Love One Another Bob Stillerman Fifth Sunday of Easter, 5/15/2022 John 13:31-35 Love One Another John 13.31-35 5-15-2022 A lot has happened since Maundy Thursday. A whole month, actually! It’s doubtful that the readings from our dinner together are still top of mind. They do, however, support our discussion this morning. We read John’s account of the Passover meal. But it’s not really the meal that’s notable. Jesus got up from the table, took off his outer robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, and proceeded to wash the feet of his......

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Coming and Goings Bob Stillerman A Sermon for Sardis Baptist Church 5-19-2019 John 13:31-35 Comings and Goings John 13.31-35 5-19-2019 In this morning’s text, the Evangelist places us in an interesting moment. It’s a moment of transition. For twelve chapters, we’ve read about the arrival of God in the world. Jesus, the Word made flesh has appeared. And he’s been a teacher, holding a kind of college of his own for his pupils – the twelve disciples we know of, and the dozen or so unnamed women who accompanied them. And in......

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