Brother Shahriar shares a message based on John 11:38 and raising Lazarus:

This sermon distills the story of Lazarus into a message of resilience for those facing “dead-end” situations. It frames hope as a disciplined trust in Christ’s authority over death and injustice, urging the faithful to maintain spiritual joy and intercessory vigor despite the darkness of current events.

Message:

Worship and intercession for Iran:

The sermon centers on John 11:38-44, the account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Brother Shahriar explores the theme of “Hope Even in the Grave,” emphasizing that divine timing and logic often contradict human expectations.

38 Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. 39 “Take away the stone,” he said.

“But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days.”

40 Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”

41 So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.”

43 When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” 44 The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face.

Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and let him go.”

Brother Shahriar addresses the current atmosphere of despair, specifically mentioning the bravery and suffering of the people in Iran facing injustice. The congregation is challenged to move from passive grief to active, hopeful intercession.