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May We Be One

Philip Anthony Mitchell

2819 Church • Sep 20, 2026 • 70 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this message from John 17, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell walks through Jesus' High Priestly Prayer, revealing Christ's heart for His followers before His crucifixion. Believers are called to live intentionally on purpose, aligning every part of their lives to glorify God while standing firm in conviction amidst world opposition. Crucially, Pastor Philip highlights Jesus' ultimate prayer for unity, urging the church to set aside political, racial, and minor doctrinal divides to stand united in prayer.

Themes

Unity in the Body of ChristLiving on PurposeThe Deity and Authority of ChristSanctification Through ScriptureThe Power of Intercessory Prayer

Key Points

1.
Earthly celebrations like weddings serve as beautiful pictures pointing to the ultimate joy believers will experience at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.
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Jesus possesses all authority to grant eternal life, and there is no safe transition out of this life apart from being connected to Him.
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Glorifying God means intentionally aligning your words, heart, finances, work, and daily decisions with Almighty God's will.
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Believers are called to live intentionally and 'live full and die empty,' completing every assignment God has placed in them.
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Jesus is not a created being but the eternal Creator who took on human flesh to accomplish redemption on the cross.
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When you stand firm in biblical conviction, world opposition and persecution are indicators that the Lord is bragging on you and your heavenly reward is growing.
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True sanctification is the progressive transformation of a believer from the inside out through continuous contact with and obedience to God's Word.
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Jesus' primary prayer for future generations of believers was that they would be unified as one, demonstrating the reality of Christ to an unbelieving world.
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While complete uniformity of opinion may be impossible on earth, prayer serves as a sacred place where believers can set aside differences and unite.

Sermon Moments

“I want you to live full and die empty, so that you arrive in glory with nothing left inside you that you were supposed to accomplish in this life.”

“Love don't mean access. Love them from afar, but access denied when someone is corrupting your character.”

“Jesus borrowed a womb so He could get a physical body to spill His blood for your sins and mine, and then He borrowed a tomb.”

“The devil will never attack what he owns; when opposition rises against you for truth, know you're standing on the right side.”

“Sanctification is being transformed little by little from the inside out through constant contact with God's Word.”

“The end goal of Christianity is not to get a bag or platforms, but to be discipled in spiritual formation so when you die, you look like the Person who saved you.”

This Week

Intentionally align every daily habit, bank account choice, and relationship with God's word to bring Him glory.

Evaluate your close friendships and set healthy boundaries with anyone who consistently corrupts your character or compromises your walk with God.

Speak biblical truths, life, and spiritual purpose intentionally over your children and family members daily.

Whenever facing challenges like anxiety, lust, or fear, search Scripture directly to discover and apply what God says about your situation.

Develop a regular intercessory prayer discipline, consistently covering your family, church leaders, and fellow believers in prayer.

Respond to opposition, criticism, or social media unfollows due to your faith with joy and prayer, recognizing your reward in heaven.

Commit to setting aside political, racial, or minor doctrinal divides to join with other Christians in unified prayer for your community and nation.

Remember This

Jesus' profound prayer for His followers is that they live intentionally on purpose and stand completely unified as one through His truth and prayer.

A Challenge for You

For the space of one hour, put aside racism, political affiliations, and secondary differences, and come together in unity to do what all believers are called to do: pray.

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