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  • Todd Riley avatar

    The Beloved Disciple

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,893 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Does Jesus Have Lordship In Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 160 ratings
     | 16,270 views

    The heart of Peter’s problem was that Jesus did not have the "position" of Lordship in His life. What does that mean?

    OPEN: A teacher was telling about the time their new elementary school was raising the American flag for the first time. To make the day special, they had invited a marine Corps color guard to come out and perform the duty for them. The day before the ceremony, the Marine in charge of the unit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Aiming Higher Be Stooping Lower

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 188 ratings
     | 15,276 views

    This sermon reminds us that we need to aim higher in our service to God and others by being willing to serve as Jesus did.

    AIMING HIGHER BY STOOPING LOWER John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> When I was a kid growing up in Zanesville, our preacher liked to go coon hunting. The one that he hunted with the most was Jim , who was the father of my best friend. Our preacher, Tony, used to tell a story about their coon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,516 views

    Simon says, "touch your nose. . ." Jesus says, "follow my example." With a servant’s heart you won’t just "win the game;" you will have the blessing of God’s hand upon your life. Will you willing to take up the towel and serve others like Jesus did?

    As a child I was never very good at the game “Simon Says.” You remember how that game is played don’t you? The leader plays the part of Simon, and everyone playing has to do what Simon says. Of course the catch is that you are only to do what Simon says when Simon says, “Simon says. . .” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    Swollen Heads Vs. Smelly Feet

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Nov 4, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 5,969 views

    Maybe our problem is that our egos have been inflated by the position that we hold that we have become not servants but members of a serve-me-please pharisaical class of clergy.

    After a minister had preached a searching sermon on pride, a woman who had heard the sermon waited upon him and told him that she was in much distress of mind, and that she would like to confess to a great sin. The minister asked her what the sin was. She answered, “The sin of pride, for I sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    An Example To Follow

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 11, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    When reflecting on serving Christ with our effort and time, we are called to do so in the way Jesus washed the feet of the disciples. This is our example to follow.

    Yes, our focus on making a commitment to serve God with our hands begins with a story about feet. Our Bible story takes place at a time shortly before Jesus would give up his life for us. Jesus and the disciples were making arrangements to celebrate a special holiday meal together called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike DuBose avatar

    From Worthy Sheep To Smelly Feet

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,141 views

    Jesus takes the role of a servant and commands us to do likewise. It’s more than just smelly feet!

    From Worthy Sheep to Smelly Feet John 13: 12-21 April 28, 2002 Last week we talked about worthy sheep – this week, we’re talking about smelly feet… Last week we talked about Jesus as the Good Shepherd – this week, we see Him as a humble servant, a foot washer… ILLUS: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Curing Stuckititis Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 9,151 views

    2 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Do you ever feel trapped as you realize you are stuck with someone? This message uncovers the key to curing a common condition called Stuckititus.  

    CURING STUCKITITIS Part 2 of Supernatural Transformation John 13:1-17 Read at beginning of service: Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. INTRODUCTION Dr. Harry Ironside was a great Christian leader in the first ...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
     | 5,865 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

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    Stooping To A Higher Level Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 13,720 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
     | 9,364 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

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Meaning Of The Incarnation Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 150 ratings
     | 7,492 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

  • David Petticrew avatar

    The Crucifixion - The Ultimate Display Of God's Glory

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,972 views

    A Good Friday sermon based on the crucifixion story from John’s gospel, where the ultimate glory of God is shown in the most improbably place, on the cross.

    And so we come to the crucifixion. The cross stands at the very heart of Christianity. It has come to symbolise Christianity the world over. We put crosses at the front of our churches, crosses on the top of our churches, we were jewelery in the shape of crosses and crosses form the cover art for ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Two Bowls, Two Towels

    Contributed by Robert Hightower on May 26, 2003
    based on 148 ratings
     | 9,818 views

    Comparison Between Jesus and Pilate, Jesus washing the feet of the disciples, Pilate washing his own hands, Servanthood Message

    “Two Bowls and Two Towels” Jesus and Pilate First Baptist Church Ardmore May 18, 2003 Robert S. Hightower If you have your bible turn with me to the gospel of John chapter 13 The title of this morning’s message is “two bowls and two towels” Let me begin this morning’s message with a story A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Do You Touch Feet?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,868 views

    Jesus evidenced humble service toward His disciples. He calls us to do the same toward one another.

    March 26, 2000 John 13:1-17 “Do you touch feet?” INTRODUCTION [quietly sit down on the edge of the stage, and proceed to take off your boots. Take a whiff of the smell in your boots after you take them off. Then, proceed to take off your socks. After taking off your socks, begin to clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist