Cross Encounters

Cross Encounters

Sermon Text: John 12:20-26 (NIV)

20Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. 21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. “Sir,” they said, “we would like to see Jesus.” 22Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus.

23Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. 25The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.

I.       Introduction:

II.    Desire an Encounter with Jesus

A.    A Quest: Searching For Meaning

B.     A Thirst: Looking For Satisfaction

III. Discover the Glory of Jesus

A.    Discover The Glory Of His Death

B.     Discover The Glory Of His Life

IV. Display the Beauty of Jesus

A.    By Becoming A Sacrifice

B.     By Being A Servant

V.    Conclusion: