2819 Church CROSS TO COMMISSION | WATCH and PRAY | Matthew 26:36-46 | Philip Anthony Mitchell
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Nov 25, 2025 In a deep dive into Gethsemane, the host discusses the significance of watching and praying during tough seasons. Personal stories about facing mortality blend with reflections on Jesus' humanity, emphasizing emotional struggles. The podcast reveals how unanswered prayers illuminate God’s perfect will, providing strength rather than escape. Listeners are encouraged to value persistence in prayer and set relational boundaries. Ultimately, the message is about transforming pain into growth and urging the faithful to stay vigilant as they await revival.
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Urgent Prayer For A Young Brother
- Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell shared about a young productions team brother crushed lungs after a car crash and being in ICU awaiting life support decisions.
- He urged listeners to pray now for a creative miracle while reminding that if death occurs the brother will be with Christ.
Caring For His Dying Father
- Philip described his father diagnosed terminal in 2012 and the six months he helped care for him at home during decline.
- He watched his father wrestle with fear, unanswered prayer, and the approach of death while caring for family needs.
Love That Knows And Still Loves
- Philip highlights Jesus' omniscience: He knew betrayal, abandonment, beating, and crucifixion before Gethsemane yet treated his disciples with unconditional love.
- This reveals God's steadfast love that persists despite foreknowledge of human failure.
