Sermons on John 17:9-18:

Why Jesus Knew That No One Could Ruin God's Plan

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to find certainty in God’s will for your life

Terrible discouragement can be avoided if people realize nothing can ruin God’s plan for their life. God told Jeremiah, "I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jer. 29:11) Illustration:J. Dennis Miller, president of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Evangelise Series

Contributed by David Browne on Dec 9, 2000

The world looks at us Christians and says, "do they have anything I want"

How To Evangelise (3.12.00) “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. As you sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. and for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they may be sanctified by the truth.” John 17:17-19. (NKJ) Introduction: The young salesman was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Call For Prayer

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

There is a need for the church to turn back to prayer to advance the Kingdom of God

As we begin 1997, there is an important call, not only in the Assemblies of God, but in churches throughout the world to return to the alter, to return to prayer as a vital part of our Christian life. Throughout the month of January in the evening services I am going to be spending time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:4, John 17:5-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

What is it that makes a church great? Prayer

Jesus Prayer for the Church Turn this morning to John 17:13-23 (READ) This morning I want to speak to you concerning what makes a great church. By looking at Scripture, what is it that makes a church great? This morning, you may be wondering, is Ballard Assembly a great church. I have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gossip, Backbiting, Slander, Evil Speaking, And Malice

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Christian unity is not based upon agreeing with one another or having the same doctrinal beliefs. Nor is it compromising your beliefs for the sake of unity.

Accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior made us a member of His family, the Body of Christ, and we also became His bride. We were grafted into the vine, the bloodline of Jesus. This made us into an instant blood relative to every Christian throughout time, co-equal with every believer as a brother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39, John 17:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Apr 10, 2006

An examination of the only purpose we will NOT be able to carry out in heaven.

MADE FOR A MISSION Have you ever wondered, "When a person becomes a Christian, why doesn’t God just take them directly on to heaven?" The answer is that God has an assignment for each of us; you and I were made for a mission. What is that mission? You don’t have to speculate. Just as Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Language Of The Church

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

Scripture -- all of it, read copiously over a long time -- shapes our minds and brings us light, far more than the narrow sectarian vocabularies of our cradle faith.

Psalm 47, Exodus 28:1-4,9-12, 15-21, 29-30, 1 John 5:9-15, John 17:11b-19 The Language of the Church I read a lot of blogs focused on Bible and theology. Something I read this week dovetails nice with our Lord’s words in the gospel lesson appointed for today. There is an online version of a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Time Has Come To Pray #7 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004

1. Joy 2. Holiness 3. Evangelism (3 qualities at all Christians SHOULD portray, yet so few do)

December 16, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...to Pray Text: John 17:13-19 Introduction 1. On these Wednesday Evenings, we have been observing Christ... we have been onlookers, much like those early disciples... watching Christ as He prays to His Father... listening and learning... drawing ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Blest Be The Ties That Bind

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 17, 2004

This brief outline suggests four ties that bind the child of God with our heavenly Father and with one another as brothers and sisters in the family of God.

BLEST BE THE TIES THAT BIND "Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are.” John 17:11 (NKJV) "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 22, 2004

Four Specific Prayer Needs for every church

PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH John 17:8-24 A lot of talking can go on in the life of a church. Many words can be said. An evangelist went to one particular church and preached on a Sunday Morning. While standing by the exit door to shake hands with people a woman approached him. ‘That was the worst ...read more

Scripture: John 17:8-24

What Will It Take

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 22, 2004

One thing we can be sure of, if the church is ever going to have an impact in the world, all we do must be surrounded by prayer.

February 22, 2004 Morning Worship Text: John 17:20-26 Subject: Jesus’ Prayer for Believers Title: What Will It Take? I look back on our 2-½ years here at First Assembly and a lot of good memories begin to flood my mind. I think about the newlywed game at our first Christmas party and I laugh at ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Glorified In Us

Contributed by David Johnston on Sep 24, 2006

This message deals with Christ’s prayer in John 17 for His disciples sanctification and our need to live a sanctified life for Christ to be glorified in us.

Not much is said about the disciple’s conversions… that is… Some he saved, he said, “Go and sin no more… Or Thy sins be forgiven thee." Some say that weren’t saved until they got the Holy Ghost… (meaning Holy Ghost baptism and salvation are together as one work) Acts 19:1 And it came to pass, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healilng The Wounds Of Our Heritage Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

The world is longing for a vision prepared to celebrate both our unity and diversity. • A vision able to replace apprehension with appreciation. • A vision that is more inspired than imparted • A vision that is more personal than political • A vision

In a recent interview, Billy Graham was asked to pinpoint the worlds greatest social problem. Drawing from his 40 year experience of ministering in more than 100 countries around the world, Dr. Graham replied that the greatest social problem without question, is racism. the unhealed wounds of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The World Or Of The World?

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 10, 2006

Just doing Christian stuff won’t keep you from being like the world and it certainly won’t change this world.

In the World or Of the World? 1. Introduction a. I asked myself several hard questions this week. The answers I gave were not very reassuring. Let me share with you those questions and the answers I arrived at. i. How am I different from the unbelieving world in which I live, how am I different ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Protection

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 10, 2006

In Jesus’ final prayer for His disciples, He prays for their protection, that they will remain faithful, joyful, unscathed, and sanctified. If this were His concerns, these must also be our prayer concerns for one another today.

One of the most encouraging experiences as a Christian is to be prayed for by someone else. • When someone prays for you, especially in your presence, something special happens in your heart - you feel cared for and encouraged. • I believe for those of you having exams this week, and knowing that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible