Bible Text: John 17:20-26 | Preacher: Pastor Andrew Okai

Sermon prepared by the Holy Spirit and

Pastor Andrew T. Okai

Seventh Sunday after Easter/Mother’s Day

May 8th 2016

Sermon text: John 17:20-26

Sermon theme: “Like a caring mother Jesus prays”

 

Introduction

Today we celebrate mother’s day, and how interesting it is to see Jesus prays for his children like a caring mother would. I pray that we find today’s message very inspirational and profitable for our souls.

Introductory notes

He prays for our dedication John 17:12-13 (Our dedication to the new life he has given to us involves four things…)

 a.  Security: verse 12

1.  eternal safety.

2.  The old song “my soul has found a resting place; formally written by Eliza E. Hewitt

 b.  Satisfaction: verse 13

     1.  Experiencing his joy 

     2.  Godliness and contentment

c.  Sanctification verse 19

     1.  The word purify…

     2.  The transfer of substance…

d.  Unification: verses 21-23

     1.  THE DESCRIPTION: Verse 21a

     2.  THE PURPOSE: verse 23 

          -Brought to complete unity      

          -The world will know:

Conclusion