Sermons on San Juan 12:1:

Balance In The Book

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 18, 2013

We are called to be a balanced Church. We must achieve a balance between service and worship. The story of Martha and Mary focuses on finding that balance.

There was a person who lost their daily planner awhile back. It contained all of their contact addresses, their calendar, to-do list, and monthly reminders. It even held their personal credit card information and expenses for the past year. They were devastated. Not as much for the loss of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:20, John 12:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

Martha, Martha, You're Not So Bad

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 2, 2013

Often overshadowed by her sister Mary, Martha is often marginalized as an undesirable example of for disciples. However, when examined through the lens of scripture and not popular Christian books, Martha shines through as an example for all godly women.

When I survey the women of the New Testament, I find some remarkable women of faith, Mary the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:26-38) is the first to come to mind. But, there are others, such as Joanna, Susanna and Mary Magalene (Luke 8:1-3). Later on, I read about Priscilla who, along with her husband, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-44, John 12:1-8, Matthew 26:6-12, Mark 14:3-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Fresh Encounter

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2013

All of us need a Fresh Encounter. Without any apology, Richard Blackaby was my inspiration for developing this message. Everyone needs a "First Encounter" with Jesus followed by a "Fresh Encounter"...It's life-changing.

Fresh Encounter Jerry Watts John 12:1-11 * Have you ever had an experience which you would call an ‘encounter?’ Encounters are those events in your life which you ‘remember!’ I’ll never forget the time I almost stepped on a cotton mouth moccasin. I’ll never ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lasting Legacy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Mary

LASTING LEGACY (JOHN 12:1-8) In Chicago a few years ago a little boy attended a Sunday school. When his parents moved to another part of the city the little fellow still attended the same Sunday school, although it meant a long, tiresome walk each way. A friend asked him why he went so far, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Works, Worship, Hypocrisy, Life!

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Mar 11, 2016

Jesus returns to the house of Mary and Martha. What He finds there is works, worship, hypocrisy, and life!

WORK, WORSHIP, HYPOCRISY, LIFE! John 12:1-8 It’s the final weeks of the life of Jesus on earth. • Jesus has gone back to the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. • He went there, I believe, to find comfort and rest among friends before heading to Jerusalem to face His ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

"Mary Worshipped"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 14, 2016

The message shares how Mary worshipped Jesus by pouring herself out, she worshipped as a result of what she believed, and she saw beyond the cross and tomb.

“Mary Worshipped?” John 12:1-8 • Mary, is the sister of Lazarus and Martha, they are dining at Simeon the Lepers House • During a dinner in their home with Jesus and the disciples as guests, Mary anoints Jesus' feet with "a pound of costly perfume," and then ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Intentional Discipleship

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 15, 2016

Although we find it easy to be distracted by a thousand voices calling in our world, it is crucial that Christians be focused on serving Jesus in intentional ways. Mary of Bethany is a wonderful example of this!

Intentional Discipleship John 12:1-8 Introduction Although we find it easy to be distracted by a thousand voices calling in our world, it is crucial that Christians be focused on serving Jesus in intentional ways. This is a story of celebration and worship that takes place in the home of a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 2, 2022

This is a sermon dedicated to extravagant love - the story of Mary the sister of Lazarus and Mary.

Scripture: John 12:1-8 Summary: Mary shows us what it means to love with extravagance love. Mary give Jesus her 1. Potential Future 2. Her whole being Title: Mary’s Extravagance Love Grace and peace from the God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Happy Mother’s Day! A large part ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Honoring The Ultimate Father Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 20, 2022

Friend, there’s more than one kind of profanity. Not all profanity takes place at the construction site or a bar. A lot of profanity takes place inside the church house. I want to tell you what kind of profanity it is.

Happy Father’s Day to you all. You have to have some “dad jokes on Father's Day,” right? When does a joke become a “dad joke”? When it becomes apparent. What do you call a thousand rabbits walking backward? A receding hairline. My friend was showing me his tool shed and pointed to a ladder. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, John 12:1-8, Isaiah 31:4, Deuteronomy 32:11, Isaiah 53:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Silent Man Who Spoke Not A Word – Message John 11 Lazarus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022

Two men in the bible are called Lazarus . The interesting thing about these two men is that both were dead. Dead men don’t speak; they are silent – or are they? Both men spoke from the grave in a very special way. Both are unique. We look at both but mainly Lazarus from John 11.

THE SILENT MAN WHO SPOKE NOT A WORD – Message John 11 LAZARUS Part 1 THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL Today we are looking at a very interesting but important episode in the Gospel of John. It takes up most of one chapter and a bit of the next. The character we are studying is known as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 19:24, 1 Timothy 6:17, James 2:6, Luke 23:42-43, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Ephesians 4:8, John 11:1-5, Luke 10:38-42, John 12:1-7, John 11:6-16, 1 Corinthians 15:51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Week 1: This Is Love - Forgiveness Of Sin (Story Of Peter) Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 3, 2021

Week one of This Is Love series. This message uses the idea from the This is Love series and uses Peter's life as an example.

This is Love – Forgiveness of Sins Theme: Text: John 21:1 – 15 Introduction Ideas “Last week we left off service with this statement ‘You cannot have the resurrection without the crucifixion’. The good news is in our life the things that we go through prepares us for life. Prepares us for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Sold Out To Jesus Or A Sell-Out To Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 28, 2021

A stark contrast between Mary and Judas sets the stage for the beginning of the of Jesus' ministry.

THE END IS NIGH: Amid many unanswered questions, everything in this passage makes it clear that Jesus will be gone soon. - John 12:1-11. - Some of the unanswered questions: a. Why anoint six days early? b. Why did no one notice that Judas was stealing? c. How ridiculous is it to think that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Things I Know Because Mary Annointed Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series of John. Examines things people erroneously believe will save them.

John 12 (1) - Read John 12:1-8 My word, can you imagine attending this dinner party? Can you imagine reclining at a table and enjoying a meal with Jesus? Or, could you imagine sitting and talking with Mary and Martha and having them walk through the events that had happened just shortly before. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Poor You Have With You Always

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines causes and response to poverty.

John 12 (2) You always have the poor with you - Read John 12:1-8 This morning I would like to address Jesus’ statement about poverty and the poor. In verse 8 Jesus says, “You always have the poor with you.” You always have the poor with you! Why is that? Why do you always have the poor with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Look! Who Is Coming To Dinner? John 12, Part 1

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Dec 29, 2020

People have preconceived notions of public figures. People have immediate, often polarizing opinions, about the person. Jesus was like this. He was a well know but little understood national figure. When you see Jesus, who do you see?

“Fear not, daughter of Zion. Behold, your King comes, sitting on a colt of a donkey.” John 12:15 1. Dinner Anyone? There is a ‘getting acquainted’ question that is asked sometimes. You may have asked it or answered it before. The question is, “If you could, what famous person would you like to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:10, Zechariah 9:9, John 12:36, John 12:1-50, John 12:37, John 12:46, John 12:15, Isaiah 53:1  (view more)  (view less)