Sermon Listening Guide
Speaker: Dr. Condy Richardson
Scripture: John 12:20-23
Sermon Title: “We would like to see Jesus”
Date: October 4, 2026
John 12:20-23 (NIV)
20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. 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 Jesus.
23 Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
23 Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
First Thoughts
Is our church pointing people to Jesus?
Are you personally pointing people to Jesus?
People Seeking Jesus
Verse 21 is a key verse for those in ministry.
For many reasons, in John 12 people are seeking and celebrating Jesus.
Would you say people are seeking Jesus today?
Are young people seeking Jesus?
The Greeks and Philip
In verse 20, we see a Greek crowd wanting to meet with Jesus.
How interesting that they seek access to Jesus through his disciple with a Greek name.
Have you ever considered that you could be a door through which people meet Jesus?
When you share your story, you introduce people like yourself to Jesus.
The World is Arriving, and Jesus is Ready
Earlier in John, Jesus was not always available to non-Jews.
In verse 23, Jesus proclaims that the hour has come for him to be glorified.
If Jesus’ hour is now, are you doing anything to prohibits people from coming to him?
Are you aware that Jesus is ready and willing to change the life of anyone?
Conclusion
How are you pointing people to Jesus?
Is an invite to church and Jesus a regular part of your conversations?
Is our church pointing people to Jesus?
Are you personally pointing people to Jesus?
People Seeking Jesus
Verse 21 is a key verse for those in ministry.
For many reasons, in John 12 people are seeking and celebrating Jesus.
Would you say people are seeking Jesus today?
Are young people seeking Jesus?
The Greeks and Philip
In verse 20, we see a Greek crowd wanting to meet with Jesus.
How interesting that they seek access to Jesus through his disciple with a Greek name.
Have you ever considered that you could be a door through which people meet Jesus?
When you share your story, you introduce people like yourself to Jesus.
The World is Arriving, and Jesus is Ready
Earlier in John, Jesus was not always available to non-Jews.
In verse 23, Jesus proclaims that the hour has come for him to be glorified.
If Jesus’ hour is now, are you doing anything to prohibits people from coming to him?
Are you aware that Jesus is ready and willing to change the life of anyone?
Conclusion
How are you pointing people to Jesus?
Is an invite to church and Jesus a regular part of your conversations?