Sermons on John 17:19-26:

Preserving Unity In The Body

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 5, 2004

A sermon preached at nearby Immanuel church on unity, divisions and discipline within the church (local and city-wide)

Preserving the unity of the body. Immanuel church, Winchester 7/3/4am Eph 4:1-13 UNITY & DISUNITY Had a friend drop by to stay Mon Tue pm while at leadership conference - Shocked when told: ¡§30% of a leaders energy will go in conflict and stamping out fires¡¨ - you: ¡§oh, that¡¦s what happens in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:23, Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: Caring For Others Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 25, 2004

Learn why to pray for others, who to pray for when praying for others and what to pray for when praying for others.

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) We return to our message series on prayer. We looked at prayer as communion with God and caring for self. We saw that prayer is not so much getting God to love us or getting ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: *other

Out Of Many, One

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 4, 2004

A July 4th communion meditation

The Fourth of July is upon us again and we it is a time of picnics, fireworks, and celebration! We sing “Happy Birthday” to ourselves as Americans and we again both celebrate and are reminded of our nation’s birth and life. There are many commercial reminders of this national holiday that offer us ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Relationships Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 9, 2003

This Sermon is an adaptation of John Maxwells’ Book " The 21 Indispensible Qualities of Leader."

Relationships, 1 Cor 13:1, 1 John 4:7-12, 16, John 17:20-23 June 16, 2003 I. John Maxwell made one of the greatest statements that I have heard in a long time in his book " The 21 Indispensable Qualities of Leadership." "People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 13:1, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

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 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 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

The Way: In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 24, 2004

There is no higher honor in the ministry of God than prayer. Someone once said that prayer IS the higher work, the higher calling.

The Way: In Prayer I. Introduction There is no higher honor in the ministry of God than prayer. Someone once said that prayer IS the higher work, the higher calling. In Chapter Six of Acts, the Apostles gathered together all the disciples and let them know that others needed to be brought up to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 17:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Were Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 4, 2004

A sermon from The Purpose Driven Life which talks about our spiritual S.H.A.P.E.

God wants to use your life. That’s why we want to discover our purpose. There are a lot of shallow secular books out there like the one I saw recently entitled Discovering Your Purpose. It is an attempt to ride on the coattails of the popularity of Rick Warren’s book The Purpose Driven Life. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Securing The Success Of Jesus’ Mission-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 6, 2004

Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. How does prayer secure the success of Jesus’ mission? 9 acquisitions securing the success of Jesus’ mission. Part 1 of a 2-part sermon.

SECURING THE SUCCESS OF JESUS’ MISSION-Part I—John 17:1-26 Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. The success of Jesus’ mission is secured thru prayer. How does prayer secure the success of Jesus’ mission? 4 acquisitions securing the success of Jesus’ ministry. 1—An ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist