Sermons on John 17:20-23:

Blest Be The Ties That Bind

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 17, 2004

This brief outline suggests four ties that bind the child of God with our heavenly Father and with one another as brothers and sisters in the family of God.

BLEST BE THE TIES THAT BIND "Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are.” John 17:11 (NKJV) "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 22, 2004

Four Specific Prayer Needs for every church

PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH John 17:8-24 A lot of talking can go on in the life of a church. Many words can be said. An evangelist went to one particular church and preached on a Sunday Morning. While standing by the exit door to shake hands with people a woman approached him. ‘That was the worst ...read more

Scripture: John 17:8-24

The Prayer Of Christ For His Church

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 30, 2004

The inclusiveness expressed in verse 20 reveals that, although He was referring to His disciples in particular in verses 13-19, He expanded His intercession to include all the church throughout time.

THE PRAYER OF CHRIST FOR HIS CHURCH “But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Community Of Unity Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 19, 2004

This is a message encouraging believers to follow the wisdom found in the following: In essential things, unity. In non-essential things, liberty. In all things, charity.

Remember Pat Tillman? He’s the football player who turned down a three-year, $3.6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the Army in May 2002 in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. Tillman was killed in a firefight in Afghanistan. Sports pages all across America told his heroic story. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-22, John 17:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Imperfect People; Perfectly One Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 24, 2004

We are all imperfect, yet Jesus prays for us to perfectly one. Here are some insights on how we can live in a more perfect oneness.

When we go to Alabama to see Maryanne’s family every summer, I often go to People’s Shoe Store. They sell Johnson and Murphy shoes at greatly reduced prices. The catch is that they sell their shoes “as is.” It’s a way to say that “these are damaged goods.” They sell Johnson and Murphy shoes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Revival Prayer"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 26, 2004

A message preached on the eve of Revival Services, to prepare for true Revival. Pray is the key to Revival. What do we need to pray for God to revive in our hearts?

“Revival Prayer” INTRODUCTION: What is the FORMULA for REVIVAL? Prayer, Prayer, Prayer! It’s OK to pray for REVIVAL for this CHURCH … for a broader ministry … a deeper commitment … closer fellowship. BUT … all these are BY-PRODUCTS of a PERSONAL revival. SOMETIMES … we pray to straighten out ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Harmony In The Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 1, 2004

THis message is on harmony. The outline comes from Bob Russell’s Book, When God Builds A Churchq

INTRODUCTION „X We have been looking at When God Builds a Church. Today we will move to the principle of harmony. „X How many of you have been a part of a church, organization, or team where there were problems. People were fighting because they had different ideas about what the organization was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is This Man Jesus – Prayer Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003

The sixth in a series looking at the life of Christ, this sermon looks at two prayers that Jesus delivers - the Priestly prayer of John 17 and the Lord’s prayer.

Intro.: Pastor Joel Smith tells a cute story about his daughter: One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26, Matthew 6:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

Remembrance And Glory 2

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 26, 2003

Our two text, I believe, may speak to the Idea of Memorial Day.

REMEMBRANCE AND GLORY 2 JOHN 17:20-26/REVELATION 22:12-21 CALL PSALMS 97:1-6/MAY 24,1998 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day Poem by Dick Gayan TRANSITION THOUGHT: Holidays are tough for me. They are tough because they are Holidays, and not Holy Days. Should they be Holy days? I believe so. But, In ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Are One

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003

This Sermon is about the importance of unity in the church.

Text: John 17:20-26, Acts 1:14 Title: We Are One By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that we are living in some amazing times when our horizons are both expanding and contracting. Never before has it been so easy to be in direct contact with people from all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Acts 1:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Be United With One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

Unity among His followers was so important to Jesus that He prayed that you and I would be one. When the church is united, the world will stand up and take notice.

Be United with One Another One Sunday a minister was giving a children’s sermon to all the kids in church. A bright-eyed three-year-old girl was listening intently as he explained that God wanted them all to get along and to love one another. She was tracking with her pastor until he said, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Will It Take

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 22, 2004

One thing we can be sure of, if the church is ever going to have an impact in the world, all we do must be surrounded by prayer.

February 22, 2004 Morning Worship Text: John 17:20-26 Subject: Jesus’ Prayer for Believers Title: What Will It Take? I look back on our 2-½ years here at First Assembly and a lot of good memories begin to flood my mind. I think about the newlywed game at our first Christmas party and I laugh at ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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