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  MATTHEW 26:36
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of persistence in prayer,
highlighting the need for prolonged prayer in order to experience
revival and spiritual growth.

Topics: "Spiritual Vigilance", "Prayer"
Scripture References: Matthew 26:40, Luke 18:1, Romans 2:1, Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Hebrews 4:16, James 5:16, 1 Peter 5:8

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DESCRIPTION
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Chuck Smith emphasizes the critical moment in Christ's life when He
needed His disciples the most, highlighting their failure to stay awake
and support Him during His hour of crisis. He draws parallels between
the disciples' negligence and the modern church's spiritual slumber,
urging believers to recognize their own shortcomings in prayer and
vigilance. Smith encourages persistence in prayer, suggesting that true
engagement with God requires more than just a few minutes of effort, and
that a deeper commitment could lead to revival.

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CONTENT
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"WHAT COULD YOU NOT WATCH WITH ME ONE HOUR"

I. CHRIST HOUR OF CRISIS.

A. Many criticize Peter and disciples for failure to watch with

Christ.

1. For deserting Him in this hour of crisis.

B. We judge Peter but listen to scripture.

1. Rom. 2:1.

C. The disciples were sleeping!

1. The church today is asleep.

II. PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER.

A. Colored girl.

B. Pray for 5 minutes and think we've done our duty.

1. Takes that long to get warmed up.

2. We say God isn't moving, go home.

C. If we would begin to tarry for an hour, God would send us our

revival.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/matthew-2636/
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