Sermons on John 13:1-38:

Servant Leadership

Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 12, 2001

Jesus modeled real influence when he washed his disciples feet.

In our scripture this evening, we see the servant message of the Gospel. Jesus and his disciples are coming home after a tense day in Jerusalem, a day in which Jesus alludes to the imminence of his impending death. Filled with anxiety and fear, they enter the upper room. After a day out in the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Dirty Feet

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001

To be like Jesus is to Serve. To serve is to be willing to “WASH DIRTY FEET.”

“DIRTY FEET” JOHN 13:1-17 JULY 30, 2000 INTRODUCTION: TRANSITION SENTENCE: To be like Jesus is to Serve. To serve is to be willing to “WASH DIRTY FEET.” How COULD Jesus wash Dirty Feet? I. WE MUST KNOW WHO WE ARE/ JESUS KNEW WHO HE WAS (vs. 3) A. Jesus knew His origin 1. He had come ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Messageto all

The HANDS of Jesus John 13:3 “Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;” Intro These hands had hung the sun, moon, and the stars. These hands created Adam & Eve These hands threw fire and brimstone and Sodom & ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Place Like Home Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2001

Jesus calms our troubled hearts when he tells us the end of the story. He is coming again to take us home.

Comforting a Troubled Heart. John 14:1-4 When I was a little boy I remember having nightmares. There were two things that used to scare me to death. One was witches and the other was skeletons. Ooo! I hated those things! It all started when I saw the Wizard of Oz. It was Sunday evening and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Servant's Heart

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 4, 2001

7 expressions of a servant’s heart are seen in a personal surrender of ....

A Servant’s Heart—John 13:1-20 Reaching the end of a job interview, the human resources person asked a young engineer fresh out of MIT what kind of a salary he was looking for. "In the neighborhood of $140,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." "Well, what would you say to a package of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 4, 2001

Year C. Fifth Sunday of Easter May 13th, 2001 John 13: 31-35

Year C. Fifth Sunday of Easter May 13th, 2001 John 13: 31-35 Title: “Love one another” At the Last Supper Jesus speaks of the process of his glorification as having already begun, as culminating in his death and departure from this world, and as ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

God Glorifed

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 7, 2001

Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

I would like you to this morning to do a mental cross-word puzzle with me. This puzzle has only one word to it, it is 4 letters long, but it is probably the most difficult word to understand in the English language. This word has caused more thorns in peoples’ sides, it has divided more people and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Whats Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Bob Hager on May 20, 2001

Love is primarily an action not a feeling

A man looked up from his hospital bed and said to his wife: "You’ve always been with me when I have had trouble. When I lost my shirt in a poor investment you were there. When I had the car accident you were with me. I got fired and you were there. I’ve come to the conclusion, that you’re bad ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 13:33-36

Denomination: Methodist

Washing The Disciples Feet - An Acted Parable

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2001

The washing of the disciples’ feet by Jesus was his way of teaching them humility in serving others, a dramatised parable of his submission to death, an anticipation of the Cross and the Empty Tomb abd a message for us today.

WASHING THE DISCIPLES’ FEET - AN ACTED PARABLE On the night before His Passion Jesus spoke some wonderfully prophetic words: "You do not realise now what I am doing, but later you will understand" (John 13:7). These are the words of Jesus addressed to His disciples. The scene is the room in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Beloved Disciple

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

During the last month I have been watching the NBA playoffs on the TV.

During the last month I have been watching the NBA playoffs on the TV. The team that I have been cheering for has been the San Antonio Spurs. David Robinson is my favorite player because he’s good and because he’s a committed follower of Jesus Christ. One of the things that I have noticed about the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Interpersonal Do's And Don'ts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Do's 1.

Do's 1. Love one another as Jesus Christ has loved you. (John 13:34,35) 2. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love and pursue Godly goals together. (Romans 12:10) 3. Honor one another above yourself and speak affirmingly to each other with respect. (Rom. 12:10) 4. Share with God's people ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Unless we understand the sovereignty of God, we can’t fully trust Him. This sermon takes an indepth look at the plan of God and His purpose for each of our lives.

The Sovereignty of God Note: This message builds on Part 1 (Spiritual Warfare). I feel it is important to read Spiritual Warfare first in order to understand the perspective of this message. Today there is a growing departure from the historic Christian doctrine. A tragic product of this ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, John 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

Love In Overalls Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 23, 2000

How to love people enough to like them by developing the art of unconditional acceptance.

Love In Overalls (Message #12 of the Series: View From God’s Mountaintop) Matthew 5.1and John 13.34-35 October 22, 2000 ------------------------- This morning we connect two texts. The first is the prologue to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Matthew 5:1

Denomination: United Methodist

The Humillity Of The Towel

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Discover the importance of servanthood.

I. Less Than and Greater Than A. Text: Matthew 20:20-28 B. It’s easy in our society to get things backwards; mixed up. We live in a backwards society. Everything we as a society does is opposite of what God’s Word says we should. 1. Remember, Proverbs 14:12 says, “There is a way that seems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, John 13:1-17

A Relevant Church In An Irreverant World

Contributed by Rob Clifton on Nov 16, 2000

This sermon focusses on unity in the Body of Christ.

"A Relevant Church in an Irreverent World" Matthew 5:17; John 13:34 Introduction: 1. Much attention has been paid in the church in recent days to the issue of change. 2. So much so, that the word change has become a "Fightin' Word," just like in the old Western movies. 3. But the issue of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17, John 13:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ