The Glory Prayer of Jesus, Part 1

How should an understanding of God's sovereignty and election impact our daily faith, our worship, and how we share the Gospel?In this sermon on John 17:1–5, Part 1 of the Glory Prayer of Jesus series, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon dives into the depth of Christ's prayer just before His arrest. Pastor Neil focuses on the foundational doctrine of election, defining it not as a cause for intellectual debate or pride, but as a deep comfort that reveals God's relentless, unshakeable commitment to His people from eternity past to eternity future. This message shows how resting in God’s initiating grace removes fear, transforms our worship, and fuels confident, pressure-free evangelism.In this episode, we cover:The Context of the Glory Prayer: Seeing Jesus’ joy and confidence in the Father's sovereignty as He approaches the cross.Defining the Doctrine of Election: Understanding election as an act of God's sovereign grace rather than human merit or foreseen works.Biblical Evidence for Election: Exploring key passages in Acts, Romans, and Ephesians that highlight God's initiative in salvation.A Comfort for Evangelism: Recognizing that God is already at work in people's hearts, removing the burden and pressure of performance when sharing our faith.Deterrent to Pride and Foundation for Worship: Learning how true biblical doctrine humbles our flesh, inspires deep gratitude, and points all glory back to God.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube