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A Sense Of Togetherness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 11, 2002

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Seventh Sunday of Easter Fellowship

7th Sunday of Easter John 17:1-11 I Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 "A Sense of Togetherness" 1* ¶ When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son that the Son may glorify thee, 2* since thou hast given him power over all flesh, to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

It Ain't No Secret Formula

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

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Discipleship in the church

Intro: When you think of buying friend chicken, what’s the first name you think of? Now maybe for you it’s Kroger Deli or Lee’s, but for me and most of America, we think of the name of Colonel Sanders and his Secret Recipe. One of the most closely guarded secrets in America is that special blend ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The Bible An Option?

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 25, 2004

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We need the transforming power of the word in our lives, otherwise we are merely good moral people, and not Christians.

God’s Book There was a military officer who happened to stop by an island in the South Pacific. The military officer discovered that the island was inhabited by cannibals. Cannibals are humans who eat other humans. One day he came cross an old tribal chief. He saw the chief reading the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Adventist

The Prayer Of Christ For His Church

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 30, 2004

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The inclusiveness expressed in verse 20 reveals that, although He was referring to His disciples in particular in verses 13-19, He expanded His intercession to include all the church throughout time.

THE PRAYER OF CHRIST FOR HIS CHURCH “But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Leads To A Paradoxical Lifestyle

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

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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

Building A Community Of Unity Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 19, 2004

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This is a message encouraging believers to follow the wisdom found in the following: In essential things, unity. In non-essential things, liberty. In all things, charity.

Remember Pat Tillman? He’s the football player who turned down a three-year, $3.6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the Army in May 2002 in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. Tillman was killed in a firefight in Afghanistan. Sports pages all across America told his heroic story. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-22, John 17:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Imperfect People; Perfectly One Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 24, 2004

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We are all imperfect, yet Jesus prays for us to perfectly one. Here are some insights on how we can live in a more perfect oneness.

When we go to Alabama to see Maryanne’s family every summer, I often go to People’s Shoe Store. They sell Johnson and Murphy shoes at greatly reduced prices. The catch is that they sell their shoes “as is.” It’s a way to say that “these are damaged goods.” They sell Johnson and Murphy shoes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Wants From The Church

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

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Have you ever thought about this questioon; What does Jesus want from the church?

WHAT JESUS WANTS FROM THE CHURCH Place: Allendale Baptist Church Date: September 2001 Text: John 17:9-24 I. THAT THE CHURCH WOULD SENSE THE GLORY OF GOD. (v.22) A. Glory means; the visible manifestation of the splendor, power & radiance of God. B. Whenever God’s presence comes down within the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

"The Wonders Of God ~ Salvation” Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Nov 2, 2002

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Thursday morning we got up to see the first snowfall of the season. Looking out over the colored foliage and the fresh pure white snow being reflected in our pond was absolutely beautiful...This is a beautiful picture of what happens to a life that is tu

“The Wonders of God ~ Salvation” Part 3 of 5 John 17:5 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin November 3, 2002 Thursday morning we got up to see the first snowfall of the season. Looking out over the colored foliage and the fresh pure white snow being reflected in our pond ...read more

Scripture: John 17:5

Denomination: Bible Church

Building Community - The Importance Of Unity Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

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Unity in the church is important because it reflects the character of God, it exemplifies what Christ came to do, and it is necessary to the health and growth of the church.

Does it seem to you that people are angrier than they used to be? The unspoken rules of civility that help us all to live together in a society are either unknown or ignored. Violence is seen as an acceptable way of addressing conflicts. People seem less tolerant, more willing to lash out at one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16-18, John 17:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Kind Of M And M

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003

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God has a mission for us.

Since it has been two weeks since we gathered together for worship, let me briefly remind us that we are in the closing weeks of our series on God’s vision for us. And what is his vision – that we be a fully following and faithfully functioning church. For the past four weeks we have focused on ...read more

Scripture: John 17:18, John 20:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Be United With One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

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Unity among His followers was so important to Jesus that He prayed that you and I would be one. When the church is united, the world will stand up and take notice.

Be United with One Another One Sunday a minister was giving a children’s sermon to all the kids in church. A bright-eyed three-year-old girl was listening intently as he explained that God wanted them all to get along and to love one another. She was tracking with her pastor until he said, ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Intimacy Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 19, 2005

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Part 4 of SPIRIT-led lifestyle. How can I get closer and really experience the relationship that I was created for?

The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. Romans 8:14 Part 4: Steps To Intimacy John 17: 20-26 “In an effort to get the work of the Lord done we often lose contact with the Lord of the work.” A. W. Tozer Intimacy means connection from ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Can The World See The Difference Series

Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001

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Objective: As Jesus looks to the future, his desire is for the church to primarily be the place where the world finds God.

Can the World See the Difference? Subject: The Community of Believers Theme: Being the Place where the world finds God Time: Sunday Morning July 30, 2000 Question: Can the World see the Difference? Introduction: How do we define “being different?” - in the past this has been shaped by what ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fame Series

Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001

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Objective: Our fame is found in Jesus who lifts us up with him; restoring us and the world to the Father.

FAME Subject: Our Life in Jesus Text: John 17:1-5 Time: Sunday night June 18, 2000 Question: Where do we find our fame? Introduction: Where do you go to get fame? - Hollywood California / New York City - ride a barrel over the Falls - “everyone will have their 15 minutes of fame” - ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

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