Sermon on 11/16/25 by Pastor Todd Sapp 

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The Hour Has Come: Seeing Jesus's Glory in His Death and Resurrection (John 12:20-26)

Description:

What happens when outsiders finally seek Jesus? This message delves into John 12:20-26, where the request of Greek Gentiles signals that "the hour has come" for Jesus's glorification—His ultimate sacrifice on the cross. Discover how Jesus's death broke down the ancient barriers of hostility and opened the door for all people to be welcomed.

We'll unpack:

• The tension of life in first-century Jerusalem, where outsiders (Gentiles) were made to feel like impostors by religious architecture and practices.
• Why the arrival of Greek men seeking Jesus triggered the fulfillment of His mission.
• The profound symbolism of the grain of wheat that must die to bear much fruit, illustrating the necessity of Jesus’s death.
• The promise: Because Jesus died, many will believe, and we can have eternal life by loving Christ above all else.
• The call to serve and follow Jesus, which is the path to sharing in His suffering and His glory.

This sermon challenges you to receive the simple truth of the Gospel: Jesus died so that all are welcome and anyone can be free from the bondage of sin.

Keywords: John 12:20-26, Hour Has Come, Crucifixion, Glorification, Impostor Syndrome, Gentile, Greek, Court of the Gentiles, Wall of Hostility, Grain of Wheat, Eternal Life, Service, Following Jesus, Discipleship, Salvation, Sin, Resurrection, Paul's Teaching, Ephesians 2:14, Sermon.

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