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John 17
Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002 (message contributor)
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1. A Better World
Contributed on Nov 22, 2002
To the world says life is about money, possessions and having a good time - but Jesus prays for a better world for his followers
John 17: 24 - 26 A Better World I am sure some of you have already seen the Christmas advert for Mark’s and Spencer’s on TV. It asks, what does Christmas mean to the Celebrities? There are then references to the Turkey, the food, the tinsel and the pressies - but no mention of what really matters ...read more
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2. Beauty Spots
Contributed on Nov 22, 2002
Everyone has something beautiful about them, and here Jesus highlights what ought to be beautiful about His Church
John 17: 18 - 23 Beauty Spots They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder - but some of us may have to travel a very long way before we find the right eye!!! Most people have something about them which someone would view as beautiful (Eyes, Mouth, Hair, Inner beauty - best of all - good ...read more
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3. Distinguishing Marks
Contributed on Nov 22, 2002
We all have marks that distinguish us from others, and Christ says His church should exhibit things which will distinguish them from the world
John 17: 13 - 17 Distinguishing Marks Mikael Gorbachev had a very obvious distinguishing mark on his forehead. This prompted many to make fun of him. He was always and instantly recognisable. I suppose we all have something which distinguishes us from other people - even twins have certain ...read more
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4. A Pisture Of Compassion
Contributed on Nov 22, 2002
Christ shows compassion for His followers because they belonged to Him
John 17: 9 - 12 A Picture of Compassion There is a man in the Intensive Care Unit who was very badly crushed by a piece of farm machinery, and he is critically ill. This accident happened on Tuesday, and his wife and daughter have not left him in all that time. Their very presence reveals their ...read more
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5. First Steps
Contributed on Nov 22, 2002
Jesus sets out for us here the first steps in someone becoming a Christian - if these steps are not apparent, then a person is not saved!
John 17: 8 First Steps A Church Educational Officer was once sent into a particular community in America where he was to carry out a census of the people’s spiritual state there. In one home he got into asking the usual questions, "Do you attend church?" "Do you read the Bible?" and of course, ...read more
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6. Who Cares
Contributed on Nov 22, 2002
Who cares about what goes on in our lives and the lives of others? The good news is that Jesus cares and here he shows us why and how much He cares.
John 17: 6, 7 Who Cares? A Young School girl is kicked and beaten at Ballymena bus station by one of her school mates, whilst other young people stand and watch, some were scared the same would happen to them if they intervened, and others were joining in with the jeering. Who Cares? A crowd of ...read more