Sermons on Judas The Thief:

Judas Wasn't Christ's Only Betrayer

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 30, 2021

A Sermon for Holy Wednesday exploring the concept of Betrayal from Judas and the other disciples right through to us. An opportunity for us to think about the true price of the cross for us all.

Lord, as we continue to travel through this Holy Week towards the cross with you, may you open our hearts and minds as we experience the joys and sorrows with you. Amen. Betrayal, distrust, sadness and hurt. Four things that immediately come to mind when we think about this passage! Let me ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-32

Denomination: Anglican

A One Step Guide To God's Grace

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Jan 23, 2011

A new look into the phrase "Is it I Lord?"

Jesus sat down at what the early church dubbed the Last Supper, for somereason they all sat on the same side of the table staring towards us the audiance as if we began to watch them. However Leonardo Davinci might have just painted under hope not as an observer. The traditional passover supper ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Darkness Falls

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

A look at Jesus’ warning to beware the darkness and realizing that it was at dark when Judas betrayed Him.

“When Darkness Falls” *God was moving in a mighty way at a church in Florida. At one point during a service, an image of the face of Jesus appeared on the wall behind the pulpit. The people were amazed and many people were saved and added to the Kingdom as a result of the manifest presence of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Arrest Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

A short intro to the person of Judas.

The arrest of Jesus John 18: 1-11 Last week we finished a bit early, and there were a few things that I wanted to see here. Now, when we hear the name Judas today it’s synonymous with Hitler, Dracula or some perverted mass murderer. It’s like it’s the epitome ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayed By How Many?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 15, 2005

Jesus has reached the point of no return – the cross was going to be inevitable. However, despite the fact that it is Judas who is betraying Him Jesus still calls Judas “friend”. Such actions help us to know what to do when we are betrayed.

Matthew 26:47-56 “Betrayed by how many?” Scripture Readings:- John 18:1-11 Matthew 26:47-56 Congregation in the Lord When you go to the top part of the Niagara Falls there is a point which you can reach which is called “the point of no return”. No boat, no matter how powerful the engine, is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Baptist

Disenchanted And Sincere: Side By Side Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 29, 2016

The contrast between Judas and the other disciples was not obvious, until their hearts were revealed.

Disenchanted and Sincere: Side by Side (Mark 14:10-21) 1. We have all met negative, cynical, bitter folks who claim to follow Christ but really don’t like Him and they don’t love His people. They may profess to be seekers or questioners, or are rethinking their faith. In reality, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Permits ... The Disciples Scatter Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, and so many more, but is in total peace

Message Matthew 26:47-56 Jesus Permits ... The Disciples Scatter When you go to the top part of the Niagara Falls there is a point which you can reach which is called “the point of no return”. No boat, no matter how powerful the engine, is able to pull away from the surging of water heading over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Baptist

"Surely Not I, Lord?"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2009

Message discussing the reaction of the disciples when Jesus says one of them will betray Him.

“Surely Not I, Lord?” Matthew 26:17-30 July 12, 2009 General Intro Before we get into the message today, I want to make you a promise: I won’t preach as long as I did last week. I truly had no idea that the message was going so long, and combined with a longer time singing, it just went way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Kiss Of Life

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on May 29, 2019

Judas' betrayal of Jesus is one of the most vile acts in history. How do we see Judas?

The Kiss of Life Luke 22:1-6 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill Him; for they feared the people. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Men At A Communion Table Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

In an upper room around a table in the city of Jerusalem, we see Jesus and the apostles. First communion table in history. Let's take a look at 4 men in particular who played a big part.

In an upper room around a table in the city of Jerusalem, we see Jesus and the apostles. First communion table in history. First table a prophecy: a memorial. First table that looked to Calvary. The table today looks backward to the same cross. The most solemn and sacred place on earth without ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

A New And Radical Kind Of Love

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 4, 2026

How does the world know we are Christians? Is it because we preach and teach the Bible? No. Unsaved people don’t know if what we teach is biblical or not. NO! The standard that Jesus established was that we were to be known for our love for one another.

“A New and Radical Kind of Love.” John 13:18-30 From time to time, we are asked to do self-examination of our spiritual lives and assess how we think we ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

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

Beware The Shadows (John 13:21-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 16, 2022

A practical call to avoid falling away. Don't live in sin-- it opens the door to Satan.

Let's start today by simply rereading from last week's passage, John 13:1-20. Our story today directly builds on these verses, and the easiest way back into John 13 is through a reminder of where we've been. John 13:1: (1) Now, before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-30

Le Jugement De Dieu Sur Jérusalem Et Juda

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 24, 2007

La mélodie solennelle du jugement divin fonctionne dessus dans ce passage, qui a tant de liens avec le chapitre 2 et qui peut, en fait, pour avoir fait partie du même oracle. ce n’est pas toujours facile de dire où les oracles prophétiques commencent et

D. Le jugement de Dieu sur Jérusalem et Juda (3:1-4:1) La mélodie solennelle du jugement divin fonctionne dessus dans ce passage, qui a tant de liens avec le chapitre 2 et qui peut, en fait, pour avoir fait partie du même oracle. ce n’est pas toujours facile de dire où les oracles ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bringing God Into Our Decisions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2008

Much of life is out of our hands, but our lives are greatly influenced by the choices we and others make.

Bringing God Into Our Decisions (Acts 1:15-26) 1. This was a very rough week for many people. 2. The Williams family had a traumatic time. 3. We had 8 surgeries in the church family within a 7 day period, all during one of our two busiest weeks of the year, camp time. 4. I have been through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible