Sermons on John 12:20-41:

Practice Of Resurrection

Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 7, 2007

It occurs to me that a life resurrection that brings one closer to God involves three simple things, Removal, Replanting, and Receiving.

The Practice of Resurrection Sean Lester April 3, 2007 The Christian Mission Adrian, Michigan Text: JN 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. [21] They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brokenness

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Brokenness is the process of surrender or our heart, mind, and body to Christ

Brokenness John 12:20-21 There are several indicators of a strong, healthy church: wet eyes, bent knees, and broken hearts. 1. Brokenness is a process and maturity that often originates, with simple curiosity. Many have only wished to see or hear a man who speaks much of Jesus, his miracles, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Daring To Die Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 26, 2007

As disciples of Christ we have to dare to give up all that we are to become all that Jesus wants us to be

Daring to Die Series: Daring Discipleship John 12:23-26 August 20, 2006 Morning Service Introduction There is a great search going on the spiritual realms. This is a search that Jesus is making. Does that surprise you? It shouldn’t. Jesus is searching for people. Not just any people but a special ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-26

Denomination: Church Of God

My Jesus

Contributed by Elizabeth Stutler on Jul 14, 2007

I wrote this sermon to make people think about following the true Jesus as he would have us to be.

I began sermon with the Todd Agnew Song "My Jesus"; showing the words on the screen as it was sung. My Jesus - By Todd Agnew Which Jesus do you follow? Which Jesus do you serve? If Ephesians says to imitate Christ, why do you look so much like the world? Cause My Jesus bled and died, He spent ...read more

Scripture: John 12:36-43

Denomination: Methodist

Four Steps To Becoming A Successful Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 2, 2007

This sermon covers four steps to serve God. 1. Develop a servant mentality. 2. Have a determination to serve. 3. Commit to following God. 4. Serve where you are.

Four Steps To Becoming A Successful Servant Of God If I were to ask you this morning; “Give me the simplest definition of a Christian that you could think of? What would you say?” (What I am seeking is “A follower of Christ.”) A simple definition of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26, John 26:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should We Praise The Lord? Parti Series

Contributed by Bob Zinga on Aug 19, 2007

We should praise the lord because: • God himself practices praise within the trinity

I-God himself practices praise within the trinity This may be shocking to some of you, but it is in the nature of God to praise, honor, glorify, exalt, and magnify Himself and even his beloved people. Within the trinity, the God the Father often praises the God the Son. John 12: 28-30 28Father, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Corn Of Wheat

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 8, 2006

We must become like the corn of wheat before we can bring forth fruit in our lives. We must also be willing to become as an corn of wheat and have our lives hid in Christ. Let the world see Jesus living in us. Let our lights shine. (John 12:24 KJV) Veri

CORN by tony abram 11 Jan. 1996 (John 12:24 KJV) 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 fruit. (John 12:25 KJV) He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

5 Signs Of Revival

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

5 SIGNS OF REVIVAL tells us from the Word if we are realing in revival or not. This can help believers to believe and receive.

5 SIGNS OF REVIVAL I. Jesus is exalted! John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. A. New believer giving the poem ‘Twinkle twinkle little star.’ Caused harden men to be saved. They saw Jesus in her face. B. Jesus exalted brings ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

We Would Like To See Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 10, 2007

It is essential for us to see Jesus clearly. In this sermon I introduce the challenge of studying Jesus, and explain why is it essential that we do.

Introduction: A. Church auditorium pulpits are interesting. 1. They can take many shapes and sizes. 2. When I first came to Wetzel Road, the pulpit was made out of paneling and was a big counter with a slanted front and sides and had a podium in the middle. a. When I stood behind it I felt ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Andrew The Rodeo Announcer Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 20, 2007

Disciple Andrew

Andrew the Rodeo Announcer Rodeo announcers are an integral part of the Rodeo. The Rodeo Announcer will tell about each cowboy and cowgirl’s hometown and perhaps some of their accomplishments. The audience connects better when the announcer tells something about the person they are watching. I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:22

Denomination: Baptist

Which Road Do You See?

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Apr 13, 2003

For many people they see the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem as a Triumphal Entry and it was for us but it was not so for Jesus. For it was one of sorrow and death.

Palm Sunday 2003 John 12:12-26 Introduction: In John chapter 11 we see the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, and how the chief priest and Pharisees began to plot to put Jesus to death. And then in the beginning of chapter 12:1 we see the story of how Jesus came to Bethany and stayed ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Merge Ahead: Don't Stop Now" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003

Jesus succeeded in his mission because he merged ahead with God’s will. He didn’t turn back or stop along the way to the cross.

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches Palm Sunday April 13, 2003 “Merge Ahead--Don’t Stop Now” John 12:12-20 INTRODUCTION: When the crowds came out shouting “Hosanna” and waving palm branches, they didn’t realize that prophecy was being fulfilled right before their eyes. Jesus came riding in on a donkey ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-20

Denomination: Methodist

Crucifixion And Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 20, 2003

Jesus invites us to share 1. In his death. 2. In his life. 3. In his resurrection.

Richard Bandler tells about visiting a psychiatric hospital and dealing with a man who believed that he was Jesus Christ. He did not believe it in a spiritual sense, but literally. Bandler walked in to the room to meet this man, and said: “Are you Jesus?” “Yes, my son,” came the reply. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-28

Denomination: Methodist

When They Open The Door...what Will They Find?

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 6, 2003

When people come to your church, what will they find there? Will they find Jesus there? Will they find love, acceptance, fellowship, salvation there?

The story that I begin with today is a true story. Her name was Helen. She lived in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. They found her body one night at the door of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church. Helen had been trying to get into the church. But she never got further than the door. There ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

John: The Trial

Contributed by David Petticrew on May 11, 2003

A look at the trial motiff in John, where we are the ones on trial to see whether we accept or reject Jesus.

At the height of a political corruption trial, the prosecuting attorney attacked a witness. "Isn’t it true," he bellowed, "that you accepted five thousand dollars to compromise this case?" The witness stared out the window as though he hadn’t hear the question. "Isn’t it true that you accepted five ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: Holiness