Sermons on John 13:21-35:

Wednesday Of Holy Week

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 4, 2007

The paradox of Judas’ betrayal and Jesus’ command to love one another - all in the same evening

The dark soul of the night Today is Wednesday of Holy Week, a night in which we remember the betrayal of Christ by a friend, Judas We are never told why Judas betrayed Christ. Did he betray Christ out of a sense of revenge – because he felt let down when Jesus refused to become the popular ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-35, John 21:13-35

Denomination: Anglican

Maundy Thursday

Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 5, 2007

Maundy Thursday--My most favorite Church service of the Year

Maundy Thursday 2007 Tonight believe it or not is probably my most favorite Church service of the year. To me, in this one special evening, through the Scripture readings, one can see most clearly the Hand of God at work throughout the history of the world. Tonight we recall the history of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Responsibility Is Mine

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 7, 2007

We have to take responsibility for the ways we deny and betray Jesus. Judas can’t say, "The Devil Made Me Do It." The responsibility was his.

The Responsibility is Mine John 13:21-32 Holy Thursday April 5, 2007 Most of you, I am sure, remember the comic Flip Wilson from the late sixties. He is remembered most of all for his character Geraldine and her penchant for hollering out when she committed some breach of social etiquette, “The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-32

Denomination: Methodist

Peace And Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 16, 2007

The greatest detriment to faith is not doubt but fear. When Jesus reveals himself to his dsiciples on Easter evening he gives them peace to free them from their fear. Jesus works the same way in our lives.

John 20:19-31 “Peace and Faith” INTRODUCTION If you were in charge of guarding “faith”; keeping it safe from anything that would harm it, what would you be most vigilant against? • Some people would guard against affluence. We know that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Glorify His Name

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 21, 2007

As Christians, we have to understand one simple thing: Every person on this earth has been placed here to do one thing and one thing only, and that is to glorify God.

Title: Glorify His Name Scripture: John 13:31-35 Introduction: We said at the beginning, and throughout our study of the Gospel according to the Apostle John, that Jesus was on a time line. Seven times, He says “a time is coming.” John continually uses words such as, and the next day, or, two ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love Overcomes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 16, 2006

Christ’s love in us overcomes the world, the fleshly tendency for self-centeredness and the devil’s attempts to demean, demoralize and defeat us.

Interpersonal Do’s and Don’ts John 13:34-13:35 Jesus said, "A new commandment I give to you that you love one another as I have loved you. By this will all men know that you are my disciples because you have love for one another." (John 13:34,35) Illustration: Let us consider one another ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whatever It Takes To Love Others Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 23, 2006

Fourth in a six part series encouraging believers to do whatever it takes in their relationship with God and others. This message focuses on fellowship.

Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ The last two weeks, we’ve talked about doing “whatever it takes” in our relationship with God – ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

They Need Your Love!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 7, 2006

A sermon that talks about who is and who is not a child of God.

Love is a word that is bandied about to describe our feelings towards everything. We love our cars. We love our homes. We love our this and we love our that. The problem is that we use it freely to describe “things” and “places” but when talking about other people, we often use negative ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: *other

"The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 30, 2008

That Jesus loves me... Five points: This is my identification, indoctrination, meditation, motivation, and my invitation!

Text: John 13:21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

At The Heart Of Jesus

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on May 3, 2008

Learn the importance of spending time close to the heart of God.

I. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms A. TEXT: John 13:21-30 “When Jesus had said these things, He was troubled in spirit, and testified and said, "Most assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me." Then the disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom He spoke. Now there was leaning ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-30

Why Community?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 8, 2008

A look at our need for true community in all of its glorious messiness.

Dakota Community Church January 06, 2008 Why Community? - I We live in a very “individual” focused social order. It’s all about personal rights and freedoms, personal space, and let’s not forget personal relationship with God. This church thing though is about something different altogether; in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Mennonite

A New Command Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008

# 36 in series. Loving one another” is not just a recommendation by our Lord — just another good piece of advice, it is a command,

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 36 “A New Commandment” John 13:31-38 From time to time we are asked to do some self-examination of our spiritual lives and assess how we think we are doing ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Is Love The Defining Mark Of Our Church? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 28, 2008

God’s compassion for the world and power in his people combine for an unassailable testimony of his grace and greatness.

Scripture Introduction Jesus “did not speak to them [the crowds] without a parable…” (Mark 4.34). And the Apostle John shows us that Jesus’ parables were often acted teachings, the most famous of which is in John 13: “Jesus laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Brings Good From Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 29, 2008

God points us through the cross to the wonder of his glory in order to understand evil and suffering in this present world.

Scripture Introduction Who killed Jesus? The Apostles’ Creed says he “suffered under Pontius Pilate.” Or maybe the blame belongs to the soldiers who drove the nails? Or should we condemn the Jews who demanded freedom for the criminal Barabbas and death for this one called, “Christ,” and then ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loves Ya!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 24, 2007

Do you know what it’s like to intend the best but be thought of in the worse possible way; to give deeply and not get something back; to be intentional in trying to build a bridge in a relationship only to get your legs chopped off at the knees? If the an

“LOVE – something you act upon, not simply feel” – Sermonspice.com Glenys’ family – wonderful, relaxed wrap up to any conversation – “loves ya!” Not merely sentiment with words but words that are an expression of what is lived out. It is a sentiment that needs to be lived out in the life of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Salvation Army