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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Thy Will Be Done" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 17,720 views

    Persistency in prayer keeps us from self-reliance.

    "Thy Will Be Done," Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts "Thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth" When I was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, I often reported to V Corps Headquarters, which was located in the historic Abrams Bldg. To get upstairs there ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Growing By Surrendering Completely

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,990 views

    Based on Christ’s example, here are four actions to take to grow by surrendering completely

    Growing By Surrendering Completely Matthew 26: 36-39 36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." 37 He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed. 38 Then he said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chapters On Crisis Management

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,038 views

    Discover the five stages in managing crisis from the example of Jesus at Gethesame

    There was a time when I didn’t do know how to search the Bible for answers and comfort. During those times of crisis, I allowed my emotions to control my perspectives and my decisions. I remember almost ten years ago praying for my Aunt, who entered the hospital. I had been a Christian for three ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brian Moon avatar

    What To Do When... You Are Confused Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,702 views

    Life is an ever changing mix of good times, and bad times, and in the mix we take our focus off of God. This series will show you how to keep your eyes focused on God no matter what is going on.

    What to Do When… part 1 “When you are confused” Story – when I was little I had a bad habit of sleep walking. One night I guess I got really confused and I walked into our spare bedroom and thought it was the bathroom… this might not have been a big deal accept I was having a dream that I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Lennon avatar

    Could You Not Pray With Me One Hour

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,155 views

    The necessity of communication with God

    Could you not pray with me one hour? I would like for us to read this account in the 4 gospels in which it is recorded. Matt. 26:36, Mark 14:32, Luke 22:39, John 18:1 Mark 14:32-42 In these passages we can see the mission of the church age. I. Verse 32 And they came to a place which was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Accepting No

    Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,223 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage the believer that God has a purpose in saying no to his children.

    Have you ever asked your parents for something and they said no. Have you ever asked the teacher at school to allow you to do something and they said no. Have you ever asked God why did you allow my friend or loved one to go into a coma, and die. What did you do? Did you throw a temper tantrum, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Distance From Jesus

    Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 15,728 views

    WHERE ARE YOU AT IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS? WHY ARE SOME REALLY CLOSE, SOME NOT SO CLOSE AND OTHERS SEEM SO FAR AWAY FROM CHRIST? WELL, WE CAN ALL BE CLOSER IF WE "WANT" TO BE CLOSE TO JESUS.

    TITLE: OUR DISTANCE FROM JESUS 1/27/02 TEXT: MATTHEW 26:36 – 43, 47 - 50 INTRO: ONE OF MY FAVORITE PASSAGES OF SCRIPTURE IS HERE IN CHAPTER 26 OF THE BOOK OF MATTHEW. I HAVE OFTEN READ THIS PASSAGE AND WONDERED ABOUT ALL THAT TOOK PLACE ON THAT NIGHT. IT IS A SPECIAL PASSAGE TO ME ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Enter: Resisting Temptation Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,297 views

    Jesus shows us ways we can be successful in resisting temptation.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches First Sunday of Lent March 9, 2003 “Do Not Enter: Resisting Temptation” Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: How many have seen a “Do Not Enter” sign on the highway or somewhere in town? How many of you have deliberately driven into such an area anyway? How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Strength Of Seeing Our Weak Flesh Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,111 views

    A sermon looking at the sleep of the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane, and how Jesus used it for our good.

    February 23, 2005 Matthew 26:36-46 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Passions Of Christ - Doing The Father's Will Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 27, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,082 views

    Jesus was passionate about doing the Father’s will, as Christ followers we should also be passionate about the same things.

    The Passions of Christ - #1 Doing the Father’s Will Pastor Glenn Newton 2/27/05 Text: MT 26:36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Peter: From Confidence To Cowardice To Cutting Love Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,571 views

    This sermon got rather long, but I tried to show what Peter’s cowardice did to him and how Jesus dealt with it in a wonderful way. If you’ve got some time give it a perusal.

    March 2, 2005 Matthew 26:31-35, 69-67, John 21:15-19, When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Passion Week Act V: Praying Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 11, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,517 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
     | 7,102 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

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    Tyson, The Dog Series

    Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,871 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

  • Richard McNair avatar

    The Cup Of The Cross

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,090 views

    After viewing a screening of the Passion movie by Mel Gibson I wrote this sermon in my hotel room that night.

    The Cup of the Cross- (to win the world) Show preview of Passion. - Cant get away from the cross. - Awakened at 5:30 Matt 26:36-24 -How serious are we about our cup? If you knew what you had to do for one of your closest friends to be saved., would you do it? Jesus knew - it was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist