Sermons on John 12:1-3:

"love Has Its Reasons"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2019

A sermon about worshiping God with all we have.

“Love Has its Reasons” John 12:1-8 Our Gospel Lesson for this morning is really a continuation of John Chapter 11. If you didn’t read John Chapter 11 this past week—if you didn’t see the email I sent out-- I encourage you, when you go home today or sometime in the next few days, to read ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Reckless Worship

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 7, 2019

Mary, the sister of Lazarus, points us to reckless worship that is costly, active, personal, and sometimes judged.

John 12:1-8 Reckless Worship Every time you see Mary, the sister of Lazarus, in scripture, you find her sitting at the feet of Jesus (Luke 10:39; John 11:32; 12:3). This lady knew how to worship. She knew—when many others did not—that Jesus was the long-awaited Christ. After all, he raised her ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, 2 Samuel 24:24, 1 Chronicles 21:24, Romans 12:1, 2 Samuel 6:22, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus At Bethany Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 7, 2019

Jesus stopped at Martha's house in Bethany on his way to Jerusalem. This message looks at those who were in the room and what they brought to the story.

April 7, 2019 Sermon on Jesus @ Bethany We have been focussing on the last number of months on the Trinity so that we come to understand more deeply who God is, who the God is that we love, worship, the God is who has provided salvation for us, to better know who the God is who loves us with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"bening A Servant"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 8, 2019

The message is being a servant by treasuring the moment, putting priorities in order, and knowing the richness of Christ.

John 12:1-8 • Mary, is the sister of Lazarus and Martha, they are dining at Simeon the Lepers House • During a dinner in their home with Jesus and the disciples as guests, Mary anoints Jesus' feet with "a pound of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

An Extravagant Sacrifice

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 8, 2019

Mary makes an extravagant sacrifice; soon Jesus will, too.

April 7, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 43:16-21; John 12:1-8 An Extravagant Sacrifice Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Fragrances ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

On The Road With Jesus: Mary

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 15, 2019

Mary reacts with love for Jesus

On the Road with Jesus: Mary Anoints Jesus John 12:1-11 (Matthew 26:6-13 & Mark 14:3-9) April 7, 2019 I hope that you have enjoyed listening to this series as much as I have enjoyed writing it. It is important for you to know that in writing these messages that I have given each person a back ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Friends

The Perfume Of Grace

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 18, 2014

A perspective on John 12: 1-8. What happens at this evening meal is extraordinary. The perfume was worth a years salary, and Mary gave it freely and willingly to anoint the feet of Jesus. How will you respond to salvation, to the perfume of grace?

John 12: 1-8 The Perfume of Grace Past events can be re-called, remembered through the help of pictures, stories and even pleasant aromas. Toast reminds me of breakfast as its aroma fills the house and beckons me to have more. For some Jewish people the aroma of BBQ lamb contributes to remind ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on Dec 9, 2015

Sermon 4 on the astounding mathematics of grace. This is account of Mary anointing Jesus with the expensive perfume. I also have graphics available.

What is Jesus worth to you? You could look in a Kelly Blue Book and find out real quick what your car is worth? You could talk to Jason and he could recommend a good appraiser who could tell you exactly what your house is worth? You could sit down with Amber and let her do her insurance thing, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Extravagant Worship Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2015

Mary risked discomfort and rejection in order to offer Jesus an extravagant gift. What do we risk in our worship?

1. John 12.1-8 2. Selective Hearing (2 Slides) I like the story about a hobo who walked up to the front door of a big farmhouse, and knocked on the door until the owner answered. The hobo said, "Sir, could I please have something to eat? I haven't had a meal in days." The well-to-do owner of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Generous Life Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

Are you tight with your treasure? You’ll be tight with your heart as well. It’s the age old battle that we all fight… the battle between selfishness and generosity. Truly, it is more blessed to give generously than it is to receive.

The Generous Life John 12:1-8 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' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“an Anointing, Another Plot, And A Parade” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 8, 2016

With Jesus' death only days away, Mary gives an extravagant gift in gratitude and thanksgiving while the leaders continue to plot Jesus' death and the Passover crowds throw a parade in Jesus' honor.

1 24 2016 “An Anointing, Another Plot, and a Parade” John 12: 1-19 In our last study we saw the Plot of the Pompous High Priest Caiaphas as well as his unknowing but true prophecy in John 11:49-50: "You know nothing at all, nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that one man ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

All For The Love Of Jesus

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2010

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

Scripture: John 12:1-9

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

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