Sermons on John 12:8:

The Unforgettable Perfume - Mark 14:1-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 27, 2024

Is it really a good thing for this woman to spend a whole year’s wages on a single, momentary act of worship? And if so, why perfume? Wouldn’t there be some more practical gifts that could be given with that amount of money?

Mark 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill him. 2 "But not during the Feast," they said, "or the people may riot." 3 While he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-8, Matthew 26:6-13, John 12:1-8

Six Signs Of Sleepiness - Mark 14:1-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 27, 2024

Why do so many people crash their cars because they fell asleep at the wheel? It’s because sleep comes upon you so gradually that you don’t realize when you’re crossing the threshold from being awake to being asleep. It’s the same spiritually.

Mark 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill him. 2 "But not during the Feast," they said, "or the people may riot." 3 While he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9, Matthew 26:6-13, John 12:1-8

Giving God The Best Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 16, 2021

In everything we do, worship, service, outreach, we always give our best because the Father gave us His best, Jesus Christ and His Holy Spirit.

Monday of 29th Week in Course We celebrate here the one who died for our sins and was raised by the Father for our justification. The celebration of the Eucharistic sacrifice turns us into the opposite of the miser remembered in the Gospel, whom Joachim Jeremias believes was a real person whose ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Romans 6:3-7, Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

Just Give It To Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 5, 2022

Mary learned to trust the great I Am, not just for the things in the past but to trust in who He is right now, the resurrection and the life. Not just for the future but for her present situation and reality.

John chapters 11-12 record the last week of Jesus' life, and we are now seeing more of the personal interactions between Jesus and those closest to Him. Because it was a week before the Passover celebration, pilgrims from all over the region were arriving a week early to prepare themselves for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Marks Of True Disciples (John 11:55-12:11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 22, 2022

Martha, Lazarus, and Mary each model a discipleship verb. Together, they paint a picture of a true disciple.

Two weeks ago, everything changed in the gospel of John. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, in the full sight of a large group of Judeans. And when the Judeans saw this, "many" gave their allegiance to Jesus. In an instant, they moved from being stubborn, and hard-hearted, and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:55-57, John 12:1-11

Breaking Our Flask

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 1, 2022

Some people, like Judas, are ignoring God's call, as they are too busy making their life in this world secure. Like the woman who broke her alabaster flask, we must break our flesh so the good things of God can pour out of us.

Henry Ward Beecher once said, “In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich.”(1) Our passages of Scripture for this morning speak of sacrifice. One definition of sacrifice is “to offer to God in homage or worship,” and another one is “to destroy, surrender, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Returns To Bethany.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2022

Mary, Lazarus, and Jesus in the spotlight.

JESUS RETURNS TO BETHANY. John 12:1-11. As the Passover drew near, Jesus set out once again towards Jerusalem, and stopped awhile in Bethany. This was the place, the writer reminds us, “where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom Jesus raised from the dead” (John 12:1). The ever-busy Martha ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gratitude/Resentment Test Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022

We all need gratitude because gratitude is one of those things that God has designed to keep us centered in our lives.

Do you know the difference between gratitude and gratefulness? Gratitude is something inside of your heart. Gratefulness is something you do. Or thankfulness is something you do. When you have gratefulness or you have thankfulness, those are really exercises that build gratitude inside of hearts. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anointed Feet

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

Mary is a popular name in the bible.

Anointed Feet “Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint[a] of pure nard, an ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Answer The Critics

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025

Today we deal with some real life issues.

How To Answer The Critics Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint[a] of pure ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Me A Bethany

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 8, 2025

A Sermon encouraging people to live their lives in a way that Jesus is comfortable to be around them. Palm Sunday Sermon

"Make Me a Bethany" Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025 CCCAG Scripture: John 12:1-8 (CSB)________________________________________ Introduction When you go to bible school to be a pastor, one of the required classes is on church growth. In that class, one of the required readings was Rick ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perceiving The Greatest Worth

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 3, 2025

As we see or understand the worth of Christ, what are we going to do?

“Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. Mary therefore took a pound of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024

This sermon explores how our devotion, love, and sacrifice, exemplified by Mary in John 12:1-8, can make our lives a fragrant offering to God.

Good morning, dear friends, Isn't it a joy to gather today in the presence of our Lord? In His house, under His love, and with His people. We are here, not by chance, but by His divine appointment. He has called us together to hear His Word, to feel His love, and to experience His grace. Today, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Topics: Sacrificial Love, Devotion Of Worship

You Can't Stop Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, the crowd's reactions, and the reasons for following Him, urging us to live in and be shaped by the Bible. Key

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather together, whether in person or virtually, we are united in our shared faith and our shared purpose. We are here to worship, to learn, to grow, and to be inspired by the Word of God. Today, we are going to be looking at a passage of scripture that is rich ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Topics: Palm Sunday

Love Adores Extravagantly Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of Christ's extravagant love, encouraging followers to learn from His example and increase their capacity to love others, even in their messiness.

Welcome to the last week in our Love Has a Name series. As we get started today I want to recap on the big ideas from weeks 1 and 2. Our first challenge was to go and learn someone’s name, which, we believed would lead to deeper conversations about their lives, their needs, and the role that we ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Topics: Extravagant Love, Messy Relationships, Spiritual Courage

Sermon Series: Love Has A Name