Sermons on Yochanan 12:23:

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

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)

Does It Taste Like More? John 12, Part 2

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Dec 29, 2020

Well, there is something that God wants for us. He wants us to BEHOLD, Behold Your King! Have you had enough of Jesus? Does it taste like more? Or, do you want a decaf version of the Savior?

DOES IT TASTE LIKE MORE? JOHN 12, PART 2 (v20-26) Note: This sermon was given at a prayer service on a Sunday morning service. Each identity of Jesus was taught and then responded in prayer by the congregation in small prayer groups of 3-5 people. The section was closed by singing a short chorus. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:14, John 12:25, John 12:24, John 12:23, John 12:20-26, John 12:21, Ephesians 2:10, 1 John 3:16, John 4:23, John 15:8, Matthew 20:26, John 10:11, Zechariah 9:9, John 12:26, John 17:4  (view more)  (view less)

More? The Good News Is The Bad News Is Not True.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2021

LIFE IS MORE THAN A DESTINATION. Life is about the journey. There is more. Will we forget what is behind and reach for the more? Or do we already know it all?

MORE: I HAVE GOOD NEWS, THE BAD NEWS IS NOT THE TRUTH… MORE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE KNOW THERE HAS TO BE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS... THERE ARE SOME GREEK PEOPLE THAT COME TO PHILIP. PHILIP GOES TO ANDREW… THESE GREEKS WERE SEARCHING FOR MORE… THESE GREEKS ARE LOOKING ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-24, Matthew 6:33, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sir, We Want To See Jesus!

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2019

It is not until we see God, that we actually see ourselves (like Isaiah)! Have you tired of the externals yet? Are you ready to be exposed to the raw deity of the God-Man? Thank God, the Bible's full of people who weren't satisfied with the superficial. Are you?

WE WANT TO SEE JESUS! Jn. 12:12-13,18-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DOUBLE JEOPARDY 1. A young man named Turk felt that he had a call to study the ministry, and he asked the help of his pastor for guidance for where he felt he should use his talents. Turk decided that working with the mentally ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sir, We Want To See Jesus!

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2019

It is not until we see God, that we actually see ourselves (like Isaiah)! Have you tired of the externals yet? Are you ready to be exposed to the raw deity of the God-Man? Thank God, the Bible's full of people who weren't satisfied with the superficial. Are you?

WE WANT TO SEE JESUS! Jn. 12:12-13,18-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DOUBLE JEOPARDY 1. A young man named Turk felt that he had a call to study the ministry, and he asked the help of his pastor for guidance for where he felt he should use his talents. Turk decided that working with the mentally ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Palm Sunday: Soon It Would Be Over?

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Apr 1, 2019

The Romans and many Jews wanted nothing more than to see this heretic gone, once and for all. They had enough of His insurrection. But, little did they realize, that He would NEVER be gone. In a few days, He would rock the world forever!

Matthew 20:17-19 John 12:9-36 (NKJV) John 12:44-50 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION Today's Sermon is Titled 'Palm Sunday--It will soon be Finished' Everything was going according to His plan Down to the donkey He rode on All foretold by prophets like Isaiah and Ezekiel Several thousand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19, John 12:9-36, John 12:44-50, Matthew 21:12-13, Matthew 21:23-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2019

Following Christ means following him to the cross.

There are basically two kinds of sermons on the Christian life. The first type of sermon views the Christian life as a kind of puzzle to be solved, with the message going something like this: Life is full of hardships, and frustrations, and obstacles. But if you do this one thing; if you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33, Matthew 10:38-39, Luke 17:32-33, Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday 2019

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 12, 2019

Some reflections on Palm Sunday

TSJ 2019 Palm Sunday 2019 This morning’s Gospel reading relates the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – usually accepted to have been in AD 29. Indeed in my opinion it is the most important week in history. We know the story of Palm Sunday so well that it is hard to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

See Jesus!

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 5, 2022

If you want to see Jesus this Holy Week, go to the place of death and service. Find life in death. Find honor is service, because there you find Jesus Christ.

It was the depression. The father was able to keep bread on the table, but that was it. When his little boy burst into the house excitedly talking about the circus coming to town, the father knew that he could not afford the $1 admission. The boy had never seen the circus and it wasn’t right that a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Glorify Thy Name

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 5, 2022

Bringing glory to the name of the LORD Jesus Christ is our primary focus in this Christian life. We'll examine 7 biblical ways we can glorify His name in all we do.

"Glorify Thy Name" Scripture Reference: John 12:23-32 & 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on April 3, 2022 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson www.mountzionfamily.com Scripture: "But Jesus answered them, saying, “The hour has come that the Son of Man ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-32, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Crucified Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 8, 2022

The crucifixion of Jesus was done for a good reason.

INTRODUCTION • We are fast approaching Easter. • After the raising of Lazarus, Jesus travels to Jerusalem for Passover. • In the city, observant Jews gather to participate in the feast and worship God. • There is also Greeks present. • These Greeks would have been gentiles who were open to the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That I Might See Him: Open The Eyes Of My Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 22, 2021

Blessed are the eyes that see. But there are many closed eyes that can only see the temporal... God open the eyes of my heart that I might see...

THAT I MIGHT SEE HIM… OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE JESUS FACE TO FACE… with the eyes of our hearts. THERE WAS A MAN THAT FOUND JOHN THE BAPTIST IN THE WILDERNESS HIS NAME WAS ANDREW. HE WAS KNOWN AS THE BRINGER… HE HAS NO CLAIM TO ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-23, Acts 1:11, Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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