Special Event – Summer Series; John 11:23-27: Pastor Scott Riling, 08/02/26

What does it mean that Jesus said, “I am the resurrection”, not, “I do resurrections,” but I am? In this message from John 11, Pastor Scott Riling explores the profound shift Jesus makes from future hope to present reality in His conversation with Martha after the death of Lazarus. Scott digs into the original Greek to unpack what Jesus really meant when He said, “Whoever believes in me shall never die”, and why the power of the resurrection isn’t just something we wait for, but something believers are already living in right now.

Scott covers these key topics:

• Why Jesus delayed before raising Lazarus — and what it reveals about His character • The significance of “Jesus wept” even when He knew the ending

• Martha’s faith: a future resurrection vs. an immediate miracle

• “I am the resurrection” present tense, not future promise

• How salvation means you’ve already passed from death to life

• The seal of the Holy Spirit and the security of your salvation

• How resurrection power empowers, sustains, and transforms your life today

Whether you’re grieving a loss, wrestling with doubt, or wondering what your faith means right now — this message is for you.

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