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  • John Hamby avatar

    We Would See Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 27,932 views

    # 34 in series. Jesus states three amazing paradoxes, Life comes through death, Life comes through spending it, Greatness comes through service.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 34 “We Would See Jesus” John 12:20-26 I want to begin this morning by reading you the text from the translation called (The Message). I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hungry Heart

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 16, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,650 views

    "Can you help us?”If the question is ever asked of you, where will you go with it? Maybe it won't be direct but cloaked in pain, soaked in questions or the agony of searching for an answer when no answers come.

    Hungry Heart Scripture: John 12:20-36 (The Message) – “We want to see Jesus. Can you help us?" (v21) Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers (Newfoundland comedy group) feature a song on one of their albums called “Only 19”. It is the story of a young man who married what ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mark Pierce avatar

    Comfortable Or Conformable Series

    Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
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    Should our Christian faith be comfortable or conformable? What are the conformable paradoxes?

    Comfortable or Conformable – 03.29.09 READ – John 12:20-32 Introduction – The Christian life is filled with uncomfortable paradoxes. Today I’d like to consider the fact that our lives as Christ followers are not necessarily to be comfortable, but to be conformable. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Triumphal Entry

    Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Apr 5, 2009
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    A "joy sucker" is someone who is determined to create either discouragement or hardship on your ministry. "Joy suckers" take on all shapes and sizes, but, most often, they are negative in their outlook, disappointed with their family, in need of attenti

    Here is a true story about a nine-year-old boy who lived in a rural town in Tennessee. His house was in a poor area of the community. A church had a bus ministry that came knocking on his door one Saturday afternoon. The kid came to answer the door and greeted the bus pastor. The bus pastor asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born To Die

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 27, 2011
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    On Christmas Day we celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. However, when we think of the manger, we also need to be thinking about the cross. Why? Because Jesus was born to die.

    BORN TO DIE INTRODUCTION: On Christmas Day we celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. However, when we think of the manger, we also need to be thinking about the cross. Why? Because Jesus was born to die. 1) Why did Jesus come to earth? The bible lists various reasons Jesus came to earth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unless...

    Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013
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    Unless you “die” there will be no new life in you, or through you.

    Intro “Who ever said following Jesus was boring? (“Themes” of John 12): Jesus basically said, “Unless you die, there will be no new life in you, or through you.” Unless you die to self, then _____________.” Who will miss out, who will suffer, who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Die To Live

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 25, 2013
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    Jesus publically announces his upcoming death. He uses the opportunity to explain what his death will produce along with highlighting the same principle for his followers in dying to self.

    DIE TO LIVE John 12:20-36 1) Looking for Jesus (20-22). Interesting-the religious leaders wanted nothing to do with Jesus. They were going out of their way to get him out of the way. But here we see some foreigners going out of their way to get close to Jesus. These Greeks were willing to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Palm Sunday Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
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     | 26,024 views

    Palm Sunday as told by Apostle John

    Big Idea - Who is Jesus in your life? Is He King? What does that mean? Back track to John 12:12-36 Show video clip John 12:12-36 The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Palm Sunday - Triumphal Procession

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 11, 2014
     | 5,904 views

    What was Jesus saying about his Kingdom by riding a donkey into Jerusalem

    WSG 13-04-2014 Palm Sunday 2014 This morning’s Gospel reading is the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. Indeed one of the most important weeks in history. We know the story of Palm Sunday so well that it is hard to find something new to say. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Crowd Rejoices. Jesus Weeps. Palm Sunday-God's Tlc

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 12, 2014
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    How do we respond to God’s Timing, when it does not match our own? How do we respond to God’s Love, both the Love He gives us, and the Love he desires to show through us to others? How do we obey God’s Command, even when it means our own suffering?

    What are the strongest days of the week? An Episcopal priest was preaching in an unfamiliar church one Sunday morning. As he stood in the pulpit to begin the service, he tapped the microphone to make sure that it was on. He heard nothing even though it was working fine. He wanted to give the ...read more

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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    We Would See Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 22, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 37,093 views

    Having heard & observed, these Gentiles were attracted or drawn to Jesus & they wanted to believe in Him, they wanted to "know" Him. Jesus therefore challenges them & us - to die that we might live

    JOHN 12: 20-26 SIR, WE WOULD SEE JESUS [Mark 8:34-38 / Colossians 3:1-3] Jesus public ministry was coming to a close and a variety of things were unfolding. Jesus had just entered into Jerusalem to the shouts and praises of the huge crowds [2-2 ½ million] present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God Rewards Diligence"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,735 views

    Your job, your heritage, your circumstances and even the mess you've made with your life..have nothing to do with it, but your faith has everything to do with it!

    "God Rewards Diligence" Illus. A Muslim in Africa became a Christian and some of his friends asked him, “Why have you done such a thing?” He answered, “Well, its like this: Suppose you were going down the road and suddenly the road forked in two directions. You didn’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Basehore avatar

    Flour Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 13, 2015
     | 10,882 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Upon Further Review Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 27, 2015
     | 8,224 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,131 views

    As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus. We see nativity scenes and we read about the shepherds and the wise men. But do we stop to consider all the reasons why he came?

    WHY DID JESUS COME? INTRODUCTION: As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus into the world. We see manger scenes depicting the baby Jesus with his mom and earthly father. We hear about the shepherds and the wise men. It was the most exciting news ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ