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  • Jerry Thorpe avatar

    The Two Sides Of Foot Washing

    Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on May 16, 2009
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    Over and over, Jesus taught his followers about the value of humility. Now the Lord placed them in a situation in which they must act it out.

    THE TWO SIDES OF FOOT WASHING John 13:1-17 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 maybe I should say ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Love & Betrayal Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 11, 2008
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    Are you ashamed to be served by Jesus? Be careful how you answer. As Jesus demonstrates what real love is, he also recoils at real betrayal.

    In the February 20th issue of Time Magazine, Joel Stein writes the cover story about George Clooney the Hollywood TV actor turned movie star. Stein recalls asking Clooney for an interview. What he got was Clooney himself coming over for dinner. “He’ll eat whatever’s cooking” his publicist said. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Grace

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
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    GRACE

    John 13:1-17 PP1 look like taking state, he presently balances it with this act of abasement. But why would Christ do this? If the disciples’ feet needed washing, they could wash them themselves; a wise man will not do a thing that looks odd and unusual, but for very good causes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking Out For #1

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008
     | 1,775 views

    We have this tendency to be selfish--to look out for #1--me, me, me. The true #1 is God and God’s ways. Jesus shows that making God #1 means not thinking we are better than others. John 13 (foot washing) is a beautiful expression of this.

    Looking Out for Number One March 16, 2008 Matthew 21: 1-11; John 13 Part One (kid’s sermon) Let me tell you about the most memorable day of my life. There I was living this average conditions with no one recognizing my worth. No one really could see the great potential that I had when suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend?

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 24, 2008
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    Judas’ betrayal of Jesus serves as a wake-up call of how close we can come to God’s kingdom and still be lost.

    How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend? John 13:2, 18-30; Luke 22:1-6, 21-23, 47-48 INTRO. From Walter Wangerin, The Book of God, pp. 765-767. As he went, more and more people threw their garments down in the road before him. It became a garment of clothing and praise. People ran back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Serve Faithfully Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 41,049 views

    God expects members of His church not just to be spectators, but to participate in what goes on. We are all called to serve where we have been gifted.

    “What Is Expected of a Church Member: Serving Where God has Gifted” Introduction: A Few years ago I had the opportunity to go to a Duke basketball game. It was fun and exciting to watch Duke dominate as usual, but something was lacking. I found that I wished I were out on the court playing. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Servanthood

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 27, 2007
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    A sermon for Maundy Thursday, Jesus washing the disciple’s feet

    Maundy Thursday John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Servanthood 4 rose from supper, laid aside his garments, and girded himself with a towel. 5* Then he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded. 16* Truly, truly, I say to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Focus On Five Serving Each Other Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
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    This goes deeper than love. This is helping others so that we can make a difference in their life. We need to make a habit of serving others so that we can demonstrate God’s way of loving.

    LET’S PRAY Father we ask for Your anointing on us today. Place Your anointing on me as Your messenger today. God move in our lives. Rip open the heavens and visit Your people today. Open our eyes so that we may see Your Word. Open our ears so that we may hear Your Word. Open our minds so that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Dinner For Twelve Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 22, 2009
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     | 4,671 views

    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

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    El Lavamiento De Pies

    Contributed by Josue Martinez on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 80,005 views

    En este sermón se analizan las razones que tuvo Jesucristo para lavar los pies de sus discípulos.¿Este es un nuevo sacramento?

    EL LAVAMIENTO DE PIES. Juan. 13:1-17 Durante la guerra de independencia de unos soldados insurgentes estaban reparando una trinchera su capitán estaba gritándoles : ¡Muévanse, muévanse, traigan esas piedras! Miren allá está un gran tronco, ¡traigan ese tronco, pónganlo aquí! ¡apúrense! Pasó un ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Following Jesus Into Good Works

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2009
     | 2,472 views

    Jesus invites us to follow Him - this means doing what He did.

    Following Jesus into Service Recap from Last Week Nooma: Rich 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus And Toxic People

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 37,567 views

    How does Jesus deal with toxic people?

    Jesus and Toxic People June 7, 2009 Matthew 26:17-30 – Last supper John 13:1-17 – Foot Washing A few weeks ago it seemed that almost everyone who I sat down and talked with were dealing with “toxic” people in their lives. Weeks like that are like “discernment for dummies” for me. I ...read more

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    But... Well... Feet Are Dirty!

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 8, 2010
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     | 2,635 views

    The action of Jesus washing the disciples feet is action based, rooted in concrete activity, and had to be done.

    But… well… feet are dirty! John 13:1-17 Aug 22, 2010 Intro: The week had been stressful. Full of tension, danger, confrontation. The small band of men had been challenged, and though they hadn’t won they also hadn’t been destroyed. Yet. The opposition was strong and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Living In Lowliness

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2010
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    Before Jesus went to the cross, he lowered Himself to serve those around Him.

    Intro. In the 13th chapter of John’s Gospel, we find that the Lord begins to open His heart to those closest to Him. As we come to our text, it is Tuesday night, the time of the Last Supper. Jesus celebrates the Passover with His disciples. It is a day early because the Lord is crucified ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    P90x For The Soul - Serving Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,830 views

    Serving is one of those things that we all know the need for, but we struggle with finding time to actually do it. As we look at Jesus’ example of serving, what are some principles of godly serving that we can learn so we can glorify the Lord and find re

    P90X for the Soul – Serving Serving John 13:1-17 Godly service is done now! (v.1) Godly service is done out of love (v. 2) Godly service is not an issue of authority Godly service is an issue of humility (v. 3-5) Godly service helps others Spiritually Godly service helps you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational