Sermons on John 12:12-21:

I Am The Way, And The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 11, 2024

The disciples faced profound fear and confusion as they contemplated life without Jesus' physical presence, but Christ assured them—and us—that He is the way, the truth, and the life.

I am the Way, Truth, and the Life John 12:12-36, 13:31-14:4, 14:5-7, 14:8-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 I recently adopted a kitten, and although my wife and I felt an instant attachment to the young feline, I couldn’t help but imagine how difficult the experience ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36, John 14:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 5, 2022

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Herschel wrote: “Much of the Bible’s demands can be comprised in one word … Remember” … which is why God commanded us to set up special days and special celebrations and activities … to “remember.”

“Mah nishtanah ha-lailah hazeh mikol ha-leilot?” Recognize it? If you were Jewish you would recognize it instantly. It is the question that the youngest child or person at the table asks at the beginning of every Passover or “Pesach” ceremony: “Why is this night different from all other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-28, Luke 12:14-20, Acts 2:1-4, Jeremiah 7:23, Mark 1:7-8, John 14:15-18, John 7:39, John 2:22, John 12:15-16, Luke 12:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Life In Paradox Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 11, 2022

This sermon focuses on the concept of paradox (i.e.,a person or situation exhibiting an apparently contradictory nature) and how Jesus presents a seemly paradox of life using the Greek words Psyche and Zoe.

If you have your Bibles today and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at John 12:20-25. Depending on where you get your news, you probably heard last week of a terrible tragedy. Comedian Robin Williams suddenly passed away by suicide. As we went through the news stories, we ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-25, John 10:10, John 3:16, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Christian Church

A Hidden Kingdom Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jan 1, 2023

This is a kingdom where He's going to overthrow the power of sin in your life. This is a kingdom where He's going to come in and reign with peace in your heart. That's the kind of kingdom that Jesus is bringing in.

Imagine being a disciple, maybe Peter or Andrew or James or John, and the resurrection is taking place. Jesus ascended into heaven and you're kind of lying there on your bed sometimes, and you go, “Whoa, do you remember what He did then? Oh, now I remember why He did that.” Particularly while ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Advantages Of Sincerely Seeking Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

The Benefits Of Seeking Jesus

1. INTRODUCTION. I’M SURE THAT YOU WILL AGREE WITH ME THAT THERE ARE CERTAIN ADVANTAGES OF SERIOUSLY SEEKING SOME THINGS IN THIS LIFE. THERE ARE ADVANTAGES IN SERIOUSLY SEEKING EMPLOYMENT, SO THAT WE CAN EARN A DECENT LIVING; FRIENDSHIPS, SO THAT WE CAN HAVE COMPANIONSHIP AND SOMEONE TO CONFIDE ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Joyous Entry SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A retelling of Palm Sunday as narrated by Apostle John

Today, we will be exploring the story of Palm Sunday as told by the Apostle John. The main idea we will be focusing on is the question of who Jesus is in our lives. Is He our King? And if so, what does that mean for us? Let's start by going back to John 12:12-36. In this passage, we see that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36

Topics: Triumphal Entry, Palm Sunday

He Entered Triumphantly Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon introduction discusses the prophecies of Isaiah and Zechariah about Jesus' life, birth, and death, focusing on the fulfillment of Zechariah's prediction about Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

For the past 4 weeks we’ve been walking through the story of the hours leading up to Jesus’ resurrection – incidents that were predicted by the prophet Isaiah, 700 years before they happened. Isaiah wasn’t the only one to predict Jesus’ life, birth, or death. One of the most famous predictions of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Luke 19:1-11, John 12:1-18

Topics: Messiah Prophecies, Palm Sunday, Triumphant Entry

Sermon Series: Against All Odds

God Suffers With Us Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Apr 15, 2024

Main Idea: God not only suffers for us, but also with us. His co-suffering love is demonstrated through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. As followers of Jesus, we are called to co-suffer with others, bringing life and healing.

You know how sometimes life just sucks? Well, Jesus gets it. He knew He was about to go through some really rough stuff, like dying on a cross. But He also knew that by going through that, He'd be able to help a lot of people. Just like when you're playing a tough level in a video game, you know ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Topics: Divine Empathy, God's Compassion, Suffering And Love, Divine Love

Palm Sunday, The Innocence Project Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 12, 2025

This series looks at how, beginning on Palm Sunday, how Jesus was wrongfully convicted because of official misconduct.

In 1992, attorneys Peter Neufeld and Barry Scheck, founded an organization called the Innocence Project, which has been at the forefront of criminal justice reform, using DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction. The mission of the Innocence project is defined this way: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-20, Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Great, Greater, Greatest (Pam Sunday 2025) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 14, 2025

Part 4 of "Greater Love"

[Grateful for Skip Heitzig at Calvary Church Albuquerque for this outline] Good morning church! Please open your Bibles to John 12 Today is Palm Sunday, the start of what Christians all over the world call Holy week. It’s amazing when you look at the gospels how much attention was given to this ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Share The Joy Of Easter”

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025

Today is Happy Palm Sunday.

“How to Share the Joy of Easter” “They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the King of Israel.’" John 12:13. Intro: Today is Happy Palm Sunday. We remember, this day because it is the first day of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Clock Struck Glory Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2025

Jesus lifted up on a cross is the most significant hour in world history. Have you made your most significant hour in your personal history? Will you say, “I believe that my judgment is over, and I have passed from death to life.”

If you knew your time on earth was winding down, I think you might say some meaningful things to those you love. Jesus spent around forty months publicly teaching. Now, Jesus speaks in what was to be His next-to-last sermon that He will deliver in His life. The date is Sunday, March 29, 33 AD. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Grand Entrance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Reflects on Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, emphasizing the recognition of Jesus as King, His sacrifice, and the sustaining power of faith.

Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ. It is indeed a joy to gather here today, in this sacred space, where we are bound together by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to delve into the richness of God's word, to find ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Topics: Triumphant Entry, Jesus

The Grain Of Wheat Must Die 031724 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

Explores the profound truths of Christ's Covenant, Crucifixion, and Connection, revealing God's love and grace through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, isn't it? A space where we can unite in our shared faith, a space where we can lift up our hearts in worship, a space where we can sit at the feet of our Savior and learn from His divine wisdom. Today, we find ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 51:1-12, Hebrews 5:5-10

Topics: Source Of Salvation

Whoever Serves PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' predictions and parables, his preparation for passion, and the promise of a new covenant, emphasizing our need for God's grace.

Welcome, beloved, to this sanctuary, where grace abounds and hope flourishes. This is a place where we gather, not because we are perfect, but because we need the perfect love of Christ. We are here because we are drawn by the relentless love of our Savior, a love that heals, restores, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:5-10, Psalm 51:1-12, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Topics: Jesus Predicts His Death