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The Gospel of John: The Enemy Fears THIS: Unlocking the Power of Bold Prayer
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- Nov 17, 2025
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Summary
In this sermon on John 17, the pastor explores what many theologians consider "the Lord's Prayer"—Jesus's longest recorded prayer in Scripture. This prayer, which Scottish evangelist John Knox requested to hear on his deathbed, is divided into three sections: Jesus praying for himself, for his disciples, and for all future believers (including us today). The sermon's title "Back to You" emphasizes how Jesus consistently pointed everything back to glorifying the Father. The pastor explains that if Jesus thought it important to stay in contact with His Father through prayer, we should certainly do the same. He challenges the congregation to pray boldly and audibly like Jesus did, rather than always whispering, and to ensure our prayers aim to glorify God rather than merely seeking personal benefit. The message concludes with an emphasis on unity among believers, which the pastor describes as "the Church's perfume" and "an incense to heaven."