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  • Tim Gibson avatar

    Getting Your Focus Right

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 5,382 views

    Around the table with Jesus only Mary had the correct focus. This sermon examines all the different foci of those represented.

    Updated: 3rd April 2001 (was previously only in ’skeleton’ form) (1) INTRODUCTION: According to Rev 3:20, when we ask Jesus into our lives He comes to feast with us! In this story, there are many people around that table with Jesus but all with a different ’FOCUS’ - Mary is seen as having the ...read more

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    The Anointed King Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 26, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 7,147 views

    Jesus anointing at Bethany followed by the triumphal entry to Jerusalem

    One of the things the gospel writers do as they present their accounts of the life and words of Jesus, is to describe the wide range of responses to Jesus. That’s very apparent in today’s reading from John 12. Here we see a range of responses to Jesus, ranging from Mary’s loving devotion to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Mary's Extravagant Love

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,924 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent

    5th Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 "Mary’s Extravagant Love" 12:1 ¶ Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    According To John, The Time Was And Is Right

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,771 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, series C

    5th Sunday in Lent, March 25, 2007, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you fulfilled your promise to redeem the world. Through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    For The Love Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,850 views

    Was Mary’s annointing of Jesus an extravagant gift or a waste of money?

    For Love Of Jesus – John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: As I worked on this sermon, I heard in my head a song from a famous Broadway musical, “What I Did For Love” from The Chorus Line. These are the words sung by Diana and the Chorus: “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Lessons From Martha, Lazarus And Mary

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,838 views

    Martha beavered away ’serving’, Lazarus (a former dead man) had a story to tell and Mary was extravagant in her worship. There are lessons for us in these three characters!

    On Maundy Thursday we hold meals around the town in homes and in Churches in honour of Jesus. Here was a dinner given in Jesus’ honour (12:2). It is only six days before the Passover (12:1) so it is the day before ‘Palm Sunday’ – the day when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James May avatar

    Stop The Resurrection, We Want To Die

    Contributed by James May on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,879 views

    Palm Sunday Sermon, but can be used anytime.

    Stop the Resurrection, We Want to Die By Pastor Jim May John 12:9-11, "Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. But the chief priests consulted that they might put ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lemon Trees In A Snowstorm

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    Lemons peeked through the snow outside the tomb of Lazarus. Just so, on Good Friday, there remains the promise of a better tomorrow.

    Lemon Trees in a Snowstorm John 12:1-8 Good Friday April 6, 2007 Let me begin this evening by reading to you from the prophecy of Isaiah. In the 43rd chapter, we read these words. This is what the Lord says – he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, who drew out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Personally Anointing Christ As King Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    When Christians grasp the truth of Jesus Christ being King as well as Savior they want to live a life that says, “I care about Jesus’ Kingship in my life.”

    Turn your Bibles to John 12:1-13 Title: Personally Anointing Christ as King Theme: Examining Truths in the Triumphal Entry Series: Easter Season Messages Listen as I read John 12:1-13, “Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bethany Road

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    The fifth sermon of a 2006 Lenten Series

    Dramatic Introduction: ‘The Bethany Road’ written by Arden and Peter Mead and published by Creative Communications for the Parish, © 2004 (1) Sermon titles are a challenge for a pastor. There is an art to selecting a suitable title but it can be quite difficult to do so. Some pastors have simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Extravagant Love Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,766 views

    5th in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at Mary’s Extravagant gift to Jesus and asks if we give extravagantly to Him.

    There is a wonderful story by the name of Babette’s Feast, by Isak Dineson. The setting is a small village on the coast of Denmark many years ago. Two spinster sisters provide leadership for a small church, which was founded by their now dead pastor-father many years before. The group has dwindled ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Fragrant Offering Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,737 views

    Mary’s act of anointing Jesus’ feet is an act of fully devoted discipleship, of worship and service, and of witness that we should follow.

    “A Fragrant Offering” John 12: 1 – 11 Introduction: Our Sense of Smell 1. Smells from a kitchen fill the house and people want to taste what is making the odor: homemade bread, a good homemade stew or soup, or even bacon frying in a pan and coffee brewing. 2. Our sense of taste is greatly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Christ's Final Week: Preparing To Die

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 155 ratings
     | 15,604 views

    Mary’s anointing the feet of Christ was a true act of worship that was sacrificial, selfless, and significant.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: PREPARING TO DIE JOHN 12:1-12 Introduction: In Matthew 20:17 – 19 … Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    Expressing Our Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,829 views

    Showing our Faith throught the hard times.

    Sermon Scripture: John 12:1­8; Mark 14:3­9, especially Mark 14:9 Expressing Our Faith Introduction: In our lives we have a choice. We might respond to Jesus in a conventional way, "going through the motions," or we might surrender our lives to Him as an expression of our faith no matter how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    Are You Sure You Are Ready To See God? Series

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,270 views

    This is part 3 of this sermon

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God