Sermons on Yochanan 12:6:

God Wants Us To Get Closer To Him Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 5, 2019

1. Jesus wants us to be confident in Him (John 12:1-2). 2. Jesus wants us to be committed to Him (John 12:2-5, 9-11). 3. Jesus wants to take care of us (John 12:4-8). 4. Jesus wants to commend us (Matthew 26:7-13).

God Wants Us to Get Closer to Him The Gospel of John John 12:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 26:7-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2017 (Revised December 5, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 12, God's Word jumps forward about two months. We are now only six days before ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 26:7-13

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)

Judas: The Tale Of A Traitor

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 17, 2020

Nobody knew Judas was going to be a traitor--except the Lord Jesus Christ.

Note: this message is structured as a "textual" message, in that the texts are structured to show the progression and true agenda of Judas Iscariot. Introduction: Can you think of anyone who is a worse influence than a traitor? A traitor, by definition, is one who pretends to be loyal to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:4-5, John 12:4-6, Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 26:25, Matthew 27:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

When Mary Cared Enough To Give Her Very Best

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 21, 2020

Ever heard the phrase, "no good deed ever goes unpunished"? Mary of Bethany may have felt that way when she showed Jesus how much she loved Him.

Based on a sermon preached at Carrington Baptist Church, Fulton, MO 3-08-2015. (This is not an exact transcription.} Background Many events took place during the last several days before Jesus died on Calvary. He had left the area some time before, according to John chapter 11, and had stayed ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Costly Worship Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 24, 2020

Number 36 in an on-going sermon series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at true worship, and how true worship appears foolishly costly to the worldly minded, but to Christians there is no cost too high.

Costly Worship (John Part 36) Text: John 12:1-8 Well it’s good to see you all this morning. I hope you are excited to be gathered with the Church. Today I’m going to do something I’ve never done as your pastor… and I think I’ve only done one other time in the 21 years I’ve been a pastor… I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Matthew 6:21, Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Setting Our Priorities Straight

Contributed by Esther Collins on Jan 21, 2022

We live in times when it's a challenge to keep our priorities straight. The Bible gives us great examples of those who were able to choose right, and also enjoy the consequences of their godly choices.

Setting our Priorities Straight Take a moment to write down three things that you consider your topmost priorities in your life. Also write down the number of hours you spend on any given day on these activities that are mentioned – time spent on eating, sleeping, studying, working, with family, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-11, Genesis 25:27-34, Hebrews 12:16-17, 1 John 2:16, Ruth 1:13-18, Matthew 1:5-6, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 7:22, John 12:1-8, 1 Timothy 6:6, Matthew 12:50, Luke 10:26-28, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:19-21, Colossians 3:22-23, Matthew 10:37, 1 John 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

An Outpouring Of Worship.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022

Mary at the feet of Jesus.

AN OUTPOURING OF WORSHIP. John 12:1-8. It was six days before the Passover, and the family in Bethany made our Lord a supper. The resurrected Lazarus was there, and Martha was serving. In a singular act of devotion, Mary took a whole bottle of very expensive Indian perfume and lavished it upon ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Give It To Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 5, 2022

Mary learned to trust the great I Am, not just for the things in the past but to trust in who He is right now, the resurrection and the life. Not just for the future but for her present situation and reality.

John chapters 11-12 record the last week of Jesus' life, and we are now seeing more of the personal interactions between Jesus and those closest to Him. Because it was a week before the Passover celebration, pilgrims from all over the region were arriving a week early to prepare themselves for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extravagant Worship Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 22, 2022

This sermon focuses on Mary's pouring of expensive perfume on the feet of Jesus as an act of extravagant worship, and how extravagant worship might be expressed by worshippers today.

If you have your Bibles with you today, please open up to John 12:1. We have been looking through the book of John and we took a break from the book of John during Christmas and now we are picking it back up as we go from Christmas to Easter. It is very appropriate to pick it up here at chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, 2 Samuel 6:12

Denomination: Christian Church

5th Sunday In Lent, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2022

April 6th, 2025.

Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3:4-14, John 12:1-8. A). GOD IS DOING A NEW THING. Isaiah 43:16-21. Isaiah reminds us of how the Sovereign LORD had opened the Red Sea, and made a path through the Jordan (Isaiah 43:16-17). Yet the Prophet is only looking back in order to look forward: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21, Philippians 3:4-14, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"worship From The Heart"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 29, 2022

A sermon about giving our all to Jesus.

“Worship from the Heart” John 12:1-8 Today we are in a home in the Jerusalem suburb of Bethany, right before Jesus entered the BIG CITY for the last time. We will celebrate THAT next Sunday—Palm Sunday. But today, Jesus is in the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. They are throwing a dinner ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Extravagance (April 3, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 31, 2022

When Mary used that pint of expensive perfume on Jesus, she was expressing how thankful she was of what Jesus had done for her. Today, we will talk about gratitude and grace.

John 12:1-8  Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.  (2)  There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him.  (3)  Mary took a pound of costly perfume made ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Judas Iscariot And Mary Of Bethany

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 2, 2022

Who do you wish to serve God or Mammon

Jn 12:1-8 Story: A Quaker once posted a sign on one of the choicest fields of his farm. It stated, "This land will be given to the first truly satisfied person who passes this way" . He no sooner arrived back at his house than a man knocked at his door. “Sir," he said, "I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Giving

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 2, 2022

One of the greatest secrets of the universe is in Jesus’ words, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 20:35) Do we give extravagantly to God or our leftovers? Let’s look at Mary’s anointing of Jesus in John 12:1-8.

One of the greatest secrets of the universe is in Jesus’ words, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 20:35) Do we give extravagantly to God or our leftovers? Let’s look at Mary’s anointing of Jesus in John 12:1-8. “Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Lingers In The Air

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 4, 2022

A sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year C

April 3, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 12:1-8 What Lingers in the Air Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. How do you convey love? There are varying “languages of love.” In our gospel reading we see Martha, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran