Sermons on John 12:4-5: showing 1-15 of 231

Breakthrough And Breakout

Contributed by Ken Durham on Apr 14, 2005

The transformation of Peter by the power of the Holy Spirit

BREAKTHROUGH AND BREAKOUT ACTS 5: 12~ 42 1. The Transformation of Peter. The real breakthrough in this chapter is the complete transformation of Pete. We are probably all familiar with the legendary outspoken, put your foot in it Peter. 2. How did Peter become fearless in the face of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42, John 12:1-8

Giving As Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 24, 2004

Martha’s worship language was service. Lazarus spoke the language of witness.Mary shows us how to speak the worship language of giving.

#3 in the series “Finding Your Worship Language” Giving As Worship John 12:1-8 For the last couple weeks I have been preaching about different ways of worshipping God. We looked at Martha as an example of Service as Worship. Lazarus was an example of Witness as Worship. Today we look at Mary as ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice Of Love

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 3, 2004

A call to Christians to render service to the Lord whenever they can, not waiting for a "better opportunity," nor seek men’s approval.

OUTLINE  Introduction  Supper at Bethany  Sacrifice of Mary  Slighting / Selfishness of Judas  Slave or Savior in Jesus  Support by Jesus  Setting for Jesus’ burial  Souvenir of Mary’s sacrifice  Savior’s call Introduction So ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Foursquare

A God-Honoring Offering

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

A God-honoring offering

A God-honoring offering John 12:1-8 What constitutes a God-honoring offering? The text unfolds at a private dinner party in a home in Bethany a few days before Golgotha. The Lord Jesus is seated at the table with Lazarus and several close friends. Into the room walks a woman with an alabaster box. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Love Or Foolish Waste? Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 21, 2004

Mary anoints the feet of Jesus as an act of extravagant love and generosity.

Sermon for 5th Sunday In Lent Yr C, 28/03/2004 Based on Jn 12:1-8 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta The couple enjoyed dinner parties and they hosted them often. It was a chance for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Offerings

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

This a remarkable contrast to the widow’s two mites. But the purpose God is to show us all gifts given to him out of love are accepted in his site.

“LOVE OFFERINGS” By: Dr. Dennis Deese www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 12:1-8 This a remarkable contrast to the widow’s two mites. But the purpose God is to show us all gifts given to him out of love are accepted in his site. Mark 12:42-43 And there came a certain poor widow, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Judas Iscariot: A Fraud

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 7, 2003

To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons

Judas Iscariot: A Fraud Matthew 26:14-16,20-25 Primary Purpose: To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons. For a little over one a half years, I worked in the fraud department at Capital One credit cards. Part of my job was to detect fraudulent application, high ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-25, John 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Jesus Want This Christmas?

Contributed by Howard Harden on Dec 12, 2002

Through Mary’s gift, we see an example of what Jesus wants, and does not want from you and me, not just at Christmas, but every day of the year.

I think it’s safe to say that by and large, men need a lot of help in finding that perfect holiday gift. It just isn’t a talent that many men have. Sometimes the hints have to be especially large. Well this morning, I’d like to help all of the men present to discover what will be the perfect gift ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Our Best Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Jan 29, 2003

Mary’s act of selfless love in annointing Jesus’s feet with oil exemplifies for us the joy that comes is giving all that we have and all that we are to God.

Giving God Our Best “Count On Me” Message Series: Part 4 Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Senior Pastor January 26, 2003 A man on his deathbed called his preacher, his doctor and his lawyer to visit him. “I have $30,000 left in the bank and I want to take it all with me when I die. So, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Methodist

Extravagant Demonstration

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 2, 2004

Anointing of Jesus feet - an extravigant deonstration of Love - Worship

Extravagant Demonstration John 12:1-8 Throughout history there have been people who have done extravagant things in the name of love. There was Prince Reinier of Monaco that gave up his opportunity to be king, and he gave it up to marry the American Grace Kelly. And she gave up her acting ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Trading Spaces Series

Contributed by Georgina Pando-Connolly on Apr 13, 2004

Trading Spaces is a really popular Reality TV Show where homeowners compete and everyone hopefully ends up with a beautifully decorated room. Jesus traded spaces with us. . .

Trading Spaces Because he had grown up just outside New York City a young pastor barely knew a cow from an ear of corn. That is, until he married a small town country girl from Ohio and traded spaces. Trading New York City for a small rural community, the day of his first sermon he tried very ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

La Esencia De La Adoracion

Contributed by Javier Chavez on Jun 9, 2003

The purpose of this message is to show that worship is much more than external attitudes but of an inward experience in the presence of God.

LA ESENCIA DE LA ADORACION Juan 12:1-8 Introducción Si tuviéramos que definir el termino “adoración” podríamos decir que es el medio a través del cual proclamamos las cualidades y las obras de nuestro Dios mientras entramos en su presencia para ser cambiados mas a la imagen de nuestro Señor ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Come And Have Breakfast

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2006

Jesus calls us to relationship, to sabbath-rest. When will we realize this is not about religious or ’spiritual’ activity? We are called to BE not DO.

Introducing Sabbath The sweetest sounding words that my wife ever speaks to me are very powerful. They arrest me and make me sit and up and listen. Ladies, if you have a man that doesn’t pay attention, you need this sentence because you will get the undivided attention you so desperately desire. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Mary Of Bethany - A Wasteful God Series

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 7, 2006

using the story of Mary of Bethany we look at what it is to be ’poured out’ for God

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Mary of Bethany – A Wasteful God? Pre-Easter 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Really Mean To Serve Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jul 18, 2006

Jesus gave everything, we too should choose to give and serve one another in love.

Tonight I want to start out by having a little brain storming session. I have a blank card for each of you that I want to pick one of the sides and write the word “serve” at the top. Now, I want us to take a minute or two and just write down all the things that come to your mind when you hear this ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational