Sermons on San Juan 13:15:

Two Bowls Of Water

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2014

In the Gospels there are two bowls of water, one of which represents self interest and the other represents service Which bowl will you take?

The two bowls of water TSJ/TAS 28-09-2014 Often in life we have both of the two bowls of our readings offered to us in various situations of life. The two bowls recorded in our ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Could I Wash The Feet Of My Judas?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 7, 2014

This text challenges us to ask if we could serve those who have ill will toward us; it also challenges us to ask if others see us as their Judas.

Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2The devil had already put it into the heart of Judas son of Simon Iscariot to betray him. And during ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Reveals Acts Of Humility

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 22, 2013

We can experience the blessing of humility by acts of servitude to one another.

Dave Thomas, founder of the Wendy’s Hamburgers is the only founder among America’s big companies who’s pictured in the corporate annual report shows him holding a mop and a plastic bucket. That wasn’t a gag either; it was done intentionally so that he could lead by example. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of If

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 1, 2014

The little word, "if," is the key to many blessings as seen in John 13.1-17.

1. St. Augustine Lighthouse, FL I am a bit of a lighthouse enthusiast. I started collecting and visiting them way before it was popular (kind of like "I was country when country wasn't cool"). One of the "lights" I have visited is in St. Augustine, FL. The lighthouse is very similar to the Cape ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mark Of A True Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2013

Jesus said we should love one another. But why bother to tell us to do it? Shouldn't it come naturally to us? Apparently not. So, what do we need to understand in order to obey this command that Jesus gave us?

OPEN: Several years ago there was an Olympics held in Seattle Washington. And the special event that was talked about for years afterward was the 100 yard dash. Lined up on the starting line were 9 contestants, waiting for the gun to go off. At the gun, the started their run… kind of. For ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 13:31-34, Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:11-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Washing The Feet Of The Disciples

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

This world is not our home,. However, the Lord is not taking His disciples immediately out of this world. Instead, He equips us with a model of love and humility for our continuing sojourn here.

WASHING THE DISCIPLES’ FEET. John 13:1-17. John concludes his account of Jesus’ public ministry with one last urgent appeal in which our Lord “cried out” (John 12:44) with a vehemence not unlike His cry at the tomb of Lazarus (John 11:43). Jesus does not cease to call the spiritually dead to new ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pregúuuntame Series

Contributed by Scott Hudgins on Feb 17, 2015

Nuestro Salvador, nuestro Creador tomó la naturaleza de siervo y luego dijo, “Les he puesto el ejemplo, para que hagan lo mismo que yo he hecho con ustedes.” ¿Quieres marcar la diferencia? ¡Toma la toalla y sé siervo!

¡Marca la Diferencia! — Pregúuuntame 23 Noviembre 2014 Introducción (Lo siguiente es una traducción de lo que Bob Hostetler escribió en su sermón The Problem of Dirty Feet y me pareció excelente) Llegaron en grupos de dos o tres, hablando duro, riéndose felizmente… Eran hombres de ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Washing The Feet Of My Family Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2015

We will be discussing 4 things that contrast to illustrate how to wash the feet of our family

Introduction: A woman is depressed so she went to her doctor. After examining her and talking with her the doctor said that she did not need medication to deal with her depression. What she needed to do is loving acts of service for someone for the next 14 days. The woman began making excuses ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Sundays To Easter: He Loved Them To The Uttermost Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 10, 2021

Jesus and the 12 Disciples celebrated Passover in the "upper room" in Jerusalem. While they were there, the Lord showed these men just how much He really loved them. Other things happened there, too.

Introduction: The apostle John was an eyewitness to many of the events he recorded in his Gospel. One of the most touching, in my opinion, is this episode that took place just hours before the Lord Jesus Christ was crucified. He knew exactly what the Lord meant, when John said the Lord loved them ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Our Excelling Example Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

We look to Christ as our example, and He teaches us a positive type of humility that says I have ability and blessings which I will use, not for self-glorification, but for the edification of others.

You cannot imitate what you do not know. Any parrot who learns to swear does not reveal its own character, but rather that of its owner and example. To copy or imitate by definition implies an original to go by. It is the original that determines the nature of the copy. This concept is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Self Service Or In His Service

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 21, 2021

Jesus did not tell us to do anything that He did not do Himself when He told us to love one another in His service. Jesus led His disciples by example.

SELF SERVICE OR IN HIS SERVICE Text: John 13: 1-17 John 13:1-17  Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.  (2)  The devil had ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith And Service Through Our Understanding Of Maundy Thursday

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 31, 2021

An opportunity to reflect on some of the key themes of Maundy Thursday, as we begin to prepare for Good Friday

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen, Today we enter the Holy Triduum, the three days which changed everything. Maundy Thursday is replete with signs and symbols, so much for us to think about, and to celebrate before we sit vigil in the garden of gethsemane with Christ later ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Disciplines: Servanthood & Submission

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 6, 2022

In this message we look to Jesus as our example of servanthood and submission

Sermon for February 6, 2022 - John 13:1-17 This is a deeply moving passage. And it’s all the more moving when we understand the underlying message in this account. This is a picture of Jesus visibly and tangibly demonstrating His heart for the church, His desire for our relationships and this His ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Ephesians 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do As I Do

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 25, 2021

Perhaps you heard this phrase growing up (and have repeated it to your own kids): 'do as I say, not as I do'. I can swear but if I hear you do it you're in trouble. Contrast that with what we see in the bible and we realize the right thing to be able to say is, 'do as I do'.

DO AS I DO Perhaps you heard this phrase growing up (and have repeated it to your own kids): 'do as I say, not as I do'. That's our response when we hear, 'but you do it' or, 'but you say it'. I can swear up a storm but if I hear you do it you're in big trouble. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, John 13:12-17, 1 Peter 2:21-23, 1 Corinthians 4:11-17, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Assurance Of The Imperishable Treasures In Heaven Through The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 7, 2021

Jesus left us a will when He went to the Cross. He is reassuring us of those treasures through His resurrection

Assurance of the imperishable treasures in heaven through the resurrection of Jesus Christ Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD I understand that the theme for this chapel during April is “Sharing with the Needy” based on the bible verse Luke 12:33. So let us start by reading Luke 12:33 Luke 12:33 (NKJV) Sell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:33, John 14:1-2, John 17:23-26, Hebrews 9:16-17, 1 Peter 1:3-4, John 13:1-17, Matthew 20:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational