Sermons on John 17:3-5:

The Purpose Of Your Life

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

What is your purpose in life? The same as that of the Lord Jesus Christ! Glorifying God! But we all do that in our own God-given unique way.

“THE PURPOSE OF YOUR LIFE” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 17:1-5 As a man was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. When he answered, he heard his wife warn him urgently, "George, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on 280. Please ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

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

Understanding Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 26, 2003

The situation in the Middle East, and our own situation - many comparisons help us better understand Christianity.

John 17:1-16: UNDERSTANDING CHRISTIANITY During these past few weeks, it is virtually impossible to not know what is going on with the war in Iraq. Never before, in world history, have reporters had this much access to soldiers what they are doing. On TV, you’re able to see what the desert is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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 Series

Contributed by Joe Durai on Jul 9, 2001

What is the kind of Unity that the Lord wants in His Body, a unity of spirit or a unity for convenience sake

. UNITY Unity of the spirit and unity of conveniences. How often we get together only to get a job done. We hide our differences in the common cause of reaching the lost. Admirable it is and necessary too. But when will we get rid of the undercurrents that divide and be of "the same mind ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Apostolic

Put Your Pencils Down

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 1, 2001

A Labor Day and Communion message, dealing with the sources of satisfaction in work. Designed for audience participation.

Labor Day, and school is starting again. I wonder, do they still do the same things as when I was in school? Do they still have the same rituals? Maybe not. Things do change. Dodgeball, for example. Now that was THE game in my day. You had the right to throw the ball as hard as you could and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 12, 2001

An inspiring study of Jesus’ high priestly prayer uttered on the eve of His crucifixion.

Jesus prayed this prayer while on His way to Gethsemane. His words are dominated, even in His (humanly speaking) darkest "hour", by a spirit of high reverence for His Father and a loving concern for His then-present and future followers - I.Prayer for Himself: Glorification, Vss. 1-8 "Glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 20, 2002

This prayer was addressed to the Father, but intended to be overheard.

This remarkable model prayer contains none of the things that take up so much room in our prayers. Boston newspaper reported on a prayer given by a noted clergyman: “one of the most eloquent prayers ever delivered to a Boston audience.” Lyndon Johnson’s press secretary, Bill Moyers, was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Championship Team

Contributed by James Bryant on Jan 26, 2002

Which Players do we need on our team to win, "GOD’S SUPER BOWL?"

"A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM" John 17:1-3 (1) These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: (2) As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Intimacy

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 23, 2002

It seems that the Lord calls me to prayer at some of the most inconvenient times (my perception of the matter). However, I am quickly learning that His call to intimacy is what I need more than anything else on the face of this earth.

By: Donna J. Kazenske Have you felt the nudging and stirring of the Lord to pray more than usual lately? Have you heard the voice of the Holy Spirit calling you into a deeper relationship with Him? It seems that the Lord calls me to prayer at some of the most inconvenient times (my perception ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-10, Song of Songs 2:8-10

Denomination: *other

"The Wonders Of God ~ Salvation” Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Nov 2, 2002

Thursday morning we got up to see the first snowfall of the season. Looking out over the colored foliage and the fresh pure white snow being reflected in our pond was absolutely beautiful...This is a beautiful picture of what happens to a life that is tu

“The Wonders of God ~ Salvation” Part 3 of 5 John 17:5 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin November 3, 2002 Thursday morning we got up to see the first snowfall of the season. Looking out over the colored foliage and the fresh pure white snow being reflected in our pond ...read more

Scripture: John 17:5

Denomination: Bible Church

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

Prayers That Always Get Answered

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003

In John 17, Jesus models for us the type of "anything" prayers that God always answers.

11-02-03 John 17 Intro: 2 TV shows over the past couple of weeks, shocked at the content. King of Queens rerun, Carrie prays for a raise, gets it, they begin to get everything they pray for. Meat market scene with priest. Second, Everwood, pastor of church getting married, also going blind, he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Brethren

The Time Has Come To Pray #3 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 12, 2003

1. We should find our refuge in God. 2. Our Main Goal Is to Glorify God. 3. Eternal Life is impossible by any other way.

October 22, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come to Pray Text: John 17:1-5 Introduction 1. The last few Wednesday Evenings, we have been looking at the "Lord’s Prayer"... not the one found in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount... where Jesus teaches the disciples to pray..."Our Father, who art in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene