John 11:1-46

Introduction: Have you ever been in a situation where you did not know where to turn? Felt Helpless? Hopeless? Has your faith ever seemed like its fizzled out? Mary & Martha experienced the same thing when their brother Lazarus died. Where was Jesus? Why didn’t he show up at their house in time? What were they going to do? Writing to prove that Jesus was God, the evangelist John, gave us at least (5) reasons why we need the Lord Jesus in our life.

1. When we are HURTING and needing COMFORT, we can go to the Lord! (John 11:19, 30)
“And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.”
• Comforted by others (Gal 6:2)
• Comforted by God (2 Cor 1:3-5)

2. When we are facing an IMMOVABLE mountain, we can go to the Lord! (John 11:25)
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.”
• You’ve got to know the Mountain mover
• You’ve got to look to the Mountain mover

3. When we are feeling INSECURE and needing SECURITY, we can go to the Lord! (John 11:32)
“Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.”
• The Master is come (John 11:28)
• He’s calling for you (John 11:28)

4. When our FAITH needs to be RESURRECTED, we can go to the Lord! (John 11:39)
“Jesus said, Take ye away the stone.”
• When doubt and fear grip your heart
• When your FAITH needs to be resurrected

5. When we are needing OBSTACLES removed, we can go to the Lord! (John 11:39-44)
“Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith… Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he has been dead four days…. Jesus said… if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? Lazarus, come forth… Loose him and let him go.”
• Let Jesus remove the stone of fear, insecurity, etc.
• Then He will “Loose” you and let you go