In this powerful sermon from Matthew 26:36-41, Pastor Schwertley expounds on Christ's exhortation to "watch and pray" in the face of temptation. Drawing from the disciples' failure in Gethsemane and Christ's victorious response, this message highlights: • The reality of temptation—how believers are constantly confronted with sin in a world that is hostile to God. • Biblical examples of temptation and failure, including Job, David, and Peter, showing the consequences of neglecting spiritual vigilance. • Practical strategies for overcoming temptation, including self-examination, avoiding sinful influences, and standing firm on God's Word. • The role of prayer and watchfulness in guarding against the schemes of Satan and the desires of the flesh.
With clarity and urgency, this sermon reminds Christians that victory over sin requires spiritual discipline, preparation, and dependence on Christ.
📖 Scriptures: Matthew 26:36-41; James 1:13-15; 1 Peter 2:11; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Galatians 5:16-17
📅 Date: January 26, 2025
SERMON ACTIVITY
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Bio: Rev. Schwertley has been a guest preacher at over a dozen RPCNA and other reformed churches across the country. Pastor Schwertley has also been a featured speaker at The Puritan Project Conference in Brazil in June 2001, Greenville Seminary Worship Conference (Debate on...
