Sermons on foot washing: showing 31-45 of 40,221

A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 23, 2016

Jesus' famous foot washing of His disciples is a love-parable of the way disciples should live and treat one another.

“A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” John 13:1-20 The cross is near for Jesus and the next 5 chapters cover Jesus’ farewell Passover meal and Jesus’ encouragement and prayers for His followers. We look at John 13:1 which is Jesus’ last supper where He washes His ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Washing Feet Reveals The One Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 25, 2021

When it came right down to it, Jesus was the one who paused to wash everyone's feet before the Passover meal. What does this action reveal about those who were there and what should we learn from this event? Consider these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

When I graduated from the seminary in the 90s, I was given two reminders that day. The first was a diploma, to show that you’ve completed their training to lead. The second was a towel to remind you that to lead is to serve. To further reinforce that idea for all students, they placed a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Leaders Serving The People

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 16, 2023

In the foot-washing story, Jesus exemplifies servant leadership. Our church leaders should be exercising this idea.

Church Leaders Serving the People John 13:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 13:1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 During ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Dinner For Twelve Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 22, 2009

Based on the poem, Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson, this series follows the footprints of Jesus from the Upper Room to His Resurrection.

Scripture References (Jn 13:1-17, Mtt 26:26-30, Mk 14:22-26, Lk 22:14-20) Series Introduction Mary Stevenson, in 1936, wrote a poem … Footprints in the Sand (read) We want to follow the footprints of Jesus in the days leading up to his crucifixion, death, resurrection. Jesus was on a journey to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Charismatic

"The Last Passover"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 10, 2010

As the Lord instituted the ordinance of Communion, He and the disciples celebrated the last legitimate Passover

1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Holy Thursday: "And With Your Spirit."

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 10, 2017

"I figure I have a better chance of running into Jesus here than most places."

Holy Thursday "The Lord be with you;" "And with your spirit." The roots of this dialogue is based on when God shared Moses' spirit with the 70 Hebrew elders in the Book of Numbers, verse 11:25. The verse says that God took some of the spirit that was upon Moses and put it upon the seventy elders; ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:25

Denomination: Catholic

Remember Those Last Words Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 29, 2018

On Maundy Thursday Jesus sets an example for the disciples when he is gone

John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Lord, speak in this place, in the calming of our minds and in the longing of our hearts, by the words of my mouth and in the thoughts we form. Speak, O Lord, for your servants listen. Amen. This week that the Christian world calls ‘Holy Week’ commemorates the last – and most ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

The Night Before In That Upper Room

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

The disciples were looking for a position of honor or a place of privilege at the table. They were rushing to get a good seat. It seems that Jesus waited until all were seated and while it was fresh in their minds and then John 13:4

It was the night before when in the upper room Jesus and the disciples meet for the last supper. As they came into that room each one passed by a basin and a pitcher full of water. Every one of those disciples knew what that pitcher of water and basin was there for. It was the job of the servant ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose Is To Love All Those Who Enter Our Doors

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 31, 2021

This is part 4 of our Church Purpose Statement. What does it mean to love all those who enter our doors and accept them in our mindst.

Our Purpose: To Love All Those Who Enter Our Doors Luke 10;25-37 John 13:1-20 I want you to hold the following people inside your head as I describe them. He found out that the cancer he thought was gone had come back and the doctors didn’t know what should the next step should be. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, John 13:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Cleansing Christ-Like Distinctive Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 17, 2014

Jesus' washing of His disciples feet provided a lesson in servanthood far more impressive than any verbal message.

A Cleansing Christ-like Distinctive: Washing Feet John 13:1-13 This past Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, and for the next six weeks we are going to spend some time considering Jesus’ Lessons to His Disciples in the Upper Room, which basically covers day leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Serve Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014

John 13 Jesus washes His disciples feet

Serve Like Jesus For nearly a decade, Mike Rowe hosted one of my favorite shows - Dirty Jobs. Remember any memorable episodes? Some were just about getting dirty, other times it was about things worse than dirt. Honey dipper, feeding pigs slop from Las Vegas hotels, bird vomitologist, guano ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Apr 14, 2014

A Maundy Thursday sermon about the vast love of Christ, which, though hard to fully understand, we are called to share.

I have in my office a beautiful needlepoint of the United Methodist cross and flame. It was a gift to me one Christmas a few years ago from a parishioner. The piece is not huge, it fits into a 5x7 frame, but I know the woman who did this needlepoint spent hours and hours weaving this beautiful ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: United Methodist

The Hour Of Darkness And A Servant King Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

The behavior of Jesus at the last supper was in line with what Jesus would do the next day on the cross. Through it all, Jesus was the servant king.

The Hour of Darkness and a Servant King ("The King whose Scepter is a Towel"- title from a message by Daryl Johnson) John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: What do you picture when you hear the word “KING”? The first word that comes to my mind is POWER. And if I hear KING of KINGS I think ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serve Like Jesus

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 26, 2024

Using the Superbowl ad of washing others feet, this sermon compares that ad with why Jesus did that with his disciples.

Discipled- Serving Like Jesus CCCAG 2-25-2024 Scripture- John 13:3-17 Introduction: How many people watched the Superbowl this year? How many people saw the ad of people washing the feet of others, and it ends with the statement, “He (meaning Jesus) gets us” Looks very Christian, but on closer ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven Sundays To Easter: He Loved Them To The Uttermost Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 10, 2021

Jesus and the 12 Disciples celebrated Passover in the "upper room" in Jerusalem. While they were there, the Lord showed these men just how much He really loved them. Other things happened there, too.

Introduction: The apostle John was an eyewitness to many of the events he recorded in his Gospel. One of the most touching, in my opinion, is this episode that took place just hours before the Lord Jesus Christ was crucified. He knew exactly what the Lord meant, when John said the Lord loved them ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Baptist