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  • Arnold Anoya avatar

    How Can I Bring Glory To God?

    Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 21, 2007
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    Jesus honored God by fulfilling His purpose on earth. We honor God the same way. When anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to the Creator.

    INTRODUCTION: Jesus honored God by fulfilling His purpose on earth. We honor God the same way. When anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to the Creator. I.WE BRING GOD GLORY BY WORSHIPPING HIM. John 4:24 Worship is far more than praising, singing, and praying to God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    How To Pray In The Final Hours: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,520 views

    If we truly believe that this could be our last day on earth, we ought to spend it in prayer.

    How to Pray In the Final Hours: Part 1 Text: John 17:1-5 Introduction 1. Read John 17:1-5 2. Illustration: A middle aged woman had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she had a near death experience. Seeing God, she asked "Is my time up?" God said, "No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Listen, Jesus Is Praying

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
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    Be quiet, Jesus is praying

    LISTEN, JESUS IS PRAYING John 17 “Some brethren pray by yard; but true prayer is measured by weight, and not by length,” so spoke Charles Haddon Spurgeon. The greatest prayer ever recorded is found in our text, and it takes about six minutes to reverently read it aloud. There is not much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow The Example Of Christ

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
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    Follow Jesus motives for why he did what he did.

    FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST This month we are going to be studying the example of Jesus Christ. What’s powerful about Jesus life is that he is an example of perfection in every area so there will be no shortage of areas to look at. Motives are always good for us to look at. The question of why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing To Pray Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,651 views

    First of a three part sermon series looking at the prayer of Jesus found in John 17. While a full manuscript is not available, a tape of the sermon can be obtained at no cost.

    Reading of John 17:1-26 Sensed Purpose - To prepare us for our 40 Days Of Prayer by looking at some possible thoughts of what we might want to remember about prayer and include in our prayers. Utilizing the backdrop of Jesus Prayer versus The Lord’s Prayer. Start with the message before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Prayer Petitions Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
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    The second in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. With the background layed in the first message, this message begins to explore Jesus petitions, with the first petition to "Keep/Protect." An audio copy of the message is available at no charge.

    (Launched sermon by showing the passage as portrayed in recently released "The Gospel of John" movie.) Sensed Purpose - To prepare us for our 40 Days of Prayer by looking at some possible thoughts of what we might want to remember about prayer and include in our prayers. Last week - Started with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Prayer Petitions - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
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    The third in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. This message explores the final two petitions: our unity, and our sanctification. A full audio of the message is available at no charge.

    (Opened this message by having congregation bow their heads, close their eyes, and rest in praying of John 17. Then prayed the Scripture.) Last week we began exploring Jesus three requests for us. KEEP/PROTECT (NIV) Interesting twist to verses 14 & 15 Harm comes through the world, but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Bring Jesus To Our Youth

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,381 views

    Praying for the young in the Church.

    Life has its many peculiarities, especially as your age changes and life takes its many leaps. Moving from high school to the real world, having a baby, menopause, your children leaving home, moving where you live, and many more life changing events occur. Amy and I are finally getting into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Jesus' Prayer Of Intercession

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008
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     | 5,595 views

    What is oftentimes thought of a the model prayer is really a prayer that Jesus prayed for all believers.

    JESUS’ PRAYER OF INTERCESSION John 17:1-26 INTRO: We often think of the Model Prayer as being the Lord’s Prayer, but it isn’t. The prayer that was the Lords’ is the prayer found in John 17. Let’s examine a few things about this prayer. I. THERE ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Listen...jesus Is Praying

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,496 views

    This is an expositional study on the passage commonly known as the "High Priestly Prayer." If you tke the time to read through this it will truly touch you. I pray that God will use this study to change your heart in many different ways.

    The passage of chapter 17 verses 1-26 in the book of John is widely known as the “High Priestly Prayer.” Within these verses Jesus is praying to the Father. “Though this prayer, unlike the one found in Matthew, was not spoken deliberately for the purpose of giving instruction in this spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Baggett avatar

    Glorify The Father

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    The foundation of all things is the glory of God. Jesus glorified the Father by completing the work He was given to do. We glorify Him the same way.

    John 17 is a prayer of Jesus, for His followers. Verse 20 is an extremely important and wonderful verse, which tells us that this prayer is not just for the little flock of disciples that followed Jesus along the roads of Palestine, but this prayer is for us, also. Isn’t it wonderful when people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Real Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,129 views

    What is on Jesus’ heart when he prays for himself, and for you? How could this change your prayers?

    When someone communicates to us a need in their life, we as Christians have an automatic response. We say, “I’m praying for you.” Now that is a fine response if we actually do it. Many times what we really mean is “I’d like to pray for you, lifting you up to the Father, but in reality I’m going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Unity

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,408 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter

    7th Sunday of Easter John 17:1-11 Unity 1* ¶ When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son that the Son may glorify thee, 2* since thou hast given him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom thou hast ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    The Real Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,651 views

    We see Jesus intimacy and how He prayed for Himself, the disciples and for us before He went to the cross.

    A couple of weeks ago Jim called and asked if I would give the message tonight so he could go on the men’s retreat. I said I would and I need to begin by telling you about a dream I had shortly after. I dreamed I was supposed to be giving the message tonight and I had not done anything at all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Crucifixion Of Christ- An Answer To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,995 views

    How the crucifixion of Christ is an answer to prayer.

    Text; John 17: 1-5 Title: The crucifixion of Christ – An answer to prayer Introduction If you were to look at the events leading up to the crucifixion of Christ from a human point of view it would be natural for any of us to pray that such things would never be done to another human being ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God