Sermons on Yochanan 13:5:

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

Footwashing - Example Or Ritual?

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 29, 2000

Footwashing was an EXAMPLE for believers to follow, not a ritual to observe like the Lord’s Table!

FOOT WASHING - EXAMPLE OR RITUAL? (John 13:3-17) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/footwash.html] The Bible does NOT command New Testament believers to observe foot washing as a Church ritual. 1. The washing of the apostles’ feet by ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Swollen Heads Vs. Smelly Feet

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Nov 4, 2001

Maybe our problem is that our egos have been inflated by the position that we hold that we have become not servants but members of a serve-me-please pharisaical class of clergy.

After a minister had preached a searching sermon on pride, a woman who had heard the sermon waited upon him and told him that she was in much distress of mind, and that she would like to confess to a great sin. The minister asked her what the sin was. She answered, “The sin of pride, for I sat ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

An Example To Follow

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 11, 2001

When reflecting on serving Christ with our effort and time, we are called to do so in the way Jesus washed the feet of the disciples. This is our example to follow.

Yes, our focus on making a commitment to serve God with our hands begins with a story about feet. Our Bible story takes place at a time shortly before Jesus would give up his life for us. Jesus and the disciples were making arrangements to celebrate a special holiday meal together called the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

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

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

Servanthood

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 23, 2002

A Maundy Thursday Sermon

Maundy Thursday Sermon 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

A Clean Heart

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 24, 2002

How to maintain a clean heart

A Clean Heart John 13:1-32 IN THE WORLD TODAY THERE ARE MULTITUDES OF BROKEN-HEARTED PEOPLE. WITH FAMILIES BREAKING UP, CHILD ABUSE ON THE RISE, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TAKING ITS TOLL, AND THE DAMAGING EFFECTS OF HUMANISM TEACHING PEOPLE TO BELIEVE AND ACCEPT THE LIE RATHER THAN THE TRUTH, THIS ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wdjd? What Did Jesus Do? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 30, 2003

9th in the series "Conversations With Jesus." By washing the disciples feet Jesus demonstrated what’s important about servanthood.

During 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 corporal!" The stranger ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 13:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ordinary Opportunities To Offer The Unordinary

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Sep 4, 2002

Everyday ordinary opportunities present themselves to us to offer the unordinary touch of God.

Look back over this day and ask yourself … "What did I do with the opportunities God gave me?" You might ask, "What opportunities?" · You work beside the same people day after day. · You walk the hallways with the same people day after day. Ziggy cartoon … "Opportunity, knocked while you were ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002

Simon says, "touch your nose. . ." Jesus says, "follow my example." With a servant’s heart you won’t just "win the game;" you will have the blessing of God’s hand upon your life. Will you willing to take up the towel and serve others like Jesus did?

As a child I was never very good at the game “Simon Says.” You remember how that game is played don’t you? The leader plays the part of Simon, and everyone playing has to do what Simon says. Of course the catch is that you are only to do what Simon says when Simon says, “Simon says. . .” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-8, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Do You Touch Feet?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

Jesus evidenced humble service toward His disciples. He calls us to do the same toward one another.

March 26, 2000 John 13:1-17 “Do you touch feet?” INTRODUCTION [quietly sit down on the edge of the stage, and proceed to take off your boots. Take a whiff of the smell in your boots after you take them off. Then, proceed to take off your socks. After taking off your socks, begin to clean ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Curling: Some Things We'll Never Understand Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

The fourth in my Winter Olympics Series, Looks at some things that we don’t understand.

It just wasn’t right. Peter had done a lot of weird and wonderful things over the past three years but he wasn’t going to let Jesus wash his feet. That was a servant’s job, and besides Peter had feet like a hobbit’s and while Jesus had certainly touched the fisherman’s heart, Peter didn’t want ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan