Sermon on the Raising of Lazarus. Looking
at the interactions of Jesus, first with the disciples, then Martha and
Mary, and finally the crowd. We don't get it. We get it but keep it in
our heads with the Bible and good theology. We get it and let our
hearts be broken and made whole by the one who loves us. We set each
other free. We learn to live as human beings. This is a powerful story
of new life for all of us. But it has so much to teach us along the
way of Christ.
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Romans 8:6-11
John 11:1-45
Psalm 130

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order
the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to
love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift
and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed
where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. Amen.