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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Smells Like Love

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 1, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,031 views

    Mary's lovely act, Judas' lowly attack, Jesus lavish adoration. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Smells Like Love John 12:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/smellslikelove.html We're halfway through John, and the last half focuses on all the events of Passion Week, the days leading up to the cross. This is a gospel, and the good news is Jesus, and His cross! Lazarus is at this table in v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No One Will Ever Forget Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014
     | 6,367 views

    Mary anoints Jesus' feet

    Lent - No One will ever forget Proustian Memory - The power of smell to trigger memory - Burning leaves - fresh mowed grass - the Fair French fries - elephant ears - sausage & onions Jerusalem during any festival was filled with smells. Venders selling food, animals for sacrifice, crowds. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Two Ways!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 9, 2014
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    Understanding Judas, helps us understand ourselves.

    John 12:4-6-But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, who would betray Him, said, “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crowd Rejoices. Jesus Weeps. Palm Sunday-God's Tlc

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 12, 2014
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     | 5,002 views

    How do we respond to God’s Timing, when it does not match our own? How do we respond to God’s Love, both the Love He gives us, and the Love he desires to show through us to others? How do we obey God’s Command, even when it means our own suffering?

    What are the strongest days of the week? An Episcopal priest was preaching in an unfamiliar church one Sunday morning. As he stood in the pulpit to begin the service, he tapped the microphone to make sure that it was on. He heard nothing even though it was working fine. He wanted to give the ...read more

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  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Behold Your King Rides Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 16, 2014
     | 5,128 views

    Palm Sunday reveals King Jesus Power and Purpose.

    “Behold! Your King Rides” John 12:1-19 We have been looking at the events of the Upper Room over the past three weeks during the day before Jesus’ crucifixion. Today, we back up in time several days to what we call “Palm Sunday” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    "God Rewards Diligence"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,031 views

    Your job, your heritage, your circumstances and even the mess you've made with your life..have nothing to do with it, but your faith has everything to do with it!

    "God Rewards Diligence" Illus. A Muslim in Africa became a Christian and some of his friends asked him, “Why have you done such a thing?” He answered, “Well, its like this: Suppose you were going down the road and suddenly the road forked in two directions. You didn’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does It Really Mean To Serve?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
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    We are all called to serve and it's time to stop making excuses.

    Today we are going to look at John 12:1-12:7 • But Today I want to start by looking at 2 words and those are serve and give • Now what I Think is interesting Is the way that these words go together Now when I think about the word serve” • I think about service • I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Cold Vs Bold

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 4, 2013
     | 3,984 views

    Exposition of Worship

    Text: John 12:1-7, Title: Cold vs. Bold, Date/Place: NRBC, 2.3.13, AM A. Opening illustration: “Why American churchgoers like to shop around” B. Background to passage: I am planning to try to cover the teaching section that Jesus leaves to the disciples between chapters 12-17. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary's Extravagant Love

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,399 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent

    5th Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 "Mary’s Extravagant Love" 12:1 ¶ Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    According To John, The Time Was And Is Right

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
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    A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, series C

    5th Sunday in Lent, March 25, 2007, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you fulfilled your promise to redeem the world. Through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lemon Trees In A Snowstorm

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,244 views

    Lemons peeked through the snow outside the tomb of Lazarus. Just so, on Good Friday, there remains the promise of a better tomorrow.

    Lemon Trees in a Snowstorm John 12:1-8 Good Friday April 6, 2007 Let me begin this evening by reading to you from the prophecy of Isaiah. In the 43rd chapter, we read these words. This is what the Lord says – he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, who drew out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    For The Love Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,682 views

    Was Mary’s annointing of Jesus an extravagant gift or a waste of money?

    For Love Of Jesus – John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: As I worked on this sermon, I heard in my head a song from a famous Broadway musical, “What I Did For Love” from The Chorus Line. These are the words sung by Diana and the Chorus: “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Lessons From Martha, Lazarus And Mary

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,704 views

    Martha beavered away ’serving’, Lazarus (a former dead man) had a story to tell and Mary was extravagant in her worship. There are lessons for us in these three characters!

    On Maundy Thursday we hold meals around the town in homes and in Churches in honour of Jesus. Here was a dinner given in Jesus’ honour (12:2). It is only six days before the Passover (12:1) so it is the day before ‘Palm Sunday’ – the day when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Did His Feet Smell That Bad?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,324 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
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,192 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