Sermons on John 12:20-32:

What Does Jesus Say About Death? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Jesus speaks of Himself here. Jesus’ death is the grain of wheat that had to die. Jesus is the grain of wheat that had to be multiplied. Jesus’ death generates a huge harvest. The path to glory is HIS death; again, the roadway to Jesus’ glory is His death.

Good morning to our both NRHBC and Cross Church family who are joining us online. A special welcome to those of you who are guests joining us as well. Please also know you can call one of our pastors for prayer at the numbers you see. Many of you are watching us on Facebook and we invite you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Hour Has Come Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

John continually speaks of a mysterious hour with little to no explanation. Like Hansel and Gretel’s breadcrumbs, the reference to “the hour” is important clue to understand Jesus in John’s gospel.

Palm Sunday is a significant marker for God’s people. It’s the day where Jesus enters into Jerusalem to kick off a week of monumentally important event. The citizens of Jerusalem greeted Jesus with palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna” as he entered the city on the back of a colt. Our story picks ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Choose Jesus? (John 12:27-50) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 9, 2022

God set it up so that Jesus would be rejected by most. His master plan, was that Jesus die on the cross. But at the same time, any single individual could still come to Jesus.

Let's start today by reading part of last week's passage, John 12:20-26: (20) Now, there were some Greeks from among the ones going up [to Jerusalem], in order that they would worship at the festival. (21) Then, these ones approached Philip-- the one from Bethsaida of Galilee-- and they ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-50, Isaiah 53:1-12

Proclaiming Christ Crucified Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 3, 2022

Our faith is in the testimony of God, the work of the Spirit of God and the power of God. Our faith lies in the message and not the messenger, in the work of His Spirit and power and not in human wisdom.

1 Cor 2:1-5 1And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. 2For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, 4and my speech and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Philippians 3:4-6, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 17:5-6, John 12:27-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

See Jesus!

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 5, 2022

If you want to see Jesus this Holy Week, go to the place of death and service. Find life in death. Find honor is service, because there you find Jesus Christ.

It was the depression. The father was able to keep bread on the table, but that was it. When his little boy burst into the house excitedly talking about the circus coming to town, the father knew that he could not afford the $1 admission. The boy had never seen the circus and it wasn’t right that a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Glorify Thy Name

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 5, 2022

Bringing glory to the name of the LORD Jesus Christ is our primary focus in this Christian life. We'll examine 7 biblical ways we can glorify His name in all we do.

"Glorify Thy Name" Scripture Reference: John 12:23-32 & 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on April 3, 2022 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson www.mountzionfamily.com Scripture: "But Jesus answered them, saying, “The hour has come that the Son of Man ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-32, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

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

Caring Matters- Ripples

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 23, 2021

Praying without caring is a waste of words. We must first care then we pray.

Every Year over 2 million people die from AIDS There are over 246 million people with diabetes in the world today Over 3.5 children die from malnutrition annually Approximately 1 million people commits suicide each year. Every 40 seconds someone commits suicide. With these sorts of statistics there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-23, Galatians 6:2, James 2:15-16, John 7:45-46, John 12:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

God’s Glory On Display

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 12, 2021

Both the powerful and the powerless were wrong in their expectation, yet God had a plan and Jesus knew His agenda. In this text, Jesus sets the record straight. His only desire what that God might be glorified.

Now in the Gospel of St. John, the signs are over, the parables are finish and Jesus begins speaking in plain language. The shouts of the Triumph entry are quiet, and a banquet has been prepared. The setting of the text is a beautiful banquet prepared in Jesus’ honor. We are back in Bethany, just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Good And Faithful Servant

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jan 22, 2022

Many people say that they are too busy to serve God because they have too many things to do in life.

Topic: The Good And Faithful Servant By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: John 12:26 “If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honor.” Introduction: Many people say that they are too busy to serve God ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26

Denomination: Christian Church

Eleventh Station: Jesus Is Nailed To The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2022

We are challenged today to enter more fully that mystery, and to pick up our own cross and follow Jesus.

The Eleventh Station: Jesus Nailed to the Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-35, Matthew 6:12, Luke 22:34, John 12:31-33, John 3:16-17, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies On The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2022

All humanity was represented at the singular sacrifice on Calvary.

The Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32-33, Mark 15:36-37, Philippians 2:9-11, John 19:18-20, Matthew 27:41-43, Luke 23:40-43, John 19:27-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

There Is One Path To Glory (John 12:12-26) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 23, 2022

And it's through the cross, not the crowds.

Let's start today by simply rereading our passage from last week, John 11:55-12:11. This will help us remember where we are in the gospel of John: (55) Now, the Passover of the Judeans was near, and many went up to Jerusalem from the surrounding area before the Passover, in order that they ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26, Zechariah 9:9

Jesus Stays On The Road To His Death

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Apr 4, 2021

Jesus didn’t sit on Death Row. Yet his life was always moving toward that certain and terrible end: He’d be killed on the cross. He knew this, because the Scriptures pointed to it. He knew this, and He predicted it himself more than once during his ministry.

In some prisons in America there is an area known as Death Row. It’s where those who have been sentenced to die go to wait for the time of their execution. Every day on Death Row is a day closer to death. So for a prisoner, after five or ten years, there might be only 30 days left. Then only 20. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"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