Sermons on John 13:1-15:

"You Don’t Understand Right Now… But You Will” John 13:7

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 21, 2025

A message of hope and learning how to wait upon the Lord for His plan for our life.

“You Don’t Understand Right Now… But You Will” Grab your Bible and say this with me: This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God. I boldly confess my mind is alert. My heart is receptive. I ...read more

Scripture: John 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Find Your Towel

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025

Jesus gives authority to serve, not rule—power shaped like a towel, lifting others, revealing love’s quiet strength, and mirroring His heart.

1. The Ladder and the Towel My senior pastor once stood with me in the church fellowship hall staring at a row of framed photographs—portraits of evangelists who had conducted meetings through the years. His finger paused on one. “H. M. S. Richards, Sr.,” he said softly. Then came a line I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, Mark 10:42-45, John 13:1-17, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 5:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Turn The Page

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 1, 2025

Every season brings about a new change and every time you turn the page a new season in your life is ready to bloom. So, no matter what you are dealing with, no matter if you don’t understand it all right now stand like a tree planted by rivers of water.

Turn the Page By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER SCRIPTURE: - Jeremiah 23:20 NKJV “In the latter days you shall understand it perfectly”. John 13:7 “Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter”. OPENING: - I will compare different versions ...read more

Scripture: John 13:7, Jeremiah 23:20, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 3:20, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 10:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Attitude Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus, who had all authority, chose to serve rather than be served. We are called to follow His example and serve others, both in sharing the Gospel and in nurturing fellow believers.

Hey guys! You know how in a game of tennis, the player who serves well usually wins? Well, life's kinda like that too. But how many of us are really up for living a life of service? There's this book, The Ugly American, where a journalist from Burma talks about how Americans can sometimes act all ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Topics: Spiritual Service, Humility, Discipleship, Biblical Stewardship

Humility Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 3, 2023

Jesus showed humility by coming from heaven to earth and washing His disciples' feet. When we choose humility, we reflect Christ to the world around us.

Imagine this: You're walking down the hall at school and you see a group of kids struggling to carry a huge box. The teacher is just standing there, watching. Then, out of nowhere, the principal comes over, rolls up his sleeves, and helps the kids lift the box. That's pretty cool, right? That's ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Topics: Humility, Christian Life, Spiritual Growth, Godly Virtues

Love In Action: Serving Like Jesus Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023

As disciples, we are called to serve others with love, following the example set by Jesus. This service begins in our families, extends to our communities, and impacts the world.

Today, we're going to talk about serving others. You know, like helping out at home, at school, or in our community. But we're not just talking about any kind of serving. We're talking about serving like Jesus did. Let's start with a story. Imagine you're at a fancy dinner party. Everyone's dressed ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, 1 John 3:18

Topics: Servant Leadership, Biblical Humility, Compassionate Actions, Selfless Love

Power Shifts - Attitude Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

"Power Shifts" is a sermon series focused on personal transformation to aid in the fulfillment of the Great Commission, addressing the current stagnation in global evangelism through shifts in attitude, actions, alignment, abundance, and anointing.

Missions is at the heart of God. God wants every people group and person to hear about a heavenly Father who loves them and sent His son to die for them. The church is God’s agent to accomplish this goal. The only way this can happen is for the church and individuals to obey the Great Commission. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Topics: Great Commission, Power Shifts, Spiritual Abundance

Sermon Series: Power Shifts

From The Ashes - Humility Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of humility as demonstrated by Jesus, encouraging believers to emulate this trait in their interactions with others, and underlining the importance of service to others as a form of service to God.

Once upon a time a rider came across a few soldiers who were trying to move a heavy log of wood without success. The corporal was standing by just watching as the men struggled.The rider couldn’t believe it. He finally asked the corporal why he wasn’t helping. The corporal replied: “I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Topics: Humility, Servant Leadership, Christ-Like Behavior

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

Curling: Some Things We'll Never Understand Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

The fourth in my Winter Olympics Series, Looks at some things that we don’t understand.

It just wasn’t right. Peter had done a lot of weird and wonderful things over the past three years but he wasn’t going to let Jesus wash his feet. That was a servant’s job, and besides Peter had feet like a hobbit’s and while Jesus had certainly touched the fisherman’s heart, Peter didn’t want ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Path Of Servanthood

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 14, 2009

Each one of us is responsible to find out where we fit into the kingdom of God as a worker who shows himself approved by God. servanthood is a blessing.

The path of Servanthood John 13:1-09 Introduction This morning I want to talk to you about servanthood. About serving others. After about 30 of us have given 5 nights to VBS, they are probably sitting here saying I cannot give anymore time , I am ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Washes The Disciples' Feet Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 3, 2009

This parable in action sets forth the principle of lowly service and asks the followers of Jesus to be like Him, not like the world.

JOHN 13: 1-11 JESUS WASHES THE DISCIPLES’ FEET [Luke 22:24-27] In the earlier chapters Jesus had given His ministry to the people of Galilee and Jerusalem. In chapters 13 and following Jesus turns from an unbelieving world to minister the Father’s love to His inner circle of disciples. He ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11, John 13:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Ultimate Example Of Humility Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

Philippians 2:5-11 has been called the greatest text on Christ ever written. Most preachers preach this text doctrinally. But Paul meant us to understand in terms of our personal relationships. See how Jesus’ example helps us get along with others.

HOW DID JESUS CHRIST EXHIBIT HUMILITY? 1. Jesus Christ exhibited humility in His thinking. "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God..." - Philippians 2:5-6 (NKJV) Paul says, "let this mind be in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 13:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Nuestro Rey Servicial

Contributed by Ruben Castro on Dec 16, 2008

Como seguidores de Cristo no podemos presumir que amamos a Dios sino amamos y servimos, como Cristo, a las personas a nuestro alrededor.

NUESTRO REY SERVICIAL Juan 13: 1-17; 34-35 Por las últimas cuatro semanas hemos estado estudiando el tipo de amor y servicio que Dios espera de cada uno de nosotros. Hemos utilizado diferentes pasajes de la biblia para demostrar como luce en la práctica—en la vida diaria—ese tipo de amor y ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Clean Living 2: Humility Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This is the second of a two-sermon series on Clean Living. This message focuses on the importance of humility to the Christian life.

As we look to Scripture today, we are going to pick up in John 13, where Jesus is washing his disciples feet and trying to make a point. John 13:12-16 "When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Towel Vs. Sword

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009

A Palm Sunday message about how Jesus calls us to grow His kingdom through servanthood, not by force.

If you have your Bibles, I’d like you to turn to the book of John. We’ve been in a series entitled, "the Twelve." This is a series about twelve common men that had an uncommon calling that Jesus chose to do life with. You know, if there’s anybody at all that could have done a solo project, it was ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational