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John 11:1-6 — "Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick." Jesus heard, and he stayed where he was two more days. Why would love wait? This message addresses one of the most searched and personal struggles in the Christian life: why does God make us wait? If you've prayed and heard nothing, if you've wondered whether unanswered prayer means God has stopped loving you, this expository sermon through John 11:1-6 was preached for exactly that ache. When word reached Jesus that Lazarus was sick, he didn't run. He stayed two more days in the same place — and the text says he stayed "therefore" he loved them, not "but" he loved them. This sermon walks through what that one word means for anyone waiting on God right now: that his delay is not the absence of his love, but the shape it sometimes takes. Drawing on Isaiah 30's picture of Israel refusing to "hold their horses" and trust the Lord's timing, this verse-by-verse message through John 11 makes the case that God's waiting was never neglect — it was always making room for something greater than what was asked for. This sermon walks through John 11:1-6, explaining: - Why John interrupts the Lazarus story to remind readers of Mary's worship first - Why heaven ranks worship above miracles - The tender weight of the sisters' words: "he whom thou lovest is sick" - What the word "unto" in verse 4 actually promises — and what it doesn't - Why the Bible says "therefore" and not "but" in verse 6 - Isaiah 30 and the command to "hold your horses" and trust the Lord's timing - Why comfort was never meant to rest in how well you love Jesus, but in how well he loves you - Why Mary is remembered for her posture at Jesus' feet

This message from Pastor's sermon series "The Gospel According to John" was delivered during our Sunday morning service on September 6, 2026. The text being expounded is John 4:43-54. To learn more about Tabernacle or access more resources, visit https://www.tabernaclebaptistchurch.com/.

The sermon challenges the common Christian expectation that faith guarantees immediate deliverance or favorable outcomes, using the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego as a primary example. It argues that true maturity in faith involves trusting God's character rather than His provision alone, even when prayers go unanswered or suffering persists. The preacher warns against treating biblical miracles as rules for personal experience and highlights the reality that many faithful disciples throughout history endured hardship without physical rescue. By referencing Hebrews 11 and the example of Job, the message encourages the listeners to find sufficiency in Jesus alone, regardless of their circumstances. Ultimately, the central call is to maintain unwavering loyalty to God even if He chooses not to intervene in the way humans desire.

1. Healing in the Streets 2. A Church Guarded and Gathered 3. A Church Still Unified This sermon examines Acts 5:12-16 to illustrate how the ascended Christ guarded, gathered, and unified His church through signs and wonders. The text highlights miraculous healings, including the unique detail of Peter's shadow bringing restoration, which served to authenticate the gospel message amidst external persecution and internal hypocrisy. These divine interventions demonstrated that Christ's power sustains the believers, and ensures their perseverance and growth despite opposition from both outside forces and false brethren within. The passage emphasizes that the church remains unified 'of one accord' because its foundation is rooted in Christ rather than human strength. Ultimately, the transformed lives of Christians today act as living signs and wonders, testifying to the reality of the resurrection and inviting others to faith.

The sermon examines Acts 3:13-16 to highlight the supreme power and significance of the name of Jesus Christ. It identifies three key titles for Jesus—the Son of God, the Holy One and Just, and the Prince of Life—and contrasts these with humanity's threefold rejection of Him through delivery, denial, and execution. The preacher emphasizes that God's approval is demonstrated by glorifying His Son and raising Him from the dead, validating Jesus' sacrificial work. Faith in this powerful name, rather than human merit or miracles, brings spiritual life, forgiveness of sins, and reconciliation with God. The message concludes with a call to repentance and belief in the exalted Christ who will one day be acknowledged by all.

Have you ever been stuck in life? We all have. But we can also be stuck spiritually. What happens when we are in a place where we have no options? When we feel like everything we do leaves us where we are? Find out in this message.

Working through John 2, the preacher shows that Jesus came to the wedding at Cana because He was invited, and asks whether our own celebrations are the kind of gatherings Christ would be welcome at. Tying the scene to Revelation 3:20, he presses the point that Christ stands at the door and knocks, and that He never dismisses an invitation as beneath Him. He then draws attention to how ordinary the need was that Christ met, using 1 Peter 5 to argue that the Lord cares about small concerns and wants them brought to Him. The turning point of the message is the servants' obedience: because they believed the words of Christ and did what He said, they saw the glory of God, while the rest of the feast partook of the blessing without ever knowing its source. The application is that faith and obedience to the word of God are what make His glory visible in a believer's life.

Chapter timestamps: Note: Times are estimated 0:00 Jairus Seeks Jesus' Help 3:04 Jairus Receives Devastating News 5:09 Christ Has No Limits 7:03 Fear Not, Believe Only 9:29 Trusting God Through Delays 12:04 When Circumstances Get Worse 14:06 Jesus Arrives at Jairus's House 16:29 Jesus Has Power Over Death 17:31 Maiden, Arise 18:36 Christ Is Lord Over All 19:35 The Resurrection and the Life 21:23 The Miracle Points to Christ 23:18 Victory Through Jesus Christ 24:47 Walking by Faith, Not by Sight 27:35 Closing Prayer