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  • Jason Duhon avatar

    Faithful Servant

    Contributed by Jason Duhon on Mar 11, 2016
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    Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane

    Faithful Servant Matthew 26:36-46 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go over there and pray." And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, "My soul is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Why Can't We Be Friends?" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016
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    A message on the topic of loneliness and how to solve it.

    “Why can’t we be Friends?” Matthew 26:36-45 In my early twenties I moved to another city and state for my first BIG job. I was hired by a construction firm in Baton Rouge to do payroll and keep up with Job Costs at Exxon Chemical. The plant was massive. It stretched for 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “he Was Deserted By His Friends” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2015
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    Why did Jesus' disciples desert Him in His hour of need?

    As Jesus hung on the cross, He saw the soldiers who had dismissed Him, the Romans who had tortured Him, and His own people who had rejected Him. But perhaps the response most troubling was that of His closest followers. With the exception of John, His disciples deserted Him. In His greatest hour of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pt.7 Peter’s Failure Series

    Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013
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    Pt. 7 of 7 on learning to pray. looking at biblical people and how they connected to God through prayer.

    Learning to Pray Pt.7 Peter’s Failure Intro: How many of you were the crammers in school? Wait to the last minute to study for a test? You were the one with your notes out furiously trying to cram any and all information into your head, hoping it will stick for the next hour or so while you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tis Midnight And On Olive's Brow Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 14, 2014
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    A sermon on Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane (Outline from James E. Smith's book, The Longest Night In the Bible; So What? from Damluka Friday Pele)

    HoHum: Michael Card’s song In the Garden: Trembling with fear, alone in the garden Battle before the final war Blood became tears, there in the garden To fall upon the silent stone There in the darkness the Light And the darkness stood still Two choices, one tortured will And there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The 5 Warning Signs

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 25, 2014
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    Here is a sermon that encourages us to watch out for the 5 warning signs.

    The 5 Warning Signs Matthew 26:31-35 First of all we see that Peter had a desire to serve God with all of his heart. He told Jesus I will serve you even if no one else does. He said even if I have to die with you I will not disown you. That shows me that Peter deep down in his heart wanted to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Simeon Edigbe avatar

    2 Gardens

    Contributed by Simeon Edigbe on Apr 29, 2014
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    Discover how man lost alll in one garden and recovered all in another.

    Long time ago in the perfect garden called Eden man was placed there by God. Why? Many people would say God created man so that He could serve Him. That answer though looks good is still short of why God would create man and place him in a garden of abundance. If we don’t understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wilderness Experience Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
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    This sermon is about Elijah the Prophet and the result of his defeat of Jezebel

    The Wilderness Experience Matthew 26:69-75 When Jesus finished sharing the Passover with the disciples, he took Peter, James and John with him to the Garden of Gethsemane. The Gospels describe Jesus as “sorrowful and troubled.” The Gospel of John in chapter 21 reports that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus And Peter Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 5, 2014
     | 9,252 views

    If we learn from Peter – hear the straight talk of Jesus to Peter and to us we can avoid a lot of the pitfalls and mistakes Peter made. If we yield to the straight talk of Jesus – listen – repent – change course then we too can make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven.

    Theme: Let’s Talk Series 3: Straight Talk What is it? It’s like when your spouse asks if the new outfit makes her look fat and you say, “Yes, you look like you gained 30 pounds!” It’s like when your wife asks if you love her new haircut and you say, “No you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do It God's Way

    Contributed by Ryan Worley on Jun 19, 2014
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    WHAT DO YOU DO IF THERE IS NO OTHER WAY? Submit to God and Do it His way.

    Matthew 26:36-46 I have often asked myself this question. What do you do when there is no other way but to do it God’s way? That is an overwhelming duh!!!!! You submit to God and you do it His way. I got to thinking about this one night and I started thinking about the time that Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beast That Lives Within Me

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2014
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     | 35,683 views

    Robert Lewis Stephenson the writer of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde said ”I find that there is always a struggle with the "Beast That Lives Within Me." C.S. Lewis put it this way: “No man knows how bad he is until he has tried to be good.” Updated June 2025.

    Beloved .... the scriptures are clear. Hear God's Word from Romans BIBLE ... "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" END (Romans 3:23) And we are all aware that the "wages of sin is ......... death" (Romans 6:23). The angel announced to Joseph that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Always And Forever Series

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 8, 2014
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    God's love for us is eternal, preexisting our own lives. It does not change as we change but is eternal, whatever the consequences and judgment upon us will be.

    We’re drawing to a close on this season of Lent, and today we move into Holy Week, when we remember the events leading up to, and through, the crucifixion of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This truly should be a holy week, during which we especially focus our efforts on almsgiving, prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Taylor avatar

    Jesus In The Garden Of Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014
     | 12,337 views

    Three Events that Changed Everything: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane

    Three Events that Changed Everything: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane Matthew 26:36-46 This week we begin a three week series, Three Events in the Life of Jesus that Changed Everything, covering the Garden of Gethsemane, the cross, and the resurrection. Every one of these events was pivotal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go A Little Further Matt. 26: 37....09:2007

    Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 4, 2014
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     | 9,659 views

    Whatever you do in this World that you and I are living in, no matter who you are, or what you do, rich or poor, you will need to go a little further to achieve your goal.

    GO A LITTLE FURTHER Matt. 26: 37.... Even the Lord Himself had to do just that…We're going to look into how you can go a little further to get what you want in life. (Amen) 1. When Jesus was about to be crucified he was very sorrowful and needed company to be around him. He went with 3 of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Freedom From Depression

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
     | 4,986 views

    6 practical steps to find freedom from depression, and we are going to find these steps out of the valley of gloom in the life of Jesus.

    Freedom from Depression Climbing Out of the Valley of Gloom Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: I hope this doesn’t depress you but here are some interesting facts about depression: • Nearly 19 million Americans or about 10 percent of the US populations age 18 or over will suffer some form ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God