Sermons on John 17:4-8:

Unity In God's Name

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 20, 2020

When Jesus prayed, what was central on His mind? We actually have a record of one of Jesus’ most important prayers and what He prayed about. Let’s look at what was on Jesus’ mind in His important prayer in John 17:1-11.

When Jesus prayed, what was central on His mind? We actually have a record of one of Jesus’ most important prayers and what He prayed about. Let’s look at what was on Jesus’ mind in His important prayer in John 17:1-11. John 17:1 (NKJV) Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church's One Foundation

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

John 17

THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION (JOHN 17:1-26) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does It Taste Like More? John 12, Part 2

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Dec 29, 2020

Well, there is something that God wants for us. He wants us to BEHOLD, Behold Your King! Have you had enough of Jesus? Does it taste like more? Or, do you want a decaf version of the Savior?

DOES IT TASTE LIKE MORE? JOHN 12, PART 2 (v20-26) Note: This sermon was given at a prayer service on a Sunday morning service. Each identity of Jesus was taught and then responded in prayer by the congregation in small prayer groups of 3-5 people. The section was closed by singing a short chorus. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:14, John 12:25, John 12:24, John 12:23, John 12:20-26, John 12:21, Ephesians 2:10, 1 John 3:16, John 4:23, John 15:8, Matthew 20:26, John 10:11, Zechariah 9:9, John 12:26, John 17:4  (view more)  (view less)

Procrastinate Tomorrow

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Jan 4, 2021

Many people struggle with starting projects, starting something new, finishing a task, or just enjoying working hard. In Hebrews 6:9-12, the Spirit of God gives us some help with being diligent.

PROCRASTINATE TOMORROW Looking at Diligence, Work, Plans, Ants, Counsel, and Workmanship Jay Yousling, “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men.” Proverbs 22:29 I love this promise! To see this principle realized on a practical ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9, Hebrews 6:9-12, Hebrews 6:12, Hebrews 6:11, Hebrews 6:10, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 26:13, Hebrews 5:8, Proverbs 13:4, Proverbs 26:14, Proverbs 24:33-34, Proverbs 20:4, Isaiah 32:8, Proverbs 19:20, Nehemiah 8:10, Proverbs 15:12, Hebrews 6:11-12, Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 2:8-9, Proverbs 8:31, Proverbs 8:30, Proverbs 6:6, John 17:4  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus Prays For Himself

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 5, 2018

Is it selfish to pray for one's needs first?

Jesus Prays for Himself John 17:1-5 The prayer Jesus offers in the 17th chapter of John has often been called the Lord’s prayer in the sense that the one He taught the disciples on the Sermon on the Mount is more rightly “The Disciple’s Prayer. The prayer that Jesus offers at the end of the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Prays For His Disciples

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2018

How dedicated are we in following the example of Jesus Christ?

John 17:6-19 Jesus Prays for His Disciples Verse 6 begins the second part of Jesus’ prayer after His final sermon to the 11. Jesus first prayed for Himself, that He would bear up under what was to come. But this is parayer meant to be heard by the disciples as well. The disciple when facing ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Ways

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2018

Among all the varieties of cultures and ways to live in this world, there are really only two ways to live, God's or the world's.

Intro If we could boil all the world’s religions and political philosophies down to their essentials what would we come up with? Are there real alternatives or just varieties of the same worldly way of life? Our purpose is to see that there are only two ways, God’s and the world’s. Our plan is to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 13, 2018

It is because Jesus included HIS followers in the umbrella of that name I AM - that we can bond together as Christians today.

Weekend Message/Devotion May 13, 2018 John 17:6-9 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY I AM Today’s gospel reading from John comes right on the heels of our mid-week message/devotion: Either You Got It or You Don’t, expositorily taken from 1 John5:19-13. That message addresses how we sometimes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-9, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Prays For Us

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2018

An exposition of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer presented in John 17.

“[Jesus] lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In The Prayer Of Jesus

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 24, 2018

We could learn some lessons from many sources, but more valuable lessons we could learn from the Word of God itself, especially in the prayer of Jesus.

“After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To What God Has Done

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 7, 2018

We will not fail to respond when God has done something in our life. But, what are those responses?

“I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Our Savior

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 23, 2019

Christ, while facing His crucifixion, offered a prayer to the Father for His disciples as well as you and I that ends showing Christ' desire for us to be forever with Him in Glory someday. His prayer is a beautiful reminder of His love for us and a desire for us to do well.

THE PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR John 17 Text- John 17:9 INTRODUCTION Looking at our text, it is important that we understand what is occurring during this time in the life of Christ as well as what his disciples are about to encounter in their walk. It is important to understand that this is potentially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 17:1-26, Jeremiah 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Thru Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2019

Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord.

Opening Video: Selah “We Must Not” Sermon: Find joy in the journey through prayer! Scripture: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renew Supernatural Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

Jesus works represent an orderly working of the supernatural

Theologian and author, RC Sproul says, “if you expect a miracle—if miracles are expectable—there’s nothing miraculous about them. If they’re ordinary then they carry no certifiable weight. It’s by their extraordinary character that they have sign power: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:49-50, John 17:8, John 14:10, John 8:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare We Dream Together

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 6, 2018

A sermon that discusses how to get God's vision for our lives.

What is God’s vision? Dare we dream together. Duncan McGregor was a very famous All black In 1905 part of the Originals team that travelled to Britain, Ireland, France and the United States and that only lost one out of 35 games. While on tour, the British press dubbed him the "Flying Scotsman" ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed