What Jesus Wanted Most: Christ's Passion, Our Obsession (John 17:1-5) | Pastor PJ Berner

In this sermon, the focus is on John 17, where Jesus prays to God the Father, expressing a deep concern for the Father's glory. Pastor PJ emphasizes the importance of reliance on prayer, sharing a humorous anecdote about AI before diving into the scripture. Key points include Jesus' request for God to glorify Him so He may, in turn, glorify the Father; the necessity of cultivating a mindset consumed with God's glory; and the significance of knowing Jesus intimately for eternal life. Practical advice includes prayers for a deeper relationship with Christ and fostering lives that glorify God. The message concludes with a reflection on the importance of leaving a legacy that testifies to God's glory, urging believers to live lives worthy of being remembered for their faithfulness.Sermon Notes00:00 Welcome and Announcements00:38 AI Stories and Heebie-Jeebies01:43 Introduction to John 1703:09 Jesus' Prayer for Glory04:39 Context and Setting of John 1708:12 The Authority of Jesus13:48 Praying for a Mindset Consumed with God's Glory21:22 Praying for Strong Marriages22:16 Understanding Eternal Life24:14 Knowing Jesus Intimately32:49 Living a God-Glorifying Legacy34:40 Reflecting on Our Legacy41:10 Communion and the Glory of ChristFind out more about Compass Bible Church.