I Like Church, But… 2 of 3

I Like Church, But… 2 of 3

John 17:21 NLT… I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one-as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.

Introduction: John 17 is the longest recorded prayer of Jesus, and it has three movements of focus: Jesus prayed for himself (1-5), his disciples (6-19), and for us (20-26).

Jesus taught prayer as a principle, but Jesus also taught prayer as a practice. 

Transition: When the world encounters a powerless church because we are prayer-less, their claim is legitimate: I like Church But Where is God?!

Exposition: God can always be found in unity.

Conclusion: If we really want to attract the world, let’s embrace the Lord’s Prayer, and be unified as Jesus and God are unified.