Sermons on John 13:2-20:

Serving One Another In Love

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

Serving one another in love is the heartbeat of Christian community. It reflects the nature of Christ, builds unity, and releases God’s power into our midst.

SERVING ONE ANOTHER IN LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:13 Supporting Texts: John 13:12-17, Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Peter 4:10 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that often encourages self-centredness, but the kingdom of God calls us to a different lifestyle—one of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13, John 13:12-17, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Humble Service Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

In a world driven by pride, status, and recognition, the concept of humble service seems outdated. Yet, it remains the foundation of true greatness in the Kingdom of God.

HUMBLE SERVICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 13:12-17 Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:5–11, Matthew 23:11-12, Mark 10:43–45, Galatians 5:13, Colossians 3:23–24 INTRODUCTION: In a world driven by pride, status, and recognition, the concept of humble service seems outdated. Yet, it ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peculiar Desires

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 25, 2025

As we realize the peculiar desires of Jesus for us, what should be our proper, logical and honoring response?

“I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But the Scripture will be fulfilled,'He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.' I am telling you this now, before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe that I am he. Truly, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-20, John 17:24, John 14:3

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another A Command

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Jun 28, 2025

LOVE

LOVE ONE ANOTHER A COMMAND Jesus said told us to love one another. why would he bother to tell us that? this should come naturally to us? Apparently it doesn’t. What we need to understand in order to obey Jesus command that he gave us? Let me tell you a story. there was an Olympics held in Seattle ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 13:31-34, Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:11-35  (view more)  (view less)

Serving Lost Friends Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 20, 2025

Servanthood Evangelism is motivated by love. Servanthood evangelism is a combination of simple acts of kindness followed by intentional personal evangelism. It’s where you practice acts of kindness with the intention of sharing the gospel.

This morning, I want to convince you, who are believers, to serve your unchurched friends with the intention of sharing the gospel with them. I want to see you make an impact on those closest to you through a simple campaign we are doing called Prayer, Care, Share. Find John 13 with me, if you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5, John 13:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Impostor At The Table : Do You Know Jesus Or Just Know Of Him?

Contributed by Chris Heeter on Jul 26, 2025

Introduction: The Impostor at the Table. Judas seen Jesus do everything, followed Him and still went to Hell. Do you know Jesus or just know Him?

Introduction: The Impostor at the Table : Do you know Jesus or just know of Him? I want to take you back—not to a pulpit or a church pew—but to a table. Not just any table… but the most sacred table in history. The table where love and betrayal met face to face. The Last Supper. But before they ...read more

Scripture: John 13:8, Matthew 26:21, Matthew 7:22-23, John 12:5, 2 Timothy 3:5, Ezekiel 36:26, Matthew 26:48-49, Luke 6:45, Matthew 7:23, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Go! And Do What You Know Is Right - James 4:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025

James is intensely practical, and his letter overflows with calls to real, lived-out faith.

Go! And Do What You Know Is Right - James 4:17 The Compass and the Map Imagine a seasoned hiker, standing at the edge of a great forest. In his hand is a detailed map and a perfectly calibrated compass. He knows the direction he must go, he understands the terrain, and he has everything he needs ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17, Luke 12:47-48, Romans 7:15-19, Matthew 25:41-45, John 13:17, Romans 5:8, Proverbs 24:11, Colossians 3:13, 1 John 3:17, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sacrificial Love

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 9, 2025

Sacrificial Love is about a love that cost you something. Hopefully people will see that giving of themselves is the kind of love that Jesus would have them give.

Sacrificial Love John 15:13 Introduction: The Greatest Act of Love A firefighter rushes into a burning building. A soldier shields his comrades from enemy fire. A mother works two or three jobs to put food on the table for her children. What do these people have in common? They embody sacrificial ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, John 13:12-17, 1 John 3:16, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: The Epitome Of Humility, Love And Service

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 15, 2025

Jesus demonstrated humility and service by washing the feet of His disciples, despite being their master, and taught us to go and do likewise.

Jesus: The Epitome of Humility, Love and Service Study Text: John 13:1-17 Introduction: This is a profound moment in the life of Jesus, that reveals not only His character but also His expectations for us as His followers. We witness Jesus washing the feet of His disciples. This is a powerful ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Necessity Of Humility

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 23, 2025

All to often in the business world we thrive to succeed at all costs - I want to be the best! Sometimes we do this at the expense of others and we know this is wrong. Jesus taught us what we should be like with other people and how important humility is in our daily lives.

The necessity of Humility LUKE 14:7-11 In this morning’s reading from St Luke’s gospel JESUS chooses a homely illustration to point to an eternal truth and perhaps a hard lesson for us to learn let alone practice! Those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11, John 13:1-17

Mind Your Manners (Be A Servant To All)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 31, 2025

My mother instilled in us to have good manners. Stand up when a women approaches the table. Eat with your moth Closed. The Lord also is calling us to have a manners the manners of a Servant. Jesus came to be not just a servant but a servant of all. Yield to have such a heart.

Have you ever dined at a fancy restaurant ... or at someone's home ... and felt a little ... uncomfortable? President Calvin Coolidge ... invited some friends from Vermont ... to dine with him ... at the White House. They were extremely ... nervous. And were concerned ... about the correct ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14, Matthew 15:36, John 13:14, 1 Corinthians 11:27

Denomination: Anglican

Admire The Spectacular Humanity Of Jesus

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 15, 2025

In what way that we can label the humanity of Jesus as extraordinary, phenomenal, impressive, stunning, breathtaking, or spectacular?

“After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit, and testified, ’Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.’ The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he spoke. One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was reclining at table close to Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Foot Washing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore Jesus' act of washing his disciples' feet as an ultimate demonstration of humility and love, and encourages us to emulate this humility in our daily lives.

Good morning, Church Family! Let me start off by sharing a beautiful quote from the renowned Christian author and preacher, A.W. Tozer. He once said, "Humility is not a grace that can be achieved, it's a grace that comes when we have nothing left to protect or project or prove." This profound ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Topics: Jesus, Foot Washing

Be Humble PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to live in genuine humility, following the example of Jesus Christ, and not to boast about their humility, but to demonstrate it in their daily lives.

Good morning, everyone! We are going to tackle a challenging topic today, one that isn't always easy to swallow. It's about humility. You see, the world we live in seems to reward those who boast about their accomplishments and achievements, but the Bible tells us to live differently. Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20, 1 Peter 5:6-7

Topics: Humble, Serve, Jesus Christ

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