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  • Jeremiah Parker avatar

    Get Prayed Up

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008
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    Christ’s admonition to his disciples continues to warn his modern disciples.

    Get Prayed Up! Intro: We are in a battle. Expect hardships, the necessity of discipline, self-denial and determination. ****Am I a soldier of the Cross?**** Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Mat 26:41) I. Willing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Urgent Preparation Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 7, 2008
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    In this passage, Jesus knows what is in store for Him. He knows that within just a few short hours, He would be beaten and bruised and hung on an old rugged cross. He knows the tremendous task that lies ahead. So He knows He must urgently prepare.

    1. Urgently prepare in solitude 2. Urgently prepare in sorrow 3. Urgently prepare in submission 4. Don’t prepare by sleeping What would you do if you knew what was going to happen to you tomorrow? If, somehow, some way it was possible for you to look into the future—what would you do? Would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's A Double Agent In The House

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Mar 11, 2008
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    This sermon warns us about double agents on our jobs, in our homes, and even in the church. We must be vigilant and stay in prayer so that we can be aware of the double agents that face us in our lives.

    Introduction: As I began to look at the scripture, I couldn’t help but think about the secret agent called James Bond, 007. I remember the movie called, “Die Another Day” featuring Hallie Berry. An Asian agent in the movie had betrayed James Bond and he went through all types of torture and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    The Urgency Of The Last Hour

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
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    *** The return of Jesus Christ is the 2nd most important theme of the New Testament.

    THE URGENCY OF THE LAST HOUR 11/2/2006 Matt 26:40-41 40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. KJV *** ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Passion Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 13, 2008
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    This sermon is part of a series on Words of lent and deals with the passion of Christ.

    Palm Sunday Celebration moves quickly into holy week. The celebrant parade turns quickly into the mob scene. Hosanna’s become shouts of Barabbas! The week quickly becomes one of passion, or one of suffering that our Lord endured for us. Few of us dare to enter this week. Maundy Thursday and Good ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 17, 2008
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    A Confirmation sermon for Palm/Passion Sunday

    SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES The Way of the Cross Matthew 26:36-46 (Jesus): “I am deeply grieved, even to death… My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but what you want.” Vv. 38 -39 "This sorrow is crushing my life out... My Father, if there is any way, get me ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Arrest Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008
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    This is a Maundy Thursday Sermon, part of a series calls Words of Lent and deals with the arrest!

    When we think of a big arrest today, what do we think of?... “Bad boys, bad boys, what you gonna do when they come for you?” (Theme from “Cops”) We think of S.W.A.T. Teams and people fleeing the scene in high speed chases. We think of cops breaking in doors and storm troopers rappelling in through ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Secrets To A Victorious Life

    Contributed by Miguel Pinell on Jul 26, 2007
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    If we truly want to experience victory in our life we must follow Jesus example...

    Keys to a victorious life. Matt. 26:36-44 As we find Jesus approaching Gethsemane, (getting close to the time when he was going to be slander) we learn of some basics key factors that will help us to keep focus on the goal to obtain the victory, just as he did. I. (v.36) We cannot fight alone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipleship: Brokenness Series

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,559 views

    To show that we must be broken before the Lord in order to draw close to Him

    INTRODUCTION -Today we are going to be partaking of the Lord’s Supper -Holy Communion -This was a special meal that Christ ate with his closest disciples on the night he was betrayed -The eve of His crucifixion -We do this quite often, but let us learn a valuable discipleship lesson today as ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Gethsemane?

    Contributed by J C Prince on Oct 1, 2007
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    There was a reason Jesus chose Gethsemane. Do you know why?

    Why Gethsemane? Matthew 26:36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Set ye here , while I go and pray yonder. Why did Jesus “Yeshua” chose the garden of Gethsemane to spend the last few hours before facing the Cross, and Galgotha? The more I ...read more

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  • Mitch Davis avatar

    Nevertheless, Not My Will…

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,732 views

    God - who has given man ’free-will’ wants man to freely give it up in favor of doing His will.

    Nevertheless, Not My Will… Theme: God has always wanted us to use our free will to give it up. Matt. 26:39 INTRODUCTION A. Why is it that the more we grow in the Lord, the more difficult it seems to be living according to His will? 1. Some might respond: but it is “easy” when you love the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Watch And Pray

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on May 19, 2007
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     | 16,265 views

    Pray, listen and watch. The coming of Christ is so much closer than some realize.

    WATCH AND PRAY Matthew 26:41 Intro: In our reading we find Jesus has gone to the Garden of Gethsemane and has taken the inner circle with him. As he goes into the garden to pray he left Peter, James and John to watch and pray. When he returns from praying he finds all three of them asleep and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Guess Who's Coming To Dinner Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 23 ratings
     | 18,942 views

    Looking around the table at the Lord’s Supper.

    Intro>In 1967 a groundbreaking movie directed by Stanley Kramer starred Spencer Tracy in his last film ever (he died 17 days after filming it), Katherine Hepburn, who won the best actress Oscar for her performance, and Sidney Poitier. The plot revolves around a wealthy white daughter who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marco Vinicio Villatoro avatar

    Como Vencer La Tentacion

    Contributed by Marco Vinicio Villatoro on Aug 17, 2008
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    PASOS VITALES PARA VENCER LA TENTACION

    COMO VENCER LA TENTACION Salmos 149:4 Porque el Señor se complace en su pueblo; a los humildes concede el honor de la victoria. Lo PRIMERO que debemos hacer es estar alertas 1 Pe 5:8 Practicad el dominio propio y manteneos alerta. Vuestro enemigo el diablo ronda como león rugiente, buscando a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,623 views

    What took place at Gethsemane - A Believer has some Gethsemane in life and we need to overcome like Jesus did.

    A place called Gethsemane. the name of a place at the foot of the Mount of Olives. Gethsemane = “an oil press” Matthew 26:36-38 36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and He told His disciples, Sit down here while I go over yonder and pray. 37 And taking with Him Peter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God