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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Inescapable Christ

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,259 views

    In this life men are drawn unto Him to consider His deity; the salvation He offers and His lordship. After this life...the judgment.

    THE INESCAPABLE CHRIST “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself. But He was saying this to indicate the kind of death He was to die.” John 12:32-33. I. MEN ARE DRAWN UNTO HIM TO CONSIDER THE CONCEPT OF HIS DIETY. Consider the following questions. 1. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Disappointing Messiah

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 345 ratings
     | 15,929 views

    The Messiah many are looking for is quite different than the Messiah who came to us in Jesus.

    The Disappointing Messiah John 12:12-19 Jack was raised in the church. He frequented Sunday school and worship services each Sunday with his family. He had learned all of the famous stories of the heroes of the Bible. He had heard of the times that God had intervened in the lives of His committed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Are You Carrying A Branch Or A Cross?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 11,272 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Palm Sunday is a joyous time. A time when we rejoice and wave our palm branches as we sing "Hosanna, Loud, Hosanna". It is the time that we welcome Jesus into our midst and we receive Him as the King of Israel and as the Saviour of our lives. We imagine what it would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Davis avatar

    In The Darkness Shines A Light

    Contributed by Steven Davis on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,088 views

    Considering the appearance of the Greeks who ask Philip to "see Jesus," the sermon reflects on this as an Epiphany story, and upon Jesus as the light of the world.

    Words are interesting things. Sometimes all you have to do is look at a word and you can figure out within a few seconds what the word means, even if you’ve never seen the word before. “Christmas” is one of those words. Yes, I know we’ve all heard the word, but take a close look at it written ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Walker avatar

    "Are You Dead Yet???"

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
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    Jesus had to die so we could live…we have to die so He can live through us so others can have life!!! Seems painful, but it’s oh so true. The way we think, the way we think it ought to happen and what the Word of God says is completely opposite.

    "ARE YOU DEAD YET???” - John 12:24 - "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much." I’ll make it plain…Jesus had to die so we could live…we have to die so He can live through us so others can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wes Humble avatar

    Brokeness: No Way Around It.

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 314 ratings
     | 24,267 views

    God uses brokeness in our lives when we yeild everything to Him.

    No Way Around It. John 12: 20-28 There were some Greeks in town, who had come up to worship at the Feast. They approached Phillip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee: “Sir, we want to see Jesus. Can you help us?” Philip went and told Andrew. Andrew and Philip together told Jesus. Jesus answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Palm Sunday With Fresh Eyes

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 431 ratings
     | 68,015 views

    Palm Sunday Sermon

    Palm Sunday Seen With Fresh Eyes" John 12:12-19 3/23/97 - Rev. Bruce Goettsche 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Faces In The Crowd

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 201 ratings
     | 18,849 views

    A look at those who lined the road during Jesus triumphal entry.

    John 12:12-18 (CEV) The next day a large crowd was in Jerusalem for Passover. When they heard that Jesus was coming for the festival, they took palm branches and went out to greet him. The shouted “Hooray! God bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord! God bless the King of Israel!” Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    From The Parade To Being Betrayed Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,420 views

    Jesus went from being praised on Sunday to being betrayed by Friday.

    From the Parade to Being Betrayed! Thesis: Jesus went from being praised on Sunday to being betrayed by Friday. Texts: Luke 19:28-47 28After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    At The Cross - The Cross & Fruitfulness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 308 ratings
     | 60,360 views

    Death comes before resurrection. In John 12, Jesus is telling us death comes before ministry.

    OPENING: Two engineers, one from I.U. and the other from Notre Dame, were out in a yard standing by a flagpole, vigorously discussing something. A student from Purdue happened by and asked what they were arguing about. "Oh," replied the student from I.U., "we were discussing how best to determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crowds, Crowns & Crucifixion

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 220 ratings
     | 10,746 views

    Palm Sunday. Triumphal Entry

    TEXT: Matthew 21:1-11; John 12:12-19 (Triumphal Entry) Matthew 27:15-26 (Trial before Pilate) Two crowds. Two radically different outcomes. One crowd called out “Hosanna!” hoping for Jesus to be crowned King. The other cried, “Crucify him!” One crowd honored him, the other killed him. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Careful Considerations

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 2, 2002
    based on 204 ratings
     | 35,968 views

    In our Spiritual life, it is so critical to walk carefully.

    1. How many times have you driven NORTH or SOUTH on I-25 and found some interesting driving habits? a. Cell phone in one hand, coffee in the other… steering? b. One gal was reading the Denver Post, completely open. c. Honking caught my attention as one man who was shaving was honking at a gal who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    Funeral

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 49,422 views

    Funeral Service for elderly Christian lady who was active in church work

    Funeral.086 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC Mrs. Ruby Shealy Crosland, Age 86 Prelude: Psalm 100 Prayer: Hymn # 407 “Because He Lives” Piano Solo: “How Great Thou Art” John 12:12-19 This is the final picture of the maturing Christian found in the public ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Mason avatar

    The Donkey Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 8,949 views

    Lessons to be learned from God’s use of the donkey on Palm Sunday

    THE DONKEY John 12:12-19 Introduction: This begins a series of messages centering around Biblical characters that were important enough to be mentioned in the Bible, but who nonetheless get very little press time. Tonight we will look at the donkey Jesus rode on Palm Sunday. I don’t believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saved To Serve

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 31, 2001
    based on 181 ratings
     | 37,829 views

    Heather is a single 30-year-old hairstylist from British Columbia. When asked why don’t you attend Church? This was her reply:

    West Greeley Baptist Church June 3rd 2001 John 12: 26 “Saved to serve” By Pastor Mark Hensley 26Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. John 12:26 Introduction: Heather is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist