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  • William Tan YH avatar

    Sacrifice Fragrant To The Lord

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 17, 2007
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    What is it in your hand to offer to the Lord. The sacrifice which you offered not only bring delight to the Lord but also bring the most beautiful fragrance to fill the entire room.

    Today the title of my sharing is “A Fragrant Sacrifice” This story is taken from John 12 and also found in Matt 26 and Mark 14. The setting was at the house of Simon the Leper, (where Lazarus lived) after he had been raised from the dead. The time was six days before the Passover. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Expressing Our Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
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    Showing our Faith throught the hard times.

    Sermon Scripture: John 12:1­8; Mark 14:3­9, especially Mark 14:9 Expressing Our Faith Introduction: In our lives we have a choice. We might respond to Jesus in a conventional way, "going through the motions," or we might surrender our lives to Him as an expression of our faith no matter how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    Are You Sure You Are Ready To See God? Series

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 9, 2007
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     | 4,691 views

    This is part 3 of this sermon

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Anointing The Lord

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
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    The anointing of the Lord by Mary was an act that was to be remembered, which affected everyone around, and was an evidence of her love. She gave her best to the Lord.

    ANOINTING THE LORD John 12:1-8 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    True Faith Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jun 18, 2007
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    Churches fight over worship. Members leave over worship. But what is true worship, worship that is acceptable to God?

    Introduction I. Worship A. Church talk about it B. Churches fight about it C. Churches sometimes even split over it. II. When it comes to the issue of worship A. I have heard people say, “I go to that church because of their incredible worship.” B. I have heard people say, “I stopped ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Betrayal At Hypocrisy Headquarters Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
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    If you’ve ever felt the sting of betrayal (if you haven’t, don’t worry… you will)… it’s much more than just a word out of the dictionary. It is a word that communicates pain, rejection and deep hurt.As we move into the last week of Jesus’ life on earth

    Betrayal At Hypocrisy Headquarters Series: Final Days at Planet Earth March 7, 2010 Betrayal is defined as: “to harm or be disloyal to a country or another person by helping an enemy or giving information that is confidential; to deliver somebody or something to an enemy. To act in a way ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "A Dinner To Honor Jesus"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010
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    Great love and great hatred displayed at the same table

    Jesus, therefore, six days before the Passover, came to Bethany where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 So they made Him a supper there, and Martha was serving; but Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with Him. 3 Mary then took a pound of very costly perfume of pure ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Three Tokens Of Love For Christ

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 3, 2011
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    Six days before Jesus offer His life on the cross, three people among his friends gave three tokens of love to Jesus. Martha offered the token of Service, Mary the token of worship and Lazarus the token of Testimony for Christ.

    THREE TOKENS OF LOVE FOR CHRIST John 12:1-11 A week before Jesus Crucifixion is saga of popularity to rejection, of friendship and betrayal, of love and hate. On that same week, Jesus is about to face the peak of His mission. He will be offered as a sacrificial lamb. He will bear the sins of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking Before Hiding

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
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    Jesus predicts his death. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Seeking before Hiding Reading: John chapter 12 verses 1-50. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. • Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present! Ill: Time video clip. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Materialism Of Judas

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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    The Materialism of Judas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: John chapter 12 verses 1-11. Ill: • Each year since 1970 at Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum in London; • Thousands of international visitors are asked a question. • They are asked to name which person, past or present, real or fictional • That they hated or ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    All For The Love Of Jesus

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2010
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    This message investigates the act of Mary's washing of Jesus' feet to show what an awesome act of worship it was, and the significance of it.

    All For The Love Of Jesus By Rev. Donnie L. Martin Text: John 12:1-9 I. AN ACT OF SACRIFICE A. Mary Expended Great Cost. B. Mary Experienced Grievous Criticism. II. AN ACT OF SUBMISSIVENESS A. Mary Demonstrated Great Humility. B. Mary Deemed Jesus Worthy Of Great Honor. III. AN ACT OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Education, Immigration, Development And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 27, 2010
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    One little act of evil just leads to more evil, not good; if we are to help humans develop, we must fact the twin problems of education and immigration

    Monday of Holy Week 2010 Caritas in Veritate The notion that doing one “little act of evil” in order to fulfill a good purpose is the original sin. So Judas, one of the early disciples and probably the earliest treasurer, raked off some of the collection plate money for something he ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Vonnie E James avatar

    The Lazarus Testimony

    Contributed by Vonnie E James on Apr 18, 2010
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    A sermon to encourage Christians to live a life align to Christ.

    The Purpose of the Gospel of John is to prove conclusively that Jesus is the Son of God and that all who believe in Him will have eternal life. The author: John the apostle,son of Zebedee,brother of James,called a "son of thunder". Deep Thought:Have you pledge allegiance to the "Lamb" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Did His Feet Smell That Bad?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 16, 2010
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     | 7,216 views

    John 12 brings us a perplexing situation. Is Jesus giving the green light to personal jets for evangelists who preach the prosperity gospel? Or is there another point altogether?

    John 12:1-8 “Did His Feet Smell that Bad?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I must admit, this can be a very perplexing passage of Scripture. Wouldn’t it just be easier to ignore it? Of course, if we ignore it… …we loose the incredible insight ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Love Contrasted Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 18, 2010
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     | 7,015 views

    The love of Mary for Jesus contrasted with the selfish motives of Judas.

    Love Contrasted, John 12:1-8 Scripture “Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church