Sermons on John 11:45-12:11:

Worship: An Attitude Of The Heart

Contributed by R Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Main Idea: Selfishness, pride and bitterness are all attitudes that will keep us from celebrating God’s presence in worship Interrogative: What are the barriers that will keep us from celebrating God’s presence in worship Intro: This past week on vacation, my wife and I carried my mom to visit

Main Idea: Selfishness, pride and bitterness are all attitudes that will keep us from celebrating God’s presence in worship Interrogative: What are the barriers that will keep us from celebrating God’s presence in worship Intro: This past week on vacation, my wife and I carried my mom to visit ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

The Rejection Crew: Ahithophel And Judas

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

What makes a trusted person turn against his or her friend? Divorces that come out of nowhere, friendships dissolved, church splits...Today, we’re going to look at parallels between Ahithophel and Judas; we’ll note some similiarites & differences, and th

Intro 1. Civil war is a nasty thing, often polarizing people: Robert E. Lee asked by Lincoln to head up Union troops....against slavery, but loyal to South... 2. Israel experienced several "Civil Wars" that divided the nation... 3. But when David’s son, Absalom, rebelled against him, that had to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From Lazarus

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. Shortly after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, He came to the home of Mary, Martha, & Lazarus in Bethany for a supper. B. It was at this supper that Mary poured out an expensive ointment on the feet of Jesus to anoint Him, wiping it with the very hair of her head. C. We ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Selective Hearing

Contributed by Robert Rust on Mar 30, 2001

Mary anoints Jesus at Bethany.

The Shortest Sermon I’ve Ever Preached John 12:1-8 April 1, 2000 I am sure many of you were relieved when you saw my sermon title this morning, The Shortest Sermon I’ve Ever Preached. I even heard someone say, “Boy ! Are we in for a treat today ! We’re about to hear the shortest sermon he’s ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Judas Do It?

Contributed by Norm Story on Apr 6, 2001

He did it for the money; we too are vulnerable to greedy love of money

"Why Did Judas Do It?" Matthew 26:6-16 John 12:4-6 Mathew 26:47-50; 27:3-5 For a prosecutor to win a conviction in court,they must offer a reasonable motive for doing the crime. A jury will want to know why someone did the particular deed. In life, we expect some rational explanation for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Michael Hensley on Apr 11, 2001

Four facts of Extravagant Love

Here is a true story about a nine-year-old boy who lived in a rural town in Tennessee. His house was in a poor area of the community. A church had a bus ministry that came knocking on his door one Saturday afternoon. The kid came to answer the door and greeted the bus pastor. The bus pastor ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control

Contributed by Mark Ripper on Apr 23, 2001

God always answers our prayers. God allows no evil to occur that some good will not come from.

God is in Control – You and I need to believe and have complete faith in this fact. We need to make it an important part of our own personal understanding in order to get the greatest insight into the meaning of our lives and the world around us. In today’s Gospel we hear that the Pharisees and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Catholic

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

Removing Stones Instead Of Casting Stones

Contributed by William Barnes on Dec 9, 2002

Jesus involved the people in the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead by asking them to do 2 things: "remove the grave clothes" and "loose him and let him go". These words have practical application for us today.

Removing Stones Instead of Casting Stones John 11:38-48 38Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. 39“Take away the stone,” he said. “But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does Jesus Want This Christmas?

Contributed by Howard Harden on Dec 12, 2002

Through Mary’s gift, we see an example of what Jesus wants, and does not want from you and me, not just at Christmas, but every day of the year.

I think it’s safe to say that by and large, men need a lot of help in finding that perfect holiday gift. It just isn’t a talent that many men have. Sometimes the hints have to be especially large. Well this morning, I’d like to help all of the men present to discover what will be the perfect gift ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Really In Control?

Contributed by Howard Harden on Dec 12, 2002

This text demonstrates two examples of how God’s sovereignty effects our lives.

After the tragedy of September 11th, there was a camera crew that walked the streets in New York and asked people spiritual questions at random. I’ll never forget what one man said when asked where God was when those horrible attacks took place. He said, “I used to believe in God, but not anymore. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-57

Denomination: Baptist

This Isn't The End Of It

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

Death is not the final moment. For Christians, it is only a departing from this world and an arrival in God’s presence. The body then awaits the resurrection.

THIS ISN’T THE END OF IT SCRIPTURE: John 11 INTRODUCTION: (v. 1 – 7) v. 1 Lazarus is sick Sin brought forth sickness. We’ve all experienced sickness to some degree. v.3 Lazarus was loved by the Lord v. 4 Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick. When you are sick, Jesus knows, but He wants to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Offerings

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

This a remarkable contrast to the widow’s two mites. But the purpose God is to show us all gifts given to him out of love are accepted in his site.

“LOVE OFFERINGS” By: Dr. Dennis Deese www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 12:1-8 This a remarkable contrast to the widow’s two mites. But the purpose God is to show us all gifts given to him out of love are accepted in his site. Mark 12:42-43 And there came a certain poor widow, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

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

Once You Really Know The Lord

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Aug 12, 2003

Before we came to know the Lord we were worried, upset, distracted,out of fellowship with Him and just sit around and did nothing. But Once You really know the Lord...

: God is a good. And it is good to be in the presence of a loving and merciful God. I just want to thank Him for allowing us to come together once again and it is not for a sad occasion. For many time, many people only come together is at a funeral. Well church we are not here today to funeralize ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist