Sermons on Yochanan 12:30:

God Knows Best

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

God’s faultless wisdom should be the daily guide of our lives.

“GOD KNOWS BEST” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 12:9-34 The Situation Comedy “Father knows best” aired October 3, 1954 - September 17, 1962 CBS & NBC - 203 Episodes The Anderson family: Jim, manager of the General Insurance Company; his wife Margaret; and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-34

The Hyssop Of God's Love!

Contributed by Rick Roberts on May 14, 2003

Being cleansed by God’s amazing grace.

Jeremiah 31:31-34 5th Sunday in Lent Psalm 51:1-13 April 6, 2003 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 The Hyssop of God’s Love! Sin has a terrible way of making us all dirty and giving us feelings of despair! At one time or another, we all experience times of despair. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Darkness Shines A Light

Contributed by Steven Davis on Jan 15, 2003

Considering the appearance of the Greeks who ask Philip to "see Jesus," the sermon reflects on this as an Epiphany story, and upon Jesus as the light of the world.

Words are interesting things. Sometimes all you have to do is look at a word and you can figure out within a few seconds what the word means, even if you’ve never seen the word before. “Christmas” is one of those words. Yes, I know we’ve all heard the word, but take a close look at it written ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Walked What He Talked Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2004

What should be so very evident here is the magnitude of Christ’s love for us! The event of Palm Sunday, as well as those leading up to this Triumphal Entry serve to remind us that Jesus loved us enough to guard and protect us, to walk before us, and to e

OUR ROAD TO VICTORY IN CHRIST Jesus Walked What He Talked John 10:10-14;12:12,30-36,42-43 INTRODUCTION: The times are rare when people today say what they mean, then mean what they say, and finally act on what they mean. Here in the gospel of John, as Jesus walks into Jerusalem on what we ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10-14, John 12:12-43

Denomination: Baptist

"The Attractive Nature Of Christ's Death” Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Apr 1, 2004

The coming of these Gentiles was a signal that the hour of Christ’s Passion had come, that the time for the overthrow of Satan’s kingdom had come and that the time for the spread of Christ’s gospel to the whole world had come.

 200415.ser “The Attractive Nature of Christ’s Death” CLBC March 21, 2004 a.m. Subject: The death of Christ Theme: The Means of Bringing the Gospel to the World Passage: John 12: 20 - 36 Their coming ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36, Luke 10:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Running Into The Wall

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2004

Now is the time to believe in Jesus.

RUNNING INTO THE WALL John 12:27-50 S: Jesus Th: Believing in Jesus Pr: NOW IS THE TIME TO BELIEVE IN JESUS. ?: How? How do we connect with belief? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of John 12:27-50 three issues that we approach in order to connect with belief. The _____ issue ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-50

Denomination: Baptist

Dying To Self Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004

Life is to be lived for the glory of God. When a person lives out of a motive of self interest he is operating just as the world operates and experiences life accordingly. But for those who will deny the self-centered desires of their fallen nature and pu

Dying to Self Fortifying the Foundations # 28 John 12:12-36[1] 2-15-04 Intro Video Clip “The Greatest Story Ever Told” [Ch. 22 (2:07: 47) to Ch. 23 (2:10: 36)] Does Christianity really work? Is there something to be experienced in a walk with God that is not experienced by the average human ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36, Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Calling Of The Passion Of Christ

Contributed by William Yates on Mar 20, 2004

In John 12, we see the calling of the Passion on the life of Jesus and we too are challenged to embrace that calling for our lives today!

Jesus Predicts His Death John 12 23Jesus replied, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24I 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. 25The man who loves his life will lose it, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33

"Christ's Finest Hour-Our Finest Hour" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Mar 22, 2004

This is sermon #5 in my series on Passion Week. It answers the questions: What was Christ’s finest hour?, and What is our finest hour?

PASSION WEEK Sermon #4 in my series on Passion Week Day #5(Thursday before the crucifiction) A Day of betrayal and desertion Title: "Christ’s Finest Hour: Our Finest Hour" Text: John 12:23-32 Introduction- Our Lord & Saviour, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Principle Of Life Through Death

Contributed by George Barton on Jun 28, 2006

Using John 12:24 as a text, the sermon demonstrates that the principle of life through death was true in the resurrection of Christ and is true also in agriculture, the Christian life, the resurrection of the Christian and in Christian giving.

THE PRINCIPLE OF LIFE THROUGH DEATH REVISED JUNE 28, 2006 (John 12:24 NIV) 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. Introduction Today I should like to preach concerning a very ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

We Would Like To See Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 10, 2007

It is essential for us to see Jesus clearly. In this sermon I introduce the challenge of studying Jesus, and explain why is it essential that we do.

Introduction: A. Church auditorium pulpits are interesting. 1. They can take many shapes and sizes. 2. When I first came to Wetzel Road, the pulpit was made out of paneling and was a big counter with a slanted front and sides and had a podium in the middle. a. When I stood behind it I felt ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So You Want To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008

Seperating those who truly follow Jesus from those who merely look like they follow Christ.

Series: Journey to the Cross Text: John 12:23-36 Title: “So You Want To Follow Jesus” Introduction • At this point in time many were still following Christ (triumphal entry), but they failed to grasp what Jesus meant by “go after” Him. • Still today there are many who call themselves Christians ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-36

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Jesus, Preparing For Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 3, 2008

This chapter provides some real contrasts between real and trumped up worship, real belief and real betrayal. It is all a part of preparing Jesus for the cross and preparing us to receive him.

John places Jesus at Ephraim, a village north of Jerusalem. Between the end of chapter 11 and here, Jesus travels back to Galilee, heals the ten lepers (Luke 17), talks to Zacchaeus (Luke 19) in Jericho on his way back to Bethany. It’s only six days until the Passover, and Jesus’ crucifixion. John ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dying To Live

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

We need to grieve in order to move on in life.

Fifth Sunday of Lent (B) April 2, 2006 Readings: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Catholic

The Urge To Cling

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

We instinctively know that clinging behaviour in an adult is not a good thing. Jesus knew that very well. He knew that the urge to cling could even cause us to lose our life. We could end up not really alive. Instead of being free in Christ, our clinging

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. IV, Issue 3, No. 20 Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year B) April 9, 2000 Readings: * Jeremiah 31:31-34 * Hebrews 5:7-9 * John 12:20-33 The Urge to Cling Mother Attachment Have you ever seen a little boy clinging to his mother’s leg? He’s afraid that he’ll be left alone and he ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Catholic