Sermons on John 12:21:

Are You Carrying A Branch Or A Cross?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Palm Sunday is a joyous time. A time when we rejoice and wave our palm branches as we sing "Hosanna, Loud, Hosanna". It is the time that we welcome Jesus into our midst and we receive Him as the King of Israel and as the Saviour of our lives. We imagine what it would have ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

What It's All About

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

Importance of bringing people to Christ

What It’s All About Bible Reading: John 12: 20 - 36 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO What It’s All About p.2 A few weeks ago they gathered, a few thousand of them on Petrie Island beach. They wanted a glimpse of their heros, coming home to Ottawa. A ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Crowds, Crowns & Crucifixion

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 16, 2001

Palm Sunday. Triumphal Entry

TEXT: Matthew 21:1-11; John 12:12-19 (Triumphal Entry) Matthew 27:15-26 (Trial before Pilate) Two crowds. Two radically different outcomes. One crowd called out “Hosanna!” hoping for Jesus to be crowned King. The other cried, “Crucify him!” One crowd honored him, the other killed him. One ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Darkness Shines A Light

Contributed by Steven Davis on Jan 15, 2003

Considering the appearance of the Greeks who ask Philip to "see Jesus," the sermon reflects on this as an Epiphany story, and upon Jesus as the light of the world.

Words are interesting things. Sometimes all you have to do is look at a word and you can figure out within a few seconds what the word means, even if you’ve never seen the word before. “Christmas” is one of those words. Yes, I know we’ve all heard the word, but take a close look at it written ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Brokeness: No Way Around It.

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 23, 2003

God uses brokeness in our lives when we yeild everything to Him.

No Way Around It. John 12: 20-28 There were some Greeks in town, who had come up to worship at the Feast. They approached Phillip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee: “Sir, we want to see Jesus. Can you help us?” Philip went and told Andrew. Andrew and Philip together told Jesus. Jesus answered, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-28

Denomination: *other

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

Which Road Do You See?

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Apr 13, 2003

For many people they see the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem as a Triumphal Entry and it was for us but it was not so for Jesus. For it was one of sorrow and death.

Palm Sunday 2003 John 12:12-26 Introduction: In John chapter 11 we see the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, and how the chief priest and Pharisees began to plot to put Jesus to death. And then in the beginning of chapter 12:1 we see the story of how Jesus came to Bethany and stayed ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

When They Open The Door...what Will They Find?

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 6, 2003

When people come to your church, what will they find there? Will they find Jesus there? Will they find love, acceptance, fellowship, salvation there?

The story that I begin with today is a true story. Her name was Helen. She lived in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. They found her body one night at the door of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church. Helen had been trying to get into the church. But she never got further than the door. There ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hyssop Of God's Love!

Contributed by Rick Roberts on May 14, 2003

Being cleansed by God’s amazing grace.

Jeremiah 31:31-34 5th Sunday in Lent Psalm 51:1-13 April 6, 2003 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 The Hyssop of God’s Love! Sin has a terrible way of making us all dirty and giving us feelings of despair! At one time or another, we all experience times of despair. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

I Will Be Your God, And You Will Be My People

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

We must be made new, fresh--sometimes every day. We must then renew over and over again, our intimate relationship with our God and we can continue to be God’s people, living in community with one another, signified by the meals that we share.

“I will be your God, and you will be My people” April 9, 2000 Text: Jeremiah 31.31-34; John 12.20-33 Opening · Only through death can there be life: · The seed dies in order that the plant may grow. · Construction re-modeling--everything is gutted so that a whole new house may be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, John 12:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Dying To Self Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004

Life is to be lived for the glory of God. When a person lives out of a motive of self interest he is operating just as the world operates and experiences life accordingly. But for those who will deny the self-centered desires of their fallen nature and pu

Dying to Self Fortifying the Foundations # 28 John 12:12-36[1] 2-15-04 Intro Video Clip “The Greatest Story Ever Told” [Ch. 22 (2:07: 47) to Ch. 23 (2:10: 36)] Does Christianity really work? Is there something to be experienced in a walk with God that is not experienced by the average human ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36, Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

What A Real Celebrity Looks Like

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 28, 2002

Using John 12:20-26 I talk about genuine servanthood. (A pre-mission trip sermon.)

What A Real Celebrity Looks Like John 12:20-26 Intro: Our world is mesmerized by celebrities. We want to know what they wear, eat, do on vacation, who they are marrying or divorcing. Maybe its because we sometimes think celebrities are almost superhero. Maybe we want to see ourselves in them. I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist