Sermons on Judas Betrayal:

Easter - Jesus Visits Hell Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 12, 2014

This is part 2 of my Easter series. This message focuses on what Jesus did between His death and resurrection.

Easter: Jesus Visit Hell Scriptures: 1 Peter 3:18-20 Luke 16:19-31; 23:39-43 Introduction: This is part two of my Easter series. In part one last week I focused on Judas and his betrayal of Jesus. My goal in that message was to bring some clarity to the man who was responsible for betraying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Confronts Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

I wonder if Jesus were to enter your Temple, the place designated as your place of worship, what would He think? Would He see your Temple had been replaced by thoughts of business and making a buck? What do you daydream about during worship?

Video is shown of Jesus’ throwing the Money-Changers out of the Temple before sermon. This is three month long study of the last week of Jesus’ earthly life. This is greatest week in history. Bracketed by Palm Sunday on one end and Easter Sunday on the other, this is the most important week in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49, Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Baptist

Suicide Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2023

In this lesson, we shall learn what the Bible says about suicide.

Introduction I am starting a series of messages that I am calling, “What Does the Bible Say About…?” I plan to tackle various topics, such as suicide, homosexuality, what happens after death, speaking in tongues, divorce, remarriage, and so on. These messages will not be an exposition of a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Judges 9:50-55, Matthew 27:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Story That Will Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2017

Daniel in the Lions' Den has been called the "one of the best loved stories in the Bible." But have you ever thought that God had a message in the story that could change your life?

ILLUS: A 1st-grader stood in front of his classroom to make a speech about "What he wanted to be when he grew up." He stood up in front of the class and said, "I’m going to be a lion tamer and have lots of fierce lions. I’ll walk into the cage and they will roar… and they’ll roar… and they’ll…" ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Hardship To Joy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 24, 2004

Sometimes God allows things to get difficult so He can produce greater joy in and through and with us. Jesus knew that His Father often used tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

John 15:11-16 Illustration: A cynic asked an elderly believer who had endured great physical pain for 20 years, "What do you think of your God now?" The godly sufferer replied, "I think of Him more than ever." Sorrow can be the means of bringing us heart-to-heart with God. When repeated strokes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Witnesses

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 27, 2006

This is an Explanation of witnessing and how the disciples became witnesses.

Scripture Reading: Luke 24:36-49 Message: “You Are Witnesses” Text: “You are witnesses of these things” (v. 48) Introduction: What is a witness? This is what the American Heritage Dictionary says: A witness is: a. One who has seen or heard something b. One who furnishes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Christian Church

Reflections On The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 13, 2004

The passion of the Christ will cause to reflect on twelve things when it come to the Holy Communion. Part Four of our series entitled “the Passion of the Christ: Curious?

Reflections on the Lord’s Supper 22While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take it; this is my body." 23Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, and they all drank from it. 24"This is my blood of the covenant, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A View From The Cross Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

A three weeks series looking at the cross cross different perspectives.

A View from the Cross Intro: What did Jesus see as He hung there between heaven and earth? There amidst the throng of people, I think He saw His accusers and His abusers – He saw the faithful and the fearful – He saw the hopeful and the hopeless – He saw you and me. Trans: Jesus saw many faces, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:56-75

Denomination: Baptist

One Man Dies For The People

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 22, 2010

LENT 5(A) - One Man dies for the people because of the plot of a wicked court. One Man dies for the people because of the plan of a perfect Judge.

ONE MAN DIES FOR THE PEOPLE (Outline) March 21, 2010 - Lent 5 - JOHN 11:47-53 INTRO: “All for one and one for all!” was the boast of the three musketeers. They pledged their allegiance to one another. Whatever was a threat for one of them would involve all of them. Any ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Lutheran

Wake Up. Serve. Repeat.

Contributed by Ray Navarro on Jul 1, 2016

A brief sermon intended for a communion service (about an 8-9 minute talk).

The entire life of Jesus can be summed up in this short slogan: “Wake up. Serve. Repeat.” If Jesus were to have T-shirts printed for all His disciples, like I do for my earliteens for campmeeting [I direct the 13-15 year-old program at our annual 9-day family campmeeting at Camp ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-4

Denomination: Adventist

Look! Who Is Coming To Dinner? John 12, Part 1

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Dec 29, 2020

People have preconceived notions of public figures. People have immediate, often polarizing opinions, about the person. Jesus was like this. He was a well know but little understood national figure. When you see Jesus, who do you see?

“Fear not, daughter of Zion. Behold, your King comes, sitting on a colt of a donkey.” John 12:15 1. Dinner Anyone? There is a ‘getting acquainted’ question that is asked sometimes. You may have asked it or answered it before. The question is, “If you could, what famous person would you like to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:10, Zechariah 9:9, John 12:36, John 12:1-50, John 12:37, John 12:46, John 12:15, Isaiah 53:1  (view more)  (view less)

Advent - Hope And Prophecy About The Coming Messiah Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 30, 2023

The profound hope found in the coming light of Christ. Christmas, the clue is in the name - it is meant to be a celebration of the coming of Christ.

Advent - Hope and Prophecy about the Coming Messiah As we gather in this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. In our journey tonight, we will delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ. Christmas, the clue is in the name - it is meant to be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11, Isaiah 9:6, Micah 5:2, Hebrews 6:19, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 53:3, Isaiah 53:4-5, Isaiah 53:7, Isaiah 53:9, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:5, Matthew 26:15, Zechariah 11:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Plot To The Tomb.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 27, 2024

The Passion according to Matthew.

FROM THE PLOT TO THE TOMB. Matthew 26:1-75, Matthew 27:1-61. I). JESUS PREPARED FOR DEATH. Matthew 26:1-13. There are two ways in which Jesus was prepared for death in this passage. The first is in the sense that He was prepared within Himself: nothing that was about to happen took Him by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-75, Matthew 27:1-61

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Real With Your Friends Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2003

Jesus used the principle of understanding our weaknesses but trusting our possibilities in order to transform people-pleasers into persons of integrity, ambition into selfless commitment, and immaturity into responsibility.

History is full of stories of betrayal. Those who look like friends sometimes turn on you. Friendship means nothing to people who are bent on preserving privileges or feeding ambitions. Some of us have friends who would sell us for even less than Judas’ thirty pieces of silver if they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For Your Loved Ones Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008

This message equips parents and leaders on how to pray for loved ones especially erring loved ones

HOW TO PRAY FOR LOVED ONES Sermon Objective: 1. Teach God’s people to remove their automatic responses against the kingdom of God by trying to control others (loved ones) when we want them to do or be someone we think they should be. When we manipulate, coerce, or compel others to do what we want, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God