Originally preached on August 4, 2024.

scripture

John 17:15-19

Series

Set Apart

summary

In John 17, Jesus prays that his followers would be protected from evil, sanctified in the truth of God’s Word, and sent into the world to continue his mission. The sermon emphasizes that the church’s holiness is rooted in God’s holiness and formed through Scripture, the Spirit, and the gospel, shaping believers to reflect God’s character by rejecting evil, standing in truth, and living as a visible witness of God’s justice and grace in the world.