Sermons on John 17:1-21:

Jesus High Priestly Prayer (Part 1a) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2013

A sermon examining the greatest prayer recorded in the Bible.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 1a: Jesus’ Prayer For Himself) John 17:1-5 It is the eve of the Crucifixion; Jesus and His Disciples have spent some time in the Upper Room celebrating the Passover Feast. Following the meal Jesus spent the next few hours giving some final instructions to His ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' High Priestly Prayer (Part 1b) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2013

A sermon examining the greatest prayer recorded in the Bible.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 1b: Jesus’ Prayer For Himself) John 17:1-5 We are currently studying Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer. On the eve of the Crucifixion Jesus spent His final hours giving some important instructions to His closest followers. At some point (likely just before they ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

That They May Be One Series

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 6, 2013

Unity in the church is critical to the fulfilment of it's mission to reaching a lost world. Message based on the chapters of the book, "I Am A Church Member" by Tom Rainer

Introduction: Years ago, there was a Peanuts cartoon strip where Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn't. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" she asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they're nothing ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' High Priestly Prayer (Part 1c) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2013

A sermon examining the greatest prayer recorded in the Bible.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 1c – Jesus’ Prayer For Himself) John 17:1-5 Throughout Jesus’ high Priestly prayer it is evident that Jesus’ greatest desire was that God would be glorified. In verse 4 Jesus says “I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' High Priestly Prayer (Part 2a) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2013

A sermon examining the greatest prayer recorded in the Bible.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 2a – Jesus’ Prayer For His Disciples) John 17:6-8 John 17:6-8 records the second main section in the Lord’s High Priestly Prayer. In the first five verses Jesus has been praying for Himself; however this prayer was anything but selfish. Our Savior’s main ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' High Priestly Prayer (Part 2b) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2013

A sermon examining the greatest prayer recorded in the Bible.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 2b – Jesus’ Prayer For His Disciples) John 17:6-19 John 17:6-8 records the second main section in the Lord’s High Priestly Prayer. In the first five verses Jesus prayed for Himself; then in verse 6 the Savior transitions from praying for Himself to praying ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' High Priestly Prayer (Part 2c) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2013

A sermon examining the greatest prayer recorded in the Bible.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 2c – Jesus’ Prayer For His Disciples) John 17:6-19 Throughout our study of Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer we have listened as the Savior prayer for Himself. We have heard His declaration of the purpose of His ministry to the Disciples and we will see how He ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' High Priestly Prayer (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 30, 2013

A sermon examining the greatest prayer recorded in the Bible.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 3 – Jesus’ Prayer For His Church) John 17:20-26 In John 15 Jesus called the Disciples His friends. Because they were His friends He prayed for them. Ultimately Jesus would lay down His life for His friends. John chapter 17 is truly a beautiful passage, but ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Stay One

Contributed by Gaylon Clark on Dec 2, 2013

God saved us to improve his team, the church. We live worthy of being drafted by God when we do such. Paul shows us how to preserve the unity God has already created in Christ.

Stay One Ephesians 4:1-6 It happens every year in April. Team owners gather at Radio City Music Hall in New York City for the NFL Draft. They hope to select players who will change the future of their teams. They are looking for franchise players; players who will help them win big games and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Unity In Our Lord

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

This is a fairly in depth exploration of Unity in Christ, on many levels.

The Importance of Our Unity in the Lord Pastor Eric J. Hanson July 14th, 2013 Introduction This has been a life theme for me, starting with the theme verse of the music ministry I was part of back in 1974 & 75 “The Gospel Express”. That verse was II Corinthians 5:19, especially that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alien Ambassaor Series

Contributed by John Sears on Dec 12, 2013

Being in the world can feel like an alien experience. Do we hide under sheets and hope not be detected? Do we marshal our forces in order to "not be part of the world"? Or does Jesus mean more when he says, "Be in the world, but not of it."

Introduction It was a favorite movie of mine when I was a kid. I can remember it being the first movie I cried during. The movie was E.T. If you have seen the movie (or even if you haven’t) there are some classic scenes that will be remembered. Elliot cutting his finger and E.T. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

"Jesus Came To Reveal His Glory"

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 23, 2013

Jesus came to reveal His glory.

“Jesus Came to Reveal His Glory” (John 17:1-5) It’s clear from the Bible that the apostle John was the closest to Jesus. He appears to be the one Jesus loved the most and in his writing we see an intimacy that we don’t see in the other gospels. This is especially true in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

I Pray For Them

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Jesus was aware of the power invested in Him to bring all flesh under the sound of the Gospel, and to give eternal life to such as the Father gave Him.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS - Part 1. John 17:1-11. In the midst of His last pre-crucifixion discourse, Jesus left the upper room with His inner band of eleven disciples, continuing to talk along the way (John 14:31). Then He prayed a very public prayer on behalf of the Apostles, and of the whole ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Are Not Of This World

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Kept through the Name.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS - Part 2. John 17:11-19. In the second part of His prayer, our Lord addresses the “Holy Father” (John 17:11). This epithet is unique, but understandable. Jesus is about to pray for the disciples’ sanctification (John 17:17). John 17:11. He prays that they will be “kept ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Pray Also For Those Who Will Believe

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Christ in us, the hope of glory.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS - Part 3. John 17:20-26. In order that His disciples might be sanctified, Jesus gave them the Word (John 17:14). This Word was to be the means of bringing others to the faith (John 17:20). So Jesus prayed for those who would hear the gospel from them - including their ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational