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A Grain Of Wheat Is Much Bigger Than A Grain Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Apr 3, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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What Jesus teaches his disciples is not an empty phrase or a useless theory, but a reality that is proved by personal experiences of himself and of many of his followers and even by the findings of modern psychology: "He who loves his life loses it, and h

A river wanted to flow to the sea through a desert. But it got afraid when it saw the immense dry sand. It complained: "The desert will drink my water, the hot breath of the sun will destroy me and I will be reduced to merely a stinking swamp". Then it heard a voice:"Trust the desert!" But the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Catholic

True Discipleship

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 5, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 8,409 views

Jesus asks: Will you come and follow me?

Stiffkey/ Thornage 06-04-03 The True Cost of Discipleship - John 12:24-26 Story: C.T. Studd (Charles Thomas Studd) (1860-1931) was the son of a wealthy Englishman, Edward Studd. He was an excellent cricket player and at the age of nineteen was captain of the team at Eton. He attended ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Anglican

5 Lent B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 6, 2003

based on 66 ratings

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In these dark times we need to walk with Jesus through the darkness of his crucifixion and death so that as he is "lifted up" we can know that in the darkest of times he will be there for us to bring new life.

5 Lent B John 12:20-33 6 April 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen We live in dark and dangerous times. The stability we crave in life seems shaken every time we turn around. Jobs are continually downsized, the mutual funds that were to give us security in our retirement send out notices of negative ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

A Glorified Life Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Apr 6, 2003

based on 120 ratings

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This sermon is about allowing God to be glorified in our trying and troubling circumstances.

"A Glorified Life" -by Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church John 12:20-33 The great statesman, Winston Churchill, once said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” That proverbial statement best captures the meaning of this season we ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Non-Exclusive Good

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 8, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 5,478 views

A Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent

5th Sunday in Lent John:12:20-33 "The Non-Exclusive Good. " 20 ¶ Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew went with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ: Born To Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

based on 55 ratings

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A Christmas message on why Christ came.

Christ Born to Die John 18:37 "Pilate therefore said unto him, Are You a king then? Jesus answered, You say that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth hears my voice." John 12:27 ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37, John 12:27

Denomination: Baptist

Dying To Live

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2002

based on 31 ratings

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Jesus chose the way that cost the most and blessed the most. We are called to walk in his footsteps.

Dying to Give us Life John 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 see Jesus." 22 Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship With God

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 8, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 6,859 views

Knowing Jesus is fundamental to your relationship with the Father.

Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship with God August 31, 2002 Knowing Jesus has an incredible impact on your relationship with yourself. We looked at that a few weeks back, and, from what I’ve heard in comments, what we looked at was very helpful to a lot of you. That’s great and I hope it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-5, John 12:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Darkness Shines A Light

Contributed by Steven Davis on Jan 15, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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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

Scripture: John 12:20-36, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

At The Cross - The Cross & Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002

based on 307 ratings

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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

Scripture: John 12:23-24, John 12:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"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

Scripture: John 12:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brokeness: No Way Around It.

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 23, 2003

based on 314 ratings

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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

Scripture: John 12:20-28

Denomination: *other

The Magnetism Of The Cross

Contributed by James May on Jul 21, 2002

based on 88 ratings

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The Cross of Christ has a power of "spiritual magnetism" that forces every man to look upon what Jesus did and decide what he will do with it.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32, Romans 14:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Will Be Your God, And You Will Be My People

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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We must be made new, fresh--sometimes every day. We must then renew over and over again, our intimate relationship with our God and we can continue to be God’s people, living in community with one another, signified by the meals that we share.

“I will be your God, and you will be My people” April 9, 2000 Text: Jeremiah 31.31-34; John 12.20-33 Opening · Only through death can there be life: · The seed dies in order that the plant may grow. · Construction re-modeling--everything is gutted so that a whole new house may be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, John 12:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Does God Allow Trials In Our Lives?

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Aug 9, 2002

based on 59 ratings

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Ever wondered why bad things happened to good people, or why God allows trails in our lives, A sermon about dying in self.

Why does God allow trials in our lives? John 12:24-25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abides alone: but if it die, it bring forth much fruit. 25. He that love his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it unto ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25, Deuteronomy 8:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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