Sermons on Matthew 26

45 sermons preach from Matthew 26 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.

They're gonna come and they're gonna say... go away money... let me go get that little money.
Matthew 26:14-16 · as preached in “Sunday, 7/19/2026, Peoples Congregational UCC” at Peoples Congregational Church Washington DC

Matthew 26:6-13

1 sermon

According to Matthew, Mary poured the entire contents on Jesus, anointing him from head to feet.

His Plan - Palm Sunday 2025 | Pastor Steve Wilburn | John 11 | Core Church LA

Pastor Steve Wilburn's Palm Sunday message "His Plan" (John 11–12) explains how Jesus intentionally delays, demonstrates costly devotion, and receives public praise as part of God's redemptive purpose. Using Lazarus' resurrection, Mary's costly anointing, and the triumphal entry, he shows that God's timing displays glory, true worship costs, and public acclaim can be fleeting. The sermon issues a call to repentance, invites attenders to Good Friday and Easter services, and offers new-believer resources.

Matthew 26:8-9

1 sermon

And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant saying, 'Why this waste? For this could have been sold for a large sum and given to the poor.'

How to Study the Bible | Session 1 | Rooted Conference | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Pastor Daniel Batarseh taught practical, foundational tools for studying the Bible: read the whole Bible systematically, read slowly and meditatively, ask the text disciplined questions, use cross-references (Bible interprets Bible), notice concrete details, watch for repetition, and apply New Covenant and Christ-centered lenses. He framed Bible study as essential to discipleship and church mission, illustrated each tool with biblical examples (Abraham, Jacob, Peter, Jude, Luke, John, Genesis, Revelation) and led a short group exercise in Genesis 18.

Matthew 26:14-16

4 sermons

They're gonna come and they're gonna say... go away money... let me go get that little money.

Sunday, 7/19/2026, Peoples Congregational UCC

A Reunion Sunday sermon that remembers the congregation's youth mentors and calls worshipers to live with urgency and purpose: recognize life's limits, resist guilty regret, and commit to being about the Father’s business through listening, prayer, service, justice, and faithful stewardship.

Matthew 26:14–16 about Judas Iscariot going to the chief priests, asking how much they'd pay to betray Jesus; they gave him 30 pieces of silver and he began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

Sunday Service 9:00AM

A Sunday message using Joseph's story to teach that God's favor is a gift to be stewarded through seasons of suffering and refinement; trust God, steward your gifts, give as worship, and respond to the gospel.

They paid Judas, one of Jesus' disciples, and he betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.

A Good Friday Message of Hope

A Good Friday sermon presented at the Billy Graham Library that explains the Barabbas account to illustrate substitutionary atonement: Jesus died in the place of guilty sinners, offers forgiveness, and invites listeners to repent and receive him. The message ties the gospel hope to current hardship (the coronavirus) and ends with an invitation to pray to receive Christ.

Matthew 26:14-29

1 sermon

Today's scripture reading is Matthew 26:14-29, which recounts Judas agreeing to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver and Jesus instituting the Last Supper ('Take and eat; this is my body... this is my blood of the covenant').

TLA Youth | Virtual Service 3/21/2021

A youth sermon examining Judas's betrayal in the context of the Road to the Cross series, showing how God used that evil act to bring about Jesus' death, the new covenant of forgiveness, and healing — and urging a posture of dependence and remembrance (communion, gratitude, confession).

Matthew 26:24

1 sermon

Jesus said of the betrayer, 'It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.'

The Table | An Illustrated Sermon | City Church Chicago

Sermon using the image of a table (Luke 14 / the Great Banquet) to show that Jesus invites everyone—especially the marginalized—into relationship, illustrated by testimonies of redemption, and closing with an invitation to receive Christ and participate in Holy Week/Easter worship.

Matthew 26:26

2 sermons

Jesus took the bread and broke it, and he gave it to his disciples as a representation of his own body.

TLA Youth | Virtual Service 3/21/2021

A youth sermon examining Judas's betrayal in the context of the Road to the Cross series, showing how God used that evil act to bring about Jesus' death, the new covenant of forgiveness, and healing — and urging a posture of dependence and remembrance (communion, gratitude, confession).

Matthew 26:26-29

1 sermon

“And as they were eating Jesus took bread and blessed it and brake it and gave it to his disciples and said, Take, eat; this is my body. He took the cup… saying, Drink ye all of it; for this is my blood of the new testament…”

When I Stopped Going To Church and Finally Went to Worship: Psalm 73:1-7

Using Psalm 73:1-7, the preacher explores Asaph’s honest struggle with envy and doubt when he observed the prosperity of the wicked. He defines five types of doubt, explains how doubt leads to worry, delusion, and misdirection, and urges the congregation to stop treating the building as the church and instead come as the church to worship. Worship in the sanctuary restores perspective, brings clarity, and renews faith; there is also a call to repentance, discipleship, and taking part in communion and fellowship.

Matthew 26:26-30

2 sermons

Paraphrase of the Last Supper: Jesus took the bread, blessed and broke it saying 'this is my body', and took the cup saying 'this is my blood of the new testament... drink ye all of it.' They sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.

Pastor John J. Nicholas, Jr. - Communion Sunday, September 26, 2021

Pastor John Nicholas reemphasizes the meaning of the Lord's Supper: the bread and cup symbolize Christ's voluntary, sacrificial death (his body broken and blood shed), our incorporation into him, and the past, present, and future implications of the new covenant—especially as encouragement during the pandemic.

Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper: he took the bread and cup, said it represented his body and blood, and said he would not do this until he did it again in his Father's kingdom; then they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Pastor John J. Nicholas, Jr. - Communion Sunday August 22, 2021

Pastor John Nicholas preaches from Ephesians 1 on Communion Sunday, explaining that God’s purpose is to reclaim humanity through redemption, reconcile us into intimate fellowship, and restore us to full sonship — leading to true satisfaction in Christ. The sermon concludes with an invitation to respond and the celebration of communion.

Matthew 26:26-28

8 sermons

At the time he was betrayed he took bread, saying, 'Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my body.' In a similar way he gave the chalice, 'Take this, all of you, and drink from it, for this is the chalice of my blood... which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.'

Sunday Mass - August 9th 2026

A Sunday Mass homily about trusting Jesus in life's storms, illustrated by Peter walking on the water and the celebrant's personal healing story; invites courageous steps of faith and regular prayer of trust.

"Take this, all of you, and eat of it. For this is my body... this is the chalice of my blood... do this in memory of me."

Wednesday Mass - August 5th 2026

A Wednesday Mass honoring the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Readings highlight God’s steadfast, restorative love (Jeremiah) and the Gospel account of the Canaanite woman whose persistent, motherly faith wins Jesus’ healing. The homily connects the basilica’s story and Mary’s example to three invitations: reflect on how a mother’s love shaped your life, how it lifts you up, and how it remains steadfast even when rejected. The liturgy emphasizes Eucharistic worship, prayer for the Church and the dead, and a call to echo Mary’s ‘yes.’

Institution of the Eucharist: Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my body... this is the chalice of my blood, the blood of the new covenant, which will be poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Monday Mass - July 27th 2026

Homily on the kingdom of God using the mustard seed and yeast parables: spiritual growth begins small, requires patience and cooperation with God's grace, and results in Christians becoming instruments of shelter and sustenance for others; delivered within the context of Monday Mass with readings, Eucharist, and intercessions.

Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my body... take this all of you and drink from it, for this is the chalice of my blood... which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in memory of me.

Thursday Mass - July 23rd 2026

Father Salvo's Mass reflection emphasizes that through baptism we are given the gift to hear and see Christ, calling believers to open their minds, mouths, and hearts to understand, live, and proclaim the Gospel amid modern distractions, and to be active instruments in spreading the kingdom.

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Matthew 26:27-28

1 sermon

Jesus instructs his disciples to drink from the cup of wine representing his blood, establishing a new covenant for the forgiveness of sins.

TLA Youth | Virtual Service 3/21/2021

A youth sermon examining Judas's betrayal in the context of the Road to the Cross series, showing how God used that evil act to bring about Jesus' death, the new covenant of forgiveness, and healing — and urging a posture of dependence and remembrance (communion, gratitude, confession).

Matthew 26:28

1 sermon

'This is my blood of the new covenant... which is shed for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins.'

Sunday Holy Eucharist | 8.9.26

Melissa Hollerith preaches that Christians are called to trust God rather than cling to control or possessions, using a personal hurricane-evacuation story and Peter walking on the water to urge the congregation to live by faith and embrace the promise, "Do not be afraid."

Matthew 26:29

1 sermon

“Verily I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”

Pastor John J. Nicholas, Jr. - Communion Sunday, September 26, 2021

Pastor John Nicholas reemphasizes the meaning of the Lord's Supper: the bread and cup symbolize Christ's voluntary, sacrificial death (his body broken and blood shed), our incorporation into him, and the past, present, and future implications of the new covenant—especially as encouragement during the pandemic.

Matthew 26:30

1 sermon

Narrative note: after they had finished breaking bread they went to the Mount of Olives and sang a hymn.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 10:30AM Worship Service

A Sunday worship service that included Psalms reading, announcements, a baby dedication and communion, and a sermon from Acts 1:4–8 calling the congregation to wait on God’s promise, trust His timing, endure the preparation process, and expect Holy Spirit power to be sent so they can witness locally and globally.

Matthew 26:31-32

1 sermon

Jesus said, "this very night, you will fall away on account of me" and, "but after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee."

Easter Sunday 2025 | The Resurrection is Personal | Pastor Kent Munsey | City Church Chicago

Pastor Kent Munsey preaches on Easter that Jesus' resurrection is not only a historic event but a personal victory for every believer. Using Simon Peter's journey from denial to restoration, he emphasizes grace, hope for those in their 'Friday' seasons, and issues a call to surrender and new beginning.

Matthew 26:31-35

1 sermon

Jesus says, 'This very night you'll all fall away... I'll strike the shepherd and the sheep of the flock will be scattered,' and predicts Peter will disown him before the rooster crows.

Identity & Redemption | Pastor Allen Jackson

Pastor Allen Jackson teaches that our identity is rooted in God’s redemptive work and calls Christians to embrace the implications of being redeemed: humility, ongoing transformation, righteous living, freedom from condemnation, heavenly citizenship, and awareness of spiritual opposition.

Matthew 26:34

1 sermon

Jesus says the cock is gonna crow three times and you will deny me three times.

Sunday Morning Worship!! Lies That Keep You Tied Part 2 - Pastor James Edwards

Pastor James Edwards (part 2 of the series) teaches that there are intentional and unintentional lies that keep people spiritually tied. Unintentional lies—born of ignorance, denial or laziness—breed insecurity, self-rejection and a lukewarm faith; he gives markers of lukewarmness and practical steps (confession, repentance, spiritual disciplines, speaking faith, sacrificial giving) to be set free and live by faith.

Matthew 26:34-35

2 sermons

"Truly I tell you, this very night... before the rooster crows you will disown me three times," and Peter insists he will never disown Jesus even if he must die with him.

Easter Sunday 2025 | The Resurrection is Personal | Pastor Kent Munsey | City Church Chicago

Pastor Kent Munsey preaches on Easter that Jesus' resurrection is not only a historic event but a personal victory for every believer. Using Simon Peter's journey from denial to restoration, he emphasizes grace, hope for those in their 'Friday' seasons, and issues a call to surrender and new beginning.

Jesus tells Peter you will deny me three times before the rooster crows; Peter told Jesus that'll never happen.

Making A Comeback (NYE Service) // Pastor Bryan Carter - Concord Church

Pastor Bryan Carter preaches a New Year’s message from Peter’s denial, teaching that setbacks can become comebacks when we face reality, refuse to let failure define us, embrace humility and grace, and allow our experiences to fuel future ministry and help others.

Matthew 26:36-38

2 sermons

Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane... 'My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.'

Sunday Worship Service LIVESTREAM | 05•17•2026

A Mission Sunday service focused on sacrificial giving for global church planting and evangelism, testimonies from international disciples, a communion message on vulnerability and mental health, and a sermon contrasting worldly 'mirages' with living out God's mission to seek and save the lost.

Matthew 26:36-46

5 sermons

Jesus goes to Gethsemane, takes Peter, James, and John, and prays three times while the disciples fall asleep.

Sunday Worship Service. July 12, 2026

Bishop Smith preached on the importance of the soul, calling believers to a serious, intentional faith rooted in prayer, obedience, and stewardship. Using Jesus' confrontation with Peter and His agony in Gethsemane as the centerpiece, he warned about Satan's deception and spiritual forces, urged consistent giving and service, invited participation in church events and leadership, and closed with an urgent call to salvation and a personal Gethsemane experience of prayer and surrender.

Reference to the Matthew 26 account of Jesus' prolonged Gethsemane prayer.

Inland Empire Sunday Service

A packed Inland Empire Sunday service featuring worship, communion reflections on Job, teaching from Matthew and Genesis, baptisms/testimonies, mission and leadership announcements, and a central sermon on 'wrestling with God' (Genesis 32) calling believers to honest, transformative prayer and wholehearted discipleship.

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Matthew 26:36-39

2 sermons

The night before his crucifixion Jesus struggled in Gethsemane, not wanting to go to the cross but surrendering to the Father's will.

The Mission Is Worth It - Brandon Paris

Brandon Paris preaches that the church's special mission—raising funds and sending disciples—is worth sacrificial commitment. He argues Christians are "saved to send," rooted in the new covenant and the Great Commission, and that sacrifice (not minimal giving) proves and advances genuine faith. He calls the congregation to active, sacrificial participation (including giving and personal evangelism) and to trust God by testing Him in their giving.

Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane... he took Peter and two sons of Ebony along with him and he began to be sorrowful and troubled; 'My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death—stay here and keep watch with me.'

Sunday Worship Service LIVESTREAM | 05•17•2026

A Mission Sunday service focused on sacrificial giving for global church planting and evangelism, testimonies from international disciples, a communion message on vulnerability and mental health, and a sermon contrasting worldly 'mirages' with living out God's mission to seek and save the lost.

Matthew 26:36-56

1 sermon

Matthew 26:38

3 sermons

Matthew says he 'became exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death' in the garden of Gethsemane.

REMAINING FAITHFUL IN FRUSTRATING TIMES| Elder Christopher Goodson| Sunday Service July 12th 8am

Elder Christopher Goodson urges believers to remain faithful amid discouragement by identifying three enemies of endurance—ministry fatigue, the frustration of waiting, and the temptation to quit—and offers pastoral encouragement and practical steps (rest in Christ, community, patience, continued service and giving) to persevere until God’s promised harvest arrives.

“Why were you sorrowful unto death? ... it's my soul that's sorrowful.” (reference to Jesus in Gethsemane)

Sunday Worship Service. July 12, 2026

Bishop Smith preached on the importance of the soul, calling believers to a serious, intentional faith rooted in prayer, obedience, and stewardship. Using Jesus' confrontation with Peter and His agony in Gethsemane as the centerpiece, he warned about Satan's deception and spiritual forces, urged consistent giving and service, invited participation in church events and leadership, and closed with an urgent call to salvation and a personal Gethsemane experience of prayer and surrender.

Matthew 26:38-39

1 sermon

"My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death... O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me."

REMAINING FAITHFUL IN FRUSTRATING TIMES| Elder Christopher Goodson| Sunday Service July 12th 8am

Elder Christopher Goodson urges believers to remain faithful amid discouragement by identifying three enemies of endurance—ministry fatigue, the frustration of waiting, and the temptation to quit—and offers pastoral encouragement and practical steps (rest in Christ, community, patience, continued service and giving) to persevere until God’s promised harvest arrives.

Matthew 26:39

5 sermons

Jesus prayed, 'If this cup may pass from me... not my will but thy will,' referring to his Gethsemane prayer.

Sunday, Jun 28, 2026 - 10:30 AM Sunday Worship Service

A Sunday sermon emphasizing that prayer must remain the church's highest priority. Using the early church's response to internal conflict as a model, the preacher argues that prayer brings God's perspective, produces godly leadership, preserves unity, releases power, and changes people more than circumstances.

Reference to Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane: "Hey, can you please take this cup away from me?"

Sunday Worship Service LIVESTREAM | 06•21•2026

Father's Day service focused on honoring earthly fathers and the Heavenly Father, testimonies from fathers at different life stages, and a central call to active, consistent discipleship through daily evangelism, communal fellowship, and faithful stewardship for missions.

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Matthew 26:40

2 sermons

He came to the disciples, found them asleep, and said, 'Could you not watch with me one hour?' (Matthew 26:40).

Wednesday Bible Study. July 15, 2026

A Bible study on God’s ‘‘unstoppable kingdom’’ that explores Acts 19’s account of new believers renouncing occult practices and shows how a prevailing, kingdom-centered faith—modeled by Abraham and grounded in the church—enables believers to overcome sin, receive God’s provision, and walk in victory.

Jesus said, "Can you not wait with me one hour?" (referring to watching with Him an hour)

You Were Born Into War — Stop Running From the Fight | Rig Sunday Service with Apostle Tobi Arayomi

Apostle Tobi teaches that believers are 'champion seed' born into spiritual conflict and called to fight from victory. Using Jacob and Esau, he urges listeners to develop spiritual discipline, practical skill (the 'stew' as a medium of transfer), and a persistent prayer life to claim their destiny, receive revelation and experience deliverance.

Matthew 26:41

1 sermon

Scripture says, 'The spirit is willing, but the flesh is...' (the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak).

Sunday Service 10:30AM

A New Year Sunday message calling the congregation to deny self, take up their cross daily, and enter a 21-day corporate season of prayer and fasting beginning Wednesday. The preacher taught from Luke 9:23 about the flesh vs. spirit, explained types and purposes of fasting, shared testimonies of breakthrough, and issued invitations for surrender, prayer, and participation in church life.

Matthew 26:52

1 sermon

Jesus said, 'If you live by the sword you will die by the sword' and 'put the sword up.'

Sunday Morning Worship!! Lies That Keep You Tied Part 2 - Pastor James Edwards

Pastor James Edwards (part 2 of the series) teaches that there are intentional and unintentional lies that keep people spiritually tied. Unintentional lies—born of ignorance, denial or laziness—breed insecurity, self-rejection and a lukewarm faith; he gives markers of lukewarmness and practical steps (confession, repentance, spiritual disciplines, speaking faith, sacrificial giving) to be set free and live by faith.

Matthew 26:52-53

1 sermon

Jesus told Peter to 'put up again your sword' and said he could presently call more than twelve legions of angels.

The Book of Revelation Pt. 4 | KCOH | 07.19.26 | Sunday Worship Service

A sermon from the Book of Revelation (chapter 1) that presents Jesus as the triumphant, authoritative 'Jesus 2.0,' calls people to repentance and readiness for Christ's return, and teaches practical kingdom principles on obedience, tithing, and stewardship (Deuteronomy 28 applied). Worship, testimony, baptisms, and invitations to join church life and ministries punctuate the message.

Matthew 26:69-75

7 sermons

Beware the fear of reprisal and exclusion and blowback like Peter... don't deny it no matter how bad they talk.

Sunday, 7/19/2026, Peoples Congregational UCC

A Reunion Sunday sermon that remembers the congregation's youth mentors and calls worshipers to live with urgency and purpose: recognize life's limits, resist guilty regret, and commit to being about the Father’s business through listening, prayer, service, justice, and faithful stewardship.

Showing the 4 most recent — 3 more sermons in church libraries reference this verse.

Matthew 26:69-71

1 sermon

After Jesus was arrested the disciples began to follow at a distance; now Peter is following from a distance and a servant girl says, "Didn't I see you with Jesus of Galilee?"

Easter Sunday 2025 | The Resurrection is Personal | Pastor Kent Munsey | City Church Chicago

Pastor Kent Munsey preaches on Easter that Jesus' resurrection is not only a historic event but a personal victory for every believer. Using Simon Peter's journey from denial to restoration, he emphasizes grace, hope for those in their 'Friday' seasons, and issues a call to surrender and new beginning.

Matthew 26:72

1 sermon

Matthew's version describes that he denies it with an oath: 'I swear... I don't know this man.'

TLA Youth | Virtual Service 3/28/2021

Using Peter's threefold denial (Luke 22:54–62) the sermon argues that realizing our sin—especially pride and self-sufficiency—is necessary to receive God's grace; the preacher invites listeners during Holy Week to pray for the revelation of their sin so they can be rebuilt on God's grace.

Matthew 26:74

1 sermon

Matthew 26:74-75

1 sermon

On the third time the cock crowed, and the Bible said that Peter dropped his head and walked away.

Sunday Morning Worship!! Lies That Keep You Tied Part 2 - Pastor James Edwards

Pastor James Edwards (part 2 of the series) teaches that there are intentional and unintentional lies that keep people spiritually tied. Unintentional lies—born of ignorance, denial or laziness—breed insecurity, self-rejection and a lukewarm faith; he gives markers of lukewarmness and practical steps (confession, repentance, spiritual disciplines, speaking faith, sacrificial giving) to be set free and live by faith.

Matthew 26:75

2 sermons

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