Sermons on John 17:17:

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 12, 2001

An inspiring study of Jesus’ high priestly prayer uttered on the eve of His crucifixion.

Jesus prayed this prayer while on His way to Gethsemane. His words are dominated, even in His (humanly speaking) darkest "hour", by a spirit of high reverence for His Father and a loving concern for His then-present and future followers - I.Prayer for Himself: Glorification, Vss. 1-8 "Glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Prayed For Those He Loved Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 9, 2002

As Jesus prayed with great passion in the garden for his disciples, that same prayer was for all of those who would follow him.

Introduction: Our Lord was about to go through a great trial of horror on the cross and yet, he took the time in the middle of his own agony to lift up in earnest prayer to his Father the needs of his followers. Jesus prayed for his disciples, including those of us who follow him today. He ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Christians "Pray Up"

Contributed by Neal Gray on Apr 30, 2002

"Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up."

"A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Christians ’Pray Up’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: John 17:9-23, KJV Purpose: "Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up." INTRODUCTION This Sermon ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-23

Denomination: Holiness

Ordained By Christ

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Sharing in the person of Christ

Ordained by Christ John 17:6-11, 15-19 Setting: Last supper- conclusion, teachings; The High Priestly Prayer Christ forewarns His disciples that He will soon be departing, but He doesn’t leave them empty handed. For three years Christ has walked with them, talked with them, prayed with ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-11, John 17:15-19

Denomination: Holiness

God's Word Leads To A Paradoxical Lifestyle

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

God’s Word Leads to a Paradoxical Lifestyle 1) It separates us from the world 2) It sends us to the world

I’ve always been fascinated with paradoxes. You know, seemingly contrary statements that are nevertheless true. For example the statement, “Standing is more tiring than walking.” is a paradox. Sarah and I were reminded of how true that statement is just a few weeks ago when we had to stand for ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Prayer With Fasting

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Godly prayer with fasting releases breakthrough spiritual power.

READ: Mark 2:18-20 (text: v20) Note Jesus’ words - “Then they will fast”. Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:20, Matthew 17:1-21, John 17:9-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hungry And Thirsty

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

On being hungry and thristy for true revival.

This morning we heard read to us from Jesus’ words of prayer for His disciples in JOHN 17. He prayed the Father that He would “SANCTIFY us by the truth”. This is the next great theme we are coming to in our series on the things “We believe . . .” the great theme of SANCTIFICATION. God’s great ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 20, 2002

This prayer was addressed to the Father, but intended to be overheard.

This remarkable model prayer contains none of the things that take up so much room in our prayers. Boston newspaper reported on a prayer given by a noted clergyman: “one of the most eloquent prayers ever delivered to a Boston audience.” Lyndon Johnson’s press secretary, Bill Moyers, was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Prayed For

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

I believe the limited revelation of the content of Jesus prayer - that is, the content of His prayer limited, for the most part, to this passage, rather than it being recorded each time He prayed, - is to help us to understand that the most important fac

“WHAT JESUS PRAYED FOR” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 17:6-26 "The more I practice this discipline, the more assured I become that the time spent praying for the congregation is one of the most important activities of the day." Norman Pavey Five reasons we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-26

The Heart Of Jesus' Prayer

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 25, 2003

The things that were closest to Jesus in his prayes ought to be the things closest to us.

The Lords Prayer John 17 I was driving the other day with my family when a car cut me off. I pulled out to go around him. As I sped up so did he. Faster and faster we both accelerated. Finally I put on the brakes so I could let him go. AS I slowed down, so did he. Now I was furious. I looked ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Jesus Desiers

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003

This sermon discusses the unity Jesus prayed for his people in John 17. It is the kind of koininia exemplified in the Trinity. This unity occurs because of change of heart rather than a change of organizational structure.

What Jesus Desires John 17:10-11,20-23 2-20-02 This morning we want to talk about - What Jesus Desires as Reflected in John 17. We are prone to focus is on what we desire and how we can receive what we want and need from the Lord. That’s not wrong. God tells us to delight ourselves in Him and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:10-23, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Charismatic

Sanctify Them By Your Truth, Your Word Is Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 9, 2003

Let us see how we the word sanctifies by His truth as His word is truth: WEANS FROM OLD DESIRES - By trusting and obeying God’s word we disengage from the old habits. We gain a new appetite for what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, excellent admirable

Sanctify Them by Your Truth; Your Word is Truth (John 17:17) Sanctification involves a past, present and future element of being set apart and made holy. We have been set apart from the sins of our past by believing the words of John 3:16; we are presently being made more like Jesus as we offer ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Jesus' Prayer For You”

Contributed by Byrene Haney on Dec 11, 2003

Jesus before he left gave believers this incredible prayer.

CHRIST’S prayer was for a special people. He declared that he did not offer an universal intercession. "I pray for them," said he. "My prayer is not for the world, but for those you have given me, because they belong to you." (v. 9) In reading this beautiful prayer through, one big question comes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Jesus Into Holiness Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006

Seventh in the Following Jesus series.

Following Jesus into Holiness Nov. 6, 2005 Various These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some deciphering ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctified In The Truth

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 6, 2006

While no one can come to Jesus unless the Father draws him, it’s also clear that Christianity does not require a "leap of faith" to believe.

Sanctified by the Truth TCF Sermon March 5, 2006 In what some commentators call His high priestly prayer, in John chapter 17, Jesus prayed for His disciples, and for us. One of the things he prayed was: John 17:17 (NIV) Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth Jesus asked our Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational