What does it mean for us today that Jesus stood at Lazarus's tomb and called him by name? Pastor Chris Dow unpacks the familiar story of Lazarus to reveal a new depth of meaning, teaching us that the miracle isn't just about a man being raised from the dead, but about the eternally existent God making His power personal.

We all have "cemeteries" in our lives—places of pain, struggle, and loss. But Pastor Dow reminds us that these places aren't proof of God's absence; they are the exact places where we are meant to encounter His presence. In this sermon, you'll discover how Jesus's simple, yet powerful, call to Lazarus is a message for each of us today.

Listen in as Pastor Dow explains:

-- Why the greatest miracle in the story of Lazarus is not the resurrection, but the incarnation of Jesus Christ.
-- How the same creative power that spoke the world into existence is the same power that stands at the cemeteries of your life today.
-- Why Jesus had to call Lazarus by name and what that teaches us about the personal nature of God’s power.
-- How knowing that Jesus knows your name adds a feeling of significance and confidence to your life, regardless of your circumstances.
-- The difference between the call to life ("Lazarus") and the path of discipleship ("Come out"), and how our salvation is not dependent on what we do, but on what has already been accomplished for us.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- John 11:1-44
-- John 1:1-14
-- Genesis 1:3
-- Jeremiah 1:5
-- Matthew 10:30

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