Sermons on John 12:20-50:

Unless A Grain Of Wheat Falls Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 21, 2013

For years I had gone to church on Palm Sunday, waved the palm branches which the church gave us and brought it home without grasping an iota of the love of God behind it. I want none of you to miss it today!

Unless a grain of wheat falls………Unless a grain of wheat falls John 12:24”Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeds, Part I Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2013

Jesus was the seed that died so that we might live; we too are called to die to self so that others may live.

Monday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 1 Two of the privileges given to deacons in this diocese is the ability to preside at baptisms and wake services. What is striking to me every time is the use of this psalm 27, this psalm which begins this first day of three at the head of Holy Week. “I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-24

Denomination: Catholic

Who Killed Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2014

7 frontrunners. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Who Killed Jesus Christ? John 12:23-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhoKilled.html Jesus died and was buried, and sprung up in everlasting life! He begins now to give the disciples some teaching about what they are about to witness in a just a few days. This is all new to them, but the cross ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To See Jesus

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 24, 2014

Explains who Jesus is (in part)

“Jesus” January 28, 2014 Matthew 11:1-6 “After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-22

Denomination: Holiness

I Will

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

God desires to help you!

Thank you Rev. John Chance I WILL John 12:24 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 fruit. (KJV) When the disciples asked Jesus about prayer he responded by saying¦ Matt 6:9-13 9 After this ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow The Leader

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012

To be a great leader you must first become a great follower.

Follow the Leader” John 12:20-26 It was John Maxwell who gave us this very simple definition of what a leader is. He said a leader is someone who has followers. And here is the way he puts it…if you believe you are a leader and you turn around and no one is following you, then ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Flour Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 13, 2015

A complete transformation is necessary for us to continue living in Christ.

Several years ago I read a story online about a young man who had a bad crush on a girl in his school. The problem was, this young man was not popular. He was small and kind of wimpy, and the popular kids in school refused to hang out with him for these reasons. The young lady he was crushing on, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17-18, Psalm 51:5, John 6:26-35, John 12:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Upon Further Review Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 27, 2015

In John 12.20-36 where the Greek-speaking Jews asked to see Jesus. Three things stand out from this episode, People WANT to see Jesus; People NEED to See Jesus; and People WILL See Jesus. As His disciples we can aid or hinder people in seeing Jesus.

1. What Will They Find? The story that I begin with today is a true story. A woman named, Helen, 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 ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kernel Of Wheat

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 13, 2016

Grow in the grace and power of God requires surrender.

Kernel of Wheat (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, 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Don't Settle For Just A Survival Status

Contributed by Matthew Botha on May 31, 2016

Why should we not settle for just a survival status?

DON’T SETTLE FOR A SURVIVAL STATUS Every man and woman in service of government has an attitude that we can learn from. It is not just the willingness to risk your life for the lives of others but it also has the mindset of being dissatisfied with a survival status Key Scripture: (John 12:24 ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Are We Like A Kernel Of Wheat?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 20, 2016

Certain changes take place when the Corn is planted under the ground out of sight. Must like when we put our lives in the hand of the Lord.

How are we like a kernel of wheat? (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, 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

An Act Of Worship

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 28, 2015

True worship puts focus where it belongs, fulfils God's will, inspires jealousy, enriches everyone around, and anoints the worshipper

John 12 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-25

Denomination: *other

Walking In Light, Truth, And Love Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 13, 2015

This message contains combined information from chapters 7, 8, and 10 of my published book "Our Spiritual Walk." Walking in light, truth, and love will keep us centered on Christ and walking after the Holy Spirit.

Our Spiritual Walk #4 Walking in Light, Truth, and Love John 12:35 CHCC – July 6, 2014 INTRODUCTION: OK now, we’re ready to start the actual walk. We’ve learned about the difference between the narrow and broad way so we know which path to stay on … and which to avoid ...read more

Scripture: John 12:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing The Voice Of God

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

Friends if you die to your old nature you will hear the voice of God the Father crying out to you like a clap of thunder that lifts the hairs off the back of your neck and that shakes your bones.

Message: Hearing the voice of God Friends do you know people who are logical and methodical in their thinking? Well on this occasion Jesus is met by such a group. They are Greek. Now saying that today may not mean what it meant in Jesus time. You see the Greeks believe that it is their ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Glory Road Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Our words, actions and lives are to glorify God. In other words, we are to reflect Christ for others to see. The problem is trying to reflect the light of Christ.

Glory Road John 12:20-26 Steve May tells the story of Dennis Byrd, who was an up-and-coming defensive tackle for the New York Jets. He was predicted to help turn the Jets organization around and recorded 27 sacks in his first 3 years. Then tragedy struck. On November 29, 1992, the Jets were playing ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Methodist