Sermons on Judas And Silas:

Judas- The One That Got Away

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 5, 2024

There is one disciple that got away from Jesus.

Opener: I remember growing up there was a Clint Eastwood movie called “ The good, the bad and the ugly”. No, I will not be showing that movie after church today. Today, we are beginning our Easter series and looking at three characters in the Easter story. Easter is time where we see a love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#1 - In Delays And Detours Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015

Following God is not always easy, sometimes we have to wait awhile before we see prayers answered.

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Scripture: Acts 15:24-41

Denomination: Holiness

In The Midnight Hour PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023

Explores the transformative power of faith through the story of Paul and Silas in prison, emphasizing perseverance, prayer, and God's promises.

Good morning, dear family of God! I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because of who I am, but because of who we are in Christ. We gather not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, united under the banner of God's love and grace. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-33

Topics: Paul And Silas, Lockdown

Where Are The Lydias'

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 1, 2022

All that pain did not go in vain because they found Lydia! Yes, Lydia was a gold mine for God, a sincere worker, passionate lover for Christ, love for God’s servants. her value is incomparable, unsurpassed to the Body of Christ

They gained Lydia Acts 16:40”They went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia, and when they saw the brethren, they encouraged them and departed.” Imagine your spiritual mentors, the pastor whom you love or someone whom you love walk …no…no…limp into your home because they were beaten ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's 2nd Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 3, 2023

Paul was bold and tenacious. He stood toe to toe against all opposition and the Good News spread. People believed. Heaven expanded.

November 04, 2023 Prologue Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch. After a period of time, Paul suggested to Barnabas that they “go back and visit all the brothers in the towns where we preached the Word of God and see how they are doing.” Barnabas agreed that this was a good idea, but then the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10, Acts 17:11-12, Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The 4 Rules (Acts 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 31, 2025

What four rules would help Jew and Gentile fellowship over a meal?

Did four rules promote table fellowship between Jew and Gentile? Were the seven laws of Noah a basis for this decision? Let’s look at Acts 15. Did some early Christians believe that circumcision and the law of Moses were still required? But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Should Never Have Been Born

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Judas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 17 verses 12: Ill: • On this day in 1605: • Thirteen young men planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament. • Among them was Britain's most notorious traitor, • A man called Guy Fawkes. • They rented a house next to Parliament;, dug a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:12

Denomination: Brethren

Knowing God's Will Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 1, 2010

God wants you to know HIs will for your life and He reveals it to you through the inner witness of the Spirit.

October 3, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 1:9; Romans 12:2 Subject: What God Wants Title: Knowing God’s Will Last week we began a series on what God wants for you in your life. I want you to notice that we are talking about what God wants for you and not from you, although the two ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving At Midnight (Lesson From Paul And Silas Inside A Prison Jail)

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Nov 30, 2024

Let’s look at Paul and Silas. These two men were beaten, chained, and thrown into prison—not for doing wrong, but for doing right. Yet, in the darkest moment of their lives, they didn’t complain. They didn’t wallow in self-pity. They worshiped.

Expository Sermon: “Thanksgiving at Midnight” (Lesson from Paul and Silas inside a Prison Jail) Text: Acts 16:16-40 Theme: Thanksgiving isn’t just for the good times—it’s the key to unlocking God’s power in the hardest moments of life. Key Text: Acts 16:25 – “But at midnight Paul and Silas were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24, Acts 16:25, John 16:33

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Tragic Beginning, A Tragic End

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

Some stories start out good in life and get better, some start out bad and get worse.

Tonight I want to share an unusual message with you, a message that is pointed out of Matthew Chapter 27. Lets read from verse 3-5 (READ). The message is titled, a tragic beginning, and a tragic ending. Some stories start out bad and end good, some start out good and end good, and some start out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 20, 2002

This sermon deals with how small compromises can lead to some drastic consequences.

A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody 4/21/2002 Proverbs 1:8-19 Matthew 26:6-13 Have you ever heard those life-changing words, “A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody?” You know that what is being offered is something you should say no to, but somebody says, “Oh go ahead and try it, a little bit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Does The Road End?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This story looks at Judas’ life and how bad choices in life can lead to a very dangerous ending.

Where Does The Road End 4/2/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 Mark 14:1-9 It’s good to know where a road is, but it’s even more important to know where the road ends. In a scene in Alice in Wonderland, Alice is lost and she ask the cat in the tree, “which way should I go?” The cat asked, “where are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9, Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Treachery Of A Traitor

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 22, 2002

There were certain traits in Judas Iscariot’s life that led to his betrayal of Christ.

The Treachery Of A Traitor Text: John 13: 18-30 Intro: The very word traitor stirs up certain feelings of indignation in all of us. The thought of someone who has gained our confidence and trust betraying us is utterly disgusting and humiliating. One name that flashes into our minds when ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Price?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 4, 2006

Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver; the price of a slave. This message examines Judas’ motivations and causes us to ask, "What am I selling Jesus out for?"

What’s Your Price? Matthew 26:14-16 (NLT) Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests [15] and asked, "How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?" And they gave him thirty pieces of silver. [16] From that time on, Judas began looking for the right time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Close, But No Salvation

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

Judas shows us just how close a person can get to Jesus and not be a Christian.

Close, but no Salvation April 8, 2009 Community Holy Week Service First Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Judas shows us just how close a person can get to Jesus and not be a Christian. Focus Passage: Matt 26:14-16, 21-25, 47-50 Introduction: I. Judas shows us just how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-50

Denomination: Baptist