Sermons on John 17:11-19:

Here’s The Truth . . .

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011

We study what the real truth is, as found in John 17:17

JOHN 17:17 “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” The word “truth” in this verse comes from the Greek word “aletheia” which means “factual”, “a reality” or “real.” And we understand that God’s Word is a reality. But another English equivalent is the word "genuine" - God’s Word is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: *other

Fitting In

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 13, 2011

comedian Lenny Bruce gives our Christian psychology a metaphorical cattle prod shock when he said, “Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God.’” I suspect it has a lot to do with fitting in.

“Fitting In” John 17:11-19 I read the prologue to a story called Girl in the Middle. The girl is Kim Satinsky who is in eighth grade. She says, “You would think that being in a clique is fun but take my word for it: It’s not. They make me wear expensive things when I’m not really rich and tell me ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Marks Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message is part of a series from the Gospel of John and shows the identifying marks of a true disciple.

Marks of a Disciple The question I would like for us to consider today from this passage is what makes a true disciple of Jesus Christ? What are the marks of a disciple -This morning we continue to look at the Jesus' Prayer in John 17 -This is the True Lords prayer, the passage we commonly call ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Unity

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Mar 26, 2011

A cry for unity in the local body.

Good morning. How is everyone this morning? Thank each of you for being here. I would like to ask you a few questions this morning. I would like to quote to you some sentences and you tell me if they are in the Bible. "Money is the root of all evil." 1 Timothy 6:10 "Do unto others as you would ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-23, Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Divine Intercession

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010

The Prayer of Jesus (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Divine Intercession Reading: John chapter 17 verses 1-19 Ill: • One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, • Although she was alone in her room. • The door was open just enough; • That he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. • Interested to find out what ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

The Man Who Should Never Have Been Born

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Judas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 17 verses 12: Ill: • On this day in 1605: • Thirteen young men planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament. • Among them was Britain's most notorious traitor, • A man called Guy Fawkes. • They rented a house next to Parliament;, dug a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:12

Denomination: Brethren

A Strong Delusion Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 20, 2011

A study of the Gospel of John chapter 17 verses 1 through 26

A Strong Delusion – Part II WDJS – What Does Jesus Say John 17: 1 – 26 In our last study together we began a study on the idea of a condition called the ‘Rapture’. This religious position came from some interpretations of some Scripture that the following situation will occur. There will come a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Seventh Sunday After Easter Series

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on May 17, 2010

Jesus constantly prays for us in the Holy of Holies. We too can reciprocate by constantly praying to God.

The Church today honors the sacred memory of the 318 great fathers who gathered in the city of Nicaea for the First Ecumenical Council. This occurred in the year 325 AD. One of the most important things that happened at that gathering was putting into exact terms the Christian belief in Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Why Does Jesus Pray For Us? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010

God’s love for his people is seen in the prayers of the Son.

Scripture Introduction Someone said, “Trusting God does not mean believing that he will do what you want. It means believing that what he does is good.” The distinction delivers us from the error of demanding that God serve our desires like a genie in a bottle. Christians typically ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Truth Changes Us Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010

God saves our lives by conforming us to his Word by his Spirit.

Scripture Introduction “The only way to keep a broken vessel full is by keeping the faucet turned on.” We are broken people. We may dress nicely to be seen by others, but the cracks remain even when plastered over. So Jesus asks God the Father to continue to sanctify us in the truth. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jehovah M'kaddesh, God Who Sanctifies Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Feb 5, 2015

God demands holiness, but He understands that we cannot be holy on our own. He promised us (and He always fulfills His promises!) that He is Jehovah M’Kaddesh, God who Sanctifies. Only through God can we be sanctified.

Since we were all small children, we were taught that things fall. I drop a pen, it falls to the ground. In fact, everything in this world, at some point, falls down, right? In Tucurui, Brazil though, sometimes things fall up. I’m serious! Lumberjacks in the area cut trees, but don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:16, John 15:19, Exodus 31:12-13, Leviticus 20:7-8, 1 Samuel 2:2, Isaiah 44:6, John 17:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Gives Us His Word Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

Make Jesus' passion your passion, his aims your aims, and pray for these things every day.

THIS PAST TUESDAY, I took a day away from my desk, and Jan and I made a trip to Frisco, which is one of the places we like to go when we can. We ate at a favorite restaurant, relaxed and talked a bit, and then, as we almost always do, we went our separate ways – Jan to shop, and what I always ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel For Underdogs

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 2, 2015

The disciples didn't stand a chance. Neither do you. But there is hope...

John 17:11-19 The Gospel for Underdogs 11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Out Of This World

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Easter 7 (b) Christ has brought us out of the way of the world and into His kingdom. We are reassured that the Lord is protecting us from every evil, even though it rages around us, and even comes against us.

John 17:11-19 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Out of this world” It seemed like any other night. They were settled into their seats, and on their way. One was the dean of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19, Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Not Of This World Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 25, 2015

Understanding how to be in the world but not of the world.

Title: Not of this World Theme: Text: John 17:15 - 16 Prayer & Praise Time Psalms 150:1-6 Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! (2) Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! (3) Praise Him with the sound of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God