Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, we examine a shocking sermon clip from pastor John Gray involving the raising of Lazarus, the “Thriller” music video, and a church crowd cheering during the performance.
What started as a sermon on John 11 quickly turned into motivational self-help preaching, bizarre interpretations of Scripture, and eventually a theatrical spectacle that raises serious questions about the state of modern preaching today.
Are churches replacing biblical exposition with entertainment?
Has the pulpit become a stage?
Watch the full video and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
📖 Scripture discussed:
John 11 (Lazarus raised from the dead)
Jesus as “the resurrection and the life”
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If you feel led to support, even a small gift (like the cost of a cup of coffee) helps me keep sharing the gospel both online and through recent street evangelism.
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Thank you for standing with me in this calling — it means more than words can say!
— Matt Mason, Lion of Fire Ministries
Contact me at: mattmasonchristianchannel@gmail.com
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In this video, we examine a shocking sermon clip from pastor John Gray involving the raising of Lazarus, the “Thriller” music video, and a church crowd cheering during the performance.
What started as a sermon on John 11 quickly turned into motivational self-help preaching, bizarre interpretations of Scripture, and eventually a theatrical spectacle that raises serious questions about the state of modern preaching today.
Are churches replacing biblical exposition with entertainment?
Has the pulpit become a stage?
Watch the full video and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
📖 Scripture discussed:
John 11 (Lazarus raised from the dead)
Jesus as “the resurrection and the life”
________________________________________________________________________
Thank you so much for watching and being part of this ministry!
I choose not to run ads on my videos - because of personal conviction that ads might not align with the message of Jesus that I preach - and therefore I depend entirely on God's provision through your prayers and generosity.
If you feel led to support, even a small gift (like the cost of a cup of coffee) helps me keep sharing the gospel both online and through recent street evangelism.
✨ Patreon (monthly support): patreon.com/c/lionoffireministries
💖 One-time gifts via PayPal: paypal.com/paypalme/lionoffireministries
💬 Super Chat / Super Thanks on YouTube also appreciated!
Thank you for standing with me in this calling — it means more than words can say!
— Matt Mason, Lion of Fire Ministries
Contact me at: mattmasonchristianchannel@gmail.com
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.
