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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Time Has Come To Glorify The Son

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,211 views

    sermon reflecting jesus prayer to be glorified by God after having completed his work here on earth - slight connection with mother’s day / ascension

    May 12, 2002 John 17:1-11 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    A Sense Of Togetherness

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 11, 2002
    based on 220 ratings
     | 24,360 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    He Prays For Our Unity Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,324 views

    Jesus looked far into the future and prayed for us, that we would be unified as believers. In a world of thousands of denominations we must do what we can to promote this unity.

    Who Is This Jesus? 16. He Prays for our Unity John 17 Don Jaques March 5/6, 2005 MAIN IDEA: Jesus looked far into the future and prayed for us, that we would be unified as believers. In a world of thousands of denominations we must do what we can to promote this unity. OBJECTIVES: The audience ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Prayed For Those He Loved Series

    Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,813 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fellowship - Eternal Life

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 2, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,027 views

    A srmon for the 7th Sunday of Easter Jesus high priestly prayer

     7th Sunday of Easter John 17:1-11 I Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 "Fellowship - Eternal life" 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ernest Dupont avatar

    The Figure Of Christ

    Contributed by Ernest Dupont on May 16, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,539 views

    A sermon that explains that Christ is the answer to our broken world.

    THE FIGURE OF CHRIST (John 17: 1-6) We live in a world of greed where money talks and rules. I invite you to look at the figure of Christ. Christ did not lust after money or material things. He put his whole trust in God the Father who had sent him to redeem the human race. He accepted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Overheard Prayers

    Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,675 views

    Passing through the darkened streets of Jerusalem toward Gethsemane, Jesus prays for his disciples, a prayer that only John records. Everything we know as the gospel flows from the answers to that prayer.

    Sunday after Ascension Psalm 47, Ezekiel 39:21-29, 1 Peter 4:12-19, John 17:1-19 Overheard Prayers One of the more guilty pleasures one can encounter from time to time is to find oneself overhearing a conversation in which you are not a party. When I was a boy, this was a fairly easy thing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Glory Of Jesus

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,475 views

    The Trinty is marked by giving glory away to each other. We are invited into this "glory-giving" relationship through Jesus

    John 17:1-5 March 21, 2004 The Glory of Jesus 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christ's Prayer For His Church

    Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,286 views

    This is a verse by verse interpretation of the prayer of Christ in John 17. Many issues are addressed in this sermon. What Christ expects of His church, what Christ expects of His Pastors, etc...

    Christ’s Prayer For His Church John 17:1-26 There was a little boy in a church service in Kentucky who was crying and interrupting the church service. After a period of time his dad took all he could stand. The dad picks him up and puts him underneath his arm. While heading out the back door, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Measured Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,604 views

    Today, many people measure success in terms of their economic, educational or social achievements.

    Today, many people measure success in terms of their economic, educational or social achievements. Jesus determined that His life was successful when He said to the heavenly Father, "I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do." (John 17:4) True success is never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Did Jesus Know When To Let The Disciples Assume Their Own Responsibilities?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,625 views

    There comes a time for every parent to let their children grow up and assume their own responsibilities.

    There comes a time for every parent to let their children grow up and assume their own responsibilities. No parent wants to let their children depend on them for the rest of their lives. Neither do parents want their children to leave prematurely and face the cold world on their own. Jesus knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Managed To Always Come Out A Winner

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,064 views

    Occasionally people wonder how they can possibly make the most of adversity.

    Occasionally people wonder how they can possibly make the most of adversity. Most of us feel like giving up. Consider Jesus Christ who experienced betrayal from one of His closest companions, Judas Iscariot. No doubt Jesus felt angry and tempted to lash back for such improbity. However, Jesus knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

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

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,648 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Christianity

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,220 views

    The situation in the Middle East, and our own situation - many comparisons help us better understand Christianity.

    John 17:1-16: UNDERSTANDING CHRISTIANITY During these past few weeks, it is virtually impossible to not know what is going on with the war in Iraq. Never before, in world history, have reporters had this much access to soldiers what they are doing. On TV, you’re able to see what the desert is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hungry And Thirsty

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,039 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal