Sermons on Juan 12:43:

Not The Jesus They Wanted Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2021

The crowds were looking for a Christ who would "remain" and lead them into glorious earthly kingdom, but Jesus was talking about being "lifted up" and not being with them forever. The Jesus they wanted wasn't the Jesus they were getting.

I’m told these were actual answers that children gave in Sunday School: “Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark.” “The epistles were the wives of the apostles.” “Moses got the 10 Commandments at Mt. Cyanide.” “King Solomon had 700 wives and 300 porcupines.” “The men who followed the Lord were called ...read more

Scripture: John 12:28-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Necessity Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Whoever heard of listing the necessities of life and putting the cross at the top of the list? Yet, that is where it belongs. Without the cross there is no salvation, and without salvation life is worse than meaningless.

Over fifteen hundred years ago, on Good Friday, Ambrose the Bishop of Milan ascended to his pulpit in the Cathedral of Milan and said to his congregation, "I find it impossible to speak to you today. The events of Good Friday are too great for human words." Centuries later the great ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-46

Jesus Rejected And Accepted As King Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 15, 2024

In this study, we will get an even clearer picture of Jesus’ rejection and acceptance.

For the past year and a half we have seen in our study of the gospel of John how Jesus has been rejected and how some have accepted Him. In tonight’s study we will get an even clearer picture of Jesus’ rejection and acceptance. READ 37-41. What we have here are the unbelievers who act ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

God's Measure Of Our Humility Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on May 6, 2024

I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God. One of the things that God will measure in our lives is humility.

GOD’S MEASURE OF OUR HUMILITY Please open your Bible to Matthew 18 as we continue our series with today’s message, “God’s Measure of our Humility.” As I have said several times, this series is very important. With each passing day, we are drawing closer and closer to the Judgment Seat of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4, Matthew 5:12, Matthew 5:19, Matthew 23:11, 2 Kings 22:19, 2 Kings 23:25, John 12:43, John 3:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Triumphant Entry - The Easter Story - Days 1-2 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 1, 2023

Jesus raising Lazarus began the events that led to the crucifixion, so let’s start there. Today in Days 1-2, the Pharisees and chief priests respond to Lazarus being raised, Jesus’ triumphant entry, and prophecies fulfilled.

************ Day One - Response to Lazarus Raised Some of the people who saw Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead went to the Pharisees and told them about the miracle. The Pharisees and chief priests gathered a council at the palace of the high priest Caiaphus to decide what to do about Jesus. They ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:19, Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 6:10, Isaiah 53:1, John 11:47-57, John 12:12-50  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Really Your Choice

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 9, 2023

John 12:44-50 says that each person has the choice to follow His word or not. The problem in the church over same-sex marriage is one of those choices. It is difficult for the Preacher to be on one side or the other.

It is Really Your Choice John 12:37-50 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 37 But though He had performed so many signs before them, yet they were not believing in Him. 38 This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet which he spoke: “LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT? AND TO WHOM HAS THE ARM OF THE ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Excellent Motivation

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 6, 2025

What excellent motivation, not only right but godly, that we can have or develop to propel us to action, even to do what is seemingly impossible?

“Though he had done so many signs before them, they still did not believe in him, so that the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: ’Lord, who has believed what he heard from us, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?’ Therefore they could not believe. For ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-43

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Sought Out By The Gentiles Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

Jesus was sought by all. Some sought to find the way. Some sought to find the truth. Some sought to find life. Others sought to find fault.

I. The Greeks Desire to See Jesus 1. John 12:20-23 2. See him in death, verse 24. 3. See him in resurrection or life, verse 24b. 4. See him by our service, verse 26. II. Christ’s Prayer and the Father’s Answer 1. John 12:27-28 III. The People’s Dullness 1. John 12:29-30 2. Unsaved can’t ...read more

Scripture: John 12:30-50

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jul 11, 2021

When we believe in Christ, the Light of the World, He delivers us from the darkness. The darkness is still there, and it’s still deadly, but it cannot overcome the light of the Lord.

Say you’re out in the bush somewhere at nighttime. All around it’s very dark, just the murkiness of midnight, and you’re a bit scared. You’re glad you have your flashlight, and glad the moon is shining. And when you come to a hill, and you look out over the treetops, you’re even gladder when you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12, John 12:35-50, John 8:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed