OH YES, HE CARES

Introduction:

A. Is Jesus Real And Personal To You?

1. Do You Think Of Him As A Friend And Confidant?

2. Is He A Trusted Advisor And Counselor?

3. Where Do You Turn Do Difficult Times?

B. He Has Been Through The Same Trials And Tribulations.

Body: Matthew 26: 36 - 46

I. Have You Ever Been So Upset You Couldn’t Sleep?

A. Jesus prayed fervently.

1. He brought His request to God three times.

2. He was distraught about the situation.

B. The three could not stay awake.

II. Have You Ever Had Friends Break An Important Promise?

A. All of the disciples promised to stand by Jesus (vs. 34, 35).

B. All of them fled that very night (Matthew 26: 55, 56).

1. Less than 12 hours has elapsed.
2. They all ran to save themselves.

III. Have You Ever Felt All Alone?

A. Jesus faced false accusers alone (Mathew 26: 57 - 61).

1. He stood quiet while people lied about Him.
2. He was pressured to say something to make Him guilty.
3. What He said was twisted and used against Him.

B. Jesus suffered alone (Matthew 27: 46).

IV. Have You Ever Been Insulted Or Made Fun Of?

A. Jesus was mocked (Matthew 27: 27 - 31).

B. He was insulted during a hard time (27: 39 - 43).

Conclusion:

A. Jesus Sympathizes (Hebrews 4: 15).

1. He has experienced pain and hurt.

2. He has experienced the loss of friends and help.

B. Is He Not Worth Following And Worshipping?

C. Is He Not The Best One To Turn To When You Need Help?