Agony of Christ
Agony of Christ2
Gethsemane
By Billy Sunday02CH 7:14MAT 7:7MAT 26:39MRK 14:34LUK 22:44JHN 3:16ROM 3:231TI 2:1JAS 5:161PE 5:7Billy Sunday preaches on the agony of Jesus in Gethsemane, emphasizing the depth of His suffering and the significance of His prayer as He faced the bitter cup of humanity's sin. He challenges the notion that such physical manifestations of distress are impossible, using examples from history to illustrate that God can do the extraordinary. Sunday urges the congregation to recognize the seriousness of sin and the reality of hell, encouraging fervent prayer and deep concern for the souls of others. He highlights the power of prayer and the necessity of personal commitment to Christ, calling for a revival of genuine concern for the unsaved. Ultimately, he stresses that the hope of the world lies in Jesus Christ and the urgent need for believers to act in love and compassion towards those who are lost.
His Identification With Us
By Erlo Stegen0LUK 22:39Erlo Stegen emphasizes the profound agony Jesus experienced in the Garden of Gethsemane, not merely due to the fear of death, but because He bore the weight of humanity's sin. He illustrates that the cup Jesus drank symbolized His pledge to us as the Heavenly Bridegroom, identifying with our unfaithfulness and sinfulness. Stegen warns of the seriousness of sin, urging listeners to recognize the cost of salvation and the importance of turning to God before it's too late. He shares poignant stories to highlight the consequences of rejecting God's gifts and the urgency of accepting His grace. Ultimately, he calls for a heartfelt commitment to serve the Lord, acknowledging the sacrifice made for our sins.