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  • Timothy Brown avatar

    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,812 views

    There are certain things you should do when life gets rough and tough.

    “Journey Through Gethsemane: Part II” Matthew 26:46 When the Going Gets Tough Introduction: The phrase, “when the going gets tough,” is a phrase that would lead one to think that a situation or a circumstance has gone bad. In the case of Jesus and his journey through the garden, at this point, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Getting In Return

    Contributed by Philip Trent on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    This sermon compares Judas and Peter’s betrayals of Christ, and ours today. And what it is that we believe we are getting in return.

    “What Are You Getting In Return?” Matthew 26:14-16 & 69-75 This morning I want you to turn to the 26th chapter of Matthew. And before we ever read, I want you to prepare yourself to get very serious this morning. Very Serious about decisions that you are making in your life, the reasons why we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Look What We Found In The Garden

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 3, 2007
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    The garden is where Jesus surrendered to go to the cross, to do the will of the Father. It was there that the decision was made and where the victory of the cross was actually won! As we get into the Word this morning, let us look at what we find in the

    Introduction · I want to take a stroll into a garden like no other, this garden I speak about today is one found just outside Jerusalem, the Garden of Gethsemane. · Gethsemane means, “oil press”. It was a place where they harvest the olives from the trees, press and crush them to remove the oil. · ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peter: From Confidence To Cowardice To Cutting Love Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,051 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 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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    Arrest Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008
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     | 3,883 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

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    Not Even For An Hour?

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 24, 2008
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    Not even for an hour could the disciples stay awake and keep watch with Christ. What about us? How difficult is it for us to stay awake and alert to Christ’s commands?

    Not Even for an Hour? Matthew 26:36-56 Maundy Thursday 2008 It was the night before Easter 1994. I was a senior in college and at 8:00 p.m. I decided to make the 5 hour drive home to spend Easter with my family. Of course, I hadn’t packed or done any of that, so it was probably almost 9:00 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Walk Through The Garden Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,882 views

    A visit to Gethsemane to learn from Jesus the way to face life’s times of crisis with power that comes from God and to take that into our next hard time

    1. Title: A Walk Through The Garden 2. Text: Matthew 26:36-56; Mark 14:32-52; Luke 22:39-53; John 18:1-12 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 26, 2006, 1st in the 4 part series “Walk To The Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to examine the actions of Jesus at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Miracle That Never Happened Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011
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    The night He was arrested, Jesus could have called for twelve legions of angels to rescue Him from the mob's hands—but He didn’t.

    INTRODUCTION In light of all the economic news about the debt ceiling and Wall Street’s wild ride, you might have missed the news of the death of a very important American recently. If you ever sung or danced to the song “Hokey Pokey,” you might be interested to know that Larry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Intentions

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,359 views

    God is interested in your obedience; not your intention to be obedient.

    Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 Supplemental Scripture passages: • "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. (John 14:15 NASB) • Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin. (James 4:17 NASB) • For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch And Pray

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,600 views

    Last days of Jesus before the cross

    WATCH AND PRAY Matt.26:41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 42He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter’s Denial

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
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     | 5,052 views

    Peter’s Denial (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 26 verses 31 to 35 & 60 to 75. Every one of us in life has faced the harsh reality of failure: • Whether it’s your first step as a child, • Your first attempt to ride a bike. • Maybe it was an exam or interview; • Maybe it was a job or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Denial Of Peter

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013
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     | 13,169 views

    A lesson in true repentance.

    PETER’S DENIAL. Matthew 26:31-75. In the Bible, the weakness of God’s servants is held aloft as an example for all to see. The account of Peter’s denial of Jesus is a humbling reminder that even the best of men is vulnerable to the wiles of the devil, if he allows himself to be caught off guard. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Dealing With Evil The Messiah's Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 13, 2012
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     | 8,103 views

    We need to deal with the enemy’s attacks the way Jesus did.

    Dealing With Evil the Messiah's Way Text: Matt. 26:47-56 Introduction 1. Illustration: The attack [of Pearl Harbor] took place [December 7, 1941] on a sunny Sunday morning. A minimal contingent of soldiers was on duty at the time. Most offices on the base were closed and many servicemen were on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Symptoms Of Backsliding (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 12, 2012
    based on 201 ratings
     | 29,339 views

    Here are the symptoms of backsliding that are found in the life of peter

    1-Pride-Matthew 26:33-35 Some people think they have been a Christian so long that it can’t happen to them! Some people think that they have so much will power, strength or courage, that they would never deny Jesus or let Jesus down! (Their confidence is not in God but in themselves!) 2-Getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist