Sermons on Yochanan 17:21:

Jesus Prays For (Your Church) Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Aug 22, 2009

Sermon 2 in a series seeking God’s glory. Jesus prays for all of us in John 17. For us to experience the fullness of God’s Glory we must seek out unity

Jesus Prays for Central John 17:20-26 Over the last few weeks we have been talking about the church and the fact that God wants the church to function like a body- one body many parts. The fact is that it takes every member doing their part for the church to function as one in unity. For the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

"You Are In The Bible"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2010

Jesus is praying that we, United Methodists, Baptists, Episcopalians, Lutherans, non-denominationalists, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, 7th Day Adventist…you name it…may be one---united by our common faith that Jesus is Lord!!! And this unity is meant to m

John 17:20-26 “You are in the Bible” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Imagine some great figure from the past. Abraham Lincoln, perhaps. George Washington, possibly. Martin Luther King Jr., maybe. JFK or even John Wesley. Think ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Unity In Oneness

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 15, 2010

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Eastertide on acceptance and unity.

Unity in Oneness – John 17: 20 – 26 Intro: I don’t believe Jesus was naïve enough to think that people in his church are going to agree on how many candles to put on the communion table, whether a wooden cross or metal is more appropriate or whether to use styrofoam, paper, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

What Does Jesus Pray For Us? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 22, 2010

God would have us pray and labor mightily for unity and peace in the church.

Scripture Introduction Whatever Jesus prays for must weigh heavily on the hearts of all true believers. The Beloved Son of the Father in heaven, the second person of the Triune God, the incarnation of Word, the One who lived and died and rose again that those chosen by the Father might know the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 21, 2009

This message looks at the prayer Jesus prayed for His disciples, and for all who would believe in Him.

The prayer of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount is often called "The Lord’s Prayer." It would be more accurate to call it "The Model Prayer," because Jesus uses it to teach us how to pray. In John 17, we find a very personal, heartfelt prayer by our Lord. It is truly accurate to call it, "The ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Prayer For All Believers

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 7, 2009

What does it mean that all believers are to be of one mind?

Text: John 17: 20-26 Title: God’s prayer for all believers INTRODUCTION 1. WHO JESUS PRAYS FOR Here in John 17:20-26 we find Jesus praying for “those who will believe in me through their message,” …meaning all of us who believe in Christ. 2. WHAT JESUS PRAYS FOR And we don’t need to be in the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying, Witnessing And Winning Souls For Jesus

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Adaptation of Jesus Great High Priestly Prayer and Isaiah 53 to soul-winning

PRAYING for Self/Soul-winners/Witnesses: Jesus High Priestly Prayer (John 17) #1 PRAY: ’That they may be _______ as We are’ (John 17:11) #2 PRAY: ’That they might have My _______ fulfilled in themselves’ (John 17:13) #3 PRAY: ’That ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Truth Will Make Us Holy

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011

Easter 7 - God's truth will make us holy. Jesus prays this for all believers. God's truth is always our message.

GOD’S TRUTH WILL MAKE US HOLY (Outline) June 5, 2011 - Easter 7 - JOHN 17:17-26 INTRO: John 17 concludes the lengthy, teaching discussion Jesus had with his disciples before his crucifixion. Jesus’ teaching started in chapter 13. Jesus washed the disciples’ feet. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Jesus Prays For His Believing Church

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009

Easter 7(C) - Our Savior Jesus Christ prays for his believing church to be united in his love so that it may share God’s glory.

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS BELIEVING CHURCH (Outline) May 24, 2009 -- EASTER 7 -- John 17:20-26 INTRO: In the verses preceding our text Jesus prays for his disciples (cf. *Gospel). Our text states that Jesus prays for “them”. “Them” refers to Jesus’ disciples. Jesus prays for his disciples. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Prays For His Church

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jan 21, 2008

The Lord’s Prayer

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS CHURCH John 17:11-24 I. For our FIRMNESS (v.11-19) A. To be SECURE (v.11a-d,12) 1. His Concern (v.11a)disciples & temptations that they would face while He was gone. 2. His Coming (v.11b)to the Father 3. His ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-24

Denomination: Baptist