Sermons on John 17:1-21:

Why Are You Here?

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

Worship God To be here for any other reason is in vain!

Why are you here? You are not here today to be seen and heard. We have not come here to show off a new dress or anything like that. We are not here to visit friends and family. You did not come here to hear an elite speaker or be entertained. Worship God To be here for any other reason is in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, John 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can The World See The Difference Series

Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001

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

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

Passing On The Torch Series

Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001

Objective: As the people of God, a torch has been passed to us giving us the purpose to be to the world what Jesus was to Israel.

PASSING ON THE TORCH Subject: Christians in the World Theme: Our Purpose in the World Time: Sunday Morning July 16, 2000 Question: What is passed on to us? Introduction: This summer we will witness one of the most reknowned traditions in the world - The Summer Olympics - dating back to the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Prayer?

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 21, 2003

This outline illustrates what prayer is, the power in it, and how jesus prayed.

WHAT IS PRAYER? Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org (989) 362-7831 NKJ Luke 18:1 * Prayer is our approach to God. To persist in prayer and not to give up does not mean endless repetition or painfully long prayer sessions. Constant prayer means keeping our requests ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Bible Church

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 Purpose Of Your Life

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

What is your purpose in life? The same as that of the Lord Jesus Christ! Glorifying God! But we all do that in our own God-given unique way.

“THE PURPOSE OF YOUR LIFE” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 17:1-5 As a man was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. When he answered, he heard his wife warn him urgently, "George, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on 280. Please ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

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

That The World Would Know Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 26, 2003

Jesus said that we should be one, so that the world would know: 1) God’s harmony (unity within diversity) and 2) God’s heart (His love).

John 17:20-23 – That the World Would Know A book that has changed my life is What’s So Amazing About Grace? In it the author, Philip Yancey quotes Mark Twain. Apparently Twain used to say he put a dog and a cat in a cage together as an experiment, to see if they could get along. They did, so he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Unity And Revival

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 4, 2003

When we walk in unity we can accomplish supernatural achievements. We can walk on Water together. We can see Papatoetoe won for Jesus. Just like Nehemiah was able to complete the temple wall against overwhelming odds

UNITY Pastor Ian Johnson ~Papatoetoe Elim Church 09:2003. This may be the most important message ever preached at Papatoetoe Elim. The message of unity! By this shall all men know that you are my disciples! When we walk in unity we can accomplish supernatural achievements. We can walk on Water ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

O What A Savior

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 4, 2003

A review of the significance of the crucifixion in light of Jesus’ humanity.

Scripture Ref: Mt. 26:36-46 John 17:20-26 Eph. 4:7-10 Heb. 12:1-2 1. Introduction a. O, what a savior! Not a question, not a statement—AN EXCLAMATION! We take for granted what He did for us and its significance. b. Set the stage: The first communion or Lord’s Supper has been served while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, John 17:20-26

The High Priestly Prayer Of Jesus

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

John records Jesus’ prayer in the Garden. Will we be the answer to his prayer?

John 17 The Prayer of Jesus John 17, Mark 14, Luke 22 and Matthew 26 all record Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Although Matthew, Mark and Luke are not as elaborate as John, in each account we see the same opening address. In each account we see Jesus call on the Father, but he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Time Has Come...to Pray Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003

1. The Time Has Come (for Jesus) to Pray 2. The Time Has Come (for us) to Pray

September 24, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come to Pray Text: John 17:1 Introduction 1. A year ago last summer, we had small groups meeting in different locations. A. My small group met here in the Fellowship Hall and we did an intensive study of the Lord’s Prayer found in Matthew 6, right ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1

Denomination: Nazarene

The Time Has Come...to Pray #2 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 14, 2003

1. "Father" (note the ease of access) 2. "Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You".

Wednesday, October 8, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come... to Pray #2 Text: John 17:1 Introduction 1. Jesus has just spent a very busy week... the week leading up to His death on the cross... and it is during this pivotal time in the life of Christ... that we have the wonderful opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1

Denomination: Nazarene

The Tie That Binds

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

This is Christ’s last prayer as recorded in the Gospel of John. His prayer is for His people to come to unity.

February 19, 1996 Introduction: If you knew that today is your last chance to say your last prayer, how would you do it? Would you do it the usual way saying, “Just like yesterday, Lord?” Or would you do it with all sincerity in your heart, with tears flowing from your eyes, with your ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Adventist