In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of confessing our sins to Jesus and removing the obstacles that hinder our relationship with Him. The story of Lazarus being raised from the dead is used as an example of how Jesus can bring life and overcome death. The speaker encourages the audience to have a personal relationship with Jesus and trust in Him for eternal life. The message of the gospel is highlighted as the central theme, emphasizing the hope and assurance of being together with Christ in eternity.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the 40 days that Jesus spent on earth after His resurrection. He explains that during this time, Jesus trained His disciples to shift their focus from external things to internal revelation, from the flesh to the Holy Spirit, and from the law to life. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about a turbulent airplane ride to illustrate the need for Christians to rise above fear and rely on the Holy Spirit. He concludes by urging the audience to prioritize their personal encounter with the Lord and the experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit.

In this sermon, the speaker begins by acknowledging that the meeting may be shorter than usual due to a long list of notices to be given. The focus of the sermon is on the importance of knowing and worshiping God. The speaker emphasizes that when God speaks to us, it is with creative power and that the spoken word is the greatest thing in a church. The sermon references the Gospel of John, specifically chapter 12, where the Greeks express their desire to see Jesus. The speaker encourages the audience to seek and see Jesus in the midst of the churches, as true worship can only happen when we truly see Him.

Octavius Winslow emphasizes that Jesus is present in our moments of mourning, sharing in our grief and suffering. He reflects on the profound truth that Christ, the sinless Son of God, was perfected through suffering to empathize with our afflictions. Winslow encourages the bereaved to focus on Jesus amidst their sorrow, recognizing God's hand in their loss and finding comfort in the hope of resurrection. He reassures that those who die in faith will rise again, both in spirit and at the resurrection of the just. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper relationship with Christ through our trials, as He is the source of comfort and strength in our darkest times.

Favell Lee Mortimer reflects on the emotions Martha experienced when meeting Jesus after her brother Lazarus had died. Martha expressed a mix of joy for Jesus' arrival and grief for his delayed coming, not realizing it was a divine arrangement for a greater purpose. Jesus' response to Martha's sorrow and doubt was filled with compassion and a reminder of the power of belief in Him as the resurrection and the life. Mortimer emphasizes the importance of believing in Jesus to truly live and never die, finding comfort and hope in His presence even in the face of death.

Charles E. Cowman preaches about finding hope and revival in the midst of trouble, emphasizing that even when deliverance seems delayed and the enemy continues to oppress, God's promise to revive us still stands true. Just like Martha's lack of hope was met with a promise from Jesus, our hopeless situations are where God's power is displayed. The center of trouble is where God revives us, not where He fails us, and it's in the eye of the storm that we find shelter, calm, and God's presence.