Sermons on John 12:20-28:

Some Mysterious Answers

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 10, 2018

Sometimes an expected answer is not the best one.

Some Mysterious Answers John 12:20-41 Have you even asked a question and gotten an entirely off-the-wall answer? You expect a simple answer and get something which doesn’t seem to answer the question you asked? This seems to be the case today. Jesus gets asked questions, and the answers He gives ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Seed Dies & Life Begins Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 14, 2018

How does selfishness destroy us? How does selflessness save us? How does truly living only begin when the seed of selfishness dies?

Prelude How does selfishness destroy us? How does selflessness save us? How does truly living only begin when the seed of selfishness dies? Purpose: Jesus taught that self-preservation is self-destructive and self-sacrifice is really living. Plan: Let’s examine the passage where Jesus predicts ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

Sir, We Wish To See Jesus

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 18, 2018

Where do we see Jesus

Weekend/Devotion March 18, 2018 Reading: John 12:20-33 “Sir, We Wish to See Jesus” We begin this reading at verse 20. If you recall, we read over this same verse back in January It was an important element in that sermon entitled “Did Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth”. Here it is again! What ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:4-10, John 12:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We, Too, Will Be Lifted Up

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 19, 2018

Jesus promised that we will join him in Heaven

John 12:20-33 O Lord Jesus, You chose the Cross as the path to glory to show us the way of salvation. May we receive the word of the Gospel joyfully and live by Your example as heirs and citizens of Your Kingdom. Amen. We just heard in the Gospel reading that a group of Greeks approached Philip ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Matthew 10:32-33

Denomination: Episcopal

From Tension To Certainty - Short

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 20, 2018

The tension Jesus must felt as He approached His passion must of been tremendous but He knew it was His Fathers will. A will of Love.

From Tension to Certainty - short John 12:27-34 IT was Jesus’ claim that when He was lifted up. He would draw everyone to Him. There are some who take this to refer to the Ascension and who think that it means, that when Jesus was exalted in His risen power. He would draw everyone to Him. But ...read more

Scripture: John 12:21-34

Do People Still Want To See Jesus?

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 20, 2018

This sermon talks about things in our world but points toward the hope found in Jesus

You know, things have changed a lot since I was a kid. I remember when everything revolved around the church and these days it seems we juggle church around everything else and I think it causes society to lack something, and sometimes I wonder, do people still want to see Jesus, do folks still ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Is Coming Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 25 in our journey through John's gospel. This message focuses on Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The King Is Coming” Introduction Two golden threads of truth run through Scriptures. A suffering servant coming to bear the sins of the people A sovereign King coming to rule in righteousness Not often do the two threads crossing before they come together in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-50

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Cold Call Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 10, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 12: 20 –50

John 12: 20 –50 Cold Call 20 Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn Andrew and Philip told Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-50, John 12:24-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Rightness Of Divine Self-Promotion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 1, 2021

While it is wrong and inappropriate for us to make it all about us and to devote our lives to self-promotion, it is altogether right and good to make it all about God and for God to be engaged in divine self-promotion.

A. One day a little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted on to the baseball diamond wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat, “I’m the greatest hitter in the world,” he announced. 1. Then, he tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, and missed. 2. “Strike One!” he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-3, John 12:27-28, John 17:4-5, Leviticus 10:3, Exodus 14:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"testimonials To Jesus" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 19, 2021

Jesus began in this passage of Scripture by showing He needed more than his own testimony to verify himself. From there he presented four other witnesses which proved He is the Christ, the Son of God.

TESTIMONIALS TO JESUS (SERMON 13 IN GOSPEL OFJjOHN 2021) John 5:31-47 GREENMOUNT AND O'LEARY CHURCHES OF CHRIST APRIL 18, 2021 Video Link to Sermon: https://youtu.be/zwPDT4j1vOU INTRODUCTION: 1.) “Jesus said “If I testify about myself, my testimony is not valid.” (31) A.) Jesus was not ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47, Deuteronomy 19:15, 2 Corinthians 13:1, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 17:1-7, John 12:20-33, Luke 24:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Did It My Way

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines what we want to be able to say at the end of our lives

John 12 (3) - Read John 12:12-36 And now, the end is near And so I face the final curtain My friend, I'll say it clear I'll state my case, of which I'm certain I've lived a life that's full I traveled each and every highway And more, much more than this I did it my ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

Rising Popularity And The Upside-Down Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 25, 2021

A golden opportunity for increased popularity presents itself, but Jesus uses the occasion to talk about what glory looks like in His "upside-down" kingdom.

THE MOST POPULAR GUY IN TOWN? Jesus’ popularity reaches a new level when even the Greeks are interested in Him. - John 12:20-22. A RELATED IDEA? Jesus’ response is focused on glory. - John 12:23. - Is Jesus interested in glory the way that everyone else is or is He pointing them toward ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

Unstoppable Faith Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Sep 12, 2019

Very few things in life are unstoppable. The only truly unstoppable force in this world comes from God. The Spirit of God makes His Church, His people, and His purpose unstoppable.

What do you think of when you hear the word, UNSTOPPABLE? A couple of years ago, a popular business magazine came out with an article called 30 Behaviors of Unstoppable People. Is that even possible? Are there any truly unstoppable people in the world? I have known some people who thought they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-13, 2 Corinthians 11:14, John 12:24-25, 1 Corinthians 15:58, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Timothy 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Four People Of Palm Sunday

Contributed by Sean Boucher on Sep 13, 2019

Who was there on Palm Sunday - and who wasn't? How do they relate to us today? See https://vimeo.com/91820669 for video of this message.

The 4 Types Of People Of Palm Sunday John 12:9 (9) When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. Mark 11:1-10 ESV (1) When they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:39-40, John 12:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

That I Might See Him: Open The Eyes Of My Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 22, 2021

Blessed are the eyes that see. But there are many closed eyes that can only see the temporal... God open the eyes of my heart that I might see...

THAT I MIGHT SEE HIM… OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE JESUS FACE TO FACE… with the eyes of our hearts. THERE WAS A MAN THAT FOUND JOHN THE BAPTIST IN THE WILDERNESS HIS NAME WAS ANDREW. HE WAS KNOWN AS THE BRINGER… HE HAS NO CLAIM TO ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-23, Acts 1:11, Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God