Sermons on John 17:20-24:

Jesus’s Garden Prayer, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 26, 2016

This beautiful prayer, shows us exactly how Christ feels about you and me. It shows not only His devotion to God, but to ensure we continue the mission of making disciples because because of what He has already done.

Jesus’s Garden Prayer, Part 2 John 17:13-26 Background: Arriving at the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prays These prayers are probably one of the most important for us to learn from It shows His heart, what is on His mind just prior to His arrest (read all of 17) Recap: Jesus describes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Praying...not Preying!" [part Five]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016

“Since when is prayer an option?”

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, June 5, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying: The High Priestly Prayer” [Part Five] John 17:20-26 It seems only fitting that we conclude this sermon series on ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divine Concern For Unity

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 25, 2015

To establish that unity is possible only when all agree to follow the divine standard of God -- the bible, which brings unity to the body of Christ. This lesson encourages all believers to strive for "the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Jesus’ Prayer for Unity 2. Spirit’s Plea for Unity 3. Father’s Plan for Unity Remarks. 1. Unity is only possible when all believers respect and follow the divine will and word of God. Jesus prayed for unity, the Spirit pleaded for unity, and the Father has outlined a plan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, Ephesians 4:1-7, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'together With Christ'

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 12, 2018

Here are 3 steps for us to help answer the prayer of Jesus.

'TOGETHER WITH CHRIST' John 17:22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: Here are 3 steps for us to help answer the prayer of Jesus. I. Coming together is a beginning. (love, forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: John 17:22-23

The Call To Unity And Evangelism

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 4, 2018

Jesus cakes us to spread the Gospel for all to know and also He calls to be one people as He and His Father are one.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE CALL TO UNITY AND EVANGELISM John 17:17-23 King James Version (KJV) 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-23

Denomination: Charismatic

The Glory And Love Jesus Carrues

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 5, 2018

The glory and love that Jesus carries is what He has blessed us with

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE GLORY AND LOVE JESUS CARRIES John 17:24-26 King James Version (KJV) 24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Charismatic

Good Friday: Did Jesus Write A Will Bequeathing An Inheritance On Us?

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 6, 2018

Jesus knew that he was going to suffer and die. Dying men generally write a will to bequeath their wealth and property to their loved ones. Did Jesus write a will?

The Wonder of Christs Love as shown through Jesus’ written will before His death How do we know that someone loves us? If we want to be nice and proper we might say it is by the actions that the other person does, what he/she speaks, the care that he/she shows etc. But if we are brutally honest we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26, Hebrews 9:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refresh (7) Honor Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 15, 2017

Who is God

One of the things that really stands out to me in the Bible is that Jesus said that our love for one another (believers) would actually reveal that we belong to Him and the world would know that Jesus is sent from God. our love for one another would be supernatural. Furthermore, in John 17, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord’s Prayer Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 17: 1 – 26

John 17: 1 – 26 The Lord’s Prayer 1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, 2 as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Loving Others At Their Worst

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 9, 2017

The more intimate a relationship is, the more certain we are to experience the worst side of a spouse, child, parent, friend... Jesus loved--and yes, loves--us at our worst, and beckons us to be his ambassadors by doing the same for others.

LOVING OTHERS AT THEIR WORST I. Introduction - Not long ago I read the story of a man who came to love a woman named Helen, who was a drug addict. She was living with an abusive man who supplied her drugs and in return used her for his pleasure. But another man, an honest and virtuous man, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:12-14, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 17:1-26, 1 Corinthians 12:4-31, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer Of Jesus (Complete)

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2017

Kept through the Name.

1. I PRAY FOR THEM. John 17:1-11. During 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 Church. This has often ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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 Building That Is Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2014

The God who is himself reliable gives us a city which is reliable.

Thursday of 7th Week of Easter 2014 Lumen Fidei (St. Boniface) The uproar between Pharisee and Sadducee that Paul engineered here almost ended in his premature death. Sadducees, the priestly class in Jerusalem, believed in the divine inspiration of only the Torah, the first five books of the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Catholic

As Jesus Was Sent, So We Are Sent Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 26, 2014

The Incarnation Tells Us: As Jesus was sent, so We are Sent

The Incarnation Tells Us: As Jesus was sent, so We are Sent John 17:18-21; 20:21-22 We are in the last week of a four week series on the “What the incarnation tells us.” The first week we saw that the incarnation tells us that God is on a mission: God is committed to winning people to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do The Small Thing To Show The Main Thing - God's Love

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 29, 2014

What is servant evangelism: It is demonstrating the kindness of God, The Love God, by offering to do some act of humble service, with no strings attached. We never fully know what small act of kindness will touch and transform a life. (Updated July 2023)

For Those not familiar with an Anglican service; there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's readings are Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 13; Romans 6:12-23 and Mathew 10:40-42 Jared and his dad were playing a game of catch one afternoon, when Jared asked, ....... "Dad, ... is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21, Matthew 25:34-40, Matthew 10:40-42, Philippians 4:13, John 13:5-10, John 13:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican