Sermons on John 12:34:

Christ Crucified Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 8, 2022

The crucifixion of Jesus was done for a good reason.

INTRODUCTION • We are fast approaching Easter. • After the raising of Lazarus, Jesus travels to Jerusalem for Passover. • In the city, observant Jews gather to participate in the feast and worship God. • There is also Greeks present. • These Greeks would have been gentiles who were open to the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Choose Jesus? (John 12:27-50) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 9, 2022

God set it up so that Jesus would be rejected by most. His master plan, was that Jesus die on the cross. But at the same time, any single individual could still come to Jesus.

Let's start today by reading part of last week's passage, John 12:20-26: (20) Now, there were some Greeks from among the ones going up [to Jerusalem], in order that they would worship at the festival. (21) Then, these ones approached Philip-- the one from Bethsaida of Galilee-- and they ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-50, Isaiah 53:1-12

The Necessity Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Whoever heard of listing the necessities of life and putting the cross at the top of the list? Yet, that is where it belongs. Without the cross there is no salvation, and without salvation life is worse than meaningless.

Over fifteen hundred years ago, on Good Friday, Ambrose the Bishop of Milan ascended to his pulpit in the Cathedral of Milan and said to his congregation, "I find it impossible to speak to you today. The events of Good Friday are too great for human words." Centuries later the great ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-46

I Did It My Way

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines what we want to be able to say at the end of our lives

John 12 (3) - Read John 12:12-36 And now, the end is near And so I face the final curtain My friend, I'll say it clear I'll state my case, of which I'm certain I've lived a life that's full I traveled each and every highway And more, much more than this I did it my ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

Rising Popularity And The Upside-Down Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 25, 2021

A golden opportunity for increased popularity presents itself, but Jesus uses the occasion to talk about what glory looks like in His "upside-down" kingdom.

THE MOST POPULAR GUY IN TOWN? Jesus’ popularity reaches a new level when even the Greeks are interested in Him. - John 12:20-22. A RELATED IDEA? Jesus’ response is focused on glory. - John 12:23. - Is Jesus interested in glory the way that everyone else is or is He pointing them toward ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

When I Am Lifted Up -- The Importance And Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 22, 2021

In this message Jesus emphasized the importance of the cross. This message sees he cross as the dividing line between the judgment of God for Sin, and the grace of God for those who are in Christ.

WHEN I AM LIFTED UP --THE POWER AND IMPORTANCE OF THE CROSS. John 12:27-35 Gospel of John Series 2021 (Message # ) Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 04, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/GqgSyGR1Tb4 INTRODUCTON: 1) Do you remember the words of some of those beautiful ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-35, Luke 4:1-11, Colossians 2:15, Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Globalisation Of The Gospel.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 13, 2022

And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. John 12.32.

THE GLOBALISATION OF THE GOSPEL. John 12:20-36. (John 12:20-22): Some serious minded Greek worshippers expressed a desire to have a conversation with Jesus. They approached Philip, who came from Galilee of the Gentiles, and he and Andrew made the approach to the Lord on their behalf. It is good, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jan 1, 2023

The power of the cross is so great that we've chosen to make this cross the emblem. We look at that cross and we don't just think about death, we think about life.

I think there's something inside of all of our hearts that loves superheroes. I think that as I was growing up, I really liked the Old Testament Bible stories of Samson, David, Moses, and Joshua. Those are great stories. I can imagine the Jewish young men growing up, the disciples themselves ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Triumphant Entry - The Easter Story - Days 1-2 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 1, 2023

Jesus raising Lazarus began the events that led to the crucifixion, so let’s start there. Today in Days 1-2, the Pharisees and chief priests respond to Lazarus being raised, Jesus’ triumphant entry, and prophecies fulfilled.

************ Day One - Response to Lazarus Raised Some of the people who saw Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead went to the Pharisees and told them about the miracle. The Pharisees and chief priests gathered a council at the palace of the high priest Caiaphus to decide what to do about Jesus. They ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:19, Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 6:10, Isaiah 53:1, John 11:47-57, John 12:12-50  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Glorified-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 11, 2023

1 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. There are aspects of Jesus’ being glorified that are of great significance. How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

JESUS GLORIFIED-I—John 12:20-36 Attention: I regularly use a weedeater when I cut the grass. We have to trim a good deal—around buildings, & trees, & trimming the ditch out front. We have a gasoline powered Stihl FS 56 RC-E. It’s a great German product! I’m on my second one! I used the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26, John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Glorified-Part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 18, 2023

2 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. There are aspects of Jesus’ being glorified that are of great significance. How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

JESUS GLORIFIED-II—John 12:27-28(:20-36) Attention: I have a launched a personal campaign against a particular plant in the woods surrounding the parsonage. I have no real quarrel with anything else there. It is actually idyllic! But we have an abundance of ‘poison ivy/oak’ at the edge of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36, John 12:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Predicting The Future

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 2, 2023

Predicting your future can be done when you choose between Light and Darkness. A life with Jesus or a life with Satan. Jesus' choice was Satan or God. Good thing he selected God!

Predicting the Future John 12:26-37 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 12:27 “Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say, Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. 28 “Father, glorify Your name.” Then a voice came out of heaven: “I have both glorified ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Glorified-Part 3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 11, 2023

3 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. Jesus’ glorification is of great significance. But, How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

JESUS GLORIFIED-III—John 12:29-31(:20-36) Attention: Hershey, our ‘chocolate lab-mixed breed’ dog, has a keen nose for anything unusual that might appear around the house. I’m always amazed at where his nose leads him, & wonder what exactly he smells. He will sometimes wander around on his ...read more

Scripture: John 12:29-31, John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Glorified-Part 4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 11, 2023

4 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. Jesus’ glorification is of great significance. But, How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

JESUS GLORIFIED-IV—John 12:32-33(:20-36) Attention: *The God-Man Jesus, faithfully received the penalty of His Father’s judgment upon Himself, so that anyone who believes ‘can’ receive forgiveness of their personal sin! And, so that anyone who chooses, to trust Jesus as their Savior & Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32-33, John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Glorified-Part 5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2023

5 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. Jesus’ glorification is of great significance. But, How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

JESUS GLORIFIED-V—John 12:34-36(:20-36) Attention: Superman...Really? Muhammad Ali(the famed ‘braggart’ boxer) was on a plane that began to encounter some mild turbulence, so all the passengers were asked to fasten their seatbelts. Ali was specifically asked by the stewardess to put his seatbelt on ...read more

Scripture: John 12:34-36, John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist