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Sermons on John 12

13 sermons preach from John 12 — 12 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.

“Paraphrase/quote of John 12:24 about the kernel of wheat falling to the ground and dying so it produces many seeds.”
John 12:24 · as preached in “"Surrender To Your Season" Sermonettes” at Restored Church LA
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John 12:1-3

1 sermon

“Jesus, therefore, six days before the Passover, came to Bethany where Lazarus was; they made him a supper there (verse 3 referenced).”

His Plan - Palm Sunday 2025 | Pastor Steve Wilburn | John 11 | Core Church LA

Core Church LAMay 2025

Pastor Steve Wilburn's Palm Sunday message "His Plan" (John 11–12) explains how Jesus intentionally delays, demonstrates costly devotion, and receives public praise as part of God's redemptive purpose. Using Lazarus' resurrection, Mary's costly anointing, and the triumphal entry, he shows that God's timing displays glory, true worship costs, and public acclaim can be fleeting. The sermon issues a call to repentance, invites attenders to Good Friday and Easter services, and offers new-believer resources.

Hear it quoted47:25Open this sermon

John 12:1-7

1 sermon

“Jesus, therefore, six days before the Passover... Mary anointed Jesus with a pound of very costly perfume; Judas questioned selling it for 300 denarii, and Jesus said to let her keep it for the day of my burial.”

His Plan - Palm Sunday 2025 | Pastor Steve Wilburn | John 11 | Core Church LA

Core Church LAMay 2025

Pastor Steve Wilburn's Palm Sunday message "His Plan" (John 11–12) explains how Jesus intentionally delays, demonstrates costly devotion, and receives public praise as part of God's redemptive purpose. Using Lazarus' resurrection, Mary's costly anointing, and the triumphal entry, he shows that God's timing displays glory, true worship costs, and public acclaim can be fleeting. The sermon issues a call to repentance, invites attenders to Good Friday and Easter services, and offers new-believer resources.

Hear it quoted47:32Open this sermon

John 12:1

1 sermon

“John 12:1 — 'Six days before the Passover... Jesus arrived in Bethany, the home of Lazarus.'”

Resurrection Sunday with Phil Dooley †=♥ | Hillsong Church Online

Hillsong ChurchApr 2023

Phil Dooley's Resurrection Sunday message teaches that believers are 'resurrection people'—called to allow Jesus to roll away the stones covering the dark, dead places in our lives so his light can bring standing up and recovery. Using the story of Lazarus, he draws four practical insights: see God's bigger purpose, expect both hope and controversy, pursue deep relationships, and keep moving forward. The sermon concludes with an invitation to respond, a reading of Psalm 23, and an offer of a New Testament.

Hear it quoted25:33Open this sermon

John 12:3-8

1 sermon

“She saved this expensive oil for my burial, and it will not be taken from her; Judas questions where she got the money for the oil in that alabaster box.”

The Table | An Illustrated Sermon | City Church Chicago

City Church ChicagoMar 2026

Sermon using the image of a table (Luke 14 / the Great Banquet) to show that Jesus invites everyone—especially the marginalized—into relationship, illustrated by testimonies of redemption, and closing with an invitation to receive Christ and participate in Holy Week/Easter worship.

Hear it quoted41:34Open this sermon

John 12:3-5

1 sermon

“Mary anointed Jesus with a pound of pure nard; verse 5 says it was worth 300 denarii.”

His Plan - Palm Sunday 2025 | Pastor Steve Wilburn | John 11 | Core Church LA

Core Church LAMay 2025

Pastor Steve Wilburn's Palm Sunday message "His Plan" (John 11–12) explains how Jesus intentionally delays, demonstrates costly devotion, and receives public praise as part of God's redemptive purpose. Using Lazarus' resurrection, Mary's costly anointing, and the triumphal entry, he shows that God's timing displays glory, true worship costs, and public acclaim can be fleeting. The sermon issues a call to repentance, invites attenders to Good Friday and Easter services, and offers new-believer resources.

Hear it quoted52:02Open this sermon

John 12:3

1 sermon

“She fell to her knees and wiped the Lord's feet with her hair (anointing Jesus).”

His Plan - Palm Sunday 2025 | Pastor Steve Wilburn | John 11 | Core Church LA

Core Church LAMay 2025

Pastor Steve Wilburn's Palm Sunday message "His Plan" (John 11–12) explains how Jesus intentionally delays, demonstrates costly devotion, and receives public praise as part of God's redemptive purpose. Using Lazarus' resurrection, Mary's costly anointing, and the triumphal entry, he shows that God's timing displays glory, true worship costs, and public acclaim can be fleeting. The sermon issues a call to repentance, invites attenders to Good Friday and Easter services, and offers new-believer resources.

Hear it quoted58:33Open this sermon

John 12:4

1 sermon

“But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, he who was about to betray him said, 'Why was this ointment not sold for 300 denarii and given to the poor.'”

How to Study the Bible | Session 1 | Rooted Conference | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoMay 2026

Pastor Daniel Batarseh taught practical, foundational tools for studying the Bible: read the whole Bible systematically, read slowly and meditatively, ask the text disciplined questions, use cross-references (Bible interprets Bible), notice concrete details, watch for repetition, and apply New Covenant and Christ-centered lenses. He framed Bible study as essential to discipleship and church mission, illustrated each tool with biblical examples (Abraham, Jacob, Peter, Jude, Luke, John, Genesis, Revelation) and led a short group exercise in Genesis 18.

Hear it quoted43:18Open this sermon

John 12:5-7

1 sermon

“Judas objected that the perfume could have been sold and given to the poor (v.5); he didn't care because he was a thief (v.6); Jesus said, “Leave her alone; she's anointing me for my burial” (v.7).”

His Plan - Palm Sunday 2025 | Pastor Steve Wilburn | John 11 | Core Church LA

Core Church LAMay 2025

Pastor Steve Wilburn's Palm Sunday message "His Plan" (John 11–12) explains how Jesus intentionally delays, demonstrates costly devotion, and receives public praise as part of God's redemptive purpose. Using Lazarus' resurrection, Mary's costly anointing, and the triumphal entry, he shows that God's timing displays glory, true worship costs, and public acclaim can be fleeting. The sermon issues a call to repentance, invites attenders to Good Friday and Easter services, and offers new-believer resources.

Hear it quoted58:59Open this sermon

John 12:6

1 sermon

“Judas would help himself to the money bag.”

RCW - LA Metro Coast Super Region Sunday Service – June 21st 2026

Restored Church LAJun 2026

A Father's Day Sunday service centered on the theme 'Fathered by God.' The preacher urged listeners to know the Father's heart, trust His discipline, and receive His comfort by embracing repentance, baptism and the Holy Spirit. The service also emphasized wholehearted giving and a missions push, included communion, testimonies, a baptism, and community announcements.

Hear it quoted53:38Open this sermon

John 12:9-11

1 sermon

“A feast is coming up... 'When he comes, we're going to kill him and Lazarus,' because of the resurrection—everybody's following Jesus.”

Gospel Assembly Church Convocation 2025 10/09/2025

Gospel Assembly Church NYOct 2025

Using Mark 2:1–12 (the paralytic lowered through the roof) the speaker argues that desperate times demand radical, action-oriented faith: believers must take risks to bring others to Jesus, prioritize spiritual healing over merely physical cures, and trust God’s sovereignty even in suffering.

Hear it quoted1:30:39Open this sermon

John 12:10-11

1 sermon

“"Now they're after Lazarus as well." (reference to John 12:10-11 about plotting against Lazarus).”

Resurrection Sunday with Phil Dooley †=♥ | Hillsong Church Online

Hillsong ChurchApr 2023

Phil Dooley's Resurrection Sunday message teaches that believers are 'resurrection people'—called to allow Jesus to roll away the stones covering the dark, dead places in our lives so his light can bring standing up and recovery. Using the story of Lazarus, he draws four practical insights: see God's bigger purpose, expect both hope and controversy, pursue deep relationships, and keep moving forward. The sermon concludes with an invitation to respond, a reading of Psalm 23, and an offer of a New Testament.

Hear it quoted27:50Open this sermon

John 12:12-19

1 sermon

“The crowd taking palm branches to greet Jesus as he entered Jerusalem, declaring 'Hosanna.'”

PALM SUNDAY – THE REAL BATTLE | Pastor Art Sepulveda

Word Of Life Christian CenterMar 2026

Pastor Art frames Palm Sunday as the start of Holy Week and a prophetic, decisive confrontation not against Rome but against spiritual powers. Jesus entered Jerusalem to declare victory over Satan, pour out God's unconditional love, and call people to genuine repentance and salvation — even as the crowd misunderstood and remained spiritually blind.

Hear it quoted31:15Open this sermon

John 12:12-15

1 sermon

“The crowd took palm branches and cried 'Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord... even the King of Israel.' Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it.”

His Plan - Palm Sunday 2025 | Pastor Steve Wilburn | John 11 | Core Church LA

Core Church LAMay 2025

Pastor Steve Wilburn's Palm Sunday message "His Plan" (John 11–12) explains how Jesus intentionally delays, demonstrates costly devotion, and receives public praise as part of God's redemptive purpose. Using Lazarus' resurrection, Mary's costly anointing, and the triumphal entry, he shows that God's timing displays glory, true worship costs, and public acclaim can be fleeting. The sermon issues a call to repentance, invites attenders to Good Friday and Easter services, and offers new-believer resources.

Hear it quoted1:02:06Open this sermon

John 12:12-13

1 sermon

“John 12 records the crowd crying out 'Hosanna!' as Jesus enters Jerusalem.”

A Memorable Event - Palm Sunday 2026 | Pastor Steve Wilburn | Luke 19 | Core Church LA

Core Church LAMar 2026

Pastor Steve Wilburn preaches a Palm Sunday message reflecting on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as a ‘memorable event,’ drawing three main lessons: Jesus wept over a people who would reject him, he zealously cleansed the temple, and he issued a sober warning calling for wholehearted commitment to him. The sermon connects the Palm Sunday celebration to the gospel: Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection, forgiveness of sin, and the call to repentance and authentic discipleship.

Hear it quoted11:55Open this sermon

John 12:24

2 sermons

“Paraphrase/quote of John 12:24 about the kernel of wheat falling to the ground and dying so it produces many seeds.”

"Surrender To Your Season" Sermonettes

Restored Church LAMay 2026

A three-part exhortation to surrender to your current season in ministry — the season of training, the season of hard work, and the season of dreaming. Speakers urge listeners to embrace preparation over promotion, imitate Jesus’ discipline and persistence, remove safety nets (no Plan B), be specific about kingdom dreams, and submit to leaders’ assessment of one’s season.

Hear it quoted7:37Open this sermon

“Unless a kernel of wheat or a seed falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed; but if it dies, it produces many seeds.”

Easter Sunday at Hillsong Australia

Hillsong ChurchMar 2024

On Easter Sunday the preacher explains that Jesus' suffering on Good Friday leads to the hope and new life of Resurrection Sunday. He invites listeners to bring their pain and shame to Jesus, accept humility and repentance, find community in the church, and live in the freedom and confidence produced by the Gospel.

Hear it quoted11:19Open this sermon

John 12:32

3 sermons

Christ Lifted Up

Classic

Charles Spurgeon

IT was an extraordinary occasion upon which the Saviour uttered these words. It was the crisis of the world. We very often speak of the "present crisis of affairs," and it is very common for persons of every period to believe their own age to be…

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“If I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all men unto me.”

Gospel Assembly Church Convocation 2024 Friday Morning Teaching - Dr. B. Hibbert

Gospel Assembly Church NYOct 2024

Bishop B. Hibbert taught on 'irresistible grace,' explaining that God's grace transforms the heart from the inside out and must lead to holiness and committed discipleship. He contrasted 'cheap grace' (forgiveness without repentance or discipleship) with 'costly grace' (the gospel's call to deny self, take up the cross, and live a transformed life).

Hear it quoted24:01Open this sermon

Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.