Sermons on San Juan 12:24:

What Must I Do? You Must Follow Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 18, 2013

If we are to follow Jesus then we must walk as he walked (1 John 2:6)

WHAT MUST I DO? FOLLOW CHRIST JOHN 12:24-26 Big Idea: If we are to follow Jesus then we must walk as he walked (1 John 2:6) John 12:24-26 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Nazarene

What Must I Do? You Must Follow Christ (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 30, 2013

If we are to follow Jesus then we must walk as he walked (1 John 2:6)

WHAT MUST I DO? FOLLOW CHRIST – PART 2 JOHN 12:24-26 Big Idea: If we are to follow Jesus then we must walk as he walked (1 John 2:6) John 12:24-26 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Nazarene

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

I Did It My Way

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines what we want to be able to say at the end of our lives

John 12 (3) - Read John 12:12-36 And now, the end is near And so I face the final curtain My friend, I'll say it clear I'll state my case, of which I'm certain I've lived a life that's full I traveled each and every highway And more, much more than this I did it my ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

Rising Popularity And The Upside-Down Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 25, 2021

A golden opportunity for increased popularity presents itself, but Jesus uses the occasion to talk about what glory looks like in His "upside-down" kingdom.

THE MOST POPULAR GUY IN TOWN? Jesus’ popularity reaches a new level when even the Greeks are interested in Him. - John 12:20-22. A RELATED IDEA? Jesus’ response is focused on glory. - John 12:23. - Is Jesus interested in glory the way that everyone else is or is He pointing them toward ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Jesus Say About Death? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Jesus speaks of Himself here. Jesus’ death is the grain of wheat that had to die. Jesus is the grain of wheat that had to be multiplied. Jesus’ death generates a huge harvest. The path to glory is HIS death; again, the roadway to Jesus’ glory is His death.

Good morning to our both NRHBC and Cross Church family who are joining us online. A special welcome to those of you who are guests joining us as well. Please also know you can call one of our pastors for prayer at the numbers you see. Many of you are watching us on Facebook and we invite you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Hour Has Come Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

John continually speaks of a mysterious hour with little to no explanation. Like Hansel and Gretel’s breadcrumbs, the reference to “the hour” is important clue to understand Jesus in John’s gospel.

Palm Sunday is a significant marker for God’s people. It’s the day where Jesus enters into Jerusalem to kick off a week of monumentally important event. The citizens of Jerusalem greeted Jesus with palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna” as he entered the city on the back of a colt. Our story picks ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Glory On Display

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 12, 2021

Both the powerful and the powerless were wrong in their expectation, yet God had a plan and Jesus knew His agenda. In this text, Jesus sets the record straight. His only desire what that God might be glorified.

Now in the Gospel of St. John, the signs are over, the parables are finish and Jesus begins speaking in plain language. The shouts of the Triumph entry are quiet, and a banquet has been prepared. The setting of the text is a beautiful banquet prepared in Jesus’ honor. We are back in Bethany, just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-32

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Wednesday And Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 31, 2021

The Holy Wednesday draws more closer to the love of God. His love endures forever. The understanding of the world about Christ and his kingdom is entirely different from the life and teachings of Christ. Glory is not on the throne but on the sacrifice of life.

Text: John 12:23-33 Theme: Produce Many Seeds Introduction: On this Holy Wednesday, let us meditate on the discourses of Jesus Christ through the text of John 12:23-33. He is a God of the universe. But has come on the earth to take care of our lives. The hour has come to prove his call and his ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33

Denomination: Methodist

"testimonials To Jesus" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 19, 2021

Jesus began in this passage of Scripture by showing He needed more than his own testimony to verify himself. From there he presented four other witnesses which proved He is the Christ, the Son of God.

TESTIMONIALS TO JESUS (SERMON 13 IN GOSPEL OFJjOHN 2021) John 5:31-47 GREENMOUNT AND O'LEARY CHURCHES OF CHRIST APRIL 18, 2021 Video Link to Sermon: https://youtu.be/zwPDT4j1vOU INTRODUCTION: 1.) “Jesus said “If I testify about myself, my testimony is not valid.” (31) A.) Jesus was not ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47, Deuteronomy 19:15, 2 Corinthians 13:1, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 17:1-7, John 12:20-33, Luke 24:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Sundays To Easter: "sir, We Would See Jesus" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 25, 2021

Passover was near and Jews from all over the world were coming to Jerusalem. Some of them came in contact with Philip, one of our Lord's disciples, and asked for his assistance.

(Note: this message is based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Sigourney, Iowa in March 2019 and is not an exact reproduction.) Introduction: The Lord Jesus Christ was on His way to Jerusalem, where in just a few days He would be crucified and would die for the sins of the world. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

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

To Be Or Not To Be

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 13, 2021

To succeed, to live, to love, and to serve we must... (Material adapted from LeRoy Lawson in his book, The Lord of Love, Chapter 9 with same title as sermon)

HoHum: To be, or not to be; that is the question- whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing, end them? Few lines of Shakespeare are better known that these. If I had understood Shakespeare, I’d ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33, Mark 8:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Did You Say We Are Made Complete? On A Cross?! Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 14, 2021

Because this is the only way we sinners can be made clean, rescued from eternal death, we draw near to Calvary and look on the crucified Savior.

Today’s Scriptures are powerful, and that’s an understatement. The verse to memorize for understanding the Gospel, and application to our life, is “unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone”. We’ll see that presently. The context of these words is a feast, where ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Catholic