Sermons on John 12:12-26:

A Victorious Entrance

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

A Palm Sunday Message

A Victorious Entrance Intro- We all have had things happen in our lives that has dissappointed us. Things don’t always work out the way that we plan in our minds. And sometimes we haven’t even had the time to plan or think about it and it just happens, and we go wow, I expected more. In the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Anatomy Of Unbelief Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 30, 2000

What is the difference between belief in Jesus and unbelief? What is the sign for Jesus that his task is finished?

One of the things that was quite striking when we were in Canada recently was the change of colours in the trees. We found that as the 3 weeks we had there went by we saw more and more red and yellow. Now of course we have leaves changing colour here in Australia in autumn, but I don’t think it has ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-50

Denomination: Anglican

When You’re Down!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Jesus says that part of the solution to a troubled heart is trust, & he tells His apostles to trust in 3 things. #1 - Trust in My Presence, #2 - Trust in My Promises, #3 - Trust in Me.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED 2018) TEXT: John 14:1-6; John 12:13,19 A. Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3, John 14:1-6, John 12:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Behind The Tower Of Babel Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 6, 2001

The Tower of Babel is not merely an explanation of language changes, but there are four key areas we learn from this account that applies to our Christian culture today.

Tower of Babel Genesis 11: 1 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. 3 Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, John 12:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To See Jesus

Contributed by Mark Stegall on Jul 6, 2001

GODS DESIRE,DESIGN AND DEMAND IS THAT WE SEE JESUS

JOHN 12:20-21 MANY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE JESUS FOR MANY DIFFERENT REASONS.SOME HAVE NO DESIRE TO SEE HIM UNTIL LIFE HITS THEM WITH TRAGEDY,THEN THEY DESIRE A MIRACLE. OTHERS ARE LOOKING FOR JESUS OUT OF CURIOSITY. STILL OTHERS ARE SEEKING SPIRITUAL THINGS AND ARE NOT LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACE. ALL ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Can Help You Overcome Misunderstandings

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Misunderstandings are common can start a destructive cycle of disagreements, arguments and quarrels that may last for a lifetime. Crushing conflicts can damage all kinds of relationships because simple misunderstandings were never nipped in the bud from t

Parents and their children of today consistently struggle to understand each other. Misunderstandings are common can start a destructive cycle of disagreements, arguments and quarrels that may last for a lifetime. Crushing conflicts can damage all kinds of relationships because simple ...read more

Scripture: John 12:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving And Giving

Contributed by Lester Merklin on Nov 10, 2000

We Give because we are in love with the One who has given to us.

Jesus and His friends had been invited to a feast .......at Simon’s house and so had many of the prominent people of Bethany Jesus was seated (I presume purposely) right there between two people that they all knew Simon and Lazarus Lazarus of course was the talk of the town Its ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-15

Denomination: Adventist

The Anointed King Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 26, 2000

Jesus anointing at Bethany followed by the triumphal entry to Jerusalem

One of the things the gospel writers do as they present their accounts of the life and words of Jesus, is to describe the wide range of responses to Jesus. That’s very apparent in today’s reading from John 12. Here we see a range of responses to Jesus, ranging from Mary’s loving devotion to the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

The Christian's Triumphal Entry With Jesus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 14 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian found in the Gospel of John. This final picture in this series is a picture of the maturing Christian’s triumphal entry into Heaven with Jesus. This picture is set in the future.

Picture # 14: Our Triumphal entry with Jesus (John 12:12-19; Revelation Chapters 19, 20, 21). We are forever to be with the Lord as we serve, worship, fellowship, and reign. Read First Thess. 4:14-18 Picture # 14 is set in the future. On Palm Sunday, Jesus made His grand entrance into the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Trials In Our Lives?

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Aug 9, 2002

Ever wondered why bad things happened to good people, or why God allows trails in our lives, A sermon about dying in self.

Why does God allow trials in our lives? John 12:24-25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abides alone: but if it die, it bring forth much fruit. 25. He that love his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it unto ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25, Deuteronomy 8:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dying To Live

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2002

Jesus chose the way that cost the most and blessed the most. We are called to walk in his footsteps.

Dying to Give us Life John 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to see Jesus." 22 Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of One

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 4, 2003

The power of one individual to significantly impact the many. The key:burying one’s self in favor of others for Christ’s sake.

The Power of One The truth is, a kernel of wheat must be planted in the soil. Unless it dies it will be alone--a single seed. But its death will produce many new kernels--a plentiful harvest of new lives.25Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Knows Best

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

God’s faultless wisdom should be the daily guide of our lives.

“GOD KNOWS BEST” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 12:9-34 The Situation Comedy “Father knows best” aired October 3, 1954 - September 17, 1962 CBS & NBC - 203 Episodes The Anderson family: Jim, manager of the General Insurance Company; his wife Margaret; and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-34

The Road To The Cross

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 24, 2003

This "triumphal entry" was actually a road of sorrow He chose for himself. It too was an inspiring sight for those who can see it for what it was.

THE ROAD TO THE CROSS Palm Sunday) © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: John 12:9-19 It was one of the most inspiring sights of World War II. Four chaplains were standing on the deck of the USS Dorchester, hand-in-hand, singing the old hymn ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Muddy Waters

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 27, 2003

Can we "see Jesus"?

Muddy Waters Now there are a lot of things going on in our scripture for today. And it may seem that some of those things don’t go together. We’ve got Greeks wanting an audience with Jesus, Jesus talking about gardening, His death, the weather, and God talking to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed