Sermons on John 17:

Seventh Sunday After Easter Series

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on May 17, 2010

Jesus constantly prays for us in the Holy of Holies. We too can reciprocate by constantly praying to God.

The Church today honors the sacred memory of the 318 great fathers who gathered in the city of Nicaea for the First Ecumenical Council. This occurred in the year 325 AD. One of the most important things that happened at that gathering was putting into exact terms the Christian belief in Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Balanced Unity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 18, 2010

We can celebrate our denominational differences without it causing division because Jesus was clear in his prayer that we are to be unified in spirit and purpose.

AUTHOR, CHUCK SWINDOLL, WROTE THAT “UNION HAS AN AFFILIATION WITH OTHERS BUT NO COMMON BOND THAT MAKES THEM ONE IN HEART. UNIFORMITY HAS EVERYONE LOOKING AND THINKING ALIKE. UNANIMITY IS COMPLETE AGREEMENT ACROSS THE BOARD. UNITY, HOWEVER, REFERS TO A ONENESS OF HEART, A SIMILARITY OF PURPOSE, AND ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Prays For (Your Church) Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Aug 22, 2009

Sermon 2 in a series seeking God’s glory. Jesus prays for all of us in John 17. For us to experience the fullness of God’s Glory we must seek out unity

Jesus Prays for Central John 17:20-26 Over the last few weeks we have been talking about the church and the fact that God wants the church to function like a body- one body many parts. The fact is that it takes every member doing their part for the church to function as one in unity. For the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing To Others About Christ Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 31, 2009

It’s not technique. It’s not salesmanship. It’s unity! Unity will be the key to witnessing to others about Jesus Christ. Let’ explore it together.

A disciple is…a person who is learning to worship Jesus as God, walk with God and His family, work for God in ministry, win their battle with sin and witness to others about Christ. John 17:20 (NLT): “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me because of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Field Manual Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2009

Is the Bible really "truth"? Jesus said it was, but there are people who problems with that. How do we answer their objections?

The Bible is a unique book. Actually it’s a collection of 66 books written over a period of 1500 years by 40 authors who were from 13 countries on 3 separate continents (Asia, Europe, Africa). It claims to be the Word of God over 2700 times. And it has been translated into about 1500 ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17, John 17:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Prays For Us

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 12, 2009

Jesus prayer in John 17 closes with a powerful request for us who believe through the message of his first disciples. We are called to be one!

Opening story... Robert Putman, a Professor at Harvard, wrote a book called Bowling Alone. In it he documents the decline in community life over the last four decades. He got his title from this “trivial yet telling example”: the percentage of adults who belong to a bowling league today is only ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Walking Tour Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Les Puryear on Jan 3, 2010

What the Bible Says About Eternal Life

INTRODUCTION - "A WALKING TOUR OF ETERNAL LIFE" 1. Last Spring, Debbie and I took a week off and went down to Myrtle Beach. 2. While we were there, we decided to go down to Charleston for a day. 3. We had never been to Charleston. 4. We had heard a lot about Charleston and so we decided to go ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prays For His Believing Church

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009

Easter 7(C) - Our Savior Jesus Christ prays for his believing church to be united in his love so that it may share God’s glory.

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS BELIEVING CHURCH (Outline) May 24, 2009 -- EASTER 7 -- John 17:20-26 INTRO: In the verses preceding our text Jesus prays for his disciples (cf. *Gospel). Our text states that Jesus prays for “them”. “Them” refers to Jesus’ disciples. Jesus prays for his disciples. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Gifts Of Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 3, 2010

Gods Greatest gift to man.A gift that keeps on giving.

THREE GIFTS OF CHRIST John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 1. He gave his LOVE (at the cross.) Gal.2:20 I am crucified with Christ: ...read more

Scripture: John 17:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Intimacy

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 3, 2010

The advances that there have been in the scientific realm have sparked numerous debates and arguments over the Bible and whether or not science has well and truly killed God. As we have searched into biology, physics, and chemistry have we unlocked truths

Intimacy is defined in the dictionary as a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group, a close association with or detailed knowledge or deep understanding. In this prayer that Jesus offers to God in John, before he is arrested, He goes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-22

The Importance Of Unity

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 7, 2010

Peace and unity are absolutely essential to a church that wants to see God’s salvation, blessing and life. Therefore, we must have zero tolerance for grumbling and complaining.

THE IMPORTANCE OF UNITY (March 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: What would you think if I told you that the whole world could be saved in a day? Would you believe me? And secondly, would you be willing to do whatever it took to make that become a reality? Jesus gave ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-23

Denomination: *other

The Glory-Driven Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 14, 2010

Live the glory-driven life. The greatest good we can do is to always seek God's glory.

The Glory-Driven Life John 17:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 7/14/10 To follow-up with turning 50 last week, someone sent me this story. A young couple invited their elderly pastor over for Sunday dinner. While they were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their young son what they were ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2010

Because we are secure, we can be satisfied with Christ, which should lead us to live a separated life, sanctified for His purposes so that we can saturate this world with His Word.

The Joy-Filled Life John 17:6-19 Rev. Brian Bill 3/21/10 Some of you may know that I’m half Irish so St. Patrick’s Day has always been a pretty big deal for me. I grew up eating corned beef and cabbage on this special day and my Swedish wife Beth has humored me over the years by ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Full Joy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 22, 2010

Delivered 1989, on the 25th anniversary of the reception of the church's first black member. We wait for full joy and unity, which come from embracing all people and from being the agents of redemption for all needs.

Exactly twenty-five years ago, two things happened which were destined to have a profound effect on my life, and I want to share them with you this morning. These two unrelated happenings took place without the people involved in either one being aware of the other one, but, as I have said, both ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity-Centered Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 28, 2010

The best advertisement is a witness of oneness to the world.

The Unity-Centered Life John 17:20-23 Rev. Brian Bill 3/28/10 I get a kick out of amusing road signs. Here are some that I came across recently. * One yellow caution sign shows a curve ahead with a bunch of other squiggly lines going in all sorts of directions. The words underneath read, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist