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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Peter: From Confidence To Cowardice To Cutting Love Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,581 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

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Garden: A Place Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 19,699 views

    Lets look at why Jesus was drawn to this garden. As we better understand why He came to this place of prayer, well see a pattern that we can follow in our own prayers.

    Have you noticed how the Passion movie has generated an unprecedented amount of TV specials, magazine cover stories, and a continuous cultural conversation about Christ? Im thankful for that. I do want to give a word of warning, however. Much of what has been published or broadcast in response ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Courtyard: A Place Of Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,455 views

    As we come to the last part of Matthew 26, we will see that those intent on trying Jesus were filled with prejudice because their minds were made up before they heard all the facts.

    I get a kick out of hearing things that have actually been said in courtrooms. Q: Mrs. Jones, is your appearance this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney? A: No. This is how I dress when I go to work. Q: Could you see him from where you were standing? A: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Staying Focused On Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,299 views

    Three reasons to stay focused on Christ.

    Matthew 26:26 - While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Betrayed By How Many?

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,753 views

    Jesus has reached the point of no return – the cross was going to be inevitable. However, despite the fact that it is Judas who is betraying Him Jesus still calls Judas “friend”. Such actions help us to know what to do when we are betrayed.

    Matthew 26:47-56 “Betrayed by how many?” Scripture Readings:- John 18:1-11 Matthew 26:47-56 Congregation in the Lord When you go to the top part of the Niagara Falls there is a point which you can reach which is called “the point of no return”. No boat, no matter how powerful the engine, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Hill avatar

    The Crowd, Court, And Conviction Series

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,135 views

    Jesus willingly gave his life for you; therefore, you must willingly live your life for him.

    The Passion – the crowd, court, and conviction Hope Community Church February 15, 2004 Matthew 26:47-67 Jesus willingly gave all of his life for you; therefore, you must willingly live all of your life for him. I. Jesus willingly faced the crowd (vv 47-56) A. He willingly suffered the betrayal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Backing The Wrong Horse

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,972 views

    Caiaphas wasn’t necessarily a bad guy, he was just misguided.

    Backing the Wrong Horse A Jewish father was concerned about his son. He had not truly raised him to be grounded in the faith of Judaism… So, hoping to remedy this he sent his son to Israel so the boy could experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Jesus Is The Son Of God. True Or False Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,005 views

    I want to thank Brian Mavis for his inspiration for this series and Josh McDowell for his great book on Evidences. This is the first of 4

    INTRODUCTION • Mel Gibson’s new movie, “The Passion of The Christ” has stirred up a lot of controversy. The movie has also touched the lives of many people in a profound way. • The focus of this movie is the last twelve hours of the life of Jesus. The last twelve hours of the life of Jesus are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Finch avatar

    The Trials Of Jesus

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,226 views

    This is an outline form of the series of trials Jesus experience from the time of His arrest in the Garden until He was senctenced to death on the cross.

    Legal Trials of Jesus Christ Violations of the Law 1. Criminal cases must be tried and completed during daylight hours. 2. Criminal cases could not be tried during the Passover season. 3. Only a verdict of “NOT GUILTY” could cause a case to be finished on the day it was begun. One night ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Reason

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,828 views

    God is constantly at work.

    Good Reason Matthew 26:1-68 1 When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, 2 "As you know, the Passover is two days away-- and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified." 3 Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    A View From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,360 views

    A three weeks series looking at the cross cross different perspectives.

    A View from the Cross Intro: What did Jesus see as He hung there between heaven and earth? There amidst the throng of people, I think He saw His accusers and His abusers – He saw the faithful and the fearful – He saw the hopeful and the hopeless – He saw you and me. Trans: Jesus saw many faces, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Jesus Resurrection & "U"

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
     | 4,170 views

    Our greatest need is restoration, and spiritual healing, so God sent Jesus for "U".

    Jesus Resurrection & "U" Matt 26:53-54 NIV Luke 24:1-10 KJV 1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Two On Trial

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,882 views

    Passion Week: A careful examination of the text reveals there were really 2 people being tried. Not only Jesus, but also Peter. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Two on Trial Matthew 26:57-75 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TwoOnTrial.html There were 2 phases to Jesus’ kangaroo court. There was the religious phase where He stood before Jewish religious leaders, and then there was the civil phase where He stood before Roman government leaders. But a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Passion Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,883 views

    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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    Arrest Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,259 views

    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