Sermons on John 13:4-5:

Good Friday, 2002

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003

A look at what it may have been like to have been there.

GOOD FRIDAY, 2002 At this time of day many years ago, Jesus’ body lay in the tomb. Many of His followers were in shock not realizing what had taken place. We are not told what happened between the burial and resurrection we can only try to put ourselves in their place. Twenty four hours ago they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-46, John 13:3-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Good Friday, 2002

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003

A look at what it may have been like to have been there.

GOOD FRIDAY, 2002 At this time of day many years ago, Jesus’ body lay in the tomb. Many of His followers were in shock not realizing what had taken place. We are not told what happened between the burial and resurrection we can only try to put ourselves in their place. Twenty four hours ago they ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-10, Luke 22:19-46

Denomination: Christian Church

The Walk Of Preparation Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

The importance of believers to prepare their lives spiritually in order to be used by Christ.

THE FORWARD WALK – PART TWO “THE WALK OF PREPARATION” JOHN 13:1-11 - ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) INTRODUCTION: Last week we began the journey of the FORWARD WALK with Christ as He made His way to the Cross. The Forward Walk that culminates with the glorious celebration of Easter, the resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Understand Jesus' Life Of Humble Service! Series

Contributed by Chad Wright on Mar 30, 2004

The second in a series on Lenten symbols, this sermon focuses on Jesus’ humble life of service first as our Substitute and secondly to be an example to his followers of humble service.

3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Loving One Another

Contributed by John Nadasi on Apr 6, 2004

A short devotion/homily for Maundy Thursday as we celebrate communion and Passover dinner

John 13 Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet 1It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love.[1] 2The evening meal was being ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Methodist

Aiming Higher By Stooping Lower

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 15, 2004

Having trouble feeling like serving? Remember, we are more likely more likely to act ourselves into feeling than to feel ourselves into action.

Luke 22:24-27 “Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Luke 22:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Celebrate Volunteers

Contributed by John Harvey on May 13, 2004

By volunteering in the church you fulfill a purpose in your life, your ministry

Celebrate Volunteers! Intro: Ministry could never happen without the faithful service of so many people. From those who teach, to those in the nursery, to those who set up coffee and those who lead worship, all of the ministry you do is important. Recognize volunteers by having them stand One ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Aiming Higher Be Stooping Lower

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003

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

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do With Dirty Feet

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

Humility and servanthood are the biblical pathway to genuine greatness. Jesus teaches this by example and precept as He washes the disciples feet.

What to Do with Dirty Feet 11-24-02 Intro: Text: John 13:1-17 13:1It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. 2The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Love One Another

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Jan 10, 2004

This sermon is intended to show us what Jesus meant when He said Love One Another.

Love One Another John 13: 34-35 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. Let’s go to the Lord in Prayer! Yesterday when I ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 13:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

Walk With The Servant Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 13, 2003

Jesus’ humble love that stooped to wash his disciples feet has stooped to the cross to wash us clean from the dirt of our daily sins in the fountain filled with his blood, so that our attitude is changed to apologize and serve others in humble love.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts are the words of Jesus, recorded in John 13 [Jesus] began to was the disciples’ feet and to dry them with the towel that was tied around Him. He came to Simon ...read more

Scripture: John 13:5-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Wash Ye One Another Series

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002

Part 3 of "Heavenly Cleansing" series. Jesus gave us a beautiful illustration of how each of us is to humbly minister to each other.

WASH YE ONE ANOTHER John 13:2-17 INTRO. Luke 22 tells us of a conversation that took place at the table just moments before this event took place (Lk. 22:24-27). Jesus is preparing to go to Calvary and He knows that soon after that He will be going back to the Father. The problem is that His ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jul 9, 2002

Jesus did not just talk about servant-ministry: He modeled it for us. And as they say... a picture IS worth a thousand words.

I. A Picture of Renunciation (4a) A. Renounced His prerogatives as Deity 1. Picture of His taking the form of a man 2. Philippians 2:7 (HCSB), “Instead He emptied Himself by assuming the form of a slave, taking on the likeness of men.” B. Renounced His Position as their Master 1. Removed His ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Humillity Of The Towel

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Discover the importance of servanthood.

I. Less Than and Greater Than A. Text: Matthew 20:20-28 B. It’s easy in our society to get things backwards; mixed up. We live in a backwards society. Everything we as a society does is opposite of what God’s Word says we should. 1. Remember, Proverbs 14:12 says, “There is a way that seems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, John 13:1-17

John Chapter 13 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

John Chapter 13 begins the Private Ministry of Jesus. The Public Ministry of Jesus includes The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John.

The Private Ministry of Jesus: John Chapters 13-21 Study this section one chapter at a time! John Chapter 13 Life is a mixture of joy and sorrow! The life of Christ was no different, for Jesus wept for our sins as He rode into Jerusalem on the unbroken colt, and He rejoiced over the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38

Denomination: Baptist