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Can Jesus Give Me Life? | Rusty George | Sermon Notes — Hello Pastor

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Can Jesus Give Me Life?

Church360 • Jun 1, 2026 • 30 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this sermon, Pastor Rusty George explores the story of Lazarus in John 11 to answer whether Jesus impacts our daily present or merely our afterlife. Rather than viewing Jesus solely as future life insurance, believers are reminded that He is 'the resurrection and the life' for our right-now circumstances. By inviting Jesus into what feels dead, walking with the Holy Spirit daily, and sharing our personal stories, we experience His present transformation.

Themes

ResurrectionFaith in SufferingPresent SalvationEvangelism and TestimonyGrief and Compassion

Pastor's Points

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1. Jesus meets you in what feels dead.

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2. Jesus is able to give you life right now.

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3. Jesus gives you hope to share.

Key Points

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Jesus is not just your afterlife plan; He is your right-now plan.
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When facing painful delays, people often carry invisible signs of disappointment, doubt, or feeling let down by God.
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Martha believed Jesus could help in the future resurrection, but Jesus declared He is 'the resurrection and the life' in the present moment.
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In weeping at Lazarus' tomb, Jesus demonstrated that He is fully God and fully man, entering deeply into human sorrow and pain.
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Like discovering extra songs on the back of a record, Jesus is far better than expected because His power extends into daily living, not just eternity.
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Jesus meets believers directly in circumstances that feel dead, inviting them to explicitly name their struggles and bring Him in.
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The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives inside believers to empower them Monday through Saturday.
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Sharing your Jesus story does not require complex theology, but simply communicating how you were before, how you met Jesus, and how you are now.

Sermon Moments

“Pastor Rusty holding up hypothetical church signs like 'I just came for free coffee' and 'My marriage is on the edge.'”

“The analogy of flipping a vinyl record over to discover five more songs on side B, illustrating that Jesus offers more than we expect.”

“Reflecting on 'Jesus wept' (John 11:35) as proof that Jesus remembers human pain and grieves alongside us.”

“The humorous thought of Lazarus having to leave heaven's perfection to come back to earthly life.”

“The legacy of church members who maintained the joy and testimony of Jesus even while enduring suffering and pain.”

This Week

Explicitly name what feels dead in your life right now (such as a marriage, career, or child) and daily invite Jesus into it.

Stop relying strictly on your own strength for weekday tasks and actively depend on the Holy Spirit's daily guidance.

Craft a simple 15-second testimony based on three parts: how you were, how you met Jesus, and how you are now.

Identify your 'one more'—a friend, coworker, or family member—and commit to sharing your Jesus story with them.

Respond to salvation using the ABCs: Admit you need a Savior, Believe Jesus died and rose again, and Choose to follow Him.

Seek prayer with church leaders or prayer partners when carrying heavy burdens instead of attempting to bear them alone.

Invite a friend or neighbor to an upcoming church service or outreach event.

Remember This

Jesus isn't just your afterlife plan; He is your right-now plan, offering His resurrection power for your present daily life.

A Challenge for You

Following Jesus always has a next step. Will you receive Jesus as Lord, come pray with someone, or decide to share Jesus with your person this week?

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.

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