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  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Garden Of Gethsemane- The Price Of God's Peace Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 28, 2010
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    The second of four places connected with Easter and God's peace

    Text: Matthew 26:36-46 Title: The price for our peace Introduction We’ve just started a series where we’re looking each week at 1 of 4 places Jesus visited leading up to Easter and discovering how each place has an important part in our understanding of God’s peace. So far ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Noel Atkinson avatar

    Anzac Day/Memorial Day

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Apr 26, 2010
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    This sermon looks at the sacrifices soldiers make on behalf of others. This is the same sacrifice Jesus makes for us on the cross. We have been bought with a high price and should enjoy our lives.

    ANZAC Day For those who do not know, ANZAC day is not the day to celebrate Australia’s victories, nor do we celebrate how great our country is. Rather we celebrate the sacrifice and loss of the young men and women who protect other people’s freedom. Australia has never been seriously ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Denying Jesus

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 18, 2009
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    Discussion of Peter’s boldness in telling Jesus he would stand by Him, his subsequent denials of Jesus, and how we do the same thing sometimes...

    Denying Jesus Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75; John 21:15-17 July 26, 2009 Me/We: I had originally planned to bring another message about that Last Supper, when Jesus instituted the sacrament of Communion. But the more I actually worked on the message, the more I felt like God was telling me I needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Gethsemane - "Not My Will"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,993 views

    Message about Jesus’ time praying at Gethsemane and His ultimate surrender to the Father’s plan.

    Gethsemane – “Not My Will” Matthew 26:36-46 August 16, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I can be rather selfish and self-seeking at times. Okay, a lot of times… I like having my way most all the time. I can be honest here, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
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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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    The Cross Was Always The Plan

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
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    Message about how Jesus affirms to His disciples during His arrest that God’s plan was going forth.

    The Cross was Always the Plan Matthew 26:47-56 August 30, 2009 Me: How many people in here are planners? You plan everything out, or at least as much as possible. You plan your work day, your work week, maybe even your work month. You plan your vacation to the smallest detail, including ...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

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    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

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    Not Me, Lord

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 23, 2008
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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

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    Angels On Call

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 22, 2009
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    Christ Died for all and wouldnt call the angels down to take salvation away - He is the Christ that takes the sins of the world away

    Angels on Call Matthew 26:47-56 The Adversary & Judas Become Associated Satan enters into Judas to betray Jesus (Luke 22:3) The betrayal and arrest of Jesus occurs in Gethsemane Jesus could have called seventy-two thousand angels to deliver Him (Matt. 26:53) Angels and Jesus Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Agony In The Garden Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 29, 2009
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     | 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
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     | 23,300 views

    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

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    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

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Road To Gethsemane

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006
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     | 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