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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Gethsemane - "The Spirit Is Willing But The Body Is Weak"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
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    Good intentions don’t cut it!

    Gethsemane – “The Spirit is Willing but the Body is Weak” Matthew 26:36-46 August 23, 2009 Me: I have never been known as a person of physical strength. I don’t think anyone will ever confuse me with say, Arnold Schwarzenegger or anybody like that. When we were working on the parking lot, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Do We Learn From Jesus' Prayer?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2008
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    Jesus is also in quite a difficult situation. How did He handle it? How did He pray? We can learn from Jesus’ example of how we should pray in difficult, hard, and emotional wrenching times.

    What Can We Learn from Jesus’ Prayer? Matthew 26:36-46 ILLUSTRATION… Children’s Prayers http://www.bible.org/illus.php?topic_id=1145 Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. - Debbie, 7 Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    He Went A Little Further

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Apr 19, 2008
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    This sermon is ideal to use for a communion service. Focusing on the extent the Lord went to, to secure our salvation. I had the communion service part way through.

    HE WENT A LITTLE FURTHER Matthew 26:39. He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” [NLT] I would like to link this ministry with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Not Me, Lord

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    OLD SAYING: “DON’T EVER SAY NEVER.” IT WAS ONLY FITTING THAT SATAN SHOULD DESIRE TO HAVE SIMON PETER, TO SIFT HIM LIKE WHEAT***, TO SHOW WHAT OVERCONFIDENCE CAN DO TO A PERSON. 1. OF ALL THE DISCIPLES, SIMON PETER WAS THE MOST ARROGANT. 2. HE WAS

    NOT ME LORD 4/27/08 CBC MATHEW 26: 31--35 INTRODUCTION: OLD SAYING: “DON’T EVER SAY NEVER.” IT WAS ONLY FITTING THAT SATAN SHOULD DESIRE TO HAVE SIMON PETER, TO SIFT HIM LIKE WHEAT***, TO SHOW WHAT OVERCONFIDENCE CAN DO TO A PERSON. 1. OF ALL THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Agony In The Garden Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,523 views

    Based on the poem, Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson, this series follows the footprints of Jesus from the Upper Room to His Ressurection.

    Pt2.doc 3/28/09 Scripture References (Mtt 26:36-46, Mk 14:32-42, Lk 22:39-46) Series Introduction Last week- started a new series- Footprints. Want to follow the footprints of Jesus in the last days leading up to His crucifixion, death, resurrection. Series- based on- poem written by Mary ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Cross Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2009
    based on 70 ratings
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    Jesus exposed the darkness in the hearts of men, but rather than stepping into the light, they decided to snuff out the Light. Summary of the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life w/ focus on 7 sayings on the cross. Link inc. to audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Cross Matthew 26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Cross.html Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus The Jewish leaders had become very hostile toward Jesus and His supposed authority, so they took counsel to kill Him. Matthew 26:1-4 1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going On A Little Further

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,302 views

    Being saved is not the end of the process. Being pleasing to god requires us to pass through the gate of salvation... and then go further. This sermon discussed the other gates we must pass through.

    Going on… A little further. Matthew 26:36-45 This morning I want to speak to you about something very important… going deeper in your spiritual life. As always our example is Jesus. He went a little further than the old law required. "You have heard it said, but I say..." The requirements ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To Gethsemane

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,879 views

    2006 Maundy Thursday meditation

    (The meditation began with a dramatic dialogue, ‘The Road to Gethsemane.’ © 2004 by Creative Communications for the Parish) “The road to Gethsemane,” writes Arden and Peter Mead, “is a road to prayer.” It is a road to prayer because Jesus tells the disciples to ‘keep alert and pray.’ This begs the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Betrayal Part I Series

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,427 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus prediction of betrayal, and at the actions and demeanor of Judas. The sermon ends with communion. This is part one of a two part message.

    The Betrayal Part I Dr. Paul G. Humphrey I received an email the other day that told about a really smart crook. Police in Radnor, Pa., interrogated a suspect by placing a metal Colander on his head and connecting it with wires to a photocopy machine. The Message "He’s lying" was placed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Passion Week Act V: Praying Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 11, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,520 views

    This is about Jesus praying in the Garden.

    Passion Week Act 5 Praying After the Last Supper, Jesus and 11 disciples left the Upper Room and headed to the Garden of Gethsemane. On the way, Jesus told them that they would abandon him, and Peter would even deny Jesus three times. Read Matthew 26:36-46. We have a vivid picture in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James May avatar

    The Lord's Cup

    Contributed by James May on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,106 views

    Are we willing to bear the same burdens that Jesus bore? I want to be a bearer of the Lord’s cup!

    THE LORD’S CUP By Pastor Jim May Matthew 26:36-46, "Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wincci Yin Chee avatar

    What Did Jesus Do?

    Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on May 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,228 views

    to do what Jesus did, to preach what He preach, and live out a life of Jesus Christ. To run this race fully for Him.

    Sermon Title: What Did Jesus Do? Prayer… Why do we need to baptize? Last week Pst. Daniel shared because “we want to follow Jesus” Shall we read together it’s in your notes: “Do what Jesus did, preach what Jesus preach, together we live out the live of Jesus Christ” Today I Want to continue ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Edward Nutter avatar

    Tyson, The Dog Series

    Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,875 views

    O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, Thy will be done.

    At the last Midnight Oil meeting, we watched Rob Bell as he spoke about a trip he took around the lake with his son. As they walked around the lake, a storm came up, and it started raining and storming. His son started screaming, so he started trying to comfort him. "It’s alright, buddy..." ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    Key Players In The Crucifixion: Peter Misplaced Confidence Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,948 views

    We have read the four accounts of Peter’s predicted denial of Jesus. Each gives us a little bit different information than the other three. In Matthew Peter says, “Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee.” Mark adds, “But he spake th

    KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: PETER MISPLACED CONFIDENCE TEXT: Matthew 26:31-35; Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-34 John 13:33-38 INTRODUCTION: We have read the four accounts of Peter’s predicted denial of Jesus. Each gives us a little bit different information than the other three. In Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Mess Ups With Good Intentions Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,720 views

    Jesus’ disciples wanted to do what was right, but they couldn’t seem to do it. Encouragement for those who can’t seem to get it right.

    Matthew 26:36-54 – Mess Ups with Good Intentions Today’s passage is an interesting one. We have been looking at The Life of Jesus since we started the new year, and as we approach Easter – Resurrection Day – we find ourselves getting ever closer to the cross, to His death, by which He forgave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist