Sermons on Washing Of The Feet:

Focus On Feet Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus used his feet for the glory of God, and the good of man. He not only had love expressed to Him by means of His feet, but He expressed His love for His disciples by washing their feet.

Centuries ago the Danes decided to invade Scotland. They very cleverly moved their great army in the night so they could creep up on the Scottish forces and take them by surprise. In order to make this advance as noiseless as possible they came barefooted. As they neared the sleeping Scots, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Demonstrate Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 26, 2023

Serve one another and 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, Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Barging In

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 10, 2024

A woman of a low class barges into a Pharisee's home to plead for forgiveness from Jesus. He grants her the request. It shows that the common Jews desired the Messiah!

Barging in Luke 7:40-50 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H Koplitz 40 And Jesus answered, and said to him: Simon, I have something to say to thee. He said to him: Say it, Rabbi. Jesus said to him: 41 There were two debtors to a certain creditor; the one owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:40-50

Denomination: United Methodist

At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 27, 2020

Today I would like to take you to another event that took place during Jesus' time and connect it with a similar event that took place earlier in Jesus’ ministry on earth.

Palm Sunday commemorates that day in Jesus life where Jesus enters Jerusalem on a colt. Mark chapter 11 says, “And many spread their clothes on the road, and others cut down leafy branches from the trees and spread them on the road. Then those who went before and those who followed cried out, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Servanthood

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 27, 2007

A sermon for Maundy Thursday, Jesus washing the disciple’s feet

Maundy Thursday John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Servanthood 4 rose from supper, laid aside his garments, and girded himself with a towel. 5* Then he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded. 16* Truly, truly, I say to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Two Bowls, Two Towels

Contributed by Robert Hightower on May 26, 2003

Comparison Between Jesus and Pilate, Jesus washing the feet of the disciples, Pilate washing his own hands, Servanthood Message

“Two Bowls and Two Towels” Jesus and Pilate First Baptist Church Ardmore May 18, 2003 Robert S. Hightower If you have your bible turn with me to the gospel of John chapter 13 The title of this morning’s message is “two bowls and two towels” Let me begin this morning’s message with a story A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:19-24, John 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Into Hell With Clean Feet

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 21, 2022

The last evening Jesus spent with His disciples (John 13-17) had Him showing the act of service towards others by washing their feet. Judas Iscariot's feet were cleaned as well, but his heart remained dirty and unresponsive to this final outreach of compassion as he planned Jesus' betrayal.

This year (2022) marks the fiftieth anniversary of the premiere of the film "A Thief in the Night", one of the first Christian films to present the subject of the last days and how it would impact life as we know it. The quality of the film is primitive by today's standards, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:9, Matthew 10:4, Matthew 26:14-15, Mark 14:43, Luke 22:47-48, John 6:70, John 13:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Serve Like Jesus

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 26, 2024

Using the Superbowl ad of washing others feet, this sermon compares that ad with why Jesus did that with his disciples.

Discipled- Serving Like Jesus CCCAG 2-25-2024 Scripture- John 13:3-17 Introduction: How many people watched the Superbowl this year? How many people saw the ad of people washing the feet of others, and it ends with the statement, “He (meaning Jesus) gets us” Looks very Christian, but on closer ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Marks Of A Genuine Christian

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Jan 24, 2021

Is it wearing a cross in our neck, wearing all the time white shirt, kurta, makes us Christians or because our parents wrote our religion Christian in the Birth Certificate column that makes us Christians. What makes us or shows as a Christian? Let's study and find out the answer.

Jn 13:4-5, 12-15 John 13:34-35 [34]A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. [35]By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” I warmly welcome you all again to this fellowship. During my ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-5, John 13:34-35, Matthew 22:38, Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership And Humility Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024

Reflecting on Maundy Thursday's Washing of the Feet and Peter's Response in the Context of Present-Day Fundamentalisms

Leadership and Humility Scripture: John 13:1-15 Introduction: Reflecting on Maundy Thursday's Washing of the Feet and Peter's Response in the Context of Present-Day Fundamentalisms Reflection Maundy Thursday holds profound significance in the Christian tradition, marking the Last ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Other

Maundy Thursday : Servant Lessons From Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 7, 2012

Jesus taught us few important lessons while washing the feet of His disciples.

Blessed are you if you do them As we meditate on the Lord’s last Passover supper, let us turn our attention to the incident recorded in John 13:1-17. For those of us who know our bibles well, we know this passage as the only place where the washing of the disciples feet in recorded. None of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beautiful Feet

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Oct 23, 2003

This sermon shows the feet in the Word of God are often spoken about with a spiritual significance. This sermon further goes on to show the characteristics of having beautiul feet.

“Beautiful Feet” Text: Romans 10:13-15 Intro: The feet in the Word of God are often spoken about with a spiritual significance. For example – In Exodus Chapter 3, the Lord calls out to Moses from the burning bush. Exodus 3:4-5, “And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Never Mind Feet Washing, Let's Get On With More Important Acts Of Service!

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Apr 29, 2016

I ask the question, how well do we know our commander in chief, Jesus? Do we allow him to help in the many battles we face throughout our lives. How prepared are we to follow his example of servant-hood.

Servanthood: John 13 v1-16 At the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier, their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he retorted with great dignity, "Sir, I am a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-16

Denomination: *other

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