Sermons on Judas Betrayal:

Choosing Sides

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 4, 2023

No matter who or what you are committed to, if Christ is not put first, all the other allegiances suffer as well.

A few years ago, my sister played the female lead in a community theater production of a play called “Pack of Lies.” It was about a couple whose neighbors across the street were suspected of espionage; the British Secret Service asked their permission to establish a surveillance on them from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-7, 1 Samuel 20:30-34, 1 Samuel 20:36-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Oh Look, A Squirrel" A Sermon On Distractions

Contributed by Calvary Callender on Jul 8, 2010

Sometimes we as Christians get distracted by things in our lives. This sermon takes a look at Mary's statement of belief in Jesus and then withdrawing from that statement when she is distracted by her surroundings.

Introduction: When I was in 6th grade all of my friends were getting girlfriends and I wanted to have one too. The only problem was that all the girls I liked already had a boyfriend. There was one girl that ran around in the same group as I did and her name was Tina. I remember Tina very well, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:28-37

Denomination: Nazarene

The Dangers Of Grace Part 2

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 3, 2011

A new generation was about to embark on a brand new journey into the long awaited Promised Land. The circumstances would be new, the enemies they would face would be brutal, but the challenge from God would not change: love Him and serve Him with all the

The Dangers of Grace Part 2 Deuteronomy 32:19-33 Purpose: To teach the early warning signs of getting away from the Lord. Aim: I want the listener to feel a deep sense of danger that their relationship with the Lord can grow cold very easily. INTRODUCTION: Moses is 120 years old and is about to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:19-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am Holy?

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 15, 2009

I am holy. You have got to be kidding.

In Jesus Name. I am Holy? You have got to be kidding. Isaiah 53:5, 11 God calls us TO BE HOLY. God, Our Creator, wants ultimate blessedness and joy for us. He created us to share and manifest his glory. Sin is what de-humanizes us, causes us to be less whole, less human, and less joyful. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Forgive Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 5, 2014

Based on Dr. John A. McArthur's book "The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness" in reading or hearing this message we learn that we are nothing less than hypocrites when we do not forgive. For more information on this topic,read MacArthur's book! (1/5/14)

**I preached this sermon, based upon concepts from John MacArthur's book "The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness", originally in 1999. Since then, I have preached it a few times and have modified it to fit in a devotional format. Over the next few weeks, we will discuss the topic of forgiveness, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Bible Church

The Way Back To God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 28, 2012

Peter is the perfect example of how to get away from God... and how to come back.

The Way Back To God" Jeremiah 3:12-13 What is a "backslider? Not a funny question . Two kinds of people described as "backsliders.... l. Those who joined a church but no longer attend and do not live by Christian principles. Not back sliders because they have not slid away from God... they ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

How God Turns Trash Into Treasure

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 15, 2013

1. Jesus finds us (vs. 9). 2. Jesus invites us to follow Him (vs. 9). 3. Jesus fellowships with us (vs. 10). 4. Jesus functions as a doctor to heal us from our sin (vs. 11-13).

“What We All Have Felt” (Betrayed) Text: Mark 14:10-11, 44-46 I want to talk to you today about something that is NOT funny. If we could have worked it out I would have showed you how NOT funny it really is on the screen by showing you a video clip from the PASSION OF CHRIST. I'll share an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Doesn't Play Well With Others

Contributed by Bruce Points on Jan 15, 2014

There are things that disqualify us from meeting God, even though we have been seen as servants of His...

DOESN’T PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS Matt 26: 20-25 Judas Iscariot One of the CHOSEN disciples of Christ. o A very important man o Given a privileged position of Treasurer o In Jn. 13, his proximity to Jesus at the Lord’s Supper indicated a position of importance. God has so positioned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-25

Denomination: Methodist

Love Won’t Let Go

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 15, 2025

Jesus’ steadfast love triumphs over betrayal, denial, and death.

Introduction: A Dark Night… Matthew’s Gospel drops us into a night that feels like midnight at noon. Jesus has finished His prayer in Gethsemane. The fragrance of crushed olives still hangs in the air when torches flare through the trees. Here comes Judas—one of the Twelve—leading a mob with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10, 1 Peter 2:21-24, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Fool's Silver

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Apostles, pt. 13

FOOL’S SILVER (LUKE 21:37-22:6) The fight for the inclusion of books into the New Testament canon at the Synod of Rome in 382 produced few winners and many losers. The Christian leaders of the time accepted four gospels and rejected at least three dozen gospels. As befitting its name, the Gospel of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Prayed For His Disciples Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 25, 2024

Jesus prayed for Himself. He asked that God would glorify Him so that He might glorify the Father. And He also asked that He be restored to His former glory. Jesus prays for His disciples.

Jesus prayed for Himself. He asked that God would glorify Him so that He might glorify the Father. And He also asked that He be restored to His former glory. Jesus prays for His disciples. READ verses 9-10. Jesus says that He wasn’t praying for the world right now. He specifically said so. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua-Judges

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2022

Joshua took over leadership from Moses. After him came a series of chieftains, who led Israel through a repeated cycle of apostasy, punishment and rescue.

Joshua took over leadership from Moses to bring Israel into the promised land. After him came a series of judges or notable chieftains of various tribes, who led Israel through a repeated cycle of apostasy, punishment and rescue. Leadership How important are the words even today, “be strong and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Or Full, It Does Make A Difference

Contributed by R. Wayne Hagerman on Apr 1, 2008

The Resurrection of Jesus and His empty tomb are the hingepoints of our Christian belief system. Without them, it is all for nothing!

John 20; 1 Corinthians 15 Empty or Full? It Does make a difference! There are four major Religions and thousands of smaller ones in this world today. The four largest are Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, & Hinduism. Of these and all the others, only one claims a living God, a living Savior, a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 19, 2010

Looking at Mary and Judas as disciples of Jesus.

John 12: 1 – 8 / Why? Intro: “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the same to you. But I can’t regret what I did for love, what I did for love. Look my eyes are dry. The gift was ours to borrow. It’s as if we always knew, and I con’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing Firm In The End Times (Part 1)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

Message one about dealing with understanding what is to come if the end times come in our lifetime.

Standing Firm in the End Times (Part 1) Matthew 24:9-14 March 15, 2009 Me: I’ve never been a person who seeks out hard times or rough situations. I’ve had a lot of them, but it’s been those times where I’ve felt God’s presence and His strengthening to help me move on and do what I needed to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-14

Denomination: Wesleyan