Sermons on John 17:1-5:

Sermon On A Trip Home

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2023

The Ascension of Jesus has been defined as the Christian belief, reflected in the major Christian creeds and confessional statements, that Jesus ascended to heaven forty days after His resurrection, where He was glorified, exalted as Lord and Christ, sitting at the right hand of God.

Mohadesa Najumi, a female British writer once remarked: “Life is a useless passion, an exciting journey of a mammal in survival mode. Each day is a miracle, a blessing unexplored and the more you immerse yourself in light, the less you will feel the darkness. There is more to life than nothingness. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:51, John 17:1-11, Acts 1:11, John 16:28

Glorify

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 19, 2023

God wishes to be close to us that He may be glorified by our lives.

Glorify – John 17: 1 - 11 Intro: In the 1930’s Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts. When he was running for a 2nd term it was a difficult campaign. One day, after a busy morning, Mr. Herter arrived at a church cookout. It was late afternoon and he was famished. As he moved down the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Meaning Of "it Is Finished"

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 27, 2024

Jesus has finished everything for us. He sacrificed Himself so that we don't need to face punishment and we may have eternal life. When we accept Him, He would also love to transform our lives, to make our lives meaningful.

"Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips. When he had ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, John 1:1-3, Isaiah 53:10, Hebrews 10:4-10, 1 Corinthians 6:20, John 17:4, John 9:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Finished

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 7, 2024

Jesus cried his last words on the cross, "It is finished". The work of redemption is accomplished, the will of the Father fulfilled, and the witness of the Father completed.

John 19:28-30 IT IS FINISHED John 19:28-30 – The Death of Jesus 28After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfil the Scripture), “I thirst.” 29A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. 30When ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, John 6:38-40, John 1:18, John 17:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformed By Truth: Joy In God's Presence Psalm 16:11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 1, 2024

In Psalm 16:11 we discover the transformative power of abiding in God's presence and the joy that emanates from walking in His truth.

Transformed by Truth: Joy in God's Presence Psalm 16:11 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through Psalm 16:11, discovering the transformative power of abiding in God's presence and the joy that emanates from walking in His truth. Psalm 16:11 (NLT): "You will show me the way ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, John 10:10, John 14:6, Psalm 21:6, Psalm 84:10, Revelation 21:3-4, John 17:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon For Trinity Sunday

Contributed by William Meakin on May 6, 2024

The Trinity is considered to represent the strong bond of God’s love, centered on its unity. It is regarded as the unique oneness of three.

Vera Nazarian, a Russian-American writer once remarked: “Love is made up of three unconditional properties in equal measure: 1. Acceptance, 2. Understanding, 3. Appreciation. Remove any one of the three and the triangle falls apart. Which, by the way, is something highly inadvisable. Think about it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10, John 17:3, Revelation 22:13, Colossians 1:15

Sermon On Ad Vitam

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 14, 2025

Ad Vitam is a Latin phrase that literally means “for life.”

George Eliot, an English novelist and poet once remarked: “The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us, and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone.” John 6:50-54 reminds us: “This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, John 5:24, John 17:3, Matthew 25:46

The High Priestly Prayer (Part One) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 18, 2025

Looking at the High Priestly prayer, which was prayed by Jesus in John 17

The High Priestly Prayer (part one - John Part 54) Text: John 17:1-5 If you will, please take your Bibles and open them up to John chapter 17. This morning we’re going to be looking at what is commonly called “The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus”… Some folks have said that this is the “ACTUAL” ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5, John 6:37, Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eternal Life: Now And Forever

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on May 24, 2025

This sermon invites everyone to reflect on a theme so central to our faith yet often misunderstood.

Scripture: John 17:3 – "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, grace and peace be with you all. Today, we reflect on a theme so central to our faith yet often misunderstood—eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Steps In Getting To Know God Intimately Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

Growing in intimacy with God requires intentional steps of seeking Him with all our hearts, obeying His Word, worshipping in spirit and truth, trusting in Him completely, and walking in humility and repentance.

Title: STEPS IN GETTING TO KNOW GOD INTIMATELY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, John 17:3, Psalm 63:1-2 INTRODUCTION: To know God intimately is the desire of every believer. It involves a personal and deep relationship that goes beyond surface-level ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Jeremiah 29:13, John 17:3, Psalm 63:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing God Beyond The Surface Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025

Knowing God goes beyond acknowledging His existence or understanding Him superficially. It’s a lifelong journey of seeking, experiencing, and growing in an intimate relationship with Him.

KNOWING GOD BEYOND THE SURFACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:10 “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.” Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 9:23-24 John 17:3 Hosea 6:3 Psalm 103:7 Daniel 11:32 James ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Jeremiah 9:23-24, John 17:3, Psalm 103:7, Daniel 11:32, James 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Is Eternal Life Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon will explore the true meaning, source, and purpose of eternal life as a gift from God, based on the passage from John 17:1-11.

Good morning, family! Today, we are going to explore a beautiful passage from the Gospel of John - diving deep into Jesus' heart for us as He prays to the Father. We'll be looking at what eternal life truly means, where it comes from, and why it has been given to us. As A.W. Tozer once wrote, "The ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Topics: Eternal Life, Knowing God, Divine Unity

That I May Know Him

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

The greatest pursuit in life is not wealth, fame, or power, but an intimate knowledge of God. Paul, despite his vast knowledge, experiences, and accomplishments, still longed for a deeper understanding of Christ.

THAT I MAY KNOW HIM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:10 "That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death." Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 9:23-24 Hosea 6:3 John 17:3 Daniel 11:32 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Hosea 6:3, John 17:3, Daniel 11:32, 2 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Belonging To God In A Broken World

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 21, 2025

In a world of isolation and shallow connection, true belonging is found not through status, performance, or digital affirmation, but through surrendering to Jesus Christ, being born again by the Spirit, and embraced as a beloved child of God, forever known, loved, and secured by the Father.

Belonging to God in a Broken World Matthew 19:16-26; John 3:1-18, 17:1-11 "In an age of constant connection, we’ve never been more relationally malnourished—because our hearts were made for more than clicks; they were made for communion" There was a time when a person’s identity, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11, John 3:1-18, Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Real In A World Of Illusions

Contributed by David Dunn on Aug 12, 2025

How faith keeps us grounded when technology blurs the truth.

Introduction I want to start with something simple. Life today feels like one giant dating app. Swipe left. Swipe right. Reject this. Keep that. But it’s not just dating apps. For many of us, life feels like an endless Zoom meeting — faces in little boxes, muted microphones, “connection” that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 17:3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist