Sermons on Yochanan 17:22:

Balanced Unity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 18, 2010

We can celebrate our denominational differences without it causing division because Jesus was clear in his prayer that we are to be unified in spirit and purpose.

AUTHOR, CHUCK SWINDOLL, WROTE THAT “UNION HAS AN AFFILIATION WITH OTHERS BUT NO COMMON BOND THAT MAKES THEM ONE IN HEART. UNIFORMITY HAS EVERYONE LOOKING AND THINKING ALIKE. UNANIMITY IS COMPLETE AGREEMENT ACROSS THE BOARD. UNITY, HOWEVER, REFERS TO A ONENESS OF HEART, A SIMILARITY OF PURPOSE, AND ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Prayed For Complete Unity!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 19, 2010

A short talk for a midweek Communion calling upon local believers to pray for, work for and live for the complete unity that Jesus prayed for. Not uniformity (because we're all different) but UNITY, in Jesus.

Jesus prayed to his Heavenly Father for you. On the night he was betrayed and arrested (John 18:2), after he had washed his disciples’ feet (13:5), Jesus prayed an important prayer for you as individuals, for us together, and for the worldwide body of believers. He prayed for future ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Anglican

Unity And Glory Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 24, 2010

God unites us to one another with the same Gospel which unites us to himself.

Scripture Introduction The Matterhorn rises 14,692 feet, one of the highest peaks in the Alps and also one of the world’s deadliest mountains. The climb is technical and difficult, and even though ropes are fixed on parts of the route to make it safer, each year several climbers fall to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:22-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Of Intimacy

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 3, 2010

The advances that there have been in the scientific realm have sparked numerous debates and arguments over the Bible and whether or not science has well and truly killed God. As we have searched into biology, physics, and chemistry have we unlocked truths

Intimacy is defined in the dictionary as a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group, a close association with or detailed knowledge or deep understanding. In this prayer that Jesus offers to God in John, before he is arrested, He goes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-22

The Importance Of Unity

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 7, 2010

Peace and unity are absolutely essential to a church that wants to see God’s salvation, blessing and life. Therefore, we must have zero tolerance for grumbling and complaining.

THE IMPORTANCE OF UNITY (March 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: What would you think if I told you that the whole world could be saved in a day? Would you believe me? And secondly, would you be willing to do whatever it took to make that become a reality? Jesus gave ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-23

Denomination: *other

The Unity-Centered Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 28, 2010

The best advertisement is a witness of oneness to the world.

The Unity-Centered Life John 17:20-23 Rev. Brian Bill 3/28/10 I get a kick out of amusing road signs. Here are some that I came across recently. * One yellow caution sign shows a curve ahead with a bunch of other squiggly lines going in all sorts of directions. The words underneath read, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

John 17 - A Glorious Prayer Of Joy Through Immense Pain

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 23, 2010

Jesus suffered and died for us. Jesus offers up a prayer in John 17 that shows His desire for us and His joy in obeying the Father through much suffering.

(Note the Semi-Chiastic Structure of John 17) John 17 – A Glorious Prayer of Joy through Immense Pain Full Structure of John 17:1-26 A) Verses 1-3: The time has come: The Father will Glorify His Son; Eternal life is only through Jesus. B) Verses 4-8: Jesus' account: He has glorified the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Prayer Of The Ages Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

Jesus high priestly prayer is the most amazing prayer ever prayed. In it we learn his plan for the ages. It can be broken down into 3 parts… 1. What He did 2. What He does 3. What we do

Jesus’ Prayer of the Ages March 14, 2010 Series: Final Days at Planet Earth If I were to ask you to pray the Lord’s Prayer… how would you start it? “Our Father which art in heaven….” Right? But guess what. That’s not the “Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

E Pluribus Unum, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

What made the USA great is what will make the church great also

E Pluribus Unum Part 1 Opening 1. After having been around many different groups of folks from the Haiti sale, I wondered even though we could gather around to help the Haitian, why could we not gather around Christ and celebrate? What has happened to our Christianity, that it now divides ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Mennonite

E Pluribus Unum, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

E Pluribus Unum- out of many, one. This was the heart of Jesus that his church might come together as one

E Pluribus Unum Part 2 Opening 1. We learned last week that… a. E Pluribus Unum- (EE PLOOR-uh-buhs YOOU-nuhm)- b. Jesus talked us becoming Heis in John 17:20-23 Gr. #1520- Heis- (Hice) that they may be ONE c. Incredible success & strength comes from working and contributing ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus Prayed For Future Believers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

We will see how Jesus prayed for future believers. These are those who would believe in Him from that moment to the end of the world. What He prayed is a precious thing for believers, but it is also an indictment against believers of every generation.

We are in the third segment of Jesus’ prayer in John 17. He first prayed for Himself, then He prayed for the disciples. Tonight we will see how Jesus prayed for future believers. These are those who would believe in Him from that moment to the end of the world. What He prayed is a precious ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

All For The One And The One For All! Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012

Believers do not make their allegiance to the church but to the One that died for it and now lives to empower it.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “All for the One and the One for All!” John 17:20-26 Introduction: Most of us have probably either read the book or seen one of the many movies about The Three Musketeers. What I have always enjoyed about the musketeers was their motto: “All for ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Church Divided, Denominated, Disobedient!

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2013

God’s word calls the church to high standards. Division and denominationalism should be unacceptable based on what the Bible clearly teaches.

What makes a certain food your favorite food? 1. You like its taste. 2. It satisfies your hunger. 3. It has all the vitamines and nutrients that you need for good health. What makes a certain church right for you? 1. You like its taste. 2. It satisfies your spiritual hunger. 3. It has all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Jesus Praying About For Our Church Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Apr 6, 2013

This is the first in a series on prayer, answering hte question what are the priorities, purpose and promise of prayer found in John 17

WHAT JESUS IS PRAYING FOR HPC John 17:1-26 INTRODUCTION 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 subjects a child would ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Real Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

A 4 part series of sermons from Jesus' final Prayer in John 17. Part 4 of 4.

The Real Lord’s Prayer John 17:20-26 March 24, 2013 They say no 2 snowflakes are alike. They’re all unique. So, just think about it, with all of the snow we’re supposed to get, 6"-10"worth — — all of the snowflakes beautifully falling to the ground, will all be ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist