Sermon preached on August 2, 2026 at The Salvation Army Augusta Kroc by Lt. Jamie Dupree

God is near the brokenhearted

Just hours before His arrest, Jesus prayed—not only for the disciples gathered around Him, but for every person who would one day believe through their witness. That means He prayed for us.

In this episode of CrossTalk at the Kroc, Major Jonathan Raymer is joined by Cadet Shakoor Rasheed for a powerful discussion of John 17:20–26, the closing portion of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer. Together, they unpack Christ's heartfelt desire for His Church to be united, rooted in God's love, and a faithful witness to the world.

The conversation explores why Christian unity is more than simply agreeing on every issue—it's about reflecting the relationship between the Father and the Son. Jonathan and Shakoor discuss how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to love one another, why humility is essential to authentic community, and how a divided Church weakens its witness while a unified Church points people to Jesus.

They also reflect on the incredible truth that Jesus desires eternal fellowship with His followers, revealing a Savior who continually pursues His people with unwavering love. As the prayer concludes, listeners are reminded that Christ's ultimate desire isn't merely for us to know about Him, but to know Him personally and to reflect His character in every area of life.

This episode is a timely challenge for every believer to pursue unity, embrace the transforming work of the Holy Spirit, and live as a reflection of Christ's love in a world desperately searching for hope.

Because when the Church lives in unity and love, the world catches a glimpse of Jesus.

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