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  • David Gauthier avatar

    Descending To Higher Ground

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 15,881 views

    The way to be elevated in the eyes of God, is to descend in humility to the service of others.

    Did you know that you can actually reach higher ground by bowing low? You can descend in such a way so as to actually reach higher elevations! Jesus showed how… On the last night that He spent with His disciples before being crucified, Jesus taught some profound lessons in a simple act of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Problem Of Dirty Feet

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 5, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 15,841 views

    If Jesus, our Lord and Teacher, washed his disciples’ feet, we also should serve each other, there should be no task, no role, no effort that we will not do for each other.

    The Problem of Dirty Feet Scripture Reading: John 13:1-17 Text: John 13:14 They arrived in groups of twos and threes, talking loudly, laughing boisterously. . . They were Galileans, all of them but one, and they were men of the sea, men of the soil, and—a couple—men of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Service Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,322 views

    A series of sermons from Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline." A top 10 book for any Christian!

    CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: SERVICE JOHN 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION William Law made a lasting impact upon 18th century England with his book, A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life. In it, Law urges this Christian that every day should be viewed as a day of humility. And how does he suggest that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Towel Or The Sword

    Contributed by Glen Madden on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 5,908 views

    Will you choose the towel in life like Jesus?

    Title: The Towel or Sword? Glen B Madden Ref: John 13 Introduction: The Chief Executive of a large company has had some bad news concerning his health. „« Calls a meeting „« Squabbling among the executives „« Shoe shining „« Clean out your desk! „« Stoop to serve¡Kraise your authority Modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Campbell avatar

    Between The Toes Too Please

    Contributed by David Campbell on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,159 views

    A practical & spiritual look at the footwashing service with Jesus.

    "Between the Toes Too Please" John 13:1-17 Pastor Dave Campbell If you’ve ever spent time around farm animals, you may see a number of similarities between them and us people. Chickens, for example, have an interesting tendency to set up a social order in which the strong pick on the weak. Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    Servant Leaders Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 142 ratings
     | 14,678 views

    What the church needs are leaders who will follow the example of Christ and be an example themselves of what it means to be a servant.

    - You've heard from Katie, Annie and Darren... but now it's my turn. Why am I thankful for Berean CC? Well there are many reasons, I am thankful for the love and support that you have all shown us over the past 2 and a half years. In our moments of discouragement, and frustration you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Footwashing - Example Or Ritual?

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 168 ratings
     | 5,402 views

    Footwashing was an EXAMPLE for believers to follow, not a ritual to observe like the Lord’s Table!

    FOOT WASHING - EXAMPLE OR RITUAL? (John 13:3-17) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/footwash.html] The Bible does NOT command New Testament believers to observe foot washing as a Church ritual. 1. The washing of the apostles’ feet by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Meaning Of The Incarnation Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 150 ratings
     | 7,389 views

    Jesus’ coming as a servant is highlighted in his washing the disciples feet at the last supper

    Well, it’s the day before Christmas. Tomorrow we celebrate the birth of God’s only Son who came to live among us. As the first chapter of John tells us: (John 1:14 NRSV) "the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Hearts Ablaze For Serving Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 10,370 views

    Thesis: We need to have hearts that are ablaze and that burn with the passion for serving God and serving each other. Only then will we find fulfillment and happiness in life! Only then will we make a difference for all eternity.

    Hearts Ablaze for Serving? Thesis: We need to have hearts that are ablaze and that burn with the passion for serving God and serving each other. Only then will we find fulfillment and happiness in life! Only then will we make a difference for all eternity. Illustration: While I was helping to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Love Is Kind

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 225 ratings
     | 24,855 views

    The apostle Paul comes close to being the composer of a great love song in 1 Corinthians 13. Here are three very important things about kindness.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a ILL. A movie shows 2 people in a canoe in the middle of a lake, with a beautiful moon shining above. The sky is filled with twinkling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Spooner avatar

    Christ's Lordship Demands Our Servanthood

    Contributed by Don Spooner on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,149 views

    Jesus voluntarily humbled Himself to become a servant and we must do the same.

    The Bible, our supreme guild for living, has much to say concerning being a servant. God has often empowered those who did not think too highly of themselves. People such as Gideon hiding in the threshing floor, or David tending sheep in the backlot caught God’s attention and were mightily used of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Toweled To Serve

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    REAL LEADERS ARE SERVANTS!

    “TOWELED TO SERVE” JOHN 13:1-5/ MATTHEW 20: 25-28 JUNE 2, 2002 INSTALATION OF LBA INTRODUCTION: Anyway People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Stooping To A Higher Level Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 13,649 views

    Jesus knew His identity, yet served with humility.

    STOOPING TO A HIGHER LEVEL John 13:1-17 S: Celebrate Jesus! Th: Service Pr: JESUS KNEW HIS IDENTITY YET SERVED WITH HUMILITY. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: concerns TS: We will find in John 13:1-17 four concerns that Jesus demonstrates in order to serve with humility. The _____ concern that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Do This To Remember Me Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,281 views

    This homily is to demonstrate that by His actions on Holy Thursday at the Last Supper, he shows the intimate connection of personal service and love in the community to divine worship at the Euchrist.

    HOLY THURSDAY “DO THIS TO COMMEMORATE ME” 1. "Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end" (Jn 13:1). These words from the Gospel text just proclaimed clearly underline the climate of Holy Thursday. They give us an insight into what Christ felt "on the night when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Stover avatar

    A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    Jesus did not just talk about servant-ministry: He modeled it for us. And as they say... a picture IS worth a thousand words.

    I. A Picture of Renunciation (4a) A. Renounced His prerogatives as Deity 1. Picture of His taking the form of a man 2. Philippians 2:7 (HCSB), “Instead He emptied Himself by assuming the form of a slave, taking on the likeness of men.” B. Renounced His Position as their Master 1. Removed His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist