouragement, but also as a means of examining the sincerity and fruit of our own ministries.

Proverbs 30:24–31 shows us that even the smallest and weakest creatures overcome fear through wisdom, not strength. Like ants, conies, locusts, and spiders, we too can face the anxieties of our generation by clinging to Christ.

And at last, the story reaches its climax: the man who was once blind now sees Christ face-to-face. In that moment, we witness the relentless love of Jesus and His patient pursuit of His own. Their exchange reveals the unfolding of belief as it grows into saving faith. And it calls us to the beauty of simple worship — bowing before the Lord, the great I AM — for Jesus alone is worthy.

As the Pharisees interrogate the man healed of blindness, their hostility stands in contrast to his transformative encounter with Jesus. Their aggressive questioning doesn’t intimidate him—it emboldens him. With every challenge, his faith grows stronger until he openly identifies as a disciple. In this sermon, we’ll explore what this confrontation reveals about mankind’s resistance to Christ—and what the blind man’s boldness teaches us about faith in the face of opposition and our past.

In John 9, Jesus returns to Jerusalem for the Feast of Dedication, undeterred by the ridicule He faced before. As He enters the city, He meets a man blind from birth. The disciples ask a deep question about suffering, and Jesus uses it to reveal greater truths and call us to greater faith. In this chapter, the blind man is healed and becomes the central figure, showing us what it means to believe in Christ—even when faced with relentless opposition and debate.