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  • mark stegall avatar

    How To See Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Stegall on Jul 5, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,275 views

    GODS DESIRE,DESIGN AND DEMAND IS THAT WE SEE JESUS

    JOHN 12:20-21 MANY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE JESUS FOR MANY DIFFERENT REASONS.SOME HAVE NO DESIRE TO SEE HIM UNTIL LIFE HITS THEM WITH TRAGEDY,THEN THEY DESIRE A MIRACLE. OTHERS ARE LOOKING FOR JESUS OUT OF CURIOSITY. STILL OTHERS ARE SEEKING SPIRITUAL THINGS AND ARE NOT LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACE. ALL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Drawing People To Christ

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 188 ratings
     | 13,065 views

    This sermon shows how sinful man is drawn to Jesus Christ.

    Sunday Morning July 15, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM DRAWING PEOPLE TO CHRIST JOHN 12:31-32 Introduction: What a week! I shared with you last Sunday about the young man that was saved on Tuesday and then Sunday; Lucille walked the aisle and accepted Christ as her Savior. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dying To Live

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,415 views

    Jesus chose the way that cost the most and blessed the most. We are called to walk in his footsteps.

    Dying to Give us Life John 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to see Jesus." 22 Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Want To See Jesus Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,115 views

    We want to see Jesus - should be the desire of all out hearts

    John 1220-33 We want to see Jesus. What have you always wanted to see? I have always wanted to see the Northern Lights – now I hope I pronounce this right – the Aurora Borealis. Not much chance of it happening though – you have to go somewhere like Alaska to see it. Anyway there may be other ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Urge To Cling

    Contributed by John Vella on Feb 4, 2007
     | 3,538 views

    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

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Dying To Live

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,645 views

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

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

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Preparing Jesus, Preparing For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,908 views

    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

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    So You Want To Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,806 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Non-Exclusive Good

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,986 views

    A Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent

    5th Sunday in Lent John:12:20-33 "The Non-Exclusive Good. "   20 ¶ Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew went with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    5 Lent, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 30, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 14,650 views

    Once again, Jesus invites all would-be followers to join him in his way of the cross.

    Sermon for 5 Lent Yr B, 6/04/2003 Based on Jn. 12:20-33 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The old adage has it that: “Curiosity kills the cat.” Well, in today’s gospel, we learn of some Greeks, who were likely curious alright about this Jesus. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    5 Lent B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 5, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,877 views

    In these dark times we need to walk with Jesus through the darkness of his crucifixion and death so that as he is "lifted up" we can know that in the darkest of times he will be there for us to bring new life.

    5 Lent B John 12:20-33 6 April 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen We live in dark and dangerous times. The stability we crave in life seems shaken every time we turn around. Jobs are continually downsized, the mutual funds that were to give us security in our retirement send out notices of negative ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Kallan avatar

    A Grain Of Wheat Is Much Bigger Than A Grain Series

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,532 views

    What Jesus teaches his disciples is not an empty phrase or a useless theory, but a reality that is proved by personal experiences of himself and of many of his followers and even by the findings of modern psychology: "He who loves his life loses it, and h

    A river wanted to flow to the sea through a desert. But it got afraid when it saw the immense dry sand. It complained: "The desert will drink my water, the hot breath of the sun will destroy me and I will be reduced to merely a stinking swamp". Then it heard a voice:"Trust the desert!" But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    In The Darkness Shines A Light

    Contributed by Steven Davis on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,842 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Muddy Waters

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,136 views

    Can we "see Jesus"?

    Muddy Waters Now there are a lot of things going on in our scripture for today. And it may seem that some of those things don’t go together. We’ve got Greeks wanting an audience with Jesus, Jesus talking about gardening, His death, the weather, and God talking to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Things Are Looking Up

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    When the going gets tough, look up! It may be the right thing to do.

    March 30, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 12:27-36 Subject: Jesus Predicts His Death Title: Things Are Looking Up I don?t know how many of you have ever had to do this. I consider it to be one of the most difficult things that there is to do. Saying good-bye. I remember as a youngster how ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God