In this sermon, Pastor Joe Rigney examines John 11, highlighting the key elements and themes seen in the narrative about Jesus bringing Lazarus back from the dead. Jesus waited to arrive—if he had arrived in their town sooner, he would have been able to heal Lazarus before death. But Jesus waited. Why? Because he loved Lazarus.
We clearly see that Jesus loved Martha and Mary and Lazarus, and because he loved them, he waited to arrive in their town. Jesus knew there was great purpose and value in the waiting—even if it didn't make sense to Mary and Martha. Jesus also loves us, contemporary believers. We know that he loves us, and because that is true, he may wait to bring the healing we long for too. He may take us through unimaginable suffering and loss and pain in this life. And when he does, he will weep with us. He will receive our questions and our confusion and our tears and our cries of, “Where were you?” He’ll take them and he’ll join us in your indignation at death and sin. And someday, because he loves us, he will raise the dead.
The Love of Jesus at the Tomb of Lazarus
John 11
April 4, 2021 • Joe Rigney
New Grass, ‘Nuff Milk
September 3, 2023 • Jonathan Parnell
In this stand-alone sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell explains the obscure passage of Proverbs 27:23-27 and gives an image of three realities that we pray will mark our church as we enter a new season together: deepened theology, increased surrender, and multiplied joy.
Work Out Your Salvation
January 1, 2023 • Joe Rigney
In this stand-alone sermon, Pastor Joe Rigney preaches on an obedience that shines by expounding upon words from Paul's letter in Philippians 2:12-18. God works within us so that we can work out a proper mindset and spirit – cheerful, without grumbling or complaining, looking first to the interest of others – so that God is happily pleased.
Recognizing Grace
April 24, 2022 • Jonathan Parnell
In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell recognizes the grace of God in the life of our church by looking at the past, present, and future. We want to ask the question: By the power of his Spirit, through the grace of the Lord Jesus, what is God doing in our church?