Sermons on Yochanan 17:8:

"Still In The World"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 27, 2006

This sermon is focused on finding meaning in life through faith in and service to Christ.

John 17:6-19 “Still in the World” By Rev. Ken Sauer, Parkview UMC Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we find Jesus praying. And in this prayer Jesus prays for Himself, He prays for His disciples and He prays for all believers. After this prayer Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

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

The Lord's Prayer Of Intercession

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

An examination of this wonderful prayer, and how we can learn to pray in a like manner.

THE LORD’S PRAYER OF INTERCESSION I. SALVATION v. 1-3 THE SALVATION OF THE LOST a. THE LORD’S MISSION WAS TO SAVE Luke 19:10 the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. b. HIS DESIRE IS FOR OUR SALVATION II Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his word, . . . but he is waiting ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First Steps Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

Jesus sets out for us here the first steps in someone becoming a Christian - if these steps are not apparent, then a person is not saved!

John 17: 8 First Steps A Church Educational Officer was once sent into a particular community in America where he was to carry out a census of the people’s spiritual state there. In one home he got into asking the usual questions, "Do you attend church?" "Do you read the Bible?" and of course, "Are ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Jesus Prayed For

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

I believe the limited revelation of the content of Jesus prayer - that is, the content of His prayer limited, for the most part, to this passage, rather than it being recorded each time He prayed, - is to help us to understand that the most important fac

“WHAT JESUS PRAYED FOR” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 17:6-26 "The more I practice this discipline, the more assured I become that the time spent praying for the congregation is one of the most important activities of the day." Norman Pavey Five reasons we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-26

The Heart Of Jesus' Prayer

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 25, 2003

The things that were closest to Jesus in his prayes ought to be the things closest to us.

The Lords Prayer John 17 I was driving the other day with my family when a car cut me off. I pulled out to go around him. As I sped up so did he. Faster and faster we both accelerated. Finally I put on the brakes so I could let him go. AS I slowed down, so did he. Now I was furious. I looked ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The High Priestly Prayer Of Jesus

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

John records Jesus’ prayer in the Garden. Will we be the answer to his prayer?

John 17 The Prayer of Jesus John 17, Mark 14, Luke 22 and Matthew 26 all record Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Although Matthew, Mark and Luke are not as elaborate as John, in each account we see the same opening address. In each account we see Jesus call on the Father, but he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayers That Always Get Answered

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003

In John 17, Jesus models for us the type of "anything" prayers that God always answers.

11-02-03 John 17 Intro: 2 TV shows over the past couple of weeks, shocked at the content. King of Queens rerun, Carrie prays for a raise, gets it, they begin to get everything they pray for. Meat market scene with priest. Second, Everwood, pastor of church getting married, also going blind, he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Brethren

The Time Has Come...to Pray #5 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 12, 2003

1. Jesus said, "NOW...they know everything" 2. The Disciples ACCEPTED the words of Christ. 3. They KNEW with certainty that Christ came from God. 4. They BELIEVED.

November 12, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...To Pray #5 Text: John 17:7-8 Introduction 1. As we continue to observe Christ as He prays to His Father... 2 weeks ago we saw that Christ turned His attention from praying for Himself... and began to pray for His disciples. in verse 6, we saw that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:7-8

Denomination: Nazarene

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

Preparing To Pray Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006

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

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Prayer Petitions Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006

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

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Prayer Petitions - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006

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

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Calm Before The Storm

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007

Jesus is about to be betrayed and suffer physical torture but he takes time to be with His disciples in the calm before the storm.

I went fishing on a lake one time in Northern Wisconsin with a friend of mine. We took out my aunt and uncle’s paddle boat. It was a nice day and we wanted the exercise. A storm came up and waves started to come up over the sides of the small boat. We tried to paddle against the wind and waves ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

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