Sermons on Yochanan 17:15:

A "Priviledged Advantage"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 26, 2015

In life most people that find an advantage and take advantage of it. And that's what doesn't make any sense...the fact that everyone can and should want to seek out and have a relationship with their creator, but so few nowadays choose too!

A Privileged Advantage In life there have been times, when we have all faced uphill battles...when we are young and growing up all we can think about is being older… And when were older all we can think about is how much fun it was when we were young... No matter how hard life may seem at ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-16, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sanctifying Shield Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2013

Jesus prays that the Father will protect us. But how does the God do that? How does God guard us and shield us when we live so exposed to the temptations and lusts of this world?

OPEN: Down in Kentucky, our nation has a very special place designed to protect our gold supply. Do you know what it’s called? (Fort Knox). That’s where our nation keeps most of our gold. But more than gold has been stored there over the years. Ft. Knox has also held the Magna Carta, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19, John 17:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Why And How Of Church Unity

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Nov 15, 2014

We must be very clear on the fact that Jesus was very passionate about the unity of the church that He had to take it to God in prayer.

Sometimes ago, I did a write up on the subject "Crisis in Christ". It borders on the competition and irreconcilable difference among the supposed believers in Christ and the different denominations they belong to. There appears not to be an end to the war tearing the body of Christ apart. Today, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The World And The Word

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 9, 2015

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The World and the Word John 17:6-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WorldWord.html Many Christians have given up on the idea of living a truly victorious, holy Christian life. They have a besetting sin which has them in a headlock. Maybe more than one. They have tried to get the victory, but ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of This World

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

Jesus prays for his disciples as He is about to leave this world

“Out of This World” Gospel passage: John 17:6-19 Jesus came to the world from out of this world to teach people not of this world to go into all the world to preach the truth that he gave his life to save us out of this world. The passage of scripture from John 17 today takes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Prays For His Own

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jan 17, 2015

Jesus himself is praying for his disciples. He says in his prayer, "I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are Thine."

Good "Prayerful" Saturday, Everyone! Last Sunday Jesus taught us how to pray. This Sunday Jesus himself is praying for his disciples. He says in his prayer, "I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are Thine." Wow, how more blessed can a person ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The World Around Us - What Is Truth?

Contributed by Tim Diack on Oct 15, 2012

What is truth? That’s the question Pilate asked of Jesus and it’s the same question people are still asking today. Some will tell you that there are as many truths out there as there are people. But is that really true? Can we know what truth is? Why

Understanding the World Around Us: What Is Truth? - John 17:13-23 “What is truth?” - that’s the question Pilate asked some 2000 years ago, isn’t it? It’s a question that people are still asking today: What is truth? And they’re asking that question and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-23

Denomination: *other

Safe In God’s Strongbox Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012

God protects and keeps us so that He can use us for His glory.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Safe in God’s Strongbox” John 17:11-19 Introduction: When I was a kid I was always fascinated by my parents’ strong box. It was kept on a shelf, it was really heavy and I was told that it was fireproof. It was also locked so that my ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Prayer Part Ii Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jul 21, 2012

This sermon is a closer look at the way Jesus prayed for Himself, those who were with Him at the time and for us today. Also a look at the need to pray for ourselves, others and the lost of this world.

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Prayer Part II Last week’s message was about how differently Christians look at prayer from the way the world looks at prayer. We talked about the fact that there are major differences in the way we pray, who we pray to and the results of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

From A Stone To The Pieta

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Sep 11, 2012

Being Sanctified by the word that Jesus delivered to us means being removed from the common life in order to be used in high and holy purposes.

SCRIPTURE READING You can find the Scripture reading in your Bibles in the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John, or on the Scripture Reading insert in your bulletin. These are the words of Jesus. He is praying for His disciples of every age. He is praying for us. John 17:14 I have given them your ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-18

Denomination: *other

Some Reflections Of John 17

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 31, 2011

Is believing in the existence of God enough to make you a Christian?

WSG and TSJ 05-05-2011 Sermon: I was once sent this story by e-mail: A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually touched ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

It's Not About Us....

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 4, 2011

Being a Christian is not about us - but about doing our heavenly Father's will

Jn 17:1-19 Sermon: I was once sent this story by e-mail: A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually touched on the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

The High Priestly Prayer

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus' prayer for us and using our spiritual gifts.

John 17:1-19 : The High Priestly Prayer I was sent this story last week by e-mail: A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Fitting In

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 13, 2011

comedian Lenny Bruce gives our Christian psychology a metaphorical cattle prod shock when he said, “Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God.’” I suspect it has a lot to do with fitting in.

“Fitting In” John 17:11-19 I read the prologue to a story called Girl in the Middle. The girl is Kim Satinsky who is in eighth grade. She says, “You would think that being in a clique is fun but take my word for it: It’s not. They make me wear expensive things when I’m not really rich and tell me ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Marks Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message is part of a series from the Gospel of John and shows the identifying marks of a true disciple.

Marks of a Disciple The question I would like for us to consider today from this passage is what makes a true disciple of Jesus Christ? What are the marks of a disciple -This morning we continue to look at the Jesus' Prayer in John 17 -This is the True Lords prayer, the passage we commonly call ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19