Sermons on Jesus Prayed For His Disciples:

Being His Disciple

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

As I worked on this lesson I thought about one thing. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. This lesson shares the D’s of Discipleship.

Faithful, or a Fair weather Fan! Tim McGraw – Martina McBride concert – rain; it wasn’t that I was a huge fan of either, I wanted a good seat for the show. Being dedicated – no matter what’s going on – what’s being done – you’re there. Genuine interest. In Luke 14 Jesus finds himself again ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Prayer For All Believers

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 19, 2008

Jesus prays that we would be one.

Text: John 17: 20-26 Title: God’s prayer for all believers INTRODUCTION 1.WHO JESUS PRAYS FOR Here in John 17:20-26 we find Jesus praying for “those who will believe in me through their message,” …meaning all of us who believe in Christ. 2.WHAT JESUS PRAYS FOR And we don’t need to be in the dark ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Expectations For The Church

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005

On the night before his death, our Lord prayed to his Father and states a couple of expectations he has for His Church

Introduction: Play Video Clip “Somewhere over the Rainbow” WIZARD OF OZ Somewhere over the rainbow way up high, There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby. Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue, And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true. Someday I’ll wish upon a star and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus’ Priestly Prayer For His Church

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Feb 8, 2018

Jesus Prayed for the believers

Introduction: How shall we feel if we received a letter/ email from President Trump or PM Trudeau that he is praying for us? In John 17, we have the King and Kings Lord Jesus Christ’s longest recorded prayer. We are so blessed to have the highest authority (Jesus) praying and interceding for us. He ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Prayed Again Series

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Feb 17, 2007

It is mentioned in the Gospels that Jesus prayed around 17 times. He prayed at different times of the day and he prayed in different place with or without his Disciples being around. How ofetn do we pray? Why do we pray? is it for "show and tell" or

Prayer: God and Gracious Lord, We thank you for giving us the opportunity to worship you today for you alone are worthy to be worshipped and praised. We thank you for also turning us towards lent so that we can begin the journey on roads less often traveled. And we will continue to give you all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Placing Your Heart In His Hand

Contributed by Danny Thomas on May 16, 2001

Praying for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Placing Your Heart Into His Hands Praying for the leading of the Holy Spirit Psalm 31:1-5 Introduction The captain of the ship looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message" "Alter your course 10 degrees south." Promptly a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Disciples Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 4, 2025

The final five will take us through the journey of doubt – to less and being less – to a fierce zealot who was use to using the dagger to speak – to the disciple with three names – and finally to the Traitor!

Transition Video: Doubting Thomas skit guys! Series: Jesus 12 Disciples Sermon: The final 4 faithful Disciples of Jesus The final five will take us through the journey of doubt – to less and being less – to a fierce zealot who was use to using the dagger to speak – to the disciple with three names ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4, Mark 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Prays In Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 12, 2011

Jesus prays for deliverance from 'this cup' but submits to the Father's will, and the disciples still struggle with understanding what is going on...

39 He went out and made His way as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him. 40 When He reached the place, he told them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation” 41 Then He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and began to pray, 42 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Disciples Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

This sermon looks at the disciples and the call that Jesus placed on their lives.

Jesus and the Disciples Mark 1:16-20, 2:13-14 Today, we’re continuing our series about Jesus asking the question, “Who is Jesus?” and “What does his life mean for us today?” To answer that question, we are turning to the oldest existing book about Jesus written between ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

His Kingdom, His Will Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

When we pray, we seek God's kingdom and God's will to be done.

“His Kingdom, His Will” Matthew 6:10 March 29, 2009 I am indebted today for several thoughts to Timothy Peck, a California pastor; his excellent insights were a help in today’s message. As we said last week, I begin my praying, not with a focus on myself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

If Jesus Is God, Why Did Jesus Need To Pray? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2016

The Gospels record 17 specific occasions when Jesus prayed. Jesus prayed at different times of the day. He prayed in different places. Sometimes He prayed on His own, and sometimes when His Disciples were with Him.

Why did Jesus pray? This morning as we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples our focus this month is on Prayer. The Bible records the words of 222 specific prayers - actual worded prayers, not just references to prayer with statements like he prayed or he called upon the name of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Miracle For Disciples

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 23, 2005

Jesus’ walking on water was a miracle designed expressly for his disciples, and for all those disciples who followed them.

Matthew 14:22-33 When I was a boy, there was a newspaper feature entitled “Ripley’s Believe It or Not.” I looked on the net, and sure enough, there it was again: a repository of the odd and the unusual. It came to mind when I ran across another odd story recorded in a book published a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus' Prayer For His Disciples (Part 1)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 2, 2010

A sermon examining Jesus' prayer for His disciples.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 2a – Jesus’ Prayer For His Disciples) John 17:6-8 John 17:6-8 records the second main section in the Lord’s High Priestly Prayer. In the first five verses Jesus has been praying for Himself; however this prayer was anything but selfish. Our Savior’s main ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

In His Steps

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Following Jesus steps.

John 5:1-9 After this there was a festival of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate there is a pool, called in Hebrew Beth-zatha, which has five porticoes. 3 In these lay many invalids—blind, lame, and paralyzed. 5 One man was there who had been ill for ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Prayer For The Disciples

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2004

We are called into the glory-giving relationship that marks the unity of the Trinity.

John 17:6-19 Jesus’ Prayer for the Disciples As we head toward Good Friday and Easter, I have been drawn to Jesus’ prayer in John 17. Jesus has entered Jerusalem triumphantly on Palm Sunday, he has been teaching in the temple and on the streets. What he has been saying and doing has offended the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: *other