Sermons on John 17:21-23:

One Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

We find the foundation for authentic biblical community within God’s relationship to Himself in the Trinity.

The Greastest Place on Earth - Part 1 January 13, 2002 INTRODUCTION While Jesus was here on earth a certain argument tended to break out among his disciples over who was the greatest. Will Smith is currently starring in the movie “Ali,” based on the life of the famous boxer Muhammed Ali. Ali ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Prayed For Those He Loved Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 9, 2002

As Jesus prayed with great passion in the garden for his disciples, that same prayer was for all of those who would follow him.

Introduction: Our Lord was about to go through a great trial of horror on the cross and yet, he took the time in the middle of his own agony to lift up in earnest prayer to his Father the needs of his followers. Jesus prayed for his disciples, including those of us who follow him today. He ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In Community Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

Second in a series on Building community

The terrible attack on our land just a few days ago has had one tremendous positive result: Unity People are praying and singing together. Sports Stadiums filled with singing and praying people. Congress sang "God Bless America on the steps of the Capitol Building. Children have been praying in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, 2 Corinthians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

What Is A Disciple And Why Be One? Series

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jun 25, 2003

This is the first sermon in a series of 8 on the biblical characteristics of a disciple.

Discipleship Series, Sermon #1 (6-3-03) There was a man by the name of John Harper who was born into a Christian family on May 29, 1872. He became a Christian 13 years later and had already started preaching by age 17. He received training at the Baptist Pioneer Mission in London, and in 1896 he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

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

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jul 3, 2002

Demonstrates how unity and fulfilling the purposes of the church go hand in hand. Gives practical characeristics to exhibit in order to achieve unity.

Unity in the Church Philippians 2:1-11 Here Paul is instructing the church how they are to act one to another. He’s leading them to unity. And it’s unity for a purpose. Vs. 2 says "working together with one heart and purpose." It’s when we follow these instructions of Paul and we, the Church, are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Ephesians 4:4, Ephesians 4:3-6, John 17:20-26, Galatians 5:19-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God