SPB Sermons || Christ's Glory is our Unity And Purpose || John 17:20-26 || Rev Andrew

Ascension Sunday | John 17:20–26 | Rev. Andrew In this Ascension Sunday sermon, Rev. Andrew Irwin opens Jesus’ high priestly prayer in John 17 and reflects on what it means for the Church to be united in glory, grace, and mission. Preached in the days leading up to Pentecost, this message reminds us that before Jesus ascended, he prayed — not only for his disciples, but for all who would come to believe in him. That includes us today.Andrew explores how this prayer still shapes our identity and calling: we are a people who are united by faith, sent by the Spirit, and sustained by God’s love. Drawing on vivid scenes from city life in Belfast, the sermon paints a compelling picture of how the Church can be a sign of hope and transformation — not by uniformity, but by the shared life and love of Christ working through us.“Unity is not just a structure. It’s the presence of Christ among his people. It’s not earned — it’s received by grace.”In a fragmented world, this episode invites you to rediscover your part in Christ’s answered prayer: to live as one, so that the world might believe.