Sermons on Washed Feet:

Jesus Knew His Identity Yet Served With Humility Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part 4 of the Lenten series on Jesus with this one focusing on Jesus’ humility and sense of self.

Jesus Knew His Identity, Yet Served with Humility TEXT: John 13: 1-9, 12-17 Sunday, March 10, 2002 We do serve an awesome, wonderful and great God. However, when I experience me, Richard Pfeil, I find that I am not all that great. I know that might be surprising, but.......Unlike God, I have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Because We Love Him

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 20, 2021

When you are in a relationship, you have obligations. Christians are in a relationship with Christ and with that relationship comes obligations, This message looks at six of them.

Father, we love your presence. We love your presence. We love you Lord and we give you all the glory. You are such a good, good Father. We love you and we give you praise this morning. My grandfather married Doris and I – it will be 44 years in two weeks, July 30 – in a small intimate wedding of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4-11, 1 John 2:1-6, Hebrews 5:12, Romans 13:1-9, John 13:1-14, 1 John 4:19, 1 John 4:7-10, 1 John 3:16-24, Colossians 1:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lesson From Maundy Thursday Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

The final week of Jesus life was spent teaching his disciples of the need to love and support each other.

Title: “The Lesson From Maundy Thursday Text: John 13: 1-17 Introduction: I want to thank you tonight for inviting me to deliver the evening message. What you don’t know is that this is the first time I’ve ever spoken at a Maundy Thursday service. So tonight I’m making personal history I find ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Joy Through Service

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008

Serving God with everthing you have and with all you are can bring you joy. Especially since you see that Jesus did the same.

The Scene: 12 Men lined up at a table (they would be laying …) Jesus: roles up his pant legs and wraps a towel around his body to use... pours water into a basin and begins washing his disciples feet. Slowly and diligently wash each persons feet and when you get so far begin speaking… “Peter, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20, John 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Victory With Water Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Doubtless, numerous volumes could be filled with the victories gained with water. We are examining one that is the Niagara of them all.

After the Russo-Japanese War in which Japan gained a great victory on the sea, the commander of the Japanese fleet visited the United States. William Jennings Bryan was the secretary of state, and it was his duty to toast the visiting commander. Bryan was a staunch prohibitionist however, and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Jesus´ Project Of Love

Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Sep 15, 2011

This sermon can be used during Maundy Thursday or connected with the Lord Supper.

Maundy Thursday “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13, 34-35 When the public contest for the design of the Czech National Library building ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Whole Heart Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Gary Eller on Jan 16, 2017

How much of our heart do we have to give to God?

OUR WHOLE HEART PT 3 (OUR NEIGHBOR AS OURSELF) MATT 22 VS 34-40 Matthew 22:34-40 (NKJV) 34 But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 "Teacher, which is the great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: *other

Forgive--You Don’t Have A Choice

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 25, 2013

Many Christians believe that they have the right to forgive or not forgive a wrong done to them. Jesus disagrees.

Forgive – You Don’t Have A Choice We know that even though Jesus lived during the time the Law was in effect, he didn’t teach the law. Jesus taught principles from the kingdom of God. That will be very important to keep in mind this morning. We are going to be in John 13 and to give you a quick ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Value Of Living Low

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 11, 2002

Christ teaches the way to live life in the Penthouse is by starting at the bottom.

Love The high value of living low 2 Peter 1:5-8 and 10b John 13:34-35 Intro: Word “love” is agape = love revealed by not doing what the person loved wants, but doing what the One who loves deems is needed by the one loved. John 3:16 – not what man wanted but what God saw man needed. John 13:34-35 ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 2 Peter 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Wondrous Love: Maundy Thursday 2017

Contributed by Kevin Haug on Apr 14, 2017

The new command is fulfilled by Jesus on the cross thereby changing our hearts so that we can then love one another as He first loved us.

Grace to you and peace from God the Father and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

How Not To Be A Grumpy Christian

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 17, 2023

I want to show you from God’s Word HOW NOT TO BE A GRUMPY CHRISTIAN.

So you wives tap your husbands on the shoulder and say, “Wake up! Listen, you need to hear this sermon!!! I want to preach on this subject for two reasons: (1) No one likes to be around a GRUMPY person…NO ONE! (2) You can not be an effective Christian if you are a GRUMPY CHRISTIAN! WHY ARE SOME ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Baptist

Demonstrating Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2020

Serve one another, even your enemies, and so demonstrate that you follow Jesus.

Robert Holmes, in his book God’s Man, describes a man who went home with his friend for dinner. The man was impressed by the way his friend entered the house, asked his wife how her day went, and told her she looked pretty. Then, after they embraced, she served dinner. After they ate, the husband ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Unto Us A King Is Born Series

Contributed by Tim Strickland on Dec 6, 2014

Calling the World to the Truth of Christ Jesus this Christmas. Feel free to use any or all parts of this sermon.

12/6/2014 Pastor Tim J Strickland Friendly Center Baptist Church Unto Us a King is Born This sermon is part of a series of sermons written for Christmas this year titled “The only Gift that Matters”. Last Sunday we learned from scripture, in Isaiah 9:6 “that unto us a child was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Healthy Church

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 2, 2005

Koinonia means we will bear each other’s burdens, confess our faults, and restore each other gently.

How to Have a Healthy Church Galatians 6:1-2, John 13:34-35 SCRIPTURE READING: Philippians 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Today is Pentecost Sunday. On this Sunday, forty days after Jesus ascended to heaven, Peter preached the first Gospel Sermon. On that day, over 5,000 people accepted Jesus as the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ