Sermons on Yochanan 13:30:

Love & Betrayal Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 11, 2008

Are you ashamed to be served by Jesus? Be careful how you answer. As Jesus demonstrates what real love is, he also recoils at real betrayal.

In the February 20th issue of Time Magazine, Joel Stein writes the cover story about George Clooney the Hollywood TV actor turned movie star. Stein recalls asking Clooney for an interview. What he got was Clooney himself coming over for dinner. “He’ll eat whatever’s cooking” his publicist said. The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend?

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 24, 2008

Judas’ betrayal of Jesus serves as a wake-up call of how close we can come to God’s kingdom and still be lost.

How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend? John 13:2, 18-30; Luke 22:1-6, 21-23, 47-48 INTRO. From Walter Wangerin, The Book of God, pp. 765-767. As he went, more and more people threw their garments down in the road before him. It became a garment of clothing and praise. People ran back to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Could It Be Me?

Contributed by James May on Mar 25, 2008

Could it be me? Could I be the one who betrays Jesus? No matter how long we serve the Lord, there’s always a chance that we could fail.

Could it be Me? Wednesday, March 19, 2008 On the night before Jesus’ crucifixion we find him in the upper room, with all of the disciples as they prepared for the last supper. John 13:21-30, "When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

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

Jesus Knew!

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 8, 2009

A sermon for Maundy Thursday, Series B

Maundy Thursday, April 9, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we come before your altar as your people, baptized into the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ. Give us humble ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mark Of A Christian

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Apr 10, 2009

There are many marks of a believer. This message focuses on what I believe to be "The Mark of a Believer."

The Mark of a Christian John 13:1-38 There are many marks of the Christian that I’m sure we could all name. I would like to focus on what I believe to be “The Mark of a Christian.” “By this all people will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Without this ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of An Intimate Relationship With Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 14, 2009

Here is a "photograph" of what an intimate relationship with Jesus looks life in the life of an individual. John describes this special moment in his life with Jesus in such a way that it gives us a true image of Jesus relating intimately with a man.

TITLE: How to Develop an Intimate Relationship with Jesus TEXT: John 13:18-30 Introduction: Think about your favorite snapshots. Think about what meaningful moments they capture for you and why they are powerful. Here is s snapshot of Jesus that is one of the most powerful in scripture. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Is In The Details Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 23, 2013

How should we view the person of Judas and what he did.

The Devil is in the Details John 13:18-30 Introduction There has been a great attempt in recent times to redeem the character of Judas. In “The Passover Plot”, the recent writings of Dan Brown, and others, modern man have tried to present Judas in a different light. Some would say that ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Betrayal Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus is betrayed or abandoned by his closest friends

Ever had a long day - a day that refused to end? Review the longest 24 hour period the earth ever witnessed - a story witnessed only by a handful of people at the time, but has come to be the most well known story of all time. It is told in more languages to more people than any other story. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And Judas Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 7, 2014

A sermon about the dealings of Jesus and Judas at the Last Supper (3 sources; 1) Christology class 2) The Longest Night by James E. Smith 3) Outline from Bob Russell at: http://bobrussellsermons.org/judas-who-betrayed-him?filter_name=Judas)

HoHum: Benedict Arnold was once a respected name in America. He was a general in the Revolutionary Army. He was a friend of George Washington. For approximately $20,000 Benedict Arnold betrayed his country and surrendered West Point to the British. No one wants their child named Benedict in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

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

Servant Hood 101

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 21, 2013

The One who needed to be served is serving!

John 13:1-30 Verse 1-2-Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. And supper being ended, the devil having already put it ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Love On Display

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 8, 2013

When it comes to loving the model for every believer is Jesus Himself.

Love on Display John 13:1, 31-35 When it comes to loving the model for every believer is the Lord Himself. We can truly never love without the gift of the Holy Spirit and complete yielding unto Him in this grace. Ephesians 2:4 But God who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Baptist