Grave Clothes | Duane Sheriff

Message Date: April 24, 2022
Bible

“Removing the Garments of Death” – Sunday, April 24, 2022

JOHN 11:17-27 (NKJV)

“I am…the resurrection and life.”
The resurrection is about a person (present tense) not just an event in the past or future.

  • John 11:43: “Lazarus, come forth…”
  • John 11:44: “loose him and let him go…”
  • Jesus came out of the tomb for us.
  • We come out of our tomb for him. 

TWO ESSENTIALS FOR FREEDOM

  1. Family and Friends.
    1. Martha / Mary / Friend.
    2. Hebrews 10:25 (ref.)
    3. Tomb dweller friends and family wrap us in graves.
  2. Mind Renewal
    1. Your dominate thoughts effect your life.
    2. Lazarus was like a convert, but he needed discipleship.
    3. Ephesians 4:22-24 (NKJV)

TOP FOUR WAYS TO REMOVE GRAVE CLOTHES

  1. God’s Word
    1. Psalm 107:20 (ref.)
    2. Romans 10:17 (ref.)
  2. God’s Love
    1. 1 John 4:17-18 (ref.)
    2. God’s acceptance casts out all fear.
  3. God’s Kingdom
    1. Matthew 6:33 (ref.)
  4. God’s Will and Plan
    1. Nothing but good.
    2. Romans 12:2 (NKJV)
    3. Prove?