Sermons on Juan 17:11:

The Great Commission

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 31, 2003

The challenge of the Great Commission is this. We need to 1. Know the message and where it has come from; 2. Be committed to following Christ ourselves and 3. Pray for protection from evil that we too will not fall.

01-06-03 Thornage John 17:6-17 Story: There is an ancient legend about Jesus’ ascension into heaven. In it, Jesus is met by the angel Gabriel who asks him, "Now that your work is finished, what plans have you made to insure that the truth that you brought to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Prays For His Disciples

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003

Jesus knew that there would be times when storms would come and cause an upheaval for these disciples that He was praying for.

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS DISCIPLES Text: John 17:6-19 I read an account about a storm that came as a surprise. "The storm came roaring in from the Atlantic, and it left the city of New York paralyzed. Ordinarily such a snow fall cause little inconvenience in that city. Snowplows are ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Blest Be The Ties That Bind

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 17, 2004

This brief outline suggests four ties that bind the child of God with our heavenly Father and with one another as brothers and sisters in the family of God.

BLEST BE THE TIES THAT BIND "Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are.” John 17:11 (NKJV) "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 22, 2004

Four Specific Prayer Needs for every church

PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH John 17:8-24 A lot of talking can go on in the life of a church. Many words can be said. An evangelist went to one particular church and preached on a Sunday Morning. While standing by the exit door to shake hands with people a woman approached him. ‘That was the worst ...read more

Scripture: John 17:8-24

What Will It Take

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 22, 2004

One thing we can be sure of, if the church is ever going to have an impact in the world, all we do must be surrounded by prayer.

February 22, 2004 Morning Worship Text: John 17:20-26 Subject: Jesus’ Prayer for Believers Title: What Will It Take? I look back on our 2-½ years here at First Assembly and a lot of good memories begin to flood my mind. I think about the newlywed game at our first Christmas party and I laugh at ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overheard Prayers

Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005

Passing through the darkened streets of Jerusalem toward Gethsemane, Jesus prays for his disciples, a prayer that only John records. Everything we know as the gospel flows from the answers to that prayer.

Sunday after Ascension Psalm 47, Ezekiel 39:21-29, 1 Peter 4:12-19, John 17:1-19 Overheard Prayers One of the more guilty pleasures one can encounter from time to time is to find oneself overhearing a conversation in which you are not a party. When I was a boy, this was a fairly easy thing to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

If Only We Could Be One Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A call for unity in the church.

We like Jesus’ original disciples still have to live in this world. Have you ever wonder exactly what is “the world”? It is a system of values typified by Satan himself, centered on greed, power, deceit and self-will. While we are in the world Satan desires to do everything he can to destroy, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Prayer For You

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 2, 2007

Jesus has our best in mind.

JESUS’ PRAYER FOR YOU John 17.1-26 S: Jesus and prayer C: Unity Pr: JESUS HAS OUR BEST IN MIND. ?: What? What does Jesus pray for? KW: Plans TS: In John 17, Jesus reveals His plans for believers of all ages and shows how He has our best in mind. Type: Proposition The ____ plan is… I. GLORY ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Holiness Of God The Son Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This is the second sermon in a three part series on the Holiness of God.

Last Sunday morning I spoke to you about the Holiness of God. I focused on the holiness of God the Father. This morning I would like to focus our thoughts on the holiness of the Son – Jesus Christ. The holiness of the Father is expressed in Exodus 3:5 where Moses is told: “Draw not nigh hither: ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

The Great Intercessor Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on Apr 1, 2007

The Gospel of John reveals to us candid Portiats of Christ to help Us understand who he is. In this portrait Jesus is Praying just before His betrayal.

Portraits of Christ : The Great Intercessor John 17 Review of Series Prayer Opening Illustration- Moody’s Barroom Meeting D.L. Moody once entered a tavern in order to ask the bartender if his two little girls might attend his Sunday School. He was told that an atheist club met there every ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Special People

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

A message of commitment.

A SPECIAL PEOPLE John 17:1-26 INTRO: Recently, I learned that the USAF does a special thing when a person gets a promotion to general. They attend “charm school.” It is a training designed to acquaint a person with the expectations of a general’s life. Jesus wanted His followers to be special ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Filling A Vacuum

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 22, 2006

A Sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter

7th Sunday of Easter John 17:6-19 "Filling A Vacuum" 6* “I have manifested thy name to the men whom thou gavest me out of the world; thine they were, and thou gavest them to me, and they have kept thy word. 7* Now they know that everything that thou hast given me is from thee; 8* for I ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 25, 2006

On the Seventh Sunday of Easter, "series B" Jesus prays for the church. This sermon is follows his example, and is a prayer for the church

7th Sunday of Easter, June 4, 2000 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, I can not come to you in prayer as eloquently as your Son has done for us, as reflected in our Gospel lesson. Yet as a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Power Of Attorney, Given By Jesus Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 25, 2006

Jesus has invested us with Divine Power of Attorney to transact his earthly business with his word of truth to bless, to serve, to forgive and tell others of God’s love and peace in Jesus. His prayer is that we remain in a contemporary culture which see

In Jesus Holy Name May 28, 2006 Text: John 17:11, 14-21 Redeemer “Power of Attorney-Given by Jesus’” A few years ago Colleen and I were asked to take care of her aunt. We were given “Power of Attorney” to transact her business for her. When you are preparing your own ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-21

Denomination: Lutheran